Week 8

HOLY MOLE GUACAMOLE!!!!!

This has been one of the toughest weeks I have had in a while. My depression and anxiety was super high and my ability to control my cravings was out of bounds. I maintained my walks, even though my walking buddy was on vacation and being sorely missed. I made it out almost every day, and truth be told some days it was the hardest thing I did.

Sunday I bought some girl guide cookies for my kids, and I have to admit during the week I ate a whole sleeve of them, A WHOLE SLEEVE!!! I also made cereal and marshmallow treats for the kids and as I look back I ate the same amount as them, if not more. What was I thinking???

I truly tried to take this last week one meal at a time, one snack at a time and not beat myself up over indulgences. Life is ups and downs, gains and losses and I was going to take this week as it came. For good or bad, this was only one week.

When I went in today for my weigh-in I was prepared for a 2-3 pound gain, I was more then shocked when I was told I has lost 3 pounds, HELLO WHAT???? YIPPEE!!!!! The only thing I can think of is my walking and water helped me more then I thought it would. I am now at a 48.2 pound total loss, only 1.8 pounds and I will be half way there, 50 pounds here I come!!! 

I was asked by my leader to bring in a beginning picture of myself to share with the group. I find it funny, I know I am losing weight, it shows in my clothes and I feel healthier. But, when I look at my physical self I still see how much more I have to go. I know I can do it but when does the mental part of weight loss kick in? I know I have gone down 4 sizes but when will I be able to look at my reflection and not judge what I see and accept how far I have come?

I think this is the hardest part of weight loss, how long until my brain makes the switch, or how the heck do I shut up the negative thoughts. This is a topic I will look into and share any information.

Next week I will post another Lunch and or dinner, with pictures. 

Have a blessed week and let's ROCK IT!!!