First off I have to say I am amazed that I have stuck with it this long! I don't see giving up anytime soon either. I go to the doctor at the end of this month, so we'll see how this has changed my health. Like I said before, I am amazed. First exercising and now this - maybe I really am going to be healthy after all this. Anyone who knows me, knows that I have always said that my forties have to be better than my thirties! Yes, I admit it is sort of right around the corner(about 5 more months). Does help that I still see myself as young?
I have found this is really all about choices. I find myself reading labels and asking what is in things - I am trying very hard. I think that if I have just a little I'll want more, so its better just not to have any!
I did have a very trying experience last Sunday. Our choir went to a local ice cream store. I had done my homework about what they served, so I figured I would go. I was all set to have a fruit smoothie or sherbet. We got there, stood in line only to find out that their mixer was out of service - no smoothie for me. Okay, I'll have the sherbet - no, they had the one kind I didn't like. So here I was surrounded by ice cream and I had nothing. I sat and watched everyone eat and eat and eat. I made it though....not to say I wasn't tempted....the littlest one had left hers by me while she went to the bathroom.....I had a thought to take just one bite....it won't hurt.....but I was afraid if I took one I would want another and another and another.....
Needles to say I didn't take the bite and am glad I didn't. I do need to find recipes for cakes/cookies/treats that I can give to my mother in law. She loves to bake and experiment - I'll volunteer to be the taste tester.
As for the weight loss, I am one pound from where I want to be. Yes, I have hit a plateau. I am also going to look into seeing a dietitian, so I make sure I am getting everything I need. I have noticed the aches and pains have subsided and I have more energy. I think my mood has changed too - not sure if my children would agree........
Okay I am rambling, so I am going to sign off now - Carrie
