Quote From: catlyninvtWell, I decided that since this was the week to "put myself first" and get my focus back, I gave myself the night off from class tonight. All of my classwork was done and so I sent that in with a co-worker who is taking the same class and she will bring back all handouts and next week's homework for me. And, I do believe I have my focus back and I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and support! It so helps to come here and know that someone is going to have given me that positive "nudge" that I needed.
I've eaten everything right since Monday and have kept my meals planned up to 4 days in advance. Tonight I replenished my supply of fresh fruit and veggies and bought more fish and chicken. Yes, I've walked with Leslie too! And, yes, I peeked at the scale this morning and saw results already!
Ladean, thanks for posting the "biggest loser" message. I think sometimes I/We, especially when we're feeling stressed or down, really need to take a look at how far we've come and put things in perspective. The part about becoming "functionally fit" made me stop and think. Before the WLC, I was huffing and puffing bringing in groceries and putting them away. Going up and down the cellar stairs to the freezer and back had the same effect on me, plus, my knees caused me pain on every step because of the arthritis. The same thing went for the stairs at work that I must go up and down several times a day. I couldn't work long at anything that required extending my arms over my head because they tired so quickly and never mind brisk walking 3 miles! After losing 51 lbs., that has all changed. My body is stronger and more flexible and the burden of all that weight is no longer slowing me down and constricting my breathing. So, when I think about how far I've come, I realize this is progress and I can't wait to see where I'll be when I get to goal.
Just for the fun of, if you've never done it or haven't done it in a long time, put the amount of weight you have lost in terms of something like . . 10 bags of potatoes or 20 lb. bags of dog food (anything that you can accurately measure). I used dog food because I have two St. Bernards and buy their food in 20 lbs. bags. I carried one of those bags in tonight, up the stairs (without my knees hurting) and even though I'd already made 4 trips in with other groceries, I was breathing normally. Then I took a long hard look at that 20 lb. bag and thought, OMGoodness, this poor body use to carry around two of these (40 lbs.) plus a 10 lb. bag of potatoes and a pound of butter!!! *LOL* Seriously, try putting your weight loss in that perspective and then imagine carrying that around all day and just look at what you have to be proud of!!!!!!
To those of you struggling with family issues, hang in there! I do agree strongly with those who have said to put your children first. Children can't be happy if Mom and Dad are miserable and you don't want to put the legacy you're living over onto them and keep that cycle going. They realize so much more than we give them credit for.
Well gang, off for now and may check in again before bedtime!
DON'T FORGET EVERYONE!!!! TOMORROW IS DISCUSSION DAY, KEY 3!
(((HUGS)))
Cathy
I knew you would turn it around and put yourself first again! Your post was much more positive today. With all the stress you've been under lately, we can all learn from your example to make sure we don't allow it to get the best of us and our weight loss program. You've come a long way baby!
Also, I like to remind myself of my losses in terms of bags of dog food and potatoes as well. Whenever I'm grocery shopping, I stand by the potatoes and smile and then I go to the dog food and smile there too. I can only imagine what the other shoppers are thinking - LOL!
Hugs,
Sharon
