Sorry for the absence … I was making a poodle skirt for my granddaughter … and then my 50+ yr old sewing machine “melded.” Yes, the working cogs glued themselves together. This machine has seen me thought hundreds of items: my wedding dress, Shannan’s wedding dress, prom dresses, gowns, costumes, the list is endless … so many memories. Sadly, out with the Touch-and-Sew and in with a new (and amazing) machine. Anyway, skirt done, and very cute.
Back to the blog:
Diet counselors always say that in the beginning dieting may be fairly easy because we are highly motivated, and then as we practice our skills more and more, dieting gets easier. But at some point, dieting really just gets more difficult. I know, given the number of pounds I want to take off, it’s normal and probably inevitable. Experts say it happens to everyone. It doesn’t mean that I’m doing anything wrong, and it will pass if I keep pushing on. But this limbo time is where most dieters at my size tend to panic, think that something has gone wrong, and give up because they feel it’s just not worth it.
So what can I do when dieting gets hard?
First, I’m reviewing my motivation list – the positive outcomes of getting the weight off. When I’m hungry or just craving a snack, it’s more difficult to remember exactly why it’s worth it to put in the necessary time and energy. I have to remind myself by reading my motivation list – to ensure that my goals are fresh. In order to keep it from feeling stale or too far in the future, I’ve been rewording my list, adding other items as I realize they are important, and trying to visualize the outcomes. Picturing a thinner me on the balcony of my riverboat suite!