It's weigh day and I've lost 10 pounds in the last three months!!! I'm thrilled because though I gave up chips and sausage, I'm still eating chocolate. A nice surprise. I'm doing a bit more exercise, but not 30 minutes most days as I keep reading.
I've put a few more touches on this, my first blog, so I can send it out and share with you, my friends. I've set it up, so you don't have to register to leave a comment and I hope you feel feel free to comment often.
Bob's friend Selene recommended "the Beck diet solution" and it sounds like what I'm looking for.... motivation. I'm starting the program this week. It has 42 steps to help me retrain myself to eat differently. As an over-eater, I do need to learn a new ways of eating, to have a different relationship with food. The first dozen exercises are to get me ready to change my ways. For me this is effective. It's how I quit smoking 20 odd years ago. Prepare for a quitting date.
In a nutshell, her approach consists of reading affirmations and reminders that I prepare myself to help me change my self talk into a more positive or less destructive behavior, like compulsive eating. I call it behavior modification, but Judith Beck calls it cognitive therapy.
So, away we go..................
HI Cousin, is this where I comment?
ReplyDeleteWhat an attractive page! I'm looking forward to following your progress. You're inspiring me with your continued commitment to do this in such an open and transparent way. It makes the whole idea of losing weight so approachable. It sounds like you're off to a great start with so many folks sending in their personal best suggestions. Thanks for posting about the book.
ReplyDeleteGreat view of the eel river; that could get me walking outside. I use the elliptical or treadmill at the gym and that is where I read my Time and Newsweek magazines. Figure it will improve my mind and body at the same time. Works for me (most of the time). Barbara
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