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Week 3 - January 19, 2004 Starting Weight: 260
Today's Weight:
252
Progress Report:
Total pounds dropped:
8
Week Three - STRESS
I
am convinced that a large number of people in this country are overweight as a
result of emotional eating. I've seen myself struggle this week. I've had
numerous deadlines and long hours at work. My response to these situations has
always been a reward system - that is, eating at my desk or having a big dinner
when I finally get home.
But I think I found a way to combat
this.
Many exterior forces can affect our behavior, and stress is a big
one. The glory of it is that we can choose what to do with it. It may not feel
like it sometimes, but weight is something that can be controlled in our lives
where other things cannot. What we choose to do with the exterior forces is
entirely up to us.
Imagine the Great Barrier Reef, where the ocean
outside is teeming with activity, but only a selected few break the barrier. I
see my body as a barrier. I see the sharks around me - stress, boredom, worry -
but I will not let them in and affect my eating habits.
Before I can
even think about preparing a fast unhealthy meal after work, or stopping off at
a drive-thru on my way home, I make myself a RightSize smoothie. I tell myself
that I can eat whatever I want, but I must have the RightSize first. As it
turns out, I'm not hungry anymore, and my cravings for unhealthy foods
dissipate.
This coming week I will be focusing on water consumption and
all of its benefits. Come back next Monday to see my progress!
Week 4 - January 26, 2004
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