Something like, "If we build it, they will come!" If I talk about this on my blog, maybe I'll be more determined to succeed at dieting and watching the weight "go" away because you all will be watching? Right? AND supporting me in the cause! Here's the story:Doesn't it get old? "Monday I'm going to start dieting!" or "before the summer I'm going to get skinny!" I get so tired of thinking about it but when I go and try on clothes...that's the kicker!
LaVoy and I have been trying to do "The Biggest Loser" between the two of us. She's been more determined than I have since she has had a wedding that now has come and gone. I would get determined then that would fade and I never just totally plunged ahead. Sorry, LaVoy!
Then Mike's mom, Bette, started attending a diet therapy group. They use the above book, "The Complete Beck Diet for Life". We visited her almost 3 weeks ago and one night we visited quite awhile about this book and I have to admit, I was intrigued but that same old thought would come to me..."If I start it, I'll just give up on it so why start it!" But the more she talked about it the more intrigued I became.
By the time we left she had given me a book and some of the supplies you need to get started and asked me if I would be her diet buddy since this is one of the things it requires you to have. At first, I was doing it mostly for her because I wanted to support her and help her with achieving weight loss. A week went by and I hadn't really done anything but thumb through the book and watch what I ate here and there.
Then...last Friday I woke up determined that I was going to read the pages she'd told me to read. I got up and read for 2 hours and got excited! Without going into a lot of detail I finally have found something that I know can change the way I think about food if I apply the skills and do what the book says to do.
I have really liked what I have read, so far. It's one of those things that you find that you want to tell everyone about and have them as excited as you are....like a Kathy purse and I know some of you can relate to that! So...if any of you want to bite the bullet, I'm suggesting this book for you!
Stay tuned.......
4 comments:
I'm so proud of you for doing this. I know it is so much better with a buddy to do it with (otherwise I never would have been doing triathlons!), so keep it up and let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
I'm just starting too! I also think there's something to the Beck Diet Solution. It's all in the head - for the most part anyway. I'm encouraged. Enjoy your blog.
Yay, Marion!
Most of us can stand to lose a few and we'll feel much more energized having done so. I've lost a few pounds (12) over here in China due to marathon training and illnesses, and I feel pretty good now. Thanks for supporting mom.
Damian
Good job Mom. You can do it. Maybe I need to read the book. I like food WAY too much, which used to not affect me, but now is starting too!
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