Just Weight – Jan. 21 - Week #3, Day #7 (Day 21 of 365 – lost .4 lbs.) Total loss 7.4 lbs, 44.6 to go!

Three Weeks Makes a Habit! Yes, it’s only been three weeks, but it’s a good start. For me, it’s been a pretty hard three weeks. It’s not the menu plans that are hard to do. In fact, having meal plans right in front of me and groceries in the pantry are a snap. It’s “the rest of the world” out there that interferes. So, in a nutshell, I have behavioral issues that I must overcome. Everyone has the same challenges and I must learn to deal effectively. They say three weeks makes a habit. I would have to say that so far, my habit needs fine tuning. Tomorrow begins a new week and there is comfort in that for me. I am afraid I will not have met my 1 pound loss for this week, but I did not lose any ground and that in itself is a success. I am putting this week to rest. No looking back.

Just Weight – Jan. 20 - Week #3 – Day #6 (Day 20 of 365 – lost .4 lbs.) Total loss 7.0 lbs, 45 to go!

There’s no place like home! Where else can you dance around like a madman and get away with it? Out of town four days and I LOST, yes, LOST, .4 pounds. Now that may not sound like much to you, but I can tell you that it is the first time in my entire life that I went on any trip without gaining weight. Trips have been the backslide result of my weight loss all my life. Yes, yes, yes. I can do this. Could I have done better? Of course. Next time I will. I still cheated way too much, did not drink my water and did not exercise at all. Another day of great motivation. If you can’t be proud of yourself, who will be? Today’s quote is Declare Your Position to Others. I can’t tell you how important I think this is. I used to think it was better to keep it to yourself and not impose on others. No more. That’s just an excuse to eat more and eat the wrong things. Most people will actually try and help you. I am making this declaration to the world today…”I am going to lose weight…my goal… a pound a week”.

Just Weight – Jan. 19 - Week #3 – Day #5 (Day 19 of 365 - same weight) Total loss 6.6 lbs, 45.4 to go!

Breathe Before Each Bite is good for thought and in practice, but after a five hour car ride and three loads of laundry, eating today was just thrown to the wind. I did consciously try to pay attention, but found it impossible to eat right. All I could do was cut back on portions, but that in itself just has to help. The morning “wake up call” will come when I strip down to bare bones and face the scale for the first time in four days. I’m drinking lots of water as that is one area in which I have been very delinquent while traveling.

Just Weight – Jan. 18 - Week #3 – Day #4 (Day 18 of 365 - same weight) Total loss 6.6 lbs, 45.4 to go!

With Do Not Derail as today’s mental plug, I wrote it down on the back of a business card to carry with me throughout the day since I had “meal” meetings at noon and this evening. That one reminder even carried me through an afternoon break at the movie theatre with only a diet coke. I did, however, slip into unconsciousness tonight and ate three pieces of pizza. Not only did I derail, but crashed and burned along the way. Hopefully tomorrow will be better as I will be heading home. I’ve just got to get this travel thing under control!

Just Weight – Jan. 17 - Week #3 – Day #3 (Day 17 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 6.6 lbs, 45.4 to go!

Cereal was easy this morning so I was off to a good start. I attended a beautiful luncheon with excellent speakers, and as I had suspected, a wonderful catered lunch. A green salad was on the table when we arrived, along with a fabulous chocolate mousse decorated as only a professional chef can do. Our plate lunch consisted of a wonderfully juicy chicken breast which was placed on top of mashed potatoes, vegetable medley and rolls. Eat Healthy Food was today’s mental note, so I dutifully ate every bite of the scrumptious chicken, salad and vegetables, turned my back on the table to face the speakers and never once did I look back at that dessert! Egg drop soup and egg roll for dinner.

Just Weight – Jan. 16 - Week #3 – Day #2 (Day 16 of 365 - lost .4 today) Total loss 6.6 lbs, 45.4 to go!

I went ahead and weighed this morning before beginning this four day trip. It’s always hard to compare if you don’t weigh on the same scale since they all vary. I lost .4 pounds yesterday (applause please) and won’t be weighing again until Saturday morning when I will be home. Just Make It Through the Day is my catch phrase for today. I need to mark this in my memory and remind myself each day throughout this trip to take it one day at a time. Did great. Ate breakfast and lunch at home, took a South Beach protein bar to eat in the car with a bottle of water, and although I did not get my printed menu of chicken, salad and garlic bread, I did substitute the meat and vegetables. As I was eating out tonight, I left off the garlic bread and dessert. Having brought along apples and bottled water from home, that was my evening snack and I think I did very well today.

Just Weight – Jan. 15 - Week #3 – Day #1 (Day 15 of 365 - lost .2 lbs) - (LOST 6.2, 45.8 to go)

Yes, yes, yes! I lost 2.2 pounds last week for a total loss of 6.2. That makes me ahead of my one pound a week goal by 4.2 pounds. Now, I simply can’t let that go to my head or I’ll be sliding down this hill backward. So Count Your Blessings. I had a most soul nourishing, fabulous, relaxing massage this morning that made any sacrifice completely worth it. This is, however going to be a challenging week for me as I am travelling again for the next four days. I am taking my just Weight food binder with me, of course, and will do as much advanced planning as possible. I know of one luncheon and one dinner that I will just have to work around, but I’m feeling strong and confident. I had my pizza fix today with one piece and a salad so I am good to go.