Defining diet moment

So, I got on the scale, something I’ve been avoiding because I knew I’d hate the results. I was right, I hated the answer and I got mad at me. Mad enough to act. I know how to take care of myself and I’d let myself forget. So, I went back on a strict ‘food nazi’ plan designed to kickstart the weight loss. It isn’t some fad diet, but more like being aware of what I eat and making choices that fit the math of more calories out than in. The only supplements I’m taking are daily vitamins, when I remember to take them.

Maybe my motivation stems from knowing it can be done. I’ve done it before and forgot to take care and maintain what I’d worked for. That made me mad. I couldn’t afford to wait until the holidays were over.

That was two weeks ago.The first week I lost four pounds. I didn’t let myself get too excited about it because four pounds can be as simple as a bit of water. I told myself to just stick to it and wait. “Watch for it,” I said. When it goes past five, you are on the right track.

Now I’m excited. I’ve lost six pounds and I feel like I’m officially on my way back to a healthier me. I haven’t spent any time in the gym yet but I will have to add an increase in activity to the equation. Nothing of value comes without a bit of work. My only disappointment is that it doesn’t show yet. again I’m telling myself, “watch for it, it will.”

I hear a lot of people around me say that they are waiting until after the holidays to start eating healthier. That it is just too hard. I thought that too, before I got mad. I’ve gone through three holiday parties without slipping off my plan. I wasn’t even tempted. At the church holiday meal, while everyone went to the desert table I pulled a perfect, sweet, luscious Fuji apple out of my purse and dug in with total abandon. It made me happy. Attitude is everything.