Just One Week!

I want to share a couple of things with you on a personal level. First, the Lord is having me do some extra things at this time and so therefore my posts may not be every week. You can "subscribe" to this blog and you will be notified (somehow) when I have posted a new one. This way you do not have to check back every day to see if it has been posted.

The second is what I'm sharing with you today...a personal observation. Actually, all of my writings are based on personal observations so this is nothing new.

You see, I go through the exact same struggles that you do. As I have mentioned before, just to say "I've lost weight" does not mean "I've arrived!". You are never cured from weight issues - it is something you have to make decisions on each and every day. Since I began this weight loss journey four years ago, I never have reached my goal size and have fluctuated with an added 10-15 lbs on occasion. So you see, I am going through this with you and always will! The difference for me is that in times past I would have put all 80 pounds back on plus some and I can honestly say, that will never happen because I have changed my lifestyle! Thank God!

Now for this week's observation...just one week can make a big difference!!! In this day and age with the hustle and bustle of life, a week can go by with the blink of an eye and therefore seem so insignificant. However big changes can take place in a week's time - good or bad!

Here is what I am talking about...for one week, discipline yourself by writing everything you eat, exercise regularly, stay within your allotted calories, etc and see how you feel. You will feel a sense of accomplishment and in addition will notice changes taking place in your body. Yes, in just one week. You are not as 'puffy' because you most likely have not consumed as much sodium and you can tell that you are on your way to losing. Give it two weeks and you will really begin to see and feel the difference.

Just three weeks ago, I was sooooo disciplined!! I tracked every bite and was staying within my calorie, fat, sodium and protein range and I could tell my body was shrinking. Then what happens? I go on vacation! In just one week of eating out, not tracking and little exercise, my body is bloated and my clothes are fitting tighter. IN JUST ONE WEEK!!

So, guess what I'm doing again? You got it! I'm back on track and have MADE THE DECISION to do what I know to do and I'll be back to share....in just one week!

Have a great week and see what changes you can make by making the same decision I am. I would love to hear your results!

(Just to be clear, do not expect to drop an exceeding amount of pounds in one week but if you are observing your body, you will notice differences that will encourage you to keep moving forward. One week becomes two which becomes a month which becomes a lifestyle!)