"Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels!"

December 18

As my weight loss journey continues, I find myself amazed at how much time it takes to change some bad habits. I have heard many times how participants in the RESET Weight Management Program immediately lose their cravings for carbohydrates, this is a feeling I have not yet experienced. I am one of those who loves pasta and the delicious taste of crusty bread. I miss pasta meals, but I also know how dangerous these types of meals have been for me, not only by spiking my blood sugar but also adding unwanted pounds.

So, it takes making good food choices. It takes keeping my commitment. It takes visualizing myself at my goal weight and what I will gain by succeeding! I have heard this quote many times, “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”, I hear this whispered in my ears each time I begin to experience stinkin’ thinkin’.

Oh, and while we’re on the topic of stinkin’ thinkin’, let me address allowing negative comments or conversations with others and what it does to my own thoughts. I find these conversations hurtful. Not only hurt feelings, but for me it causes anger, which is one of those emotions I have a hard time dealing with. Why, because anger is one of those emotions that leads me to comfort food. Luckily for me, I get great support from my husband, Pete and my accountability coach, Angela. I find talking about how I feel and how I can learn to deal with my emotions has been very helpful to me.

As you see, I struggle with many bad habits. Some I will be able to learn to control sooner rather than later. Some bad habits will require more work to change but I feel confident that I will succeed to the point that I will be able to make wise choices. I will continue to pay attention to the whispers and feel proud of my progress. Who said, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” was wrong, lol!