A colleague passed me by in the school hallway and blurted out, "How did you lose all of your weight and how have you maintained it?" She has never mentioned my physical change before. First, to have her notice that I have kept off a large amount of weight for sometime and call it maintaining was like she had given me an award. I did tell her that I have regained some weight, and likely more than I have admitted to. I have been staying off the scale since my relapse!
Some would say I should weigh myself, as it's only being honest to the blog world and to myself. They are entitled to their opinion. I know Dawne. I know the vicious cycle that Satan would love to keep me in. I see a gain, feel shame and eat my weight up the scale. I refuse to participate. As my clothes start feeling comfortable, I will weigh and post, and the bloggers who feel I'm being dishonest will get over it and move on. The pounds I have gained this week will come off as quickly as they found me, by eating well and exercising.
Her question prompted me to tell her my "diet"story. She was shocked that I had not followed a specific plan, although I did have my own plan. I reminded myself of the basics of that plan. So simple and it worked. When I started complicating my simple plan with the latest diet trends, that's when things slightly came to a halt.
I'm back to Day One. Egg white omelet or smoothie for breakfast, salad or soup with some protein for lunch, Greek yogurt for snack and a moderate portion of whatever I'm preparing for my family. Once a month, I plan to revisit the discipline of fasting, not as a method of losing weight, but as a method of discovering why my soul hungers. I'm going back to the simple basics that worked for me.
I have no idea what prompted my colleague to ask me that question today, but it was exactly what I needed to answer. My eating day has been stellar. Tomorrow, I'm back to my old way. I'm excited!!!!
Eating less, moving more,
Dawne
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I hated that vicious cycle, and my eating has been SO much better since I stopped weighing! Different things work for different people. For me, the slow movement of the scale only caused me to eat ice cream :)
Glad you got what you needed today.
No need to weigh yourself...the number is not the indicator of all things. The way your clothes feel is just as important. Just keep at it and before you know it you will be back to where you want to be.
What heavenly timing. A confirmation of what you have actually done...and a reminder of how you did it.
God is good.
Deb
Wonderful when others notice....and yes its fantastic to be maintaining the weight lost.
Good luck as you start at Day 1 again...
The most important three words in this post are, "I know Dawne!" Yes, you do! You know her when it all comes together and you know her when she's struggling. You are able to point to her success and say this is what worked for me. Keep that up - remain true to yourself and do what works. Even in the struggles, you are learning.
You have been my inspiration. After battling weight since I was 7 (I turned 65 in July) I quit dieting & made the decision to once & for all make permanent lifestyle changes. I began on Aug 30/10 at 263 & am now 55 lbs lighter. I found your blog about 1 month into my journey & the parallels are amazing except for the fact that you are 25 years younger.
I've watched you struggle these last couple of months & have prayed for you. I was so excited by this post- the connection you made by connecting the weight gain with going back to diet mentality made so much sense to me.
Just read In Joshua last week- choose this day who you will serve - in my life I choose the Lord's simple plan of eating.
1. All foods are clean
2. Don't eat too much.
3. Don't worry about food.
4. Do all to the glory of God.
Father has led you & you have inspired probably thousands. I've come to Love you without even meeting you. May you be blessed today.
Thats great Dawne! This is such a learning lesson. Sometimes we "forget" what worked and how we used to do things. So glad you are feeling on track and excited!
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/
Oh...and I do the same with weighing. I know exactly what you mean. I know myself and if I see yucky numbers it gets me down and takes me off the right path I need to be on. So, avoidance in our case is actually a good thing, no doubt. I support your decision 100%
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/
Don't let a number ruin your day. I don't know if eating healthy, reasonable portions will always be a struggle for you, but it is right now. It's easy to forget how far you have come, and all of the positive changes you have made. Sounds like you're getting your groove back, yay!
I liked what you said in your last post too, about never going back. You're going to be just fine.
I know this will do it!! I also noticed when more choices were given it made things more interesting. I can't wait to see the results!
Love it! Keep doing what's working for you- as long as you're being honest with yourself, that's all that matters :)
I told you you'd get through this :) I knew you would find the answer. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. Hugs.
Glad to read about your plan to go back and do what worked well for you before. Sounds great!
Have other people been critical of your choice to not weigh yourself? I think if you can keep off the scale and not let it rule your behavior that is a good thing for you!
Everyone has to do what works for them.
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