Okay...so I have joined Weight Watchers again! Every time I try to diet it forces me to think about my relationship with food..yep that's right...I have an intimate relationship with food. Not just any food but fattening and sugary foods. Pre Weight Watchers, there was nothing like a juicy hamburger from Five Guys, a slice of cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory or a number 1 meal from Chick-fil-a. Let me not forget the sweets that always call my name such as chocolate-peanut butter ice cream, cinnamon rolls, candy and anything chocolate I can get my hands on!
Yes, I enjoy food but even more so I think eating is something I do when bored or anxious, it makes me feel better. It's hard to admit but food often does for me what alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and other unhealthy vices do for others....it is satisfying for the moment but afterwards I end up angry that I couldn't stop at one cookie...why did I need 3 cookies???
And so my weight loss journey has begun. I am excited. I love the way I feel when I lose weight..I love wearing the skinnier clothes and not worrying about whether or not my stomach and thighs looks too big.
Stay tuned...hopefully I'll be able to report progress in the upcoming weeks!
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I feel compelled to respond to this blog entry as my experience is SOOOOOO similar to yours. I want to validate you that knowing what role food plays in our lives is really important. My weight watcher journey is still ongoing. I have maintained my life time weight goal for 3 months now. I learned how to change my behavior by monitoring my food intake, working out, etc. I love Weight Watchers! Now, I need to continue to figure out how to regulate my emotions without the hand to mouth habit that I so love. :) This is the really difficult part and I don't have any easy answers. I am still struggling with this one. I know that having support is important but that it is my responsibility to figure out what works for me! For a long time I have looked to things outside of me (food, and lots of other fun behaviors) to regulate my emotions when I know that only I can do this internally. So, in summary, I support you, my friend in your journey with weight watchers and am excited to see what your lessons are.
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