I have struggled all day about what to include in my victories this week. I have not exercised unless you count walking the long way to the copier at work and walking to a coworker's desk rather than calling, stuff like that. I've eaten cookies, caramel popcorn, and cheesecake. All in all, I was chalking this up to be a bad week. I was disappointed with myself for not doing better. I was trying to think of a way to confess all of this and discuss how I needed to get back to the right path before I gained all the weight back when I realized I was slipping in to that all or nothing mindset. If I'm not 100% on plan then I'm failing way of thinking. That just simply was not true.
Even though I ate cookies, caramel popcorn & cheesecake during the course of the last 7 days. I've also chosen nuts over candy because I really preferred the nuts. I didn't eat the whole slice of cheesecake because I was getting too full and wasn't enjoying it enough. It is in the refrigerator waiting for me, and has been there since Tuesday night. Not once did I think, that I might as well polish off the cookies after I'd had one or two. Those choices and the fact that I actually do walk to a coworker's desk rather than pick up the phone are all major shifts in mindset for me. While I won't be conditioned for a marathon by doing that, every step does count. Every good choice lays the groundwork for the next one.
I've also learned that I'm cued visually to eat. If I don't see the cookies, I can get busy and forget about them. If they are displayed on the table or even in a clear container, I want one every time I walk by. All of the treats are in containers that are solid. I can't see a thing! I'm also cutting way back on the amount of treats I'm making.
You're right about the "all or nothing" thinking. I'm also a recovering perfectionist - which isn't easy, but that road is a terrible one. I'm learning! I cringe when I hear others being perfectionistic and I want to warn them about that road...
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS! Glad you liked the stones - it's a great visual for me. One day I'll post about them but I've had them on my kitchen windowsill for a while now - they're inspiring. I chose the butterfly jar to symbolize the freedom once the weight is lost. Hokey, but it works for me!
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Hey Lori, sorry I haven't been more supportive with my comments lately. I'm here, reading every post, but sometimes just as a fly-by!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for your time with your sister. Sounds like you two are pretty close. I am thankful for our blog friendship and truly hope that 2011 will allow us an opportunity to meet.
Merry Christmas to you and J-Boy from Mr. B and me!!
I like your evaluation of your week as a success. I recently wrote about something very similar on mine. Just because I've consumed a ton of sugar this week doesn't mean the week is a fail. It's major MAJOR progress from years past; so in that respect, it's been a wonderful week food-wise. Progress and change don't happen overnight.
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