JPellegrino's Journal, 08 Jun 09

I'm guilty of it too, but do your best not to beat up on yourself. It'll just cycle the negativity onward. Look forward! You can do anything you set your heart to -- how about giving yourself minigoals? 

We all fall down but the trick is to pick yourself up and keep that goal in your sights! Instead of saying that you have no willpower, try the "won't.." method: * I won’t skip breakfast. I know that if I don’t have breakfast, I’ll be starved later in the day and end up eating more calories than I should. * I won’t forget the importance of drinking lots of water. I know that water will keep me hydrated, improve regularity and make me feel fuller so I won’t overeat. I’ll drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, at each meal, and between meals. * I won’t eat in front of the TV or computer. I will sit down at the table and enjoy my food, eating slowly and savoring every bite. * I won’t fill up on just one type of food. * I won’t drive when I can walk. If I go to the grocery, mall or anywhere else, I won’t grab the parking spot nearest the door; I will park farther away and walk. * I won’t stay up late watching TV or playing on the computer. I know that obesity is connected to too little sleep, so I want to make sure I get 7–8 hours of sleep if possible. * I won’t be so rigid about what I eat that I can’t enjoy a “treat” occasionally. I will just order a small portion of whatever I want, and know that I deserve it because I’ve been doing all the right things the rest of the time. * I won’t beat myself up if I “fall off the wagon” and go back to my old lifestyle. I will remember that tomorrow is a new day, and one day at a time, I can do anything! Keep telling yourself that you can DO anything....you have complete control of the situation! Think of it as a game. When faced with a challenge, punch it in the face! You're an incredibly strong woman, J. I know you can do it!!  

i HAVE been trying to eat breakfast.. and I think its helping. I still suck at ww points.. but my calorie count over all is down the last few days. I DID drink 96 oz of water today. I often try to avoid the closest parking spot.. little things. little things. I think im extra frustrated that I(among everyone on this site) have to try SO hard when other people dont. I use to not be 'heavy' and eat what i want. and having to pay so much attention is discouraging when others around you dont. keli- NO MORE BACON mornings. jk.. ill still eat your bacon ;)