As she enjoyed a "normal"restaurant breakfast plate, I choose fresh fruit, yogurt with 2 poached eggs. She made the comment that even on her most strict diet days, she does not eat as rigidly as I do. I appreciated her observation and her comment. I do have to watch every bite and be extremely strict to get results and to keep weight off.
I've decided not to complain about that. Many people have far worse circumstances, such as finding walking difficult, breathing difficult or just plain living difficult. It's my circumstance and I must continue to deal with it.
It was a perfect eating day, following a 10K run last night with my husband. I feel like I've lost 20 pounds in 2 days. :) I remember this feeling well...it's that shot of adrenaline I so desperately needed. Thanks to those who have prayed me through this...you know who you are and you are God's gift to me.
Eating less, moving more,
Dawne
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That breakfast sounds good to me! And like you, I'm one of those "gotta watch it" types. Not one of the blessed metabolically. But we press on....to the prize...of a normal, stable weight and better health...and obedience with self-control.
I'm so happy to hear you're doing great and feeling great and staying on your plan. Yes!
I love it!! The power and victory in every life giving choice we make, amazing!!!
You set the bar for me, on Sunday I will be taking my daughter out for breakfast to a buffet and have been pondering the food choices that will be around me. Fresh fruit and scrambled eggs will be my food of choice instead of all the other.
Have a blessed day Dawne!
This is a new goal of mine...to eat according to what I need to do for me, even if it means eating stricter when out in public (where people will notice and comment).
I also have to be strict to see weight loss, but I also can't complain. I'm in good health and others are not so blessed.
I have very little "wiggle" room when it comes to my food intake as well. It could be worse, at least it is something we can control and it doesn't keep us from enjoying life. It's only food!
I eat stricter now -
I found out I can't go too far out on a limb...
without going into limbo!
Hey - I just made that up!
You've always been one of my sources of inspiration. Just so you know.
Hi Dawne! I haven't been blogging regularly in quite a while and therefore let my reading of other's blogs fall to the wayside, too. I got myself reaquainted with your blog today and just wanted to say, "Hi!" I've always found your personal insights and dedication to regular blogging (despite your highs and lows)a real inspiration. I'm a fair-weather blogger (tend to only blog when my life is running smoothly)but would like to aquire the ability to share during the rough periods, too. Thanks for putting yourself out there! :) ~ Angie
Sound likes fantastic day!!! Honestly, I feel so much better eating like you than eating "normal" food. I can't eat like I used to. Your breakfast sounded yummy!
Keep up the awesome work and stay focused!!
Just checking on you Dawne! Hope all is well! I try to put things into perspective like that as well. So many people are not able to run. And I need to embrace the fact that I can!!!
Hope you are doing well...
Jennifer
Hey Dawn! I miss you. It's a never-ending struggle. Believe me, I know! I suspect you are back in school and life is crazy. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you.
I love that thought you shard, "I'm not going to apologize anymore for my lot in this"- so often I feel the need to console myself or others for my strict food choices- when that really doesn't do much good to anyone. I just need to accept that it's where I am right now and leave it as it exactly what it is, my current circumstances. Excited for you :)
Just stopping by to say 'I am thinking of you today!"
Love and hugs Dawne!
Christine
Checking in - saying HI!
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