Week 14 of the 20lb struggle: I’m holding on. I’ve lost 14 pounds! And despite the fact that I haven’t lost any additional weight in the last few weeks I have lost the two pounds I gained during my Halloween visit to Orlando. AND. I am happy to report that I am eating healthier, feeling better, and am much more aware of my eating choices.
I know the next few weeks will be even more difficult with Thanksgiving, family gatherings and holiday parties almost every other day. What is a dieter to do?
I plan to celebrate my weight loss. Even though I have lost 14 lbs I have still been wearing my old clothes. Yes, the pants are baggy and the shirts look over-sized, but I kept saying to myself, “I can’t buy anything in a new size until I lose the WHOLE 20 POUNDS.”
But now as a special gift for myself I will go shopping today. I will try on pants in a size 6. I will buy more stylish clothes that show off my figure instead of hiding it. I will allow myself to accept myself as a thinner person. . . . . and. . . . . I will celebrate my accomplishment.
If you are a regular reader then you know that hitting the weight loss plateau has been more like hitting a wall for me. I have allowed myself to feel battered by the experience. But now I have a new attitude.
I know it is unrealistic to think that I can keep on losing weight with so many holiday temptations to deal with. BUT. I can stay focused on my goal. I may succumb to some pumpkin pie, I may savor a dollop of cranberry sauce, but I can avoid the whipped cream topping and the stuffing. Once I have my new wardrobe it will remind me of where I have been and where I am going. My new clothes will talk to me. They will say,”See how great you feel. Look in the mirror and allow yourself to feel pleasure in what you see. Hold on. Hold on. Eat. Enjoy. BUT. Don’t over-indulge. Watch your portions. Make good food selections. THINK about what you are eating with every bite.”
I have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. I have made a lot of personal progress. I am no longer bummed out by my weight loss plateau. Instead, I intend to use it as a platform to launch my re-energized efforts in the New Year! For now, all I have to do is maintain the status quo and enjoy where I am.
