Resolution Pulled Forward
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| Mon, 01-01-2007 - 12:19pm |
Greetings.
I'm new to this site but wanted to share my feelings about setting a start date. I, too, made an agreement with myself to start on January 2, 2007. I made that agreement the week before Christmas and found myself pigging out on everything I could get my hands on because it would have been the "last time" I'd eat a portion of (whatever food) that was so large. I realized that I was getting out of control and was only increasing the weight that I'd have to LOSE! I was disgusted that I was stuffing myself with foods that I know are unhealthy for me as an excuse to avoid preparing myself for what was to come in Phase one. I thought, "Who is benefitting from this abuse? Certainly not me!" In fact, it was only going to put on extra pounds that I'd need to lose anyway.
The day after I made that realization, I started phase one. I had done south beach before, so I didn't have to do much in the way of preparing and figuring out what I could and couldn't eat. I'm now on day 6 and I feel so much HEALTHIER! I think I'm most proud that I didn't drink lastnight (NYE).
The point I'm trying to make is that we can all make resolutions to do...whatever...but it's not necessarily the resolution, it's the fact that you give yourself permission to do what's needed to achieve it. And by permission, I mean that you see yourself as important enough to stamp an "URGENT" sign on your resolution and know that you're worth it! I was being irresponsible by treating my body like a Thanksgiving turkey that could be stuffed until nothing else fits. Furthermore, who said I'd never have ice cream again? The beauty of this journey is learning not only WHAT to eat, but HOW to eat! I'm guilty of taking huge portions and I know that. I'm also guilty of eating badly and then justifying it by saying, "I'm going on my diet soon and I'll lose this weight. It's okay." If that's the only reason I was eating junk....then I have a problem!
I'm not looking to drop a certain number of pounds. I'm looking to feel good in my jeans. I'll know when that is....and that may or may not only be two pounds away from right now. I'm taking this South Beach journey as a walk in patience and discovery about how much I love and value myself. I hope you all are too.
You all seem like a bunch of really wonderful women and I'm honored to be a part of this discussion board. I hope that we can empower one another enough to be who we really are.
---end mushy stuff---
:) -Island Girl

Shannon
Hi Island Girl,
Yes to all of the above.
Island Girl,
Just popping in to say welcome! It sounds like you are 'in the right place' to be effective with a weight loss plan. I'm glad you found us!