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