Monday, March 06, 2006
no gain, no pain!
Finally! I didn't gain anything this week! I actually lost 2 pounds. It feels so good to be on the losing track again. My sister-in-law Michelle I think is the one who told me about a saying that has helped her in the past: "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." Well, maybe it's just because it's been SO LONG since I've been thin, but I don't know if I quite agree with that, because there are so many things that taste so very good! I wish I didn't love food so much. I will say, however, that losing weight feels very good, and I'm learning to appreciate the feeling of being hungry. I think before I was so used to just eating whatever I felt like whenever I felt like it that I never really allowed myself to get hungry. I got used to a feeling full to a greater or lesser degree all the time. Now I remember what hunger feels like and I can pay attention to my body's cues better. The empty feeling feels better than the too-full feeling. At the end of the day, I can tell by the way my body feels whether I have eaten too much or stayed on track. Kinda cool, eh? So even though I won't get to my 20 pound goal by March 14, I'm pressing on.
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Congrats! That's a big accomplishment, especially after your frustration last week and being on vacation for 4 days.
I don't know if I've ever appreciated feeling hungry, but I can imagine liking it better than the feeling of being too full.
Congratulations for getting back on track! I totally know what you mean by being able to appreciate the empty feeling. I've been over indulging lately, and I feel terrible. It's not nice to feel starving, but it is nice to feel pleasantly not too full.
You are inspiring me...really! I am thinking about starting to walk so I can have enough energy to make the treks on my Mediterranean trip. Now if only I would do something about it!
Yeah! That's impressive, especially while on vacation! You are making me want to try harder, I appreciate you posting every week, regardless of the news.
i am impressed that you are being so diligent about writing everything down and I'm sure it contributes to your success!
Way to go, Michelle! I have to say, I often wonder if that saying is true myself. I just decided the best way to try it out was to get thin and then decide for myself. It's always easy to get fat again if being thin isn't worth it, right? (Hee hee.) I'm with you--it's been so long since I was thin that I don't quite remember what it was like. You inspire me! Thanks for blogging off.
Big accomplishment, considering that you're in Philly Cheese Steak land! I am also rediscovering that I most often prefer the feeling of being slightly hungry than that of being too full--especially when going to bed. Keep up the good work (and enjoy your slightly empty stomach in those 800 thread count luxury sheets!)
Good Job Michelle! I don't know if I am convinced that no food tastes as good as it feels to be thin- but I do think I want to do better at enjoying being hungry instead of curbing the hunger with a Milky Way! Thanks for the inspiration!
Congrats Michelle! I would not be able to lose while on vacation, so you are one strong woman. Thanks for always posting about your progress :)
Bravo! that sure feels good when you are trying something and it actually gives you results. One thing that has helped me in the past is, that once you start eating smaller portions your body actually adjusts to that and that is a good thing to have since it signals you when you are hungry, instead of trying to strech it as wide as it will go...so thanks for sharing and continue with your goal it is a worthy one!
Wow, I can't believe you are crediting me with that quote - I have yet to take it to heart myself. But I will say, as I told you before, that you have inspired me to get in shape as well! You have been so diligent and kept such a great attitude - way to go!
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