Baby steps...

Driving to WW on Friday I kept praying “one pound, at least just one pound, please I’ll be happy with just one pound!” And wouldn’t you know I stand on that scale and the lady says “you went down one pound exactly!” NOW HE LISTENS TO ME! But hey I said I’d be happy and I am but I also learned something new in my quest. If you want something don’t deny yourself because in denying myself that Donut or slice of pizza I compensated with eating more of the ‘other stuff’ but probably to the point where it wasn’t helping me but hindering me. So if I’d just had say half the donut I would have curbed my desire for the sweet.

Which is funny as that is something I try follow in the way I live the rest of my life so why shouldn’t that follow suit in my diet err… “new life plan”! If you truly want something why deny yourself that desire, be it a new car, a night out, a job, a man or woman, a day off, that pretty sweater, or those awesome shoes. Who cares what others think, so what if that sweater looks like something out of the Cosby show or the guy/girl isn’t who is the norm for who the ‘world’ thinks you should be with, maybe those shoes pinch your toes, but do they make you smile? Do they make you feel good? Does it curb your craving?

So at this point I am down 4.6 pounds and I still think I am on a good track for my first 15 pounds by March 15. Down is down people, a loss is a loss, that is something not everyone gets if you are down .2, .6, or 3.6 you need to remember you are not UP and that is what matters you are still on track, maybe we need to try a little harder this week but it is a process and there is a goal and every ounce is a step closer to meeting that goal!

I’ll be honest as this is why I’m here to account for how I am doing, I didn’t go join a gym on Friday. I have many excuses but honestly pretty much I just didn’t go, I will I promise but it may have to be put off another pay check or two. To counter act not joining the gym I have set a new goal to do the elliptical every morning before I go to work. I did it today after my cup of coffee, I did half a mile I think it took me longer to recover then it did to go that half mile BUT I did it and I’ll do it again tomorrow. Baby steps…

Hugs and smooches!!!!