Down down down

That is my weight, not my mood ;) Finally! Weigh in this morning 203; down another 1. 16 total since May 1st.

Weight and finding your own balance is such a challenge because it is different for everyone. We all have different triggers. We all have foods that we really don't want to cut out. For me it was all about adding in veggies! That was the thing that really did it for me. I added steamed carrots, tomato, and cucumber to my morning eggs. I added a salad to lunch and dinner. Those changes help me get full on veggies and not purge on the other stuff. Eating this way also helps my mind WANT to do better and make better choices. It is the upward spiral instead of the downward spiral that I get caught up in so often.

I am still having sweets when I crave them, but I am not binging on them and I am pretty sure that is because I haven't made them off limits. I also have a soda once in a while, but I don't need one everyday at all. I have pretty much cut back on all processed kinds of foods. I am eating more whole which is what I believe in and I am making my food taste good by adding butter or oil when needed. I want to enjoy my food while I lose weight!

I have a long way to go still, but if getting to a certain number means I have to cut way back then I probably won't make it because that just starts the up and down spiral again. I want balance! I want to be happy in every stage of this journey, not just at my end result!

Here is to balance and finding what works for you! Hope you are finding your path to ultimate joy!!