Wednesday, February 29, 2012

WLW - week 2


Well, I want to do a quick little update. I was super excited and motivated when I posted last week. The honeymoon is over. ;-)

Eating right and avoiding sugar is not easy! Temptations are everywhere. I had some girlfriends in from out of town and we indulged in some special treats together. Then while grocery shopping yesterday I had to stop myself from buying chips and treats at every turn. I had to take a tip from Lysa Terkeurst's book Made to Crave. I kept repeating to myself: "I am made for more than this."

It is so true. I AM made for more than that. God wants to be what fills me up. He doesn't want me turning to food for every joy and every trial. I should seek Him for comfort when I am hurting, not seeking solace in ice cream.

But despite some obvious challenges this week I would like to say that I was able to make it to the gym a couple of times. Most recently I went with a gal pal and it was way more fun to workout with a buddy! Also I have been working on finding creative alternatives for some of my old junky foods. When I am really dying for something sweet I will have a small cup of sugar free pudding or a handful of almonds and a few choc chips - instead of a bowl of ice cream like I would have a couple weeks ago.

When I weighed in today I had lost 2lbs from last week. 2 down and 38 to go. ;-)

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. ~ 2 Corinthians 7:1


3 comments:

Chelle said...

Keep up the good work! It is hard to break old habits, but also very worth it!

Kerri (a simple princess) said...

Awesome job!!
I agree that it is definitely easier to exercise with a friend....I also have a great friend that joins me...sometimes drags me to Zumba class. I love it...even on the days I really didn't want to go.
The snacking is tough for me as well, but you are making great choices. I like the idea of almonds with a few chocolate chips!!

Alicia The Snowflake said...

Why is it so hard to cut those things out of our diet?!?!? It does get easier, though. Now I think that it's not worth the extra weight at the scale. But you are right...you are made for more than this!

Congrats on the loss! And thanks for joining WLWed!!!