Day 07 of the Weight Loss Diaries

DAY 07

Weight loss in and of itself is simple, physiologically, that is. If we eat when our bodies need fuel and we don't overeat, for the most part we lose weight. Simple right? But guess what? If losing weight was only about calories in and calories out, then why are so many of us struggling?  Obviously, not so obvious. On many occasions, I've tried to lose weight with various programs. You name it. I've tried it, calorie counting, fitness apps, high protein, low carbs, high fat, lemonade drinks, grapefruit diet, pre-packaged programs, group classes and weekly weigh ins, but what I found in all of those programs was that none of them addressed my mindset around what was causing me to overeat. Mind blowing!

My thoughts around weight loss include fear, anxiety, stress, judgment, perfectionism and procrastination--all of which are driving my thoughts and triggering my emotions resulting in me ultimately self-sabotaging. I've been stuck in a cyclical pattern for most of my adult life. I'm just so tired of losing at this.

So I asked myself the question, “Why does weight loss have to be so difficult, or does it?” It’s work yes, but most of the work has to do with me addressing the thoughts, feelings and emotions around my weight. And that is work that is getting me results! I’m creating a daily practice of journaling my thoughts, and becoming aware of what I call the NATS (Nasty Agitated Thoughts)--those thoughts that swarm in each and every day to cause me to feel defeated, helpless, and deflated. On this weight loss adventure, I’m learning to renew my mind, exchanging the NATS with empowering thoughts. I’m learning to take a step back, observe my thoughts, and if these thoughts are coming from a place of fear, deprivation, anxiety, or perfectionism, I know that I do not have to let them in. Instead I’ve made a practice of meditating on God’s promises, and purpose for my life.

When we deal with our thoughts with intention we know what kind of feelings are going to follow. We are in control. Although I’ve been on this adventure for only a week, I’m beginning to experience how amazing it feels to not be a victim of my emotions and feelings. I have behaved badly on many occasions because my emotions were driving me.

Now, for the first time in a very long time, I'm in control. I'm in control of my thought life, my feelings, how much I'm eating, the healthy choices that I'm making on a daily basis, and it's empowering. I’m not so naive to believe that this adventure is going to be perfect. I’m not perfect. Life isn’t perfect. I make mistakes. I mess up on the daily. But so far, I’m blessed to have a taste of what it means to be in control of my life, and that is such an empowering feeling that I want to share with you.

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