I know what's tripping me up.

I am a creature of habit. Routine. I like everything in its place... order, detail. When I am succeeding on my weight loss journey, I have the same thing for breakfast everyday and it gets me started the right way. Since that something is a cup of coffee and a Weight Watchers muffin, I am struggling. See, I can only find these muffins at Wal-mart... and I haven't had time for a full fledged Wal-mart run... just the quick, pick up something for dinner for a couple days kind of run.

By the way, you know how grocery stores sell roasted chickens? Seriously - how easy is that? Peel off the skin and go to town - dinner for the whole family and it's already cooked for you. I did this on Sunday because after the weekend away I wanted something healthy as opposed to quick food (or not eating anything, which is not good either.) I made some rice to go along with it (this kind was 4 pts. a cup without the butter.)

Anyway, when you start the day off wrong, you're doomed. And frankly, I've gotten lazy. When something is new, it's easy to be gung-ho. The trick is keeping it up when it isn't fun anymore. Not slipping back into old habits - and that's hard. I have a wonderful knack of quitting before I cross the finish line - convincing myself I'm satisfied where I'm at. But I'm not. Not even close... so on I press.

Need to go back and read those things I was hoping to change... I dont' think I've changed them yet. Thing is, in spite of my horrible-ness, I don't think I've gone over my points. I am just making bad choices and using up way too many too quickly and then starving at the end of the day... or allowing myself to peruse the candy aisle (has anyone else ever had to literally have a conversation with themselves to get out of that aisle? I did. Last night. I thought it might be nice to replace the milk duds I've been snitching and not counting... and then that voice creeped in...WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OUT OF THIS AISLE! THIS STUFF MAKES YOU FEEL CRAPPY! RUN! RUN! To which I naturally respond: Oh, it's just Swedish Fish. How bad can they be?

Yeah. You know that voice. The one that convinces you it's not that bad. It is though. It is that bad. Especially when you eat an entire bag in one sitting. Seriously. Run out of that aisle.

So, I listened. That's the key. Listen to that voice. If you don't, you can never win at this journey.

I haven't posted my April picture yet. Course I haven't paid my April bills yet either, so you can see I'm a little behind. I will, I promise.

Mean time, I am going to have breakfast and fill up my water jug. Just filling it up will usually make me drink it.

Hope you're staying on track!

Comments

[Tawanda]

aunt millie makes whole grain muffins that are good too, don't know about the points value though.

[Shaun]

Courtney, I thought I would let you know that after last weeks 2.6lb gain, I called my oncologist back in Salt Lake City. He said that trying to lose weight for at least two years after my chemo was a waste of time. So, I decided to save my money and cancel my Weight Watcher's monthly dues. I am still going to stick to the points plan and learn to eat better. I am hoping that the weather will stay warm and we can open our pool. That is the only exercise I can do. Perhaps I should invest in a wet suit. Thanks for all of your encouragement and I promise to keep you posted.
Love and God bless, Shaun