Week # 14: - 0.2 pounds
Total pounds lost: -10.8
Woohoo! Even with my half terrible week this week, God had mercy and I lost a little :)
Today's meeting was about motivation. What motivates me?
This question comes at a time where I am questioning my own motivation and trying to stir up motivation to keep going and tracking points and making better decisions. Why is it so hard to make the better choice?
I see the results, I hear the compliments, I see the changes bringing positive things into my daily life, I see Emma eating better and trying new things, I see the number go down on the scale, I feel the victory of a weight loss weigh-in. So why isn't that enough to keep me motivated to track points and stay within my points range? Why isn't it enough to convince me NOT to pull in to a drive-thru for the second or third time that week. Why isn't it enough to keep me from ransacking my kitchen for something, ANYTHING, sweet and bad for me?
Lord, help me to conquer my cravings and conquer my self-control!
Keep at it! I did the month long 'no sweets' challenge with my sister and did great--and the SECOND I got done, I pigged out! So frustrating! Have you ever read 'Made to Crave?' It's about satisfying our longings with God instead of replacements like food...it's on my 'to read' list...and let's just say, I need it! Appreciate your honesty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maren for the encouragement! I have not read Made to Crave! I will definitely check that out! Sounds like something I need to read! Thanks!
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