In an effort to help the kids develop better eating habits that they can take into adulthood, I decided that the whole family will do a 30 Day Activity Challenge. Being physically active in some way everyday for 30 days. ALSO, eating as little added sugar as we can. So far we are half way through, with our finishing day being July 24th. Everyone is doing great. Evelyn normally walks on our new/used treadmill, Isaiah works out with weights and the punching bag, James either walks or does a video, and I do one of a few things. Ride my bike, walk 2 miles, or do a work out video.
I am really proud of our effort. James has lost a few pounds already. I have struggled (as you all know) to lose this annoying 10 pounds and I am hoping this will further help me to that goal. I am doing well still monitoring my food/caloric intake and although I do go over sometimes, I am at least maintaining this weight, and not gaining. That is good. I need to do better of course and cut back on my snacking still, so it's less calories and thus I will lose weight.
So frustrating how weight loss surgery can help so much when it comes to losing weight, yet it can do nothing to help your mental issues with food. BUT, I have known that for years now, as do you since I mention it often. lol Nonetheless I am still proud of myself for at the very least maintaining my current weight. It may be 10 pounds more than I would like, but I still look great and must remember that. Even though it is hard, very hard.
Yet I will continue to try to lose this 10 pounds and regain my personal comfort level. Knowing I look fine, doesn't change the fact that I simply don't feel as comfortable as I would like in my skin at this weight. So onward I will go with it, as we all should when we have goals to reach. Never stop trying!! That is what must done.
