Comments...just in time...

It has been awhile since I've heard any comments about my weight loss and then today I get two comments. One came from a coworker whom I've know for years. The other comment came from someone I've only known for a couple of months. And that means I'm showing signs of cranking things up...as far as the weight loss goes.

I think I've probable done decently well these past couple of days. First I was sick earlier in the week fighting strep and not eating much due to not being able to swallow and then being afraid to snack at all because I'm with out a scale. And I normally weigh everyday.

Today is the 13th month mark since I began my weight loss program and we're going strong. I talked with someone today that lost 130 pounds over the course of a year and a half 13 years ago. And she talked about how there is still the struggle to want to eat too much. And she compared overeating with Alcoholics. Which is something I commented on yesterday.

Hearing this today kind of makes me think...while I've always known since I began I was making a life long change...that I won't ever be able to go back to the way I was in the past. Which is not worrying or thinking about what I ate. I need to be more aware of everything I eat and drink. And always be aware of the effects different foods can have on me and my body.

I'm beginning to be much more aware of of much of this is a mental game. I've know that a big part of weight loss is mental...and I've been put to the test more so recently. At least I have a strong group of people to support me...my wife, my Mom, my sisters and others that have been following this blog. Thank You.