Today the last thing I wanted to do was lose weight and I didn't even think about it. Uhhhhh, is the only way I could effectively describe my frustration. So all of those negative emotions of "why me" set in and before I knew it, I was throwing one of those pity parties lol. The hardest thing that I have found on this journey and this is so shocking for most people to believe, is eating more to lose weight. Really, whoever wrote the rules for weight loss I need to talk to them (insert side eye). It's true though, the best way to lose weight is to eat six small meals a day. So after being tired of trying, I indulged myself with a few chocolate chip cookies and a milkshake. I could almost hear the angels singing it tasted so good. Remember, I told you that food and I had a love affair, well the flame was sparked again during that great indulgence.
Then something hit me!!! Oh No!!! Somewhere between those last few sips something went off in my brain. I heard that little voice, that was like "oh no girl what did you just do?" Like I said before it's okay in moderation, but for me this little slip could have sent me back over the edge. Food is the worst addiction in my opinion. Alcoholics don't have to have alcohol to live but you have to eat to keep on breathing lol. I'm okay now, because I've learned that one little slip doesn't mean that I have to keep driving off the cliff. I know now to just back the car up and get back on track and that's exactly what I did.
I have an array of friends and I love them all. In a conversation with one friend (who has never seen a size 6 in her life lol). I mean she has always been a size 2. I was explaining the ups and downs, the mood swings you experience, and hell quite honestly the withdrawals you go through. Here comes the, "did she just say that" moment. She said I don't understand why you just don't lose the weight and be done with it. LMBO!! I hollered, sorry it was too funny to me, because I realized she just didn't get it. You can't explain what it's like to be blind if you've never been blind!! After explaining to her what it's like by giving her some examples of trials she's had to face, she completely identified then. Education is the key and I'm the lock. I'm armed and equipped with all the tools to teach and change the minds of so many about a disease they clearly know nothing about. Some people just don't get it!!
The morale of the story doesn't just apply to weight loss, it applies to all areas of life. You can fall, but while you are down there don't make a bed and get comfortable. Dust yourself off and get up and try again!! That's how you win in life!!
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