Hello friends. Tonight is my first blog since I arrived home. My bags are unpacked and my laundry is done. Coming home has been bittersweet. I am happy to be with my boyfriend again. Ms Molly is letting me know how much she didn't appreciate me being gone, she wanders around the apartment meowing pitifully. But I really do miss my Green Mountain friends and the predictability of being there. It is much easier when the meals are made for you.
I have been struggling with my desire to do everything perfectly. I keep reminding myself that Green Mountain stressed only trying to make 3 changes at a time.
I started my day out with LynnAnn on the Green Mountain Morning Momentum DVD. It was nice to know I brought LynnAnn home with me. I also did the lower body strength training DVD.
It was then time to tackle the grocery store. Immediately when I walked in the door, the Easter candy was right there. I walked right past it and headed to the fruits and veggies. I stocked up on whole grains, lean meats, and fruits and vegetables. I did indulge by buying some ice cream knowing that ice cream is not one of my trigger foods. For me, trigger foods are candy, chocolate, and chips, none of which made it into my buggy.
I then went to Target to get some supplies so I can start working on my Green Mountain Emergency box. I have an idea of the things I want to put into it. I also got a pair of 8 pound weights so I can keep up my strength training from home.
Tomorrow is my first day back to work. This has brought on a little stress for some reason. Maybe just because I will have to use my willpower to only eat what I brought in my lunch. Also, I'm nervous about people asking me about my weight loss and bringing attention to it. I'm excited to see my patients and my coworkers.
I know that this is a journey I am willing and excited to take. I need to be patient with myself to figure out how I am going to implement all the changes in my life. Making such huge changes is hard and does not happen overnight. But like we say at Green Mountain, "I am doing this for me and no one can take it away."
Keep in mind that willpower is a myth. That is a diet mentality phrase. Eat your healthy and tasty lunch and then just check in with your hunger throughout the rest of the day. Give yourself the permission to evaluate 'outside' foods and decide when the moment arises. Then let it go! You can do it!
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