Back in da Groove

Okay, its been a minute, but I'm not completely giving up. Here's to new starts...

Tenacity

Okay, so the scale isn't going down, but the good news is it isn't going up either. I've been maintaining, and overall I'm beginning to feel a lot more healthy. I've stayed true to my water intake and my exercise regime is more consistent than not. I just left the track with my trainer and we did circuit training. A sista is tired, but still invigorated. Here's to one day at a time!

New Beginnings

Okay, I decided not to do the Atkins or Zone thing...I'm going to do this the healthy way. I've stepped up my cardio and am trying to be more honest with myself about my feelings with food. I'm truly releasing all the pain and frustration I've had with myself lately. Today is a brand new day.
Thanks for all of your support!

Trying Something New

Okay, I'm back on the bandwagon, but I'm still extremely disappointed by the creeping scale. Its my TOM so that may have something to do with it, but because of the kind of person I am, I need to see results soon or I'm going to end up letting this thing defeat me. Consequently I've decided to start the induction phase of Atkins tomorrow. My sincere hope is that (1) I can kick start some weight release and (2) I can release some of these cravings that keep affecting me.

As far as the exercise goes, all is well. I've been able to keep this and my water intake as successful new lifestyle habits.

I'll keep you all posted on the progress.

I'm Losing Focus

Okay, I thought I was ok with the scale not moving, but during this last week my eating has gotten progressively worse. Tonite I ate a whole order of Domino's Cinnastix and an order of Chicken Kickers. I even ordered a second order of Kickers in case I wasn't feeling full when I finished. I've disgusted myself. I really don't want to return to my old habits. I just felt soooo out of control today.

I don't want to give up, but there is a really big part of me that wants to just throw in the towel. I mean, hey its easier to eat what I want, avoid exercise, etc. Right? It's like my head knows better, but there's some kind of evil Tiffany inside that is sabotaging this journey.

I'm so stuffed feeling right now, and know I'm so angry with myself, I just don't know what to do. I really don't want these few lbs I've released to come back. Creator please help me now!!!

ok

The scale isn't moving as fast as I would like it to, but hey, I'm gonna keep truckin'

Perspective

You know, I could begin by going on and on about the mistakes I've made lately in my eating choices. This defeatist perspective is one that I've been all too familiar with. Instead, I'm going to concentrate on the things that I'm doing right and the things that are becoming more and more a true part of a lifestyle change. I'll begin with the water intake. I have consistently been successful in this facet of my weight release program. In the last three weeks, I've only had one unsweet tea, everything else has been WATER! And guess what? It hasn't been that difficult; it truly feels like this is becoming a healthy habit and I'm very happy about that.

Secondly, I have been consistent with my exercise. On days I don't meet with my trainer I still make sure to get some cardio and/or weight training done. Every night I do my squats and ab work.

This is much more than about my weight. This is about treating myself the way I want (and deserve) for others to treat me. I'm starting to really like and appreciate myself. I think this is the key I've been seeking for a long time.