I got on the scale this morning and had lost 1/2 a pound. Hmmphf! Blah! Ughh! Is what I think about that! You mean adding Halloween candy to the diet doesn't help? Ok, fine. I knew that this might be the case. Here's the deal, I am not going to deprive myself and make this a "crash diet". I resolve to live a lifestyle of health so enjoying treats here and there are within that parameter. It's good that I was keeping a log all week though because it's super easy to eat a few too many treats and that's when the holiday weight gain sneaks up on us.
If I were my own trainer, here's what I would say to myself:
1. "A half of a pound down is a half of a pound that you didn't want last week."
2. "You enjoyed some Halloween candy and still lost weight."
3. "The closer you get to your ideal weight, the less you lose each week."
4. "Weight is not the only number that matters."
5. "Don't forget why you're doing this."
6. "Success is learning, changing, and seeing the downward trend."
7. "You know what to do next week."
I guess I should listen to the inner trainer and not be bothered by the small change. Any change is good change. I can be thankful for the candy and the small weight loss too.
I gained a pound due to my candy snitching. YIKES!
ReplyDeleteI have been dishing up our meals in the kitchen and sitting to eat in the dining room. This helps to avoid having serving bowls with more food within arms reach. When my plate is finished, so am I.