No, I'm not starting some new fad diet... The Beck Diet Solution is a book to help with whatever diet you are doing. It gives you steps to work on to help you stick with the diet. And to help eliminate the bad habits that cause you to go off the diet. I did this years ago and had great success, but like any program... The program {diet} works, if you work the program {diet}.
I'm working through this book again to see if I can change (or shed) some of the unhealthy habits that have crept back into my life. (Some habits didn't creep... they came running back into my life!)
Day 1 is to write an "Advantage Response Card." This is a list of reasons why you want to lose weight. The idea is that you write down your reasons and read the list at least twice a day. This is to remind you why you are on the diet and to help counter any sabotaging thoughts you may have.
My Advantage Response Card:
1. I will feel better emotionally, mentally and physically.
2. I will look better in my current clothes.
3. I'll get back into the clothes that are currently in storage.
4. I'll have the energy to run, walk and hike.
5. I'll have the confidence to start running again.
6. I won't have the medical issues my mom has.
7. I'll have control around food.
8. I won't use food for comfort.
What I found interesting is when I looked at my list from the last time I did this (March of 2014), it was basically the same items... just in a different order, so different priorities 2 years ago.
1. To continue to enjoy the life I created since getting to goal.
2. I'll feel in control around and not let my emotions rule the moment.
3. I'll continue to feel good when I run.
4. I'll be less self critical and like myself more.
5. I'll feel better physically and emotionally.
6. I'll feel happier when I look in the mirror.
7. I'll have the confidence to try new things.
8. I won't have the health issues my mom has.
9. I'll have the energy to continue to do the things I love, like running, hiking, and walking.
10. I want to fit into my current wardrobe.
11. I can continue to motivate and inspire others.
With any luck, getting back into this book will help me get the focus back I need to lose the weight I've gained. I need a little motivation to get me going in the right direction... and stay there for more than a day or two.
I am happy to report that I have been back on track for three days (hey, it might not sound like much to you, but it's a big deal to me!). I lost another pound (all water weight, I'm sure, but I'll take it!) so it was easier to stay on track today.
I also got in my walks today and managed to get more steps today than I have gotten in a day in the last month. Still not my step goal, but closer. And since we still have to do our grocery shopping tonight, I may actually get my goal today.
Best of all, Hubby is home! He's always been supportive and helpful when it comes to my weight loss, and I know with his help, I can get back on track. But it will be up to me to stay on track.
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