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January 5, 2007

Pounds and Inches Lft. Side

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This is my LO for my resolution to make healthy food choices which in turn should result in weight loss. The left side of course includes a "before" photo that my dd took of me on Jan. 1st and once I have lost 20 - 25 lbs. I will add the "after" photo.


Each side of the LO has a 3" flap that opens up to reveal some journaling. The left side of the left flap has space for recording my weight loss progress and some hidden journaling underneath. The right side of the right flap has a chart for recording inches lost. I will also add some hidden journaling under that flap once I have reached my goal weight detailing the journey and how I feel about accomplishing my goal.


Hidden journaling:


I am so frustrated with myself right now about my eating habits and my weight. Four and a half years ago I weighed the most I have ever weighed in my life - 159.5 pounds. At 5'3" tall, that was not a pretty sight. I looked and felt disgusting. Part of my weight gain could be attributed to fertility drugs and then Prozac after Claire was born, but part of it was also due to depression, poor food choices, stress and inactivity. I finally joined LA Weight Loss Center and in about 5 months I lost 40 pounds. I looked and felt wonderful. I also enjoyed all the compliments I was getting from people and I was finally able to enjoy shopping for new clothes again! I could actually wear things that were stylish and fun. I kept the weight off for about 4 years, even after our son was born in 2003. But toward the end of 2005 things started going wrong. Financially we were struggling which was causing a huge strain on our relationship. I am most definitely a stress eater. I'd rather be someone who doesn't eat when stressed, but I'm not and never will be. The fact is, I come from a family with a long history of addictions: alcohol, pills, illegal drugs. I've always considered myself fortunate to not have gotten caught up in that circle of addiction, but recently I have realized that I too have an addiction that is just as unhealthy and damaging as the ones that have plagued my family for so long. My addiction may not be illegal, but it certainly is as deadly. I could easily eat my way to 200 or 300 pounds. I'm sure I could. I'm glad I never have. I hope I never will. So now is the time to take back my life and stop allowing food to control me. I feel like this should be easy since I have done it before, but the truth is it isn't. I am struggling right now. The holidays have just ended and there is way too much candy and junk in this house. I love chocolate and there is tons of it here. I don't have a lot of willpower and it's killing me. I know I should get rid of the chocolate, but so far I haven't done it. All I can do is keep trying and remember that each day starts anew and I can do better than the day before. I am praying for strength, willpower and discernment and for wisdom to make choices that are good for me. To be continued...


Products Used:


cs - Prism
pp - BG (Romani Coll.)
alpha letters - BG (Romani & Oh Baby Girl Coll.)
ink - Colorbox FluidChalk (blue iris)
jewels - Heidi Swapp (clear, icee & pink)
crystal brads - MM
paper flowers - Prima
journaling stamp - Autumn Leaves
ink - PSX (black)
pen - Zig Millenium


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