slimmersoon

I have not posted in quite a while, but don’t think that I have given up.  No mam, I am still in this, my progress may be slow but I am still making progress and I am very happy with what I have done so far.  I am still not following any specific diet.  I have been reducing my portions, and learning to listen to my body- sounds weird.  I was raised in a clean your plate family and it has been very hard to learn to stop eating when I’m satisfied and walk away with food still sitting there.  I know it’s all in my head but it can be hard to undo years and years of learned behaviors.  But I have been doing pretty good lately.  I have, on a few occasions, eaten to the point that I was full (even really full once or twice) and I now loathe that feeling.  I like being able to stop when I have had just enough.  I rationalize that I’m not wasting- the rest can be saved for another time.  I also have been trying really hard to choose healthier foods.  I have been doing a lot of research on nutrition and “superfoods.”  And for the most part my diet is relatively healthy, I’m not going to lie on occasion I’ll still have pizza or whatever.  Everything in moderation.  Oh and do I love my diet coke, I know that it is not good for me, but it is one addiction I’m just not ready to give up.  I have been drinking more water, even packing 3-4 bottles in my work bag every day.  Baby steps, lol.  Last night my guy and I went out to eat (sushi again, my favorite) and then went shopping.  I had to buy some new scrubs for work, because (yay) my old ones are too big and they look all frumpy.  I actually fit into a small pant!!!!!  Little things make me so happy sometimes.  I was so excited I bought 2 pairs, I’m such a nerd.  I’m still really lacking in the exercise area.  I really think that is one of the reasons my stress level has been up.  When I exercise regularly I find it easier to cope with stress- have more energy, the whole 9 yards.  I was trying to sneak in short breaks to the workout room at work but things have been so crazy, that hasn’t worked out lately.  I have gotten some good exercise working out in our garden and yard but it’s just not enough.  I think its time to dig out my treadmill, I’m sure its feeling lonely back there in that room all alone for all this time, lol.