So....the scale definitely shows a weight-loss since Gary brought it home. Small victories. And considering that I really am making a concerted effort at watching what I eat, it's a tiny joy to see the number go down.
Lowering, though not totally eliminating my sugar intake has made me feel better. And honestly, treating myself better on the inside causes me to look better on the outside.
One of the boys brought a hand weight to me yesterday that weighs 5 pounds so that could see how much that weighed in my hand. Wow. Here it is, we blast ourselves on small loses, not realizing how much it really feels like to hold 2, 3 or even 5 pounds in our hands.
I buy sugar in 4 pound bags, and that's what the scale is showing that I've lost. When I hold that bag in my hands, I can appreciate my progress so far. Still have a long ways to go, but if I can congratulate myself on small victories, figure the goal feels more achievable.
And while I'll not divulge my weight here, I am recording it in a journal (private of course)....I'm not that forth-coming!
A little at a time, done consistently, adds up to a lot. The consistency is the hard part I think.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful way to think about the pounds...by holding the equivalent in our hands. I'll have to give that a try.
My appetites are in control, not a good thing. I did resist the second cookie last night...so that is one little victory.