Sherillynn's Journal, 07 February 2017

This morning I am up by half a pound. It is probably the sodium game.

Last night for supper I made ricotta meatballs in marinara sauce and roasted brussels sprouts. Very low carb and very delicious. I've stayed well within my calories so I think this baby spike is just water weight hanging on. Not going to fret yet.

Thanks to all for all of their tips and comments on yesterday's journal. It is really helpful to get inside someone else's head to see what makes them successful and what they've learned in this weight loss world.

Now here is a thought to ponder for today. Why is it, when folks do get derailed for a day and go off of their diets that they seem to totally lose perspective? I've done this my self but I am looking for an answer!!! I see it time and again when I read journals and comments from people.

One day we overindulge and the next thing you know, we've totally lost focus. I have a hunch that it is the addictive tendencies that many of us have. This leads to further thought- (am I profound or what?)

If we are indeed losing our focus because of food addiction, I believe it is that much more important for us to stay engaged with the group. I need the accountability and the nonjudgemental support of all of you that struggle in similar ways.

When I look back on my diet history, I've done just what I talked about. I lose weight and things are going well. I have a couple of bad days and I stop weighing in and eating as I should. The next thing you know, I am back where I started or even heavier. My BP goes up. My sugars get borderline. My joints ache and then I start this whole merry go round again.

I am currently at the lowest weight I've been in 6 years. I don't say that to brag but to point out that I've reached the point where I start to have trouble. I need all of you more than ever for accountability. I have to get through (successfully) the next month of weight loss to be further ahead than I have for years. Scary thought.

What do you do to fight this food addiction? I think this is a great topic and one I've not seen covered a lot here recently. I am eager to hear your responses.

Have a great day today and make good food choices and don't get derailed!

Blessings.

206.5 lb Lost so far: 30.5 lb.    Still to go: 46.5 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.