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Hello everyone, it’s another Monday.

I made it through the weekend. I am so happy. I wasn’t sure that I could do it, but it turned out easier than I thought, not easy but easier.  I made sure that I was occupied so food didn’t continually occupy my mind. I made sure I didn’t spend my time around my kitchen. If I was home, I did chores in other rooms and if I was out I stayed away from temptation.  I was much more conscious of the choices I was making and I really think that was the key to my behavior. How much of our habits are really unconscious? By doing the things has I always have will not help me lose weight, I must pay attention.

I had a weigh this morning, I’m down FIVE pounds!!! I almost jumped up and down, wouldn’t have help the scale much, but I was so excited. It  gave me another needed boost. I know the weight won’t drop like that for long, but what a great way to start.

Okay I’m more than a little anxious concerning the upcoming weekend. Usually my diet goes right out the window on the weekend. Once I’m out of my weekday routine, it seems like I can’t say no to any temptation. I’m determine that this weekend will be a success.

I need some good tips if anyone has any so I don’t sabotage my diet.  Maybe the weather will cooperate and I can spend some time outside.

So I’m feeling good about myself today. I have followed through on my diet today, I was running late this morning, thinking I would just skip breakfast and get it later at work. This usually means a bagel with eggs and cheese, because once I’m there it’s hard to resist.  But I made myself sit at the table and have a bowl of cereal. Why did I want to tempt myself when I had the five minutes for cereal.

Trying to break bad habits is really tough, especially with food. I’m sure we have all been there before.  It especially hard when it seems so much socializing is done around food. It’s always do you want to get together for lunch or dinner or drinks. Why doesn’t anyone say lets get together for a walk or a hike.  Not only would I save the calories but the money as well.  I might have to get my friends to think about doing different activities.

I actually started my change of diet on Sunday.  Why is it that change happens usually on a Sunday or Monday moring. I guess it is easier to feel motivated.  I found this forum today, it seems like a great tool to keep me motivated. Goodness knows, I could use all the motivation I can get.

I have been overwieght my all life. In fact, I actually used to weigh more in high school than I do now.  I am just so finally tired of all the extra weight and the effects it has me and my life.  There are just so many things I would like to do that I need to be in shape to do.

I really hope by blogging it will help me reach my goals.