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Journaling my first true attempt to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Trying to see success in the long term.

I went to the doctor yesterday for some issues I've been having the last week or so. It's not too bad (it could be worse) and it will get better (probably without any intervention) but it's still kind of blah. I haven't slept well this week due to ongoing pain. It's hard to get going. Also, the doc wants me to hold off on the exercise until all my symptoms disappear. The actual workout, I mean.

At first, this sounded good. Aha! I have a reason to skip the workout! But after the initial thought, it's just kind of frustrating. I was just getting into the rhythm of regular workouts and this is very disruptive. Maybe I just need something to complain about.

On another, surprising note: doctor visit means weigh in. And I weighed in at 10 pounds less than I did Dec 20, about 2 months ago. This seems huge and insignificant at the same time. The failure part of me is thinking: so what? Who cares about 10 pounds? I'm still overweight. But the success part of me is thinking: this means the slow changes are working.

I also seem to be getting fuller faster. Or realizing that I'm full after a smaller portion. I'm not sure. It's good, though.

Not so many snacks yesterday. If I can control the portions (snacks and mealtimes) I think I'll be in a much better position.

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