tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post7847413222928174051..comments2023-09-29T03:52:25.620-07:00Comments on Loretta's Journey : Day 18 Travel Friends & Sleep...or Lack ThereofRettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-16542170835568018742009-08-28T01:06:37.310-07:002009-08-28T01:06:37.310-07:00Hi Sean,
I appreciate being able to go back and l...Hi Sean,<br /> I appreciate being able to go back and learn so much from someone who has been ahead of me on this road. And your kind comments and encouragement mean a lot. Thank you so much, LorettaRettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-13591097979152045712009-08-27T21:03:30.613-07:002009-08-27T21:03:30.613-07:00That nerve that was touched? That was the fear of...That nerve that was touched? That was the fear of not being able to enjoy what you want in the portions we want. I recognize it from all of my past failed attempts.<br />It's an irrational fear. Just wait till you get to the day the last all of the food I've enjoyed along this road. It'll blow your mind. This isn't dieting Loretta---it's living! I swear i must make it sound easy--but seriously--when we adjust our approach and attitude---It becomes easy. Really easy.<br /><br />Defend your journey Loretta. don't let anything steal it away from you.<br /><br />My best always<br />SeanSean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-14690609168646204212009-08-27T20:58:45.179-07:002009-08-27T20:58:45.179-07:00Thank you so kindly Loretta!
That Day 24 post was ...Thank you so kindly Loretta!<br />That Day 24 post was very important to my development, and it thrills me that you too found something there that touched a nerve. It's too easy to rationalize bad choices... "well, just one couldn't hurt..." or "I know it'll put me over my calories, but I've done so good I deserve it!" or "It's a special occasion---I'm right back on plan tomorrow!!" <br />These type of rationalizations make us feel great about bad choices... if not great, they make us feel better about them. But these type of choices is exactly what would lead to my demise so many times before. This time had to be different. How many chances can a 500 pound person get? This time had to be different. No excuses--no "make me feel better" rationalizations. And if you combine that with the attitude that "nothing is off limits," then you realize that no craving can do you in. If you can't "afford" it today, then work it in tomorrow...just never, ever go over. <br />It was training---and still is...even after losing the first 200---I'm still in training and calorie counting continues to show me how to be a responsible eater. When I say responsible I'm talking about portions. I eat whatever I like. I simplify. I don't worry about carbs-protiens-fat grams---none of that stuff. Just calories and responsible portions. And look at what it's done. <br />I'm so happy that you're on this road too. you're so on your way!!! You've got to feel incredible about that!!<br /><br />it's a pleasure to follow you---i love your blog!<br /><br />My best always<br />SeanSean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.com