The thought that has consumed my every thought lately is that I cannot control anyone or anything but me. (My son is reaking havoc on my life right now.) I know that we have influence over people whether on purpose or not. I know that EVERY person in my life as affected me in some way, big or small. Every person with whom I come in contact has a reason for being in my life. My kids. My husband. My parents. My siblings. My co-workers. My friends. You. People I see at the store. My church friends. The daycare workers. The parents of my students. Everyone.
You have had a bigger impact on my life, than I could possibly have on yours. For that, I THANK you.
Which leads me to my main thought. I know that every change I make (yes, I am still making changes) has to start with me. I am the one who makes it happen or not happen. I am the one in charge of my thoughts. And actions. And words.
By changing myself first, I then can have a better handle on how to help others or at least be a good role model. Now this applies to my WW world as well as to my kids. The kid thing is going to take some time and much more effort. The WW deal is simply doing as I am supposed to do. And as of this morning, I am down (drum roll, please) 12.8 pounds since mid-November. If I can do it, so can you.
We all have obstacles. Get a move on.
Today's diddy: "Temptations is sure to ring your doorbell. Just don't ask it to stay for dinner!" --Author Unknown
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Change is always hard. Karen & I have been in Weight Watchers for 2years, we've lost weight but it's always tough to stay on the path. We've found that weeks when we are very busy, we make bad choises about where & what to eat. Plus the work stresses sometimes make you crave things you probibly should not be eating! But it all comes down to making the changes (decisions) I need to make to get to my weekly goal!
Everyone makes jokes about how women crave chocolate in times of stress, but I find that is one of my big problems. I crave it, and it seems that I can't stop myself from buying and consuming it. I always feel bad later, and make myself a promise NOT to do it again, but I still do!
Change is tough, but like they say in AA and other step programs; just take ONE day at a time. Temptation thy name is CANDY!
I've found this past week though, that writing down what I eat does help, I can adjust my daily & weekly intake to make up for my slip-ups!
See you Saturday!
Al and Karen.....LOOOOOVE it. Writing helps along with journaling (tracking). I think it is wonderful that you are taking it one day at a time. We are familiar with that one in our house, if you know what I mean. One of the great things about this program is that you can adjust your week/day when there are slip ups.
I just cannot tell you enough how happy I am to see the two of you each week. I know that you can do it and that you each WILL do it. Sometimes it takes longer than we want...it did for me. But it DOES happen.
One of the hardest things I had to do and still have to do for myself is to talk myself out of a craving. Really. I talk about how I will feel. What will it cost me in time, money and points. What will it do to my scale in the morning or next week? And all of this for, really just, one bite. After all, that is really all we taste....just that one bite.
Then I have to ask my self..."Is it worth it?" Most of the time the answer is NO!!!! Sometimes the answer is yes. After a very stressful 3 snowdays with my son and a continuation for the following weekend, coupled with an unexpected bout of drunkeness from my dad, I did indulge in the candy bar.
I really have to pick and choose when I will allow for that though. Most days, I convince myself that whatever I am going through is just not worth what I will pay for it later.
Love you guys.
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