Something weird is going on the past few days. Went up a pound. Haven't lost any weight. Haven't weighed in yet this morning - kind of afraid to because I don't want to get discouraged. So, theories? maybe my body is getting used to the quick nine pound loss. Maybe I goofed something up although I have stayed very true to the diet with the exception of some stuffing that I ate when a guest in someone's home. Served to me atop my pork chop and delicious. But it was a small amount so how can that be the culprit? Only other thing was one very weak whiskey and club soda. I have eaten completely from my list of veggies, fruits and proteins. So all I can do is hang on and wait. Dr. Phil - I think I've quoted this one of his before - he says that you can't control how fast you lose the weight, but you can control what you put in your mouth. And I'm definitley doing that. Off to a day long party today - early Labor Day celebration. And I'm packing a bag of my own stuff. Will be happy to share with others but want to be prepared against all the high calorie high fat treats that will be there. I plan to focus on the company and not the cooking. All day on someone's beach - just hanging out with great music and great friends.
I'm back in my 16 jeans - yippeee - and back to feeling pretty - yippee.
I saw a woman in Wegman's shopping with her two kids. Her cart was full of mostly bad choices. She was short - 5-1 maybe. And she seemed almost as wide as she was short. Her shirt was unable to cover her many rolls. And all I could think about was the message she is sending to her two young kids. And all of the things she is missing out on because of her size. Can she ever feel pretty? I don't mean movie star pretty - I mean that feeling you have when you look in the mirror and things look pretty good. Does she have that? Where does she shop? Has she just given up on herself and her life? How long will she live and how medically debilitated will she be? I may be stuck and I may be a bit frustrated but I'm still trying. Every day. Still making an effort to improve my health for myself and for my family.