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Sunday, March 25, 2007
I control the bad and good influences in my life
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I have two friends that I eat out with more than any other friends. We are a Bad influence on each other, nutritionally speaking. This week I told them when we eat together we ALL have to eat healthy. We had our first good influence meal at Signature 52. All entrees are less than 500 calories, everything is baked or grilled. The desserts were all around 200 calories and are served in a double shot glass. 200 calories fit in a double shot glass?!?!? WOW! Can you imagine how many calories are in a normal dessert? It made me think how many calories I have eaten in desserts over the years. The food was delicious, reasonable price, very nice atmosphere. I highly recommend it!
Other bad influences in my life are the people who say one time drinking caffeine or eating fried food won’t kill you go ahead you will go back on track. Although I know it only takes one time to go back to eating unhealthy and I know my way of thinking; one time didn’t kill you surely one more will not either, then again and again.
Another bad influence in my life are people dear to me who worry that I took on too big of a goal to walk a half marathon, that I quit caffeine and fried food (also chocolate) cold turkey and it isn’t good to do it that way. The ones that tell you if you don’t meet your goals or go back to eating unhealthy it will not change the person you are inside. Hmmm interesting isn’t it? I hope as my outer appearance changes, psychologically there will be great changes as well.
The good influences in my life are the people that allow me to see that I am succeeding in this challenge. In three weeks I have lost 10lbs which by the healthy standards is great. I would like to see 10lbs weight loss each week. Wouldn’t a lot of us? When I mentioned this to a friend she said next time you go to disco Kroger pick up two 5lb bags of sugar and walk around the store carrying one in each hand, and then you will realize how important the 10lb weight loss is. She is right - it helped!
Other good influences in my life are the people who pray for me daily, who send me regular emails to encourage me. The ones that say I can see a physical difference, or your determination inspires me, positive comments to my blog; etc…
I have realized I control the bad and good influences in my life. My attitude, my thought process, my fears, my confidence level all determines whether I influence myself negatively or positively. Whether I take to heart what others say to me determines the next level I take in this challenge. What is my next level - it is continuing to trust in God that “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:13
Can you tell me ways that you overcome/ignore the bad influences in your life to succeed?
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Ta Ta, Twenty Percent!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Since October 2006 I’ve lost 20% of myself, and it appears to be the 20% that harbored the most of the negative energy, the impatience and the intolerance. I don’t know how to explain it, but being 48 pounds lighter has made me a bit more calm and understanding. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not yet a candidate for social work or international diplomacy; I’m still wound tighter than your average A+ personality. However, I’ve not felt as frequently as I did when I weighed 240 the need to slap anyone.
Other benefits of losing 20% of me:
• I can walk a set a stairs without panting like a pervert.
• Shopping is no longer a depressing act.
• As my boyfriend Rob observed, most of my body parts are now identifiable (It’s ok, he loved me when I was more blob-ular.)
• LOTS of positive reinforcement from friends and family.
• Working out is a natural part of my day. Don’t know if I can quite call it fun but it is no longer threatening and is now the best way to let off steam.
• New clothes! May not benefit the budget but sure is fun throwing away the 20’s and slipping into a svelte 14.
The hardest part about changing my eating habits is no longer having Dr. Carbohydrate to sedate me. I now have to face my demons head on which may lead me back to the slapping after all!
I’m also wondering what the 48-pound loss will be like. (I’m 5’6”; and would like to weigh around 140-145.) I know the second half of this journey will probably be slower than the first and perhaps not quite as dramatic. Any tips out there on how to keep motivated during phase two of major weight loss? Anyone out there lost 100 pounds and kept it off? Did your personality change or just your dress size? Weigh in, I want to hear your stories.
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