Health, Wealth and Wisdom.

About a month ago I decided to take a chance and purchase the Nutrisystem Weightloss program I'd recently seen advertised at Costco. I was so excited to receive it in the mail and decided to give it an entire month before deciding whether to re-order or not.

After three days, the thought of eating any more of the mushy, tasteless food made me dream of Taco Bell. I took it back for a full refund from Costco.

On May 23rd I started my program. I eat a sensible breakfast... this morning was an apple, sliced, yogurt, a hard boiled egg and tea. I eat a fruit and protein snack about 11, whatever I really FEEL like for lunch with veggies and sometimes an added protein (like cottage cheese, cheese, an egg or yogurt), another protein and fruit (or veggie) snack, then dinner, with dessert and a snack before bed. I am aiming for 1700-1800 calories a day.

So far, in 16 days, I am down 7 lbs.

It is more food than I am used to, and some days I only hit the 1500 calorie mark before I am done.

I realise now that I have been dieting since I was 8 years old, always thinking that food was my enemy and starving myself until I ate, desperately.

I wonder how many overweight women there are out there who were raised with the same, unhealthy attitude about food? Do they realise what happens when you feed your body what it needs? Your body lets go because you feel satisfied, healthy, happy.

Hugs to anyone out there who, like me, has allowed this to control their life. Repeat after me - "Food is my friend and I deserve to eat regular, healthy, delicious meals.".

Be kind to yourself.

Kick 'em when they're down....

Why is it that some people insist on adding insult to injury?

A friend in crisis asked for help during a difficult and emotional time. Someone she did not know, who had never met her proceeded to go off on a lengthy tirade, criticising her choices, making judgements based on little to no information. She labelled her relationship with a close family member, blaming her for all the trouble she is experiencing.

Why are some women so incredibly eager to judge and give their opinions about things they don't understand?

Why do they compare, snub and kick each other when what we really need to do is pick each other up, dust each other off and understand that we're not all that different?



UPDATE:

Said 'Negative Nellie' made amends by admitting she did not have the whole story and APOLOGISING!!

There is something very special about someone being humble enough to recognise when they have done something wrong, admit it and apologise. The healing begins....