Hi all, it's been really helpful reading through your weekend journeys. I've been staying with my family for my sister's birthday - the first time since being on the CWP - so can really relate to people's experiences of sitting alongside people having tasty food/beer/wine. Felt glad to have been able to order a chicken breast and salad (my heart sank as I looked at the menu as there was nothing suitable, but plucked up the courage to ask for something off-menu and risk the flashing DIET sign I imagined above my head). There was that mix of being proud of not giving in to temptation - but as my dad tucked into a huge burger in a brioche, and the person next to me and sticky toffee pudding it really was the first time I felt a little deprived. Still, I know it's a good thing and - like you said - I
chose this for a really good reason. I keep repeating that in my head.
Felt a bit low today, but we're back home and just got a bit of work to do before settling down for the evening.
To keep my spirits up, I've been chatting with my hubby about how healthy I'm becoming and how he's proud of me. I've told him it really helps to have a cheer leader to keep my spirits up, and I'm really glad he's able to do that. Been imagining what we might do on holiday this year that's a bit more active, cus I'll be lighter and more willing to do stuff (biking through the Lake District, maybe?). This kind of imagining helps me, as done thinking about being able to shop in regular clothes stores and wondering what I'll look like 7 stone lighter.
how do you guys keep your motivation up on the tough days?
PS. I lost 3 lb this week, so have lost 15 lb overall (3 weeks) - yay! I celebrated with a hair cut
