tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post175852294897700317..comments2024-02-08T02:12:01.350-05:00Comments on The Journey: The first day of the rest of my life?Michelle Longohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-81278645825946264582009-09-30T18:41:41.101-04:002009-09-30T18:41:41.101-04:00I think if I put a picture of myself in a bikini o...I think if I put a picture of myself in a bikini on my fridge, it would actually collapse under the weight. But yes, I agree, portion control is a big part of it. Hopefully I'll find some!!<br /><br />Thanks for the support!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-40758468660785746882009-09-29T22:11:06.436-04:002009-09-29T22:11:06.436-04:00Oh and P.S. -When I did the Body for Life program....Oh and P.S. -When I did the Body for Life program...they suggest taking a "before" picture in a bikini and putting it on your fridge. If that doesn't motivate you, I don't know what will! :)ChrisnShaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969469486380949768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-2052548541002900552009-09-29T22:09:06.239-04:002009-09-29T22:09:06.239-04:00Lol..I just read your blog. You're a good writ...Lol..I just read your blog. You're a good writer! I know exactly where you're coming from because frankly when it comes to "junk food" I lack a lot of self control. The times I have done a "diet" and stuck to it like no other, it was because I REALLY wanted it. I think it all starts with your frame of mind. You either want to lose weight or you don't. And unfortunately losing weight and eating healthy means sacrifice (which is NOT fun) however once you start seeing some results, the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming! <br /><br />I too have all or none thinking and it's not a good thing to have. I have learned after all these years...I can keep "dieting" the rest of my life off and on, or I can look at eating healthy and making better choices part of a lifestyle. <br /><br />Also, I'm not sure if you've heard of Paul McKenna. He touts weight loss in his book by just slowing down your eating and truly stopping when you're full. I tried it for about a week and was amazed at how soon I got full just by eating slower. Many people on his program still eat macaroni and cheese, etc and lose weight simply because they are eating less. This doesn't help the "healthier" you part but it could be a start. I think the problem is telling ourselves what we can't have all the time. It only makes us want it that much more. <br /><br />Either way, I wish you well in your endeavors. :) I am currently working on the same endeavor. lol.ChrisnShaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969469486380949768noreply@blogger.com