You’ve heard it said that confession is good for the soul.
Well, as some of you know, about a year ago I began a new meal planning program. Over a period of seven or eight months I lost a little over 45 pounds. It was great, and I felt better than I had in years!
And then. . . I got tired of the discipline, and the boring routine. I returned to my old ways of eating, including breads (which I love beyond understanding), pies, cookies, donuts, and all those evil items that taste so very wonderful!
Basically, I decided that for the entire holiday season from Halloween through my anniversary in February, that I would not worry unduly about dieting. That I would enjoy whatever delicacies came my way. And I did.
Well, earlier this month, I realized that I could no longer fit comfortably in my clothing, I was feeling sluggish and tired all the time, in fact, I was much like I was a year ago when I decided to lose weight, only not quite as heavy.
Going back to my weight loss coach this week, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that rather than gaining back the entire 45 pounds, I had only gained back a little over 15 pounds. However, I had also gained back quite a few of the inches I’d lost after so much hard work. That is more disappointing than the pounds I think!
Another factor in all of this is that I find it difficult to walk in the colder weather, too many aches and pains. Any old excuse will do, will it not? Ha!
And so. . . I am back to being dedicated to losing the pounds I found again, and the inches; and hopefully at least another 25 pounds besides. Moreover, hopefully I will have learned a good, but hard, lesson and will limit my excesses in the future to only a few days at most, certainly not five months worth!
So, if you see me chewing on a stick of celery when I really am wanting a chocolate bar, have pity on me and please do not offer me said chocolate! It seems I have little to no will power!
Well, life goes on and the rest of the story is yet to be told. But I am happy and glad that there are options in life, and all of life is to be enjoyed.