Nancy’s Weight loss Journey 5 Yrs & Counting

I made it! I can do the happy dance today.

Day 14
I have a better grasp on grazing and eating overall. The first few days were hard but after a week it became second nature. I had a great 3 day weekend and I was pleasantly surprise I kept within plan and did not graze nor did I gorge myself to death on the delicious Kenyan food made by Rodney’s mom. I had chips and ice cream during the day and in moderation. These days a small handful of chips or a 1/3 cup of ice cream is as filling as a whole bag of chips or a pint of ice cream. I enjoy food, the process of eating. I take my time and engage all my senses. I actually look at what I’m about to put in my mouth, smell it, like the smell of fresh toast is amazing. I chew slower so I it last a little longer. I now have a good relationship with food because it no longer controls me. I control what is eaten, the quality and when I eat. For my homemade lunches at work, I buy higher end, organic food because it’s just for me. I stock up on chicken breasts and have been experimenting with different recipes and it’s been tasty and fun.
I don’t crave junk food the way I used to. That was a biggie, especially with Rodney eating fast food late at night so he can gain weight.

So today, almost 100 days into my return to buddyslim, I exercise daily, eat healthy and high quaity food but I also give myself treats here and there with no guilt. I hope 100 days from now I am on plan and even smaller and healthier then I am today. This time around I can honestly say I enjoyed the process - I love my workout routine, love my exercise, love the food I eat and love me. I can finally say it without feeling weird - I finally love myself.

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Last night I went to Rodney’s mom’s house and she made me delicious Kenyan tea and bread. So good and I didn’t have dinner after that. Even after food I got on her scale and it said 155 lb - I didn’t believe it and actually told Rodney it’s broken.

I got to the gym at 5:30am for my class, jumped on that scale and yes 155 lbs it is. Completely and totally shocked and well shocked. I still can’t believe I’m only 5 lbs away - just 5 lbs away.

So I came in this morning and reset my mini goal ticker to 145 lbs. I hope I can reach this number by end of August or a bit sooner.

I did not graze or binge in 10 days. 4 more days and I hope I’m free of this habit.

We had a long night last night. Rodney worked late and by the time we did the oil change in my car it was 9pm and the bugs were swarming around our light source. Then I had a minor problem on the freeway when I was coming home. By the time we fell asleep it was 1am. But I was full of energy and had a great time this morning in class.

Tonight I have a kickboxing class and maybe, maybe a spin class if I’m up to it.

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92 days since BS, 1 week no grazing and 23 lbs later…….
I’m ready to let go of my love/hate relationship and friendship with food. I am now in control of everything that gets past my lips. Today my thoughts were everywhere else but on food. I don’t have cravings nor do I have crazy urges to eat large amounts of food then feel miserable afterwards. Food is my gasoline and as such I only need to fill up as needed. Food no longer controls me because I am in control.

When I first started the pesonal challenge to stop grazing, I never imagined how effective it would be. My goal was to take control of my bad eating habit once I left the comfort and controlled environment which is my office. But 9 days later I have power over how much I eat from the moment I get up to the time I fall asleep. I feel like a completely different person - I hold my head up higher, smile wider and there’s a genuine sparkle in my eyes. I am becoming the person I want to be inside and out.

SO thank you for wonderful friends, for your support and your dedication to this site. Without you guys I would not be where I’m at today. I’m halfway to goal and I know you guys will be there when I reach it. Love you!!!!

Day 9 and grazing is almost a thing of the past; well - I can say that once I hit day 14.

Yesterday I had a great time in my kickboxing class but didn’t do the yoga class because I had a dinner and movie date with my honey. We left the house a bit late and I must eat my last meal by 8pm. We ended up at Pasta Bravo; he had lasagna and I had a Chinese chicken salad that was delicious. Probably the best in a long time. I told him I was a salad conissour. hehehee.

We went to see Wanted but was surprise to see a preview of Hancock. Funny and very good movie; our pic after Ironman.

This morning woke up at 5am but did not go to the gym because I need a break; but as I watched my honey get ready for work it took so much effort to just lay in bed and not think about what I COULD be doing at the gym. Sick, I am sick.

It’s been about 2 months since I brought my exercise ball to work. I am now up to 20 minutes of handsfree and feetfree balancing act on it. I feel so at home balancing on it as I read blogs and posts. Since using it I rarely do any ab work because I don’t need to.

I have to watch my caloric intake for the day since there’s no exercise to offset it. I’m feeling good and I think I can do it.

I’ve been so busy with work I did not have a chance to blog about grazing. Yes, I’m still fighting the battle and winning.

Yesterday I went back to the gym for an hour of kickboxing. I had a lot of fun. Took the front row because another member beat me to my normal spot. It’s a mental thing, I have to be in my “spot” or else I won’t get a good workout. I ended up taking front row which is so not me. The instructor happened to like my form and kept pointing me out which embarrassed me more then anything because I get shy and flustered when there’s about 80 other people behind me. Did I mention I failed Public Communication in college because I have stage fright like crazy.

I ate well last night; my mom even got into it and made sure when I ate with her that I stopped before 8pm. My honey came home with greasy food again but I was not tempted to eat at all.

This morning I got my strength training out of the way with Power Sculpt. Tonight is another kickboxing class and due to Aunt flow, yoga to relieve cramps.

It’s been a week since I started challenging myself to stop grazing and it’s working. I have bouts here and there to do the deed but for the most part stuck to my goal. So, 139 here I come.

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