Skinny Jeans Here I Come

 Motivation and self-control are key factors when it comes to dieting. Without motivation there IS no self-control. I’ve learned this the hard way for most of my life.

So what motivates me? Well, I really like food. Good food. We’re not talking junk food here. I want to be able to incorporate good foods into my life. Foods that are healthy. Foods that are even decadent (think dark chocolate). At the moment, the majority of the “food” I am ingesting is not really food. It’s kind of like fake food. As I’ve said before-it’s super convenient and filling, but not really satisfying. 5 fake meals and 1 real meal a day. It’ll do for now. But I am looking towards the future.

This is for ONE person. Mamma mia!

I’m extremely motivated to lose another 60 pounds. Not only do I want to buy some skinny jeans but I also want to add back into my diet the foods I love. Fruit, yogurt, brussel sprouts (yes, they ARE good) and a bit of dark chocolate. And yes, every now and then a slice of pizza. A slice. Not an entire Triestin pizza.

I have not had real fruit since last year. For sure, this program I am on is making me crave all the right things. I can’t wait to bite into a nice crunchy apple. Or top some plain non fat Greek yogurt with blueberries.

Clothing motivates me. I like clothes. Right now I have no clothes. Ok…I have a few things because last I heard it’s illegal to walk the streets naked. I have a list of clothing pieces that I want to buy come October. Not a lot really. Just a few basic pieces. I know that I won’t be at goal weight by October but I will need some things to take me through the winter. I am sure I’ll be at goal weight by next spring and then the serious shopping will begin. First purchase? A bathing suit. Haven’t owned one of those in years.

My friends motivate me. They encourage me to keep going. They tell me I look great. As tempting as those french fries look and smell, I know that eating one would never work for me. So I smell them and think about the skinny jeans that will hang in my closet once the autumn leaves start to fall. And that works for me.

MOTIVATION!!

I have had people tell me that I’ll gain every pound back once I start eating real food again. I have had a person tell me that I will look terrible because my skin will be all flabby and loose. I have had people tell me that I’ll start to cheat and go off my plan. These people are not friends. They are rodents.

I am motivated because I want my blood pressure issues to go away. I am motivated because I have no intention of ever being diagnosed with diabetes, high cholesterol or heart disease. I am motivated because I want to be able to walk up 5 flights of stairs without screaming for oxygen.

It’s a good feeling to be in control. I like it. Now if I could just get my husband to empty the dishwasher I’d be all set!

Shopping anyone?? Let’s meet the first week in October and hit the mall. And then let’s do it again in Italy. As of today I am down 56 pounds (25.4 kg) BOOYA!!!

Dedicated to my dear friends who are standing on the sidelines and cheering with pompoms: Cathy, Saory, Lorri, Juan, Maddi, Raffa, Chiara, Krizia, Becky S. AND my sweet Babboo Larry. You are all the BEST!!!