Driving on
 

Well to speak metaphorically, it's scary out there on the side roads, the
dirt roads of weight loss maintenance. The lines aren't real clear and I
keep swerving off the road and getting back on, then swerving back off and
getting back on awhile before I hit a pothole or find myself lost because
I'm trying to find my own way with no signs.

So I'm back to the four-lane highway of my prescribed eating plan. Unlike
the dirt roads, I can't stop anywhere I please, or pull off to run into the
woods for a minute. But the lines and signs are clear and if I follow those
roads I can get where I'm going much faster and without so much angst. Am I
willing to get off the country roads, which I like better, and drive on the
freeway? I hate how you can't make U-turns and how you have to keep your
eyes on the road every second for all the traffic and trucks.

But do I want to get where I'm going or don't I?

I had a nightmare last night that I was looking for an outfit to wear and
none of my clothes fit me (I'm certainly not at that point yet!) and I had
to look at a round rack of my old clothes and pick out something that would
fit around my hips. I picked a green floral shirt (top of a two-piece set),
which was from my old work wardrobe and as I now recall was a size 28W. So
you can believe that my heart was pounding when I woke up. While I don't
have any of my old fat clothes (gave away 25-30 Hefty bags full), they
really are that close.

So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before that I
saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last scheduled
visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up for
another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may swerve off the
road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with me inside.

Mary M
325-167-150

Mary M/Ohio wrote:
Well to speak metaphorically, it's scary out there on the side roads,
the
dirt roads of weight loss maintenance. The lines aren't real clear
and I
keep swerving off the road and getting back on, then swerving back
off and
getting back on awhile before I hit a pothole or find myself lost
because
I'm trying to find my own way with no signs.

I love this post, Mary!

You've certainly found the key to success. It's all about not giving
up when we see a few pounds find their way back and taking the
necessary steps to correct the problem.

I'm glad to see you signed up for another set of visits with the
nutritionist. I'm just starting a new 10 week session of the
WW-at-work plan. I had a co-worker ask me why I was spending the money
to return when I was only a few pounds above my goal. I told her the
accountability really kept me focused. She dropped out this session
because her weight loss was beginning to slow down as she gets within
20 pounds of her goal. She's becoming frustrated with those last 20
pounds. I certainly hope she can stay focused without the program. I
know not being able to lose weight on her own had been the reason she
joined.

I find I have better results when I concentrate on the exercise goals
and not obsess about every little calorie. Don't get me wrong....I
still watch what I eat but I'm one of those people who eats about the
same or similar menu each day. It's easy to know when you've strayed
from the norm.

I'm looking forward to your future reports....I just know they'll be
good. Your determination is evident from this post.

Go Mary!!!!

Beverly






So I'm back to the four-lane highway of my prescribed eating plan.
Unlike
the dirt roads, I can't stop anywhere I please, or pull off to run
into the
woods for a minute. But the lines and signs are clear and if I follow
those
roads I can get where I'm going much faster and without so much
angst. Am I
willing to get off the country roads, which I like better, and drive
on the
freeway? I hate how you can't make U-turns and how you have to keep
your
eyes on the road every second for all the traffic and trucks.

But do I want to get where I'm going or don't I?

I had a nightmare last night that I was looking for an outfit to wear
and
none of my clothes fit me (I'm certainly not at that point yet!) and
I had
to look at a round rack of my old clothes and pick out something that
would
fit around my hips. I picked a green floral shirt (top of a two-piece
set),
which was from my old work wardrobe and as I now recall was a size
28W. So
you can believe that my heart was pounding when I woke up. While I
don't
have any of my old fat clothes (gave away 25-30 Hefty bags full),
they
really are that close.

So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before
that I
saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last
scheduled
visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up
for
another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may swerve
off the
road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with me
inside.

Mary M
325-167-150

great post mary!
just because i am sober and have been for many years, does not mean
that i stop attending my weekly support groups!
SUCCESS is ODAAT!

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"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
: Well to speak metaphorically, it's scary out there on the side
roads, the
: dirt roads of weight loss maintenance. The lines aren't real clear
and I
: keep swerving off the road and getting back on, then swerving back
off and
: getting back on awhile before I hit a pothole or find myself lost
because
: I'm trying to find my own way with no signs.
:
: So I'm back to the four-lane highway of my prescribed eating plan.
Unlike
: the dirt roads, I can't stop anywhere I please, or pull off to run
into the
: woods for a minute. But the lines and signs are clear and if I
follow those
: roads I can get where I'm going much faster and without so much
angst. Am I
: willing to get off the country roads, which I like better, and
drive on the
: freeway? I hate how you can't make U-turns and how you have to
keep your
: eyes on the road every second for all the traffic and trucks.
:
: But do I want to get where I'm going or don't I?
:
: I had a nightmare last night that I was looking for an outfit to
wear and
: none of my clothes fit me (I'm certainly not at that point yet!)
and I had
: to look at a round rack of my old clothes and pick out something
that would
: fit around my hips. I picked a green floral shirt (top of a
two-piece set),
: which was from my old work wardrobe and as I now recall was a size
28W. So
: you can believe that my heart was pounding when I woke up. While I
don't
: have any of my old fat clothes (gave away 25-30 Hefty bags full),
they
: really are that close.
:
: So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention
before that I
: saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last
scheduled
: visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up
for
: another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may
swerve off the
: road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with
me inside.
:
: Mary M
: 325-167-150
:
:

"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before that
I saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last scheduled
visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up for
another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may swerve off
the road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with me
inside.

Well every once in a while it's good to stop and get your bearings and maybe
ask for directions (unless you're a guy and genetically unable to ask for
driving directions). Like the old expression said "keep on truckin!"

Jenn

"Beverly" wrote in message
oups.com...
I'm glad to see you signed up for another set of visits with the
nutritionist. I'm just starting a new 10 week session of the
WW-at-work plan. I had a co-worker ask me why I was spending the money
to return when I was only a few pounds above my goal.

Because you believe in throwing good money after good! :-)

I told her the
accountability really kept me focused. She dropped out this session
because her weight loss was beginning to slow down as she gets within
20 pounds of her goal. She's becoming frustrated with those last 20
pounds. I certainly hope she can stay focused without the program. I
know not being able to lose weight on her own had been the reason she
joined.

I think this is a hard thing for many of us to face and deal with -- hence
my "dependence" on nutritionist and trainer.

I find I have better results when I concentrate on the exercise goals
and not obsess about every little calorie. Don't get me wrong....I
still watch what I eat but I'm one of those people who eats about the
same or similar menu each day. It's easy to know when you've strayed
from the norm.

And I had been eating that way too -- and as I get back into my routine I
think it will be easier. The first few weeks of different choices seem to be
the hardest.

I'm looking forward to your future reports....I just know they'll be
good. Your determination is evident from this post.

Go Mary!!!!

Thanks so much, Beverly! I always appreciate your posts!

Mary
Beverly

" rosie readandpost" wrote in message
...
great post mary!
just because i am sober and have been for many years, does not mean
that i stop attending my weekly support groups!
SUCCESS is ODAAT!

You are so right, Rosie! Keeping my sights on *today* is very important!

Mary

"JennA" wrote in message
...

"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before that
I saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last
scheduled visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign
up for another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may
swerve off the road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it
burn with me inside.

Well every once in a while it's good to stop and get your bearings and
maybe ask for directions (unless you're a guy and genetically unable to
ask for driving directions). Like the old expression said "keep on
truckin!"

Good thought, Jenn! Thanks!

Mary

"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before that
I saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last scheduled
visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up for
another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may swerve off
the road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with me
inside.

Mary, I'm glad you signed up for another lot of sessions with your
nutritionist. I'm also glad you've been for an appointment, even
though you may have been disappointed in the numbers. It's all to
easy to let bad news lead to more bad news and so on, but I know you
really want this to work for you and I'm confident that it will:)

janice

"janice" wrote in message
...

"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before
that
I saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last
scheduled
visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to sign up for
another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I may swerve off
the road but I am not going to roll over the car and let it burn with me
inside.

Mary, I'm glad you signed up for another lot of sessions with your
nutritionist. I'm also glad you've been for an appointment, even
though you may have been disappointed in the numbers. It's all to
easy to let bad news lead to more bad news and so on, but I know you
really want this to work for you and I'm confident that it will:)


Thank you, Janice -- It's very easy for me to indulge in denial and
procrastination, so to me those nutritionist visits are a little bit of
insurance that I won't get completely off track. Thanks so much for your
support -- I truly appreciate it!

Mary

Mary M/Ohio wrote:

So it's back to the highway starting today. Forgot to mention before
that I saw my nutritionist (numbers were not good) and it was my last
scheduled visit with him-- where you decide whether you are going to
sign up for another 9 months and pay up front. So yes, yes, I did. I
may swerve off the road but I am not going to roll over the car and
let it burn with me inside.


This was a very inspiring post, Mary. I sent it on to someone who could
use some inspiration.

I'll go get my healthy snack now!

--
Snowshoeing!!
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03