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MrsFlipFlops · April 22, 2008

So, I've started reading this book called the Beck Diet Solution. It gives you daily activities to accomplish and at the end of six weeks, promises it will change your way of thinking to the thinking of a thin person. Well, clearly what I was doing wasn't working, so there's nothing to lose by trying this.

Day One-

Today’s assignment is to list out, on a 3″x5″ card (I've chosen to do it online, since I always have access to this blog), all of the advantages of losing weight. And then state if it's very important, important, somewhat important. This will be a tool for those times when it just doesn’t seem worth it and it’s so hard to stick with the diet. Having firm reasons in mind helps battle temptations and makes it possible to say, “Losing weight is much more important to me than the temporary pleasure of eating this food.”

Feeling healthy- not constantly worrying that my health is going to fail soon and that I won't live a long life- very important
Looking more attractive to my husband- very important
Being able to travel, ride roller coasters, play games without having an initial thought of "Will I fit?"- very important
Walking easier to the car and to work- important
Feeling in control- somewhat important
Not have my life revolve around food- important
Be capable of having a healthy pregnancy- VERY IMPORTANT
Get pregnant- very important

Since starting this lap band journey, I have continued to have a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to food and my health. One moment I'm feeling on top of the world and the next I'm feeling like I have failed at something yet again. I am really excited to have CONTROL so that I can maintain a more level attitude about food.

My life is so busy, so full of things and people and thoughts. I feel like I might not be able to handle everything I have going on. Hopefully by gaining perspective into my mental attitude, I can gain more control over my emotions which frequently alter my eating habits.