Reflections on Week 1

Well, I survived Week #1. I don't have any more headaches and I'm (generally) not hungry anymore.

I dropped 11 pounds.

I don't plan on picking them up again.

I said "no" to fun activities that didn't support my goal to get healthy. ("Would you like to come to our dessert party?!" "Um...yes...errr...I mean, NO!") Empowering, actually. Try it.

The first two days were "detox" for sure. But a funny thing happened when the "object of affection" was removed from the addict. It was like someone lifted a blanket off my head. I could see clearly for the first time in a REALLY long time. I was no longer enslaved to food and suddenly I could enjoy my life. I could worship God again in a sweet way. (No one can serve two masters) I could make good decisions for myself and my family.

Now...having said all of that...yesterday was the day when I felt the strongest temptations. I was craving things. Not hungry, just craving. What was I craving? Well, lots of things. I thought it was just because I ate my lean and green meal in the afternoon, which was a change. But, even this morning as I was pouring my kids Cocoa Pebbles (which I think are disgusting, even on a good day) I found myself wanting them. WHAT?! That is ridiculous!

Dan hugged me last night and said, "But you're not giving into your cravings, and that's different."

He's right. I don't even want to give into them. But they are there. And they are strong.

And that's why I'm writing this. So I don't forget what it's been like. Or the decisions I've made along the way. Or the way God has helped me.

Good-bye, 11 Pounds. Hello, Habits for Health! Let's keep moving in the right direction.

Week 2...Day 1...Here I come!!!