We finally made it up to the slopes today for the first-for-us skiing of the season. We were a little discouraged that last week was perfect weather and this week wasn’t as good. Well, we decided to go anyway. The snow was a little crusty, but we still had a good time. Skiing mid-week feels like pushing the reset button on life. We almost always come back a little more relaxed (although a little more tired) and with much better attitudes.
But two things were really great for me. When I put on my ski pants this morning they actually fit. Yeah! That was a really cool feeling. Last year I could barely breathe when I put them on. Also, I’m thinking that the weight lost helped me overall because I didn’t get as tired as I usually do.
Secondly, my attitude about weight loss has really been changing thanks to all of you. You guys really are inspiring!
Before, I didn’t think that I could actually lose any weight, even if I put my mind to it. I felt like I had no control over the ups and downs of my weight. Wrong. I have lost some weight. And it feels good.
And before, I felt like food controlled me rather than me being able to control what I ate. While I walked past the coffee bar today I had a huge craving for a yummy looking chocolate peanut butter bar. I looked at it longingly for a few minutes. And then I walked on. Wow, that wouldn’t have happened in the past. Little by little I feel like I am getting better at making a choice about whether I want to something sugary and fattening or home made and healthy. We packed our own lunches today and only purchased one hot chocolate and shared it. So, it is good on our pocket books as well.
I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for being a part of those changing attitudes. I couldn’t have done it without you.
woohoooo! go anita go — you CAN do this.
Comment by anne — December 6, 2006 @ 7:52 pm
Great post, Anita. I feel the same way, that the ladies here have really strengthened and encouraged me in so many ways.
And I SO know what you mean about better choices also being good on the pocketbook. Junky food, especially when out in a restaurant is ’spensive.
I admire your skiing self. It looks terrifying to me!
Comment by lady laura — December 6, 2006 @ 8:46 pm
That is too cool!! Go Anita! I know what you mean. Today I made my first batch of Christmas Fudge for the season. I’ve been making it for at least 25 years, so I can’t stop now. But I didn’t even lick the spoon!!! I’m just enjoying the smell - and I remember how it tastes - so I don’t need to have any!! Momentum is a wonderful thing - isn’t it?!
Comment by blestwithsons — December 7, 2006 @ 8:39 am
Oh how fun!! I haven’t been skiing in years - wow!!
Comment by Blair — December 7, 2006 @ 3:08 pm
WoW! I’ve never been skiing
Comment by Debs — December 7, 2006 @ 3:25 pm