End of Week 1

Week 1 was fairly uninspiring. I was able to keep on program for the entire week without cheating. It wasn't easy and I find that my self talk continues to be the same. The only difference now is that I  recognize the talk that pushes me to overeat and fall off an otherwise successful diet. I had kind of a rough week at work and home, which would normally make me fall right off the wagon...just one piece of food...this stupid diet probably isn't even working...I am not worth it anyway. This is where the group therapy comes in. In our last session we talked about making plans when things don't seem to be going the way they should and how we can shift our way of thinking to view bumps in our person road as small obstacles that can be replaced with something positive. Huh, that makes sense. So instead of eating myself into a coma and feeling guilty about it, I just switch my mind to think about something else that will make me feel better? Got it, let's see if I can continue to make this work.

As far as weight loss the first week, I found myself slightly disappointed that I did not lose more. I know, I know, every little bit helps and I didn't gain this weight overnight. This does not lessen the feelings that I have with myself. I am very competitive by nature and I wanted to lose a lot. One guy in my class lost 23 pounds (okay it may be because he weighs almost 500 lbs.) and another girl cheated and still lost more than I did. Watch out sister, you may be able to cheat this week but wait for the next couple of weeks; I am going to blow away my 7.7 pound weight loss and you are still going to cheat!