Put it on a Plate, Dear

I’ve been off the wagon since about New Year’s. I won’t excuse it by blaming circumstances; instead I will admit that it was caused by a failure of willpower and coping strategies. It’s a slippery slope, and once you get down to the bottom of that slope, it sure looks like a long way back up the hill. I haven’t been to a meeting since early in January.

I went back today to come to terms with the damage done, and get a new start. I hadn’t gained back as much as I thought I had, and the leader was very supportive and encouraging. I think I will try the Flex plan for a couple of weeks, to give myself a break from the strictness of Core. My Christmas present to myself just arrived - the first issue of a subscription to Eating Well, and this issue is simply overflowing with delicious, easy, healthy recipes. I’m feeling inspired, although nervous to try something new at such a stressful time.

Starting weight: 204.2 lbs
Today’s weigh in: 189.2 lbs
Gained in three weeks: 2 lbs
Lost total: 15.0 lbs

It’s a new year, and I’m already ahead of the resolution to lose weight. Despite some difficult times over the holiday season, including the passing of my grandmother, I am still making good progress on my goals. As I get closer to my 10% goal, I have to consider what I’m going to do to reward myself! Feeling healthier and seeing a positive change in my body is reward enough, but I wouldn’t mind treating myself to something nice as a reminder of my accomplishments.

My family gave me two great gifts for Christmas, a digital food scale and a digital body scale with memory and BMI functions. These tools really help me stay on track, even when I can’t make it to meetings every week.

Starting weight: 204.2 lbs
Today’s weigh in: 187.2 lbs
Lost in two weeks: 2.2 lbs
Lost total: 17.0 lbs