I think it's time to start setting a limit on food. Because I am a compulsive eater, it is very hard for me to stay on track without some accountability with regard to amounts. I am going to use the points system to keep accountable - not because I think points have more magic than calories, but because they are easier to keep track of and encourage the eating of more fiber. I have acquired and electronic points calculator that is very cool.
I didn't get a workout in today. The first half of the day I was having a terrible pain in my knee, but it got better as the day went on. I had kids all day, but I still could have gotten a workout in outside playing with them. I am also finding myself stress eating. That needs to be addressed.
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From "100 Days of Weight Loss" is It's Not the right Time. We all know that one, don't we. It's why we always start diets on Monday, and we re-start every Monday all through the year until January 1 when we start all over. My inner brat keeps popping up - especially when I slip - insisting that I just let go and start again tomorrow. This is one of the biggest challenges I face.
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The points system has served many people well on their weight loss journey, so it is a good move. Any tool that helps us get a handle on things is a useful tool ! Playing with the kids can definitely be exercise- and a lot more fun than most gym equipment !Not the right time has never been one of my issues. My brain seems to say if I am breathing it is the right time.While this mas seem like a good thing, it can DEFINITELY get one into trouble in other ways !
ReplyDeleteA thought on the stress eating- and this may seem a little out there- but have you ever considered trying to use something like the old discipline of "ejaculations" in times of stress ( I hate using the word because it is used in other more well known contexts- but it is the system of repetition of a short prayer like "Jesus , Mary, Joseph, I love yo0u, save souls" over and over again). Some have found a meditative technique to be helpful for this but others get really turned off to the idea of meditation or affirmations because they are too "new age". A practice of an ejaculation could be very helpful for you. Off the top of my head , something like "Be Still and know I am God"would be appropriate. It's just a thought that came to mind as I was reading your post. Keep going ! You are making a lot of small steps towards who you want to be and eventually they will add up to be a gigantic leap forward !
Thanks so much, Diane. I am familiar with the term ejaculation as it relates to prayer. I use the Jesus prayer and most times it helps me. When it doesn't it's because I am not really focusing on it. Your comments are always so thoughtful and right on target. I really value your input.
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Mary
It seems that learning to focus, no matter what we choose to do , is indeed the tricky part ! There are many suggestions to help with this from all different corners, all valid, but for each of us that one tool that resonates deep inside of us can be a real quest to find ! There is no shame in having an approach fail- it's just not the right fit for us ! It can be a lot of fun trying things out, just so long as we do not dwell on the idea that we have somehow failed. We are just like a mis-matched sock, and eventually the mate( perfect match) will turn up if wee keep doing laundry !
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