Hi Holly and Kim,
I am new also. Been on the LAWL for two weeks and already feel so much better. I am setting mini goals for myself. At ten pounds I will have deluxe mani and pedi at the new fancy nail place nearby. Hope to be down by 30 by the holidays. Also, I love to shop for clothes, or will enjoy it as the pounds disappear, But I won't even go into the shops until I've dropped at least 20. I have clothes that will fit til then. Each time I drive by the mall I resist the urge to go in and have a peek. Not til I've lost 20!!! Also, I've started thinking about how powerful I can feel by resisting my urges. When I'm in the grocery store I prepare myself ahead of time. I actually talk to myself on the drive there. "Deb, you are doing great. You are strong and confident. You will be successful today". Then, when I'm walking by the cookies and baked treats calling out to me I look their way and say "Not today, fellas. I'm in control". I know I must sound like a lunatic, but this works for me. I have to be thinking of how this day will be a good day even before I get out of bed. I think it's called visualization. I visualize myself going through the day avoiding all temptations. It takes a lot of mental energy, but for someone who used to just grab things and inhale them, I find this is what I have to do.
Have a wonderful day, Ladies!!
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