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I had been feeling like my eating was more under control- that I was resisting impulse eating more and not overeating as much during these past several days. It is encouraging to see the change that's taken place. It hasn't often been easy, though two major differences are what I think have made this possible. First, I am becoming more aware that I have a choice and I CAN make the better choice, I am not a prisoner to my self destructive drives. Previously- even in the more recent past- when faced with trying circumstances I would realize that I was drawn to bad choices, but I felt too weak to do anything to stop myself. I felt like my best hope was to choose the least destructive vice pressing on me.
The second major change is that by G-d's grace, I've overcome. I haven't simply done preemptive damage control; G-d has reminded me that I can endure, and I have. At a birthday party for a daughter's friend this past weekend there was some snacks (cut fruit and flavored popcorn), pizza, and cake. I had some of the fruit and a slice of pizza, but nothing else. The pizza slice was sort of large, it could have been the same size as two small pieces. Yet while the popcorn and cake looked good, I didn't want them enough to serve myself either. G-d satisfied me with what I had and with the friendship/ conversation I had with some of the other parents there, and this was immensely more fulfilling for me. I find that I am trusting more that G-d will meet my needs and desires in other ways. This security strengthens my self control and the victory I see as a result makes me more encouraged to know that He is in me and I in Him, so what do I have to fear/ be anxious about? :-D
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144.5 lb
Lost so far: 27.5 lb.
Still to go: 14.5 lb.
Diet followed N/A.
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losing 4.9 lb a week
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The algorithms used on this site to calculate progress tend to frustrate me. I am trying to ignore the pace reading it is giving because it's misleading. (Also, I find it is difficult for me to be gracious in my speech as I describe this because my impulse is to be more critical, but that's not really profitable.) Some people are willing to lose weight at any cost. That's not my thing, I figure if I am losing weight for health I need to do it in a healthful manner (otherwise what's the point?). Likewise I am a firm believer in slow and steady, manageable/ maintainable lifestyle changes as the way to do it. I don't want to promote legalism and I know the journey changes as the goal draws nearer so more dramatic weight losses are normative earlier on and should not necessarily be expected later in the process. I believe that ~2lbs/ week is generally the healthful pace to follow because it empowers the body to adapt more successfully for long term maintenance. Normal weight fluctuations will contribute to variance in that rate, so that is something to be aware of to avoid a sort of bipolar mood trend with the scale measurements. People who know me better may understand this is my stance without me explicitly saying so, but because not everyone who may see my progress may know that, I wanted to make that clear.
09 Jun 14 by member: MrsTofu
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Very nice and inspiring journal. I can't help but think of that line from "The Help": You is kind, you is smart, you is important.
09 Jun 14 by member: jmb3450
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In response to your comment, I agree with you that the calorie estimates on this site may not be the most accurate. Also any such algorithms will be geared to a broad population in general and as such each person will need to adjust and interpret based on their individual results. Steady, perhaps slower progress over time is more indicative of a lifestyle change rather than a quick-fix diet. We all know how quick-fixes do when it comes to dieting, they don't lend themselves to lasting results. You're doing good and definitely on the right track. :)
09 Jun 14 by member: jmb3450
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09 Jun 14 by member: MrsTofu
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As far as my calorie range I used the one from scoobysworkshop dot com. Lots of great advice there. Another wonderful place to check out is eatmore2weighless.
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Fantastic Job on the loss !!!!
09 Jun 14 by member: SherrieC
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