Originally Posted by amBoo
This group is great for support and encouragement. I just weighed myself for the beginning of September and I am up a pound. Yesterday was kind of a "free" day in my mind because we did our check in for August in the morning. I let myself go crazy all day (and oooh, the evening) and today I am up a pound. So easy to fall back to my old ways of eating. It is a good reminder that this is not a diet but a change in the way I eat for life. My goal for September was to lose 8 pounds but now I guess it's trying for 9. After the long weekend, I plan to start walking again. Hopefully it will be cooler weather. (does that sound like I'm procrastinating??.....guilty! lol)
Looking forward to all the posts this month!
Amboo...you are so right when you said "it is not a diet but a change in the way I eat for life". So very, very correct. We need to ask ourselves...is this how I want to or can I eat for the rest of our lifes. so many go on all these odd diets, loose weight, then go back to their old way of eating, and gain all or most of what they have lost back. It's calories in vs. calories out. When trying to loose weight, keeping a food journal and exercise journal is a must. Myfitness Pal has a good food and exercise journal. It takes some time to get used to doing this but it gets easier as time goes by.
Glad to see all the news ones this month. This is a very good thread and keeps you motivated and on track.
My prayers go out to those that have been in the path of Irene. Being just Louisiana, I know what you are dealing with.
Everyone have a wonderful, blessed day.