I am loving the book 100 days of weight loss...and I am taking my time. I have thought seriously about days 7 thru 9. In my heart I am taking it as 'do unto others as you would have done onto you'. Part of a huge lesson of life. I know I am a huge supporter of my friends and their journey to better health. I also have thought long and hard about, suggestions I have offered over time. Maybe saying nothing and waiting for them to bring up the subject is a better approach unless I am offering a compliments is a better plan. In any case, I have defined for me what is acceptable and what is not. I have written comments, very broad, as what I am open to hearing and what I am not. Now for the full implementation. I have a friend not long ago tell me she was thankful I had not asked her how she was doing with her journal and her healthy life. I know I wanted to. Sometimes , as friends, we have to step back and wait for people to offer their hand for help....or as the Godfather said '...be my friend...'
As I have also learned about boundaries, I talked to my therapist about the fact I have planned some deviations to my healthy eating plan. Because this is truly a lifestyle change it has become second nature for me. I know when I don't start my morning with my protein drink I feel a little off balance! Not logging into myfitnesspal.com feels odd and checking my fitbit for my total steps of the day is as much of my habit as filling my water bottle. I am not perfect but in my new lifestyle I don't have to be. 80/20 is a great balance and I am very content.
The best part is that I am not feeling all consumed with this process. It has been several days since I sat down to write but let me say that I am experiencing good slow losses. As my leader said the other day, I don't need as many bites to make me happy.
More to follow........
Hope to see you back to blogging. You are doing fabulous with your commitment to your health and wellness. Hugs.
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