I have a list of small rewards for each 10 pounds lost to keep me motivated and to treat myself for my hard work along the way to my goal weight. My reward for reaching 179 was a pair of earrings I saw online and loved. I weighed in this past Saturday at 177, and I couldn’t wait to get online and order those earrings! I can’t wait to get them.
I have been struggling big-time this week. I have cravings for soda, junk food, fast food, sweets, you name it. If it’s high-calorie, high-fat, and a sure diet-killer, then I want it! NOW! I don’t want to give in. I don’t want to break the weight loss streak I’ve started. I don’t want to slip backwards and gain weight back.
I’ve lost 34 pounds now, and instead of celebrating that and being proud, I find myself being extra critical of myself. If I’ve lost 34 pounds, why do I still have this stupid double chin? I hate it more now than I did when I was over 200 pounds.
I still have 47 pounds to lose. This is not the time to start konking out and flaking out and losing my grip. A lot is going to change over the next 47 pounds. I’m sure that double chin will disappear. I just need to be patient and keep chipping away, one pound at a time.
Sweat & Sparkle 