Moderation, most of the time
Things are good. It has been a week of moderation in everything except the emotions were both high and low. But I handled pretty well I think. Moderation was the key I think. No extreme thoughts or guilt. And on my birthday I had 2 desserts (lol… 1 @ lunch and 1 @ supper), but I shared both. Just being reasonable with my portions and not worrying about anything has really allowed me to deal with the other downs and enjoy the other ups. So I am going with the flow and not worrying too much. This is progress. Well sometimes I worried, then let if go…..hehe. I am still me! :PYesterday was a great day. Went to visit relatives and I did very well with the emotions and for this I congratulate myself. I just could not tell myself that it was okay to indulge a little because I felt mad or sad. I said, bring on the tears, because they are more productive and soothing when done then indulging needlessly! Nor did I really want. Because I have let go of the control, food no longer seems appealing all the time. And though I have had my share of treat foods this week, I really did not feel I struggled. Once I ate too much dark chocolate in one serving, but it was not followed by guilt or anything. Just MOVING ON!
Another helpful thing was keeping the exercise moderate. Well I thought I did not do a lot, but I was glad I recorded for the forum record. I realized, what I did was moderate and good. No clue about the scale on the 1st, but I feel and look pretty good, in my eyes and that is great news. It is about time that even with all the tweaking that can be done, I feel at home in my body and this has never been the case! Not ever!!! People convince you with their many comments over the years that you are not good enough, and you need not ever hear a bad word because you take up their BS and cause havoc that is so difficult to stop. But the celebration begins when you start to love yourself and leave the junk outside.
Respect & Love.
OH, I had a little case of the “I need to control this before it controls me” then I realized I can be good with out that kind of thinking. Still was nice to have a lady here to correspond with until I realized. Thank you.
NO moderation with the fruits and veggies….. Kept them at 6-12 servings per day I would guess. Feeling good…..
Hope everyone had a great weekend and will have a terrific week! *hugs*
Sorry I missed your birthday but sounds as though you have come a long way this past year. That’s the whole idea! Keep learning and improving your life. Am enjoying my fruit and veggies and am trying to buy locally when I can. Bought some great KY salsa, made and bottled here…yes, I am one of those GREEN people. But my fresh blueberries came from Chili. Got out of the house AT LAST and went to lunch with a friend. Had steamed veggies with tofu and a big pot of tea! I live in a great part of Louisville with a lot of vegans in this area, so the grocery stores are a gold mine of new ideas. The inches are melting down on my torso and I feel SUPER! Glad to see you are doing well. Keep those nasty people and thoughts at bay! You know the truth about yourself. Love, Marge
Jenn, it absolutely sounds like you’re in a great place, as if you have found that happy place we all strive for!! Hang on to it for as long as you can, for they are few and far between, yet so, so enriching!! I am very, very proud of you and I am proud to be your friend. Happy birthday to us. Happy New Year to Us!
Tears are so much better than soothing yourself with food. I think tears are a gift from God to all women. Helps us to cleanse our souls and deal. And Lord help the men in our lives that don’t understand this. LOL
Respect and love… I’m so happy for you Jennifer. Beautiful blog from a beautiful person.
Love and mucho huggggggggggggs,
Shan
Good job on the moderation! I think I need to take a tip from you about the tears, I have needed to some of that myself lately.
