6.8 POUNDS IN ONE WEEK!!! I am so excited!! I started on the Medifast plan last Wednesday, and lost 6.8lbs the very first week! Thank you so much Renee McLaughlin, who is coaching me through to my goals. She is like having my own personal little cheerleader, cheering me on as I take this journey toward my new healthy life. I am feeling great and full of energy. The plan is so incredibly easy, and for the first time, I don't feel deprived while I am losing weight. I am successfully conquering my addictions to sugar, carbs, fast food and aspartame.
When my husband and I got married in Feb 2003, I weighed about 210. I think Paul was about 180 or so. Needless to say, he was not able to carry me over the threshold! One of my goals is that this coming February, on our eighth wedding anniversary, my husband will be able to pick me up and carry me over our threshold, with my girls watching and giggling as he does it. I can't wait!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
229.6
Today is my first day on the path to optimal health. Today I am going to focus on why I want to get healthy instead of focusing on why I want to lose weight. Today I begin my journey of a lifetime. Today I will be conscious of every decision I make concerning my health. Today I will focus on what lies ahead, rather than the past. Today I will not worry about what challenges tomorrow holds, but instead focus on what I can accomplish in the next 24 hrs. Today I will start taking care of my body and putting only good stuff in it. Today I will make the choice to drink more water, lots more water. Today I will choose not to eat fast food. Today I will make choices which will get me to my ultimate goal of great health. Today is enough. I will think about tomorrow in about 24 hrs!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Baby Steps, in the Right Direction
228.5
Progress! The best part was that it was so easy. I didn't do anything drastic, just started making small changes, better choices. I am becoming more conscious of things going in my mouth. Through using the EFT techniques that Renee is teaching me, I am learning to recognize triggers and slowly curbing my emotional eating.
This evening, I went up to Walmart to pick up a few groceries. As I was standing in the check-out line, I spotted that sweet, smiling Grandma staring up at me from a pack of peanut butter cookies. It was as if she was looking directly at me saying, "Oh Honey, you know these will make you feel so comforted. I made them just for you, Deary." As the battle inside me raged, I worked my way closer to the cashier. By the time I got up to the register, I had almost convinced myself that I was going to lose this one. But, then, it happened! Something inside of me changed course. Something told me that I could do it. I COULD resist, and that it would be worth it. But, my inner child (Little Jodi) was screaming at the top of her lungs, "I DESERVE A TREAT!!" So, I told her, "You're absolutely right!" I gave her a yummy piece of tropical fruit flavored sugar-free gum! And, you know what? She was pleased as could be with her little "sweet treat". I didn't think she would be so easily tricked, but that's the funny thing about kids....they're so gullible.
Progress! The best part was that it was so easy. I didn't do anything drastic, just started making small changes, better choices. I am becoming more conscious of things going in my mouth. Through using the EFT techniques that Renee is teaching me, I am learning to recognize triggers and slowly curbing my emotional eating.
This evening, I went up to Walmart to pick up a few groceries. As I was standing in the check-out line, I spotted that sweet, smiling Grandma staring up at me from a pack of peanut butter cookies. It was as if she was looking directly at me saying, "Oh Honey, you know these will make you feel so comforted. I made them just for you, Deary." As the battle inside me raged, I worked my way closer to the cashier. By the time I got up to the register, I had almost convinced myself that I was going to lose this one. But, then, it happened! Something inside of me changed course. Something told me that I could do it. I COULD resist, and that it would be worth it. But, my inner child (Little Jodi) was screaming at the top of her lungs, "I DESERVE A TREAT!!" So, I told her, "You're absolutely right!" I gave her a yummy piece of tropical fruit flavored sugar-free gum! And, you know what? She was pleased as could be with her little "sweet treat". I didn't think she would be so easily tricked, but that's the funny thing about kids....they're so gullible.
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