Weighty Lessons

So I realized a couple weeks ago if I could just lose 2 to 3 lbs a week in a year I'd be at my goal weight. Since then I've lost about 5 lbs.

I think one of the things that has helped me is instead of beating myself up every day about how bad I look, how awful I feel is to find something to be GRATEFUL about in regards to the weight. And not things like "I am glad I am not any bigger" --

One of my first lessons..

1. More compassion, less judging..... I think when you struggle with your own weight you can fall into a trap where not only are you harsh with yourself but inwardly you are harsh with others... Maybe that isn't true but I feel like I am being judged whenever I meet someone new. I am grateful I am this obese because it helps me work harder to make others feel comfortable when I meet them. I am also retraining myself to think forward.. not back. Today is where the struggle is - yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn't here yet...