Seeing is believing

As I was walking up the hill to work today, I was thinking about my reflection in the mirror. I have talked briefly about this before, but I was focusing this time on the image I saw in a window as I was walking to my Cadet's classroom to teach them a new security clearance process. For some reason today, my roll didn't look so spare-tire like as it had been for the past few weeks. I have struggled and gained a few pounds, and I knew why, but this week I vowed to correct the problem by writing down all my food, having a healthy weekend, and sticking to the plan with little variance this week. And, I really have felt a sense of accomplishment.

The biggest issue with this journey (which at times seems impossible and very long) is maintaining control. And, when my eating is in control, I have so much power and energy to focus on other things going on in my life. And, for those things that I cannot control, I let go and let God handle them in his time not mine.

I know this week is going to be a good weigh in, regardless of what the scale says. Our meeting last week talked about celebrating small successes and looking at how far you have come. And, I often forget just how far that actually is.