Faithoverfear

It’s nice to be getting ready for bed without feeling totally bloated & sick from having eaten too much.  Overall, I’ve had a good day and, reading other folks blogs made me feel excited ( a word that never comes to mind) about being on the right track. I finally ventured into the Forums and found myself signing up for a 10 week weight loss challenge that starts this Sunday. I appreciate all of the both commiserate and supportive voices I have found on here. I even went as far as to invite my mom and another friend to join me. This always proves to be my double edged sword though, as I feel that if I don’t succeed, people I know secretly say, ” I knew she couldn’t do it”. In reality, I’m sure those echoed voices all come from one place…my head! and, I’ve got to kick them out because they definitely aren’t supportive at all.

I made it out for a bike ride today. It was such a nice day and it felt good to be doing some exercise. I feel good about my food too. Not all perfect choices perhaps but, reasonable portions that don’t leave me sick. Lastly, Saturday is my chosen weigh-in day; this one being my 1st, for myself. I stepped on the scale today for a preview and felt I may be disappointed. Not because I didn’t lose (think I did=) but, because I always want to have it be some phenomenal number that I’ve lost and it probably won’t be. But, for right now, I’m ready to accept that this will be a slow & steady process that will stick.

my food today:

1 slice toast w/ peanut butter & jam, 2C chix noodle & veggie stir fry, 1/2 pop tart

3 stalks celery w/ 4 tbl red pepper hummus

whole red pepper, celery stalk with 2 tbl jalepeno artichoke dip

4oz salmon w/orange ginger marinade, spinach salad w/ 2tbl bleu cheese dressing

1/2 bag popcorn

2/3C pineapple coconut frozen yougart & a bite of my man’s Chunky Monkey

note: evenings with your man can prove difficult.

But, in today’s case, I am saying goodnite to all with a belly that is not swoll.