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| A New Start: Day 15 |
So I'm at Wal-Mart.... Good start to a story, right? So I'm at Wal-Mart buying picture frames and I am in the check out line waiting for my turn when I look over to where the candy bars are sitting and the king-size Twix bar is staring at me. My first thought was "ooh, I want a Twix!" Then I stopped, took a breath, and told myself that I didn't need it, and that I didn't really want it. I wasn't hungry, it was just a reflex. At this point I was a little proud of myself, so I turned around to the other side where the chapsticks and hand sanitizers and little toys that they want you to buy as an impulse purchase, and thought I would choose something from that side as a "reward" for not buying the Twix. Suddenly I realized that if I did that, I would just be replacing one compulsion with another. Kind of a breakthrough, maybe? I didn't need to buy anything to make myself feel better; not candy and not chapstick.
I did my yoga workout today, which means I successfully completed my goal of 150 minutes of exercise for the week. That's two weeks in a row! I am finding that I am, get this, actually looking forward to the exercise! This is amazing to me! I am feeling better physically; I know that they say it takes about three weeks to see actual results as far as weight or inches lost, but I know I am already feeling better. I have more energy, I have a better outlook, and my depression is better. I am really looking forward to seeing continued improvement in my quality of life.
Of course the dieting part of things is still really difficult. A lot of people don't realize that eating healthy is much more expensive than eating junk. We have been trying to shop healthier, buying more fresh fruits and vegetables, healthier meat choices, and less snacky stuff. One important thing I am doing is trying to be more in touch with my body's needs. As I have mentioned before, late night snacking is one of my biggest challenges. What I am trying to do is remind myself that I am not hungry, and to drink more water. I think it is really helping me.
By the way, I know I promised to post a picture, but my camera is acting up ever since my nephew was playing with it. I will get that resolved and get a picture posted as soon as I can!
So here's a water bottle toast to all the small successes that are going to add up to an improved life for me! Good night!
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