What is an epidemic? Wikipedia says an epidemic is “when new cases of a certain disease in a given human population and during a given period substantially exceed what is expected based on recent experience.” We have all heard that our country is facing or already living with an obesity epidemic. So clearly our obesity rate has “exceeded what is expected.” That’s kind of depressing isn’t it? That’s not really an area where anyone would want to exceed expectations! about Epidemic
Struggles
Why?!
Why is it so hard to watch TV without eating? Grrr….makes me so mad. I’m watching the Biggest Loser and thinking about food. I know that is how I ended up at 245 pounds, so I know better. Logically, there is no reason I should need to eat. But emotionally, I still have the impulse to do it!
Not Again
Cancer sucks. My dad’s cancer is back in the liver. Not “as bad” as last time but it’s still back which means more chemo. I’m so angry at this disease!!!
I don’t know much yet. He starts chemo in a couple weeks. I know he will beat it just like last time but I’m sad that his first months of retirement will be spent sick from chemo. about Not Again
TV Snacking
A few weeks ago I made a rule for myself that I wasn’t “allowed” to eat in front of the TV. It worked great! I was losing weight and not wasting my extra points on mindless eating that I wasn’t really “enjoying.” It was hard but it totally prevented mindless snacking. If I was forced to sit at the table to eat it, many times I would not choose to eat it. about TV Snacking
What Was I Thinking?
Clearly I still have food issues! Last night (12/28), I had a huge loss at WW. I lost 3.4 pounds the week of Christmas! Woo Hoo! That’s awesome! I was careful all week but still ate a few treats that I wanted. I worked out four times, one of which was in my basement to DVDs. I was feeling pretty proud of myself and thrilled with the weight loss. So why did I go home and eat junk? about What Was I Thinking?
The Scale Sucks!
Yep. The scale sucks! It’s week 2 of the new plan and I gained .4! Seriously?! I feel like I ate healthier but yet I didn’t lose. And, yes, I didn’t work out much but I had weeks on the old plan when I didn’t work out but still lost by controlling my diet. I’m so frustrated!!! I feel like I have too many points and I don’t trust the plan like I used to. about The Scale Sucks!