Day Four - Positive thinking

I am struggling a bit today, but am determined not to complain. I know that the negativity I can create will do more damage to me in this journey than I care to think about. So I taking a few minutes for myself in the busy day I have, and I'm trying to refocus. I think I'm letting fears creep in today. What if I cave? What if I stop losing weight? What if I still don't get my energy back? The empty whats aren't doing anything for my mental health, so away they go.

I guess I need to focus on the good. In just three days, I've lost five pounds. I am a fan of the Biggest Loser show. In fact, one of my old neighbors was a contestant on the show. I love watching week one, and seeing how much they are able to lose. I've also always thought that would never be a reality for me, because I physically can't do the exercises. Not because I'm overweight, or lazy. I really, physically can not work out. There is something wrong in my body, which is what Dr. P and I are trying to figure out, and then fix.

I have heard too many people blame their weight gain on circumstances. They don't have time to exercise, or they don't have money to join a gym. I've used the same excuses myself. My daughter has told me about a girl at her school who can barely walk around the track, and says the girl is obese because she can't exercise. But here I am, on day four, losing weight without even breaking a sweat. I'm eating right, and that is something that is completely in my control! A few days into the journey, and I feel like shouting from the roof tops about what a difference this food is making in my life.

I feel empowered, which is a stronger feeling than the fears.

I see the numbers on my scale going down, and although that makes me giddy with excitement, I am more excited for what is going on inside my body. With each bite of veggie, I feel like I am sending an army down into my blood stream, to combat the crud that I'm sure has accumulated over the years of eating junk. I am loving that power!

Here's my meals for the day:

I love my gluten free oatmeal with Greek yogurt, blueberries, and pecans!

Lunch was a nice salad, teriyaki beef, black beans, and red peppers. More pretty colors.

For dinner, I tried quinoa for the first time.  I loved the texture of this new grain.  I also had lemon pepper tilapia, shrimp, and steamed veggies.  This was a meal the entire family was able to eat.  I loved not having to think of something seperate for me.