- 2 Egg Whites
- 1/4 C Kraft Free Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp 97% fat free diced ham
- 1 Lender's Onion Bagel
- Turkey, Stuffing and Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
- Green bean casserole
- Wheat roll with butter
- Choc Chip Cookies
- Cheesecake
- Burger King Chicken Sandwich Meal
Well holy coronary on a platter Batman! Thank heavens for those flex points - I used almost all of them in one whack!
Today was the big holiday potluck and I was very impressed by my overall behavior. I didn't linger near the food, I didn't go for seconds. All in all, a big pat on the back.
So earlier this week, I touched on some reason I might be hindering my on success regarding weight loss. One was this inability to get over fear of failure. Ironically, we participated in a Guest speaker activity which addressed letting go of fear. The Guest speaker delivered this message through theater-type improv games.
The first rule was to make the area a safe place. Not only physically, but emotionally - we needed to agree to allow everyone the freedom to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and they can be embarrassing - but accept that it happened and move on. Keep moving forward.
So, bringing this into perspective - I need to objectively look at why I overeat or make bad food choices. And if I make a "mistake" - its not the end, I haven't failed. It doesn't mean I'm not good at this "weight loss thing." As with any other skill or talent, it takes time, determination and persistence.
On that note, I am going to practice some of those ab-busting pilates moves. I'm off from class for two weeks, so I'd like to truly impress when I come back in the new year!
So, til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
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I wrote on my blog tonight about my fear of failing and then checked your blog to see that you wrote about the same thing on the same day! The motivational speaker sounds fantastic!! Don't be afraid of failure, writing really helps to keep me accountable.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! I haven't been to a WW meeting in years (I'm on ETools), but that should really be the first thing address if its not already.
ReplyDeleteI love writing though, its therapeutic taking a look at your world through an objective set of eyes.
Best of luck!