I see my journal is way far down the list ! Almost 2 months since I was here !
I am doing well ! I changed a couple of things. I no longer am walking 3 miles like before. I got a nasty case of shin spints !! Ouch ! I kept on walking because the pain went away by the time I got out to walk but that did not help me at all !! I now walk for about 15 minutes and then use a recumbent bike for the rest of the time. I am being more diligent about doing stretches too !
Another change? I finally am getting used to weighing myself on the first Sunday of each month. Yes, once a month ! I am trying to not focus on those numbers but also once a month I have seen a nice weight loss and that is encouraging to me
! I think about my weight less and less and think about my health journey more and more !
Food-wise, I have not had bread or sugar for two months. My meals really are the same. I don't snack. I eat three times a day and don't get hungry in between. I didn't get hungry before but I was sneaking bits of things before and I haven't had much of an urge to do that now. If I do, I just get curious (as Dr Judson Brewer says ) and note that I am feeling that way, take some breaths, think about how I would feel physically and mentally if I indulged.....it really helps me a lot to make the right choices ! I still love my oatmeal and fruit and salads !!
Anyway, I thought I would check in and wish all of you a very merry Christmas and wonderful New Year !!
-squealcat (Marilyn)