Day 3

The greatest thing to ever happen in the history of the world, happened on Day 3. Jesus Christ rose from the dead three days after being crucified and buried. This single event changed history!! Because Jesus rose, we serve a living God. That's what makes Christianity different from every other religion. But, did you ever wonder why He chose day 3?? (This would be one of those times to log off if you are overly sensitive!!)

Maybe, He was HUNGRY!!

Day 3 of a diet has always been the worst for me. I know, I know.....diet is a bad word. It's a life style change, healthy eating....blah, blah, blah!!! No, it's a diet. I am restricting calories in order to lose weight. That's a diet and I don't like it!!

It seems that on Day 3, my body figures out that something is up. I am hungry and tired and irritable and my motivation is too small to measure. My body is saying, "Feed me or I will make you and everyone around you miserable."

I know that things get better after Day 3, but Day 3 is not my friend. I find myself walking through the kitchen, looking in the fridge and the cabinets. Staring at the food I was eating last week. Wanting to pig out on everything in sight but also wanting to make it through this day.

The most frustrating part is that I have done this before. I have lost the weight several times. Why do I keep gaining it back?? Am I addicted to food?? Am I afraid to succeed?? Do I like the attention?? I really don't know the answer. I just know that I have been in this cycle for way too long and I want out. So, this time will be different. This time I will keep the weight off. That is my prayer :-)

I understand that my weight does not define me. I know that those who love me, will love me no matter what size I am. I know that Jesus loves me and that He created me. I believe that I am a good person even if my jeans are getting too tight. I get it!! But...... I want to be thinner. I want to look better. I want to walk up my bedroom stairs without getting winded. I want to look at myself and see more than fat rolls. I want to meet new people and not be self conscious. I want to go out to eat without worrying that people are judging what I order. I want to be happy.

I choose Weight Watchers. I know there are a lot of diet plans out there. I know that everyone has advice. Weight Watchers works for me. I know the plan (the 2010 version) and I do well on it. In fact, I have already lost 3.6 pounds. That was in 48 hours!! I will make it through Day 3 and I will succeed!! I am excited to think about where I will be in a few months :-) I am going to be one hot mama this summer!!

I am sure that this is not the last I will have to say on this subject. My weight loss journey (2014 style) has only just begun. Stay tuned for all the fabulous results :-)

Debbi