Victory (in spite of myself)

I had my measurements at Curves yesterday and they were really good.  I was sure that I hadn't lost anything.  I just didn't feel like I was getting anywhere.  But surprise, I am down to 282 pounds. A total of 35 pounds. YEA!!!!.  I lost 3 more inches off my waist. More YEA!!!!.  I am definitely seeing some results.  I actually have a neck now.  I am also getting a waist line back.  I definitely have more energy.  A coworker commented on how much faster I was walking these days.  Today, I noticed I really am walking faster even though I didn't feel well.  Definitely doing much better.  I am determined to celebrate all my victories, each pound and each inch is a victory.

Now for the in spite of myself.  I am very tempted to not record my calories.  Actually that is probably just plain laziness.  I am also getting tempted to have goodies on a regular basis.  I have not given in to these temptations thus far.  I am fortunate that I have a lot of supporters.  My family of course are backing me.  I have several cheerleaders at work.  I have all the people at Church.  And then there are my friends online.  I couldn't do it without all of their support.  Of course the biggest supporter I have is Heavenly Father.  I really believe that I an getting help with this because I am still able to resist the temptations.  I know I am not doing it on my own.

Things I struggle with:

• I've eaten too many carbs as of late,  I need to get back to salads and away from the bread and cheese. 
• I also need to stay away from processed foods.  Sometimes it is too easy to fix these foods and they are really not that good for you.
• I am also eating more of the diet foods than I would like to admit.  I need to get back to normal foods and eat the real portion size.
• Planning my calories ahead

Things I am still doing well:

• Measuring the foods ( well my kids are doing great at that)
• Eyeballing portions
• Controlling my calorie count.
• Working out 5 days a week.
• Not depriving myself but staying on track
• Writing down what I eat.

Things I like:

• Special K crackers.  24 tiny cracker for 120 calories.
• Laughing Cow cheese 35-45 calories a wedge depending on the variety.  I eat one wedge spread on a thin bagel as part of my breakfast.
• Sandwich rounds  110 calories and whole grain
• Special K Cracker Chips. 27 for 120 calories and that really is enough for a snack.  Sea salt with salsa is very good.
• Working out.  I think I may be getting addicted to it but hey if you have to have an addiction a healthy work out is better than most addictions.

I figure I am at least a quarter of the way to my first goal.  Not too shabby for 10 weeks of hard work and determination.