Hi everyone — I should have posted this yesterday, as it was my weigh-in day. At my official weekly weigh-in, I lost a big fat nothing. Nadda. Zero. Zilch. Sigh. I guess there’s some comfort in the fact that I didn’t gain either, but I’ve been slapping my forehead ever since. :duh:

No excuses. I haven’t journaled for nearly a week. And I’ve made some really stupid choices. Period.

So, rather than beat myself up about it, I got back on track at SparkPeople today and recorded every single morsel that passed my lips (and stayed under my calorie intake) and I filled the day with tuna, salads, and steamed veggies. Hopefully, this is just the jolt I need to stay focused. I will NOT give up!

P2G: 54 [-14] :bawling:

Today marks two months since I took control, starting focussing on health and start losing some weight.

Today I am focussing on what I have gained (and lost!) in those two months and how I hope to keep going for as long it takes.

My jeans are falling off

I fitted into a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in well over a year.

I’m beginning to have a neck again

I’ve got one less chin but still a few more than I should have.  That’s OK, I’m working on the rest of them!
I’ve lost 15 lb and something like 7.5% of my starting bodyweight  (started at 14st 4, currently 13 stone 3 or 200 lb to 184 lb).

I’ve gained the ability to sit in front of the mirror in the hairdressers and not feel like I’m the fattest person ever.

I’ve gained the ability to fit my clothes better

I’ve gained some control over my eating habits.  Hopefully more will come but even if it doesn’t that’s ok.

I’ve gained an understanding of how strong I really can be.

I know that turning down some chocolate can be just as good as eating it.

I’ve gained an insight into just how true the saying “Nothing Tastes As Good As Being In Control Feels” is.

I’ve found out that I can do this

I’ve decided that I will do this and I have.

Today I am celebrating these two months and preparing for the long months to come as I continue losing it.

Today I am celebrating the fact that the journey may be long and the road hard but I will lose these remaining lb and I will get there.

Hello P2Gers! I do apologize for having dropped off the face of the planet since my first posting. I had a job interview out of state and was quite sick with a yuckky (yes with 2 k’s!) sinus infection. I’m all better, but now my sleep cycle is completely out of whack. I guess that goes on the list of things to fix! 

I have been focusing on cutting my portions. I did really well while I was on my trip, but it’s funny how so many conversations seemed to revolve around food. What’s up with that? At any rate, I know that I need to become more fully aware of what is going into my mouth, and thus into my body. I have had some success following a more balanced 40-30-30 eating plan, so I am working on developing some menus and strategies for moving back to that eating plan.

I have not lost any more weight, but I have also not gained any! That is definitely an accomplishment in and of itself!

I hope to have more time to fully explore everyone’s posts and take notes. I know the best way to succeed is to learn from others.

Have a wonderful day and remember every meal is a new beginning!