Good work!

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 have...not enough time, too far away, scared, not sure who I will see...when BAM! I remember, I DID go to the gym today!!!! See what I mean it's just a habit to hate myself. The same thing happens with food. The mental tape says, "You shouldn't eat that." And I have been having to scream back, "YES I SHOULD!! IT'S EXACTLY what I SHOULD be eating!" Shut up already. This game has been a long time coming. I just have to be gental with myself. AND remind myself, I am DOING it! When I put my mind to something, it comes easy! I can and I WILL! My progress for week 1: Starting 260 Ending 249 -11 You can find the meal plan I am I following on Facebook, it's a group call Weight...No Longer. Here is a image of my starting weight. :/ It's tough to look at, but already I am on the way to big changes and I want to be completely honest about where I started. And here are a couple of shots of the meals I have been enjoying. They keep my full!