This Chickie

Someone wise on one of my 3FC threads reminded me that it’s not about whether you have MOTIVATION to lose weight it’s about your commitment. I take that as good advice. I rarely have the motivation to lose it. It isn’t fun, it often feels like deprevity, it takes a lot of work, and I haven’t been very good at it in the past. But, I know in other areas of life, perseverance is one of my best traits. I’m not one to give up easily if I’m committed to it.

I am committed to gaining health and to gain the health, I must lose the bad habits I have built up over the years. I will create new habits that make me feel good about my body, my self-esteem, my spirit, and my mind. I am committed today and with each day, I will recommit.

Thanks to another member, I have begun a 14 day “lose the sugar” effort. I have been committed to this agreement and thus far have been pretty pleased with what I have done. Certainly there are some choices I have made these last couple days that did not perfectly align with complete loss, but with the goal of letting go of processed sugary foods like cakes, cookies, candy, desserts, etc. I have done very well!

Without the sugar, I feel like I have more energy and the sluggishness I usually feel is lessened. I had an orange juice and diet coke today and bready carbs and I felt the sluggish effects right away. A reminder that those types of foods hinder my progress and are choices that don’t make me feel my best. So, as I plan for tomorrow, OJ, Diet coke, and carbs at every meal is more than my body can handle. I aim to drink water and tea tomorrow and as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I can.

I’m not perfect and that’s ok. Every day will be like an experiment where I will try different foods and if they don’t make me feel my best then that is a sign that I’m “allergic” to them. If I feel healthy and energetic then I know those foods are right for my chemistry and physical makeup. Steady goes my commitment to my good health.