Bayou and I got up early this morning. I took a shower while she ate breakfast and then I took her to doggy daycare. After that I came home and had breakfast (3 eggo waffles) and then fell asleep in my chair because I took some allergy medicine. At 9:30am I left for my radio interview with Colorado Public Radio. The subject matter was self injury. I was interviewed along with an author/professor from CU-Boulder who has written on a book on the topic. I was a self injurer until 2004. It's been 7 years now since I did that and I'm glad to know it's behind me. I don't take it lightly though because I know that like an alcoholic I could return to it in the right circumstances. I have WW to thank though for the confidence I had in doing this interview. Before doing WW I don't think I would have had the courage to do this. My self-esteem has risen in just the past 2 weeks of being on the WW program. Doing the interview will hopefully help other people who still self injure. Considering the topic it really was fun to sit in a studio and do an interview on something that I have experience with. At one point I actually disagreed with the author on something and felt okay doing that because though she may have written a book about self injury I've actually experienced it and lived through it. I'll let you know when it will air and where it will be aired (I think it's going to be this Friday but I don't know the time yet).
After the interview I went straight to my therapy appointment with Alicia. I told her about the interview, my success with WW and that I had joined the Y. She was very happy for me and proud of me too. I told her about my blog on WW and I told her that it has really been helping me to be accountable. It also it very motivating to do this blog. I appreciate all the support and encouragement I get through it too. I told her that I usually get bored pretty quick with things but my enthusiasm for WW is only getting increased as each day goes by. I can't wait to get to my meeting tonight and celebrate the weight loss I'm experiencing. I know I've lost at least 10 pounds so far. I think I will weigh in tonight so I can see exactly where I am at. I'll celebrate at least a 5 pound milestone (maybe 10) and also celebrate a new "decade" since I'm down in the 280's now. I'm really excited about weighing in tonight.
After my appointment with Alicia I went over to the Y and got signed up for the Commitment to Fitness 12 week program. I'll meet with Laura at the Y tomorrow at 11am. I can't wait to get started on a program. I know it will be slow going since just going from the car into the building winds me. With the weight loss that I'm having and will have I want to do some toning stuff so that the flab doesn't become a big issue. I have 125 pounds to lose and it's going to have to go somewhere, so working out will be key. I'm excited for my appointment tomorrow.
I had my ham and cheese and chips lunch today. I'm still feeling a bit hungry but I did eat kind of fast so I need to give my brain time to register the full feeling before I decide to have a snack. I could have a piece of fruit if I still feel hungry in a half hour or so. I think we'll do salad for dinner tonight. Or maybe a nacho plate (nachos, cheese and pico de gallo). I'll see what David is in the mood for when he gets home.
I'm just super excited that so many things are happening in my life right now. I really do think that being a part of WW is a big part of the confidence I'm feeling. Going to meetings really picks up my spirit and is helping with my self esteem. I certainly never would have joined the Y before WW and I know I definitely wouldn't have done that radio interview today. I would have felt like I was too fat and not important before WW but the meetings make me feel like I am valuable even at 289 pounds. I realized today that I want to lose weight to feel better not just look better and I think that's very healthy thinking. More later.
After the interview I went straight to my therapy appointment with Alicia. I told her about the interview, my success with WW and that I had joined the Y. She was very happy for me and proud of me too. I told her about my blog on WW and I told her that it has really been helping me to be accountable. It also it very motivating to do this blog. I appreciate all the support and encouragement I get through it too. I told her that I usually get bored pretty quick with things but my enthusiasm for WW is only getting increased as each day goes by. I can't wait to get to my meeting tonight and celebrate the weight loss I'm experiencing. I know I've lost at least 10 pounds so far. I think I will weigh in tonight so I can see exactly where I am at. I'll celebrate at least a 5 pound milestone (maybe 10) and also celebrate a new "decade" since I'm down in the 280's now. I'm really excited about weighing in tonight.
After my appointment with Alicia I went over to the Y and got signed up for the Commitment to Fitness 12 week program. I'll meet with Laura at the Y tomorrow at 11am. I can't wait to get started on a program. I know it will be slow going since just going from the car into the building winds me. With the weight loss that I'm having and will have I want to do some toning stuff so that the flab doesn't become a big issue. I have 125 pounds to lose and it's going to have to go somewhere, so working out will be key. I'm excited for my appointment tomorrow.
I had my ham and cheese and chips lunch today. I'm still feeling a bit hungry but I did eat kind of fast so I need to give my brain time to register the full feeling before I decide to have a snack. I could have a piece of fruit if I still feel hungry in a half hour or so. I think we'll do salad for dinner tonight. Or maybe a nacho plate (nachos, cheese and pico de gallo). I'll see what David is in the mood for when he gets home.
I'm just super excited that so many things are happening in my life right now. I really do think that being a part of WW is a big part of the confidence I'm feeling. Going to meetings really picks up my spirit and is helping with my self esteem. I certainly never would have joined the Y before WW and I know I definitely wouldn't have done that radio interview today. I would have felt like I was too fat and not important before WW but the meetings make me feel like I am valuable even at 289 pounds. I realized today that I want to lose weight to feel better not just look better and I think that's very healthy thinking. More later.
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