So I started counting Weight Watcher points (using their old system). It is small but I am seeing results this week. I lost 1.6 pounds bringing me to 225.0. And I did it without feeling like I had to say NO to everything. It as a nice change. I think this is how the weight loss will be from this point on...slow but hopefully steady.
I am still seeing changes in my body. I went shopping for some shirts and I was able to buy in the large size rather than XL or XXL. It seems to depend upon the style so I am unsure what shirt size I really am but I know I am smaller than before. I try to remember this when I see pictures of myself. I can see changes in my face but I struggle looking at a full body shot. I feel ugly. I am battling negative self talk....I feel good and see improvements but then I look at myself in a recent picture and I wonder how long it is going to take until the real Brenda is found among the fat. I don't like to think this way and I like who I am inside...I just have to continue to carry on by having faith and moving my feet. Having Faith and Moving Forward seems to be a common theme throughout my life.
I am thankful to feel the progress in my body even if the pictures aren't showing it. I can run faster. I trimmed 4 minutes off of my mile which is HUGE for me! I am still a slow runner but Rome wasn't build in a day and I didn't put all of this weight on in a day. I have to remind myself to be patient with my body. I look forward to being able to hike this summer and bike and be active with my children. This is something I used to be, active, but then one day I wasn't. At least that is how it felt. I have goals and a secret desire of my heart that I hope will come sometime in the next couple of years and I want to be physically ready for the call if it comes. Even it that call doesn't come the Lord will have other plans and I want to be able to meet he challenges with energy and vigor! Good health is an incredible blessing and everyday is a gift!
Another milestone this past week is wearing a belt. My pants are getting too baggy so I tried an old belt on. I could only do it up on the first hole but at least I could do it up!!!!! That was kind of fun!!!
My favorite grocery item is Greek Yogurt (non-fat).
I made this recipe and replaced the mayo with the Greek yogurt. Saves LOTS of calories and fat. I think the mayo probably adds some flavor so I added some taco seasoning and garlic powder to give it a little more spice. I also replaced the burger with turkey burger. It turned out yummy. Next time I will use rice on the bottom and less tortilla chips on top. This would bring it to a lower point value.
So this was my week in a nutshell.
Onward and Upward!
So this was my week in a nutshell.
Onward and Upward!
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