Today began as any other day, nothing unusual happening except for the rain. I'm getting ready to see Sam for my workout session. I notice as I looked in the mirror something was noticeably different today. My clothes were fitting better my t-shirt more loose fitting and my jaw hit the floor. I glanced again in the mirror and my face is definitely thinner and more defined. I can't believe what I'm seeing! Wow!!! That was all I could say. Everyone but myself has noticed my weight loss they swear up and down I'm looking better. While others compliment me on my progress I have trouble seeing what they see. I guess it has to do with I look at myself everyday. Maybe. I examine my face more closely and the dark circles are gone from my eyes. I no longer resemble a zombie but now feel full of life and energy.
This morning was a turning point in the right direction. All of my effort and determination is paying off finally. Making some much needed sacrifices on my part has paid dividends. I know I've said before losing weight does not have to be miserable, it isn't. There may be times when I question what in the world am I doing, is this worth it? I can't begin to tell you how many times I've wanted to raid every convenient store in East Texas for Twinkies. Those dratted Twinkies always tempting me. Drats!!!! LOL!!! This brings me back to the question of how badly do I want weight loss. I want this bad enough to do whatever it is within the realm of safety to achieve health. In all honesty this process isn't all that bad as long as I am able to keep things in perspective. I keep looking at what my final goal is and focus on that. I'm not worried about how to get there. I just know that I will.
Today's workout was rigorous. That's the best word I can come up with. I told Sam that my legs were sore after pushing the prowler across the gym and she replied "Good!". I think she gets a kick out of that. In all seriousness I feel it is another sign of progress. I can only do the best that I can and that is good enough. Be well and blessed.
if you really have a sweet craving you cannot beat, buy a pack of sweet sugar free gum, like juicy fruit or something. It can go along way to curbing the urges. And remind yourself that if you have that Twinkie, or anything like that, you will feel bad later because of it. Its just not worth it. Were all behind you hon. You can totally do this, girl!
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