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Lucretia Bohnsack, a Mentor resident, said she's committed to making a change in her life as part of Lighten Up. "I know I can take control and make a difference in my life."
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Well a week is done and I have exercised 5 out of 7 days. Why is something that feels so good take so much effort to start doing? For years I exercised then I stopped, who knows why, I missed it and now I am back at it. Getting over the mental hurddle was the hardest part. Just do it!
Friday, May 23, 2014
Hope I am starting a habit
Second day in a row I got up early and exercised. Made me feel in control and I know that is how I need to feel to get the momentum going. Keep it going girl!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Exercise
Well I hope this a beginning for my exercise. Went to the Y on Sunday and this morning to Snap Fitness. I procrastinated about walking out the door but finally made it and felt like I had accomplished something when I finished. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Well Mother's Day has ended on a good note. Had a wonderful, non-food, time with all my kids. Great week because since starting the program people actually asked me if I was losing weight, even my son. I am beginning to feel the difference too.
I stopped and asked myself some why questions this week and was surprised by some of my answers.
Why did I start this program? I told myself it was to feel better but the truth is I needed some new clothes and I had to go to a large woman's store to buy a new coat and pants. I cried all the way home. I needed to make some changes in my life for many reasons.
Why have I continued? It feels good to feel control in a long time. I don't want to give in to the yens, so I don't. My head has changed. This is something I really want and I am making life changes.
Why will I continue? It feels so good. I am taking one step at a time. I must continue to look at a difficult time as a moment in time not a lifetime of failure. If I want something I can have a piece and feel OK so it is not necessary to eat the WHOLE thing leading to a week, a month, a lifetime of binging. It is only now and tomorrow I can start anew.
I MUST KEEP MY HEAD IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND I CAN DO IT!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
My weight loss last week was not what I hoped but better than it could have been with high calorie holiday foods. This week I was back to focusing on food intake and felt great. The bloated feeling of too much is gone and I feel better. Instead of whining about my need to exercise I did it!! I walked several times and downloaded an exercise App onto my phone...I am a techie and do use all these tools. Love the Vitabot app, it keeps me on track. Thanks. Health department. Jim and I also went to the Central Y yesterday and registered. Now we are planning when we will get there this week. Thanks "Y".