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I missed my Weightaversary!!!
I didn't even realize it with all the excitement of reaching my goal weight on my birthday then vacation...but on July 9, 2007...I made my Lifetime status at WW. Which means that I've kept off all the weight I lost last year (plus a few extra) for an entire year. That's a pretty big deal to me, because in the past, I've always lost weight, then sort of just stopped doing the good things I was doing, eventually putting that weight back on. So I hope that this is a sign that this time is different. I don't ever want to see those 40 lbs again (maybe a few of them when it's time for babies) and I can honestly say that this time if feels like I never will!!!
My eating has been really well this week....my hormones are causing some MAJOR cravings, but I've been strangely good at not caving into them. One thing I really don't want to do now that I'm not journaling is giving into those "splurges" here and there. Because those splurges always add up! I'm in the mindset that if I wouldn't have eaten it when I was journaling, I shouldn't be eating it now. Because even when I splurged before, I was accountable for it. So hopefully I can keep up this momentum.
Staying away from the scale has been a little harder. I did get on it yesterday to see if vacation did any damage, and although it was up a little bit, not enough to cause any kind of panic. And with TOM being here, it was actually a pleasant surprise to see the number I saw! So I think what I'm doing is working for me so far. Although I'm one of those crazy control freaks that really loved counting everything, so I've found it's a little strange when I don't automatically write down all the NI on everything I'm eating. I've actually gotten out paper several times thinking I needed to write it down before eating. I'm sure I'll eventually get used to that! Any advice from maintainers that are used to that?
My eating has been really well this week....my hormones are causing some MAJOR cravings, but I've been strangely good at not caving into them. One thing I really don't want to do now that I'm not journaling is giving into those "splurges" here and there. Because those splurges always add up! I'm in the mindset that if I wouldn't have eaten it when I was journaling, I shouldn't be eating it now. Because even when I splurged before, I was accountable for it. So hopefully I can keep up this momentum.
Staying away from the scale has been a little harder. I did get on it yesterday to see if vacation did any damage, and although it was up a little bit, not enough to cause any kind of panic. And with TOM being here, it was actually a pleasant surprise to see the number I saw! So I think what I'm doing is working for me so far. Although I'm one of those crazy control freaks that really loved counting everything, so I've found it's a little strange when I don't automatically write down all the NI on everything I'm eating. I've actually gotten out paper several times thinking I needed to write it down before eating. I'm sure I'll eventually get used to that! Any advice from maintainers that are used to that?
8 Comments
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Comment by Angie on July 16, 2008 at 5:44pm - Congrats :)
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Comment by Arlene on July 16, 2008 at 5:44pm -
No advice since I'm not in maintenance land yet ... but congrats on the anniversary. It's great when you're in the groove and can stick with the healthy habits that got you where you wanted to be.
And thanks for your encouragement on my blog.
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Comment by Tanie on July 16, 2008 at 9:31pm - You go girl! But, sorry... no advice.
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Comment by Kelly on July 17, 2008 at 10:13am - Congrats, what an accomplishment! Sorry, not a maintainer yet.
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Comment by Holly on July 17, 2008 at 11:00am - You rock!!! Hopefully one day I will be where you are! Congrats on a year...that's awesome. :~)
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Comment by Kristi on July 17, 2008 at 12:11pm - Congratulations!! That is SUCH an awesome accomplishment! I have no doubt that you will NEVER see that weight again! I'm so proud of you! :)
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Comment by Lynn on July 17, 2008 at 2:29pm - A year! That is so great to know that is waiting for me someday!
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Comment by Robyn on July 18, 2008 at 10:44am - Happy Weightaversary! What a great accomplishment! You have to be SO proud!
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