Shrinking Out Loud

My mental tape has been playing rude messages in my mind and I am pleased to report now wrong it is!! I have been doing well with the new eating plan. Mr. Hubby has joined in the journey, which I must admit keeps me so much more motivated. But, back to the negative mental tape. Do you have one, do you know what I am talking about? Mine always, no matter what my expectations, likes to throw something about how I shouldn't be so lazy in there. It shouldn't or shoulds me about everything! This mental tape I am referring to is different than my conscious. That is in mind my mind too, helping me steer away from poor choices, but this tape... it just isn't neccessary. That's the difference. It is such a habit. Here is a good example. I was driving in my car, kind of zoning out when the mental tape popped on and said, "You can't expect big changes if you don't go to the gym." I continued in the conversation by starting the list of negative mental excuses I ...

I have been sitting on the idea of wanting to transform myself on a spiritual and physical level...mostly physically actually, for years at this point. It has been so easy to eat myself blind to the life I have built around me. If you have never struggled with weight and anxiety, this read may be boring and shallow. However, if you HAVE I am willing to bet my story is one you can closely relate to. I am going to launch this conversion or journey, inviting you along. It's time. I am ready to put my heart and soul (for longer than three weeks) into a change. Day 1 Weight 259 Ack! How did I let myself get to this number? I want to hate myself, but I know better. It won't solve anything and really the proof is in the pudding! People that love, truly love themselves don't hide from the world and hurt with food. Or do they? I have been doing a lot of research leading up to this journey and I have concluded that a large portion of our nation's issues with food comes from the ...