Half way there

I feel that I should be blogging my thoughts and feelings now that I am officially half-way through my 12 week challenge.

After my weigh in this morning, I'm obviously ecstatic to have broken into to the 80's. This was in some ways a defining moment for me. All this time (and for many many weeks, months and years before I embarked on this journey) I had been floundering in the mid-90's, losing a few kgs, gaining a few kgs and struggling to get into the 80's. I did make it into the 80's once briefly a couple of years ago, but then I just let it go.

Now, after 6 weeks of perseverance, I'm in the 80's and working my way towards the 70's. I would be over the moon if I managed to get there in the next 6 weeks, but I think given my weight loss to date that's probably a bit unrealistic.

For me personally, this 84 days is only the beginning of what am determined will be a lifestyle change for me. I realise that this isn't going to be easy, but I don't want to live the rest of my life as an overweight person. I've already let too many things pass me by because of my weight.

I have to say this blog has probably been one of the reasons I have managed to stay on course to date. Now I know that 6 weeks isn't a particularly long time, but when I look at what I've achieved in those 42 days - I'm pretty proud of myself.

I know that I am the only person responsible for the food and exercise choices that I make. I choose to be in control when it comes to those choices.

I will no longer suffer from calorie amnesia, where, I binge on a large amount of food and ignore the calories.

I will listen to my body and stop eating when I'm full. Just because something tastes good, doesn't mean I need a second serve.

I will not let people pressure me into that piece of cake just because it's someones Birthday.