Dieting is Such Great Fun! - Step 1

I've lost the first 40+ lbs, so now I'm on to the next 40 lbs. I can't get complacent. I must persevere. Today is day 1 of many, but I can do this. It's just a matter of giving it over to God and following His lead. Allowing myself to feel the uncomfortableness of wanting, desiring, craving...then feeling the victory and satisfaction of not giving in to that desire. It's really wonderful when that happens. I can tell myself, "I've succeeded one more time!" 

 For those of you who are struggling with this same thing, let me tell you, it's really a battle of the mind you're dealing with here. You're not really "hungry". You're bored. You have a bad habit. You're used to sitting in front of the TV, munching on this and that and you don't like change. Change has to come...no...the desire within you to change has to come...before anything will be any different. Do it one step at a time. 

Here's tip #1: Drink a glass of cold water next time you think you're hungry. Chances are your body needs fluids and water is the best thing to drink. You'll fill your little tummy and your body will think it's full! True story...I won't lie!

Let's try this for week 1 and see how it works.  I'll do it, too.  If you want to dress it up a tad, add apple slices and a stick of cinnamon to the water for a touch a flavoring.  Added benefit:  the cinnamon boosts your metabolism!

Weight today:  189.5

What's yours?  Be honest!