Last month, I am sure, even though I tried to keep my weight loss post positive, you could tell I was frustrated with my Weight Loss Journey 2013, that whole 3 month plateau really was causing me to want to just give up, but wow, what a difference a month makes!
Weight Loss Success
My weight loss this month is nothing huge, but it has really booted my confidence in continuing on and not giving up. This weight loss journey is tough, especially when you have people you love who want your homemade pies a couple times a week, and love your homemade ice cream and believe you should have an endless supply on hand. Have you ever made homemade ice cream and not licked the paddle? See, tough, but I am doing good with these things. In fact, I do allow myself a small lick and a sliver of pie, and the more I allow, the less I want it…well, except for the ice cream, but man, that is in my genes…As in I inherited the gene that says, ice cream is a food group and is good for you. Oh, you haven’t heard of it? Really? I bet, if my half sister or “oldest daughter” reads this, they can tell you all about that gene. (“oldest daughter” refers to my best friend’s daughter, Sarah, who happens to be a 20 year old gal that will worm her way into your heart before you know it, even if through your children)
I do cook almost everything from scratch. Including our sweets. I am getting better at making sweets with stevia, rather than sugar or honey. However, I need to find a good cookbook that has been tested using stevia. I am also looking at books that use coconut flour instead of all wheat too. I do grind my own wheat, however, I think for some things using different flours would be good.
However, seriously, I have lost five pounds this month. FIVE, after not losing a thing for over THREE months!! I would like to see more than five come on through April, but as long as I am less by May 1, or at least the same weigh, I will be happy.
How Much Weight Loss?
Yep, I am down to 187 pounds, my goal is still a long way away, but every pound is one closer to my goal!!
God and Your Weight Loss
I find praying first thing in the morning to have wise choices in what I eat helps me to stay on track the entire day. God wants us to be healthy, and if we call upon Him, He will help us get there.
I am glad I decided to take pictures for this journey, These pictures have really helped me to see the progress. Without seeing it, I am not sure I could keep it up.
How is your weight loss going? Do you have any weight loss tips to share?
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That’s awesome! Keep up the great work! I know it can be frustrating when the weight doesn’t seem to come off as quickly as you want, but you’re making great progress and you look awesome!
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Thank you so much!! I feel better every day!!
Thank you Betty for being so open about your journey. I too and working with a friend, not just weight loss but our homeschool journey and spiritual journey as well. I am just beginning and have a ways to go. I will be popping in frequently