I had a doctor's visit yesturday and I am down (according to them) 11 pounds. But the best part is..............I lost 4 inches on my waistline!!!! How cool is that! I'm really starting to like this dieting thing!
My first week was a success, but it was not easy. I was very tempted by some of my favorite things, and don't forget Easter was thrown in there too. This Friday will be two weeks that I have been on this, and honestly this week has been a lot easier. I have adjusted to this and have accepted this as a new lifestyle for me.
I have to participate (or at least attend) in group sessions at the clinic. This week we talked about "cheating" on the diet. They want us to "cheat" on special occassions. The dietician said that if we never treat ourselves to the things we love, we are not living. So on special occassions, such as my Birthday or Anniversary, I am to go out and eat (even if it falls during these months I am on this strick diet) and enjoy a good meal. Of course I have now learned what a good meal is. It is really not what I eat, it is how much. Portion control is the main root to succeeding in dieting. The other main root is exercise. If you do not burn off what you eat, those calories will just sit on your hips.
So May is my birthday month, and I am already planning on having a wonderful dinner that night (or that weekend). My family likes go out to dinner for birthday's and I think I will do just fine! Hopefully by then I am down a few more pounds, but I take one day at a time. Honestly, I love the fact that I have something to look forward too! I seem to succeed in things when I have good things to look forward to.
Thank you everyone for your supportive comments! They definately help me and keep me motivated!
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That is wonderful Tracy! You are doing a great job. I don't know if I could do it. I'm sure a little cheating is ok, but that is where I get weak again and completely get off track. Be careful with what you cheat with.
You are doing great. Keep up the good work. I'm sure you can stick with it now that I've read your birthday is in May. We Taurus' are stubborn and once we set our minds to something we can accomplish anything. When in May is your birthday?
I sent an email to your home addy over the Easter weekend and then remembered you said you don't often check it. But it's probably still there waiting for you.....LOL
Thanks Ladies! You guys are my biggest fans and I love ya!!! It is easier when people want to see the results as much as I do!
Did you say stubborn Martie? Tracy? Stubborn? NO WAY!!!
OMG! 4 inches...what I wouldn't give to lose 4 inches off of any part of my body.
Tracy - you are totally inspirational! After I get through this wedding I'll be giving it a go!
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