Alright - I met my first weight loss goal of 4 pounds gone! I know it's not much, but it was my first goal because that's how much I had gained this school year. The next goal is pre-baby weight which is 10 more pounds away. 'Small steps' is my motto.
I've been reading a book called One Meal at a Time. As the title suggests it talks about taking a week to work on getting the fat out of each meal . I read the whole thing, but when I get frustrated, I remind myself that I am only on week 2 and I do pretty much have breakfast and lunch mastered. I'm still working on adjusting dinner. It's more difficult since it involves the whole family and all of our tastes, preferences, and habits. The book also gives a daily fat gram recomendation as opposed to the 30% guideline I got from another book. That is more challanging since I can't just chow down on a box of chex mix. I have to start looking at portion control. Some days that's easier than others.
Well, I have a long way to go, but I'm on the road to recovery.
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Congratulations on meeting your first goal! Small steps is definately a motto worth keeping. And again, I urge you not to let yourself become frustrated or guilt-ridden at any point in the process. You can't change a lifetime of habits in just one week. At least not if you're goal is a new lifestyle, rather than just a temporary change. You've got a lot of people holding you up in prayer my friend! Keep on going!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud to be following you on your journey and joining you in a new way of thinking and living! You are so very precious to me and I love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Friends make all the difference.
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