Update - 20th July

So in my blogs, I have mentioned, that along my spiritual Journey walking with God, I have been restored.  So Good!   Really nice to be back to my old self – just a lot wiser and more discerning.  Praise God.  So now I’ve been left with just the physical to deal with.  I do think you need to have the mental side on track first because to succeed at anything, you need to be confident and believe in your self.  Believe that you are worthy of good things happening to you!   I’m happy and content with my life, this doesn’t mean that I don’t have other goals nor does it mean that I don’t want more out of life, but I do believe it’s important to be thankful and content with what you do have – first.  Otherwise you will never be content no matter what.

Now I’m thinking about how cool it’s going to be, to be back to my old self physically.  It’s nice being able to say “I am doing it” instead of “I’d like to do it”  and it’s a wonderful feeling every time you get into a smaller piece of clothing. 

I still have my challenges though.  I know now that even if Weight Watchers was to close down tomorrow, that I could carry on regardless, because I know I’m strong enough.  I’ll be honest it’s still a challenge though, don’t ever take it for granted.  Chinese neighbors noticed the girls had been picked up by their Dad, so they have just come over to drop off a big bowl of combination meats fried rice for my dinner!  Let me tell you, I was standing there thanking her looking at the food (she is a great cook - tastes even better than the takeaways) and I’m thinking I could easily eat the whole lot.  I’m a foodie!  I’m passionate about food, I like the social side of eating & the sensation of actually eating as apposed to just downing a protein shake.  It’s more satisfying in my opinion.  Food is meant to be enjoyed – but not abused.  So then I had to make the choice – am I feeling strong enough tonight to eat a little bit and save the rest or am I going to have to put it away to share at a family lunch tomorrow.  Sometimes it tastes so good that you just want more (even if you don’t need it).   Another tip I learnt at Weight Watchers was that ‘the first bite tastes as good as the last’.  Meaning you don’t need to have another piece or helping because it’s just going to taste the same next time.  You can wait until next time.

I had some and put it away.  Must admit it has been a long time since I’ve had some rice.  It was nice but I know I will be happy not eat rice for a long time now.  Thank you neighbor for thinking of me, it was delicious!