Write it DOWN, watch it go DOWN!

I've been writing down what I eat every day in a fitness journal that I received from my new friend, Cheryl, over at Losing My Behind. It also has a space to record activity each day. Even though I've only been doing it for a few days now, it has already begun to pay off. I weighed this morning and was delighted to see the lowest number since I started this blog! Since I haven't recorded any weigh-ins since April, my "Progress Report" page makes it look like I just lost one pound since then. Truth is, I went back up to 320 during that time but, thankfully, I'm now coming in at 315.

I've surprised myself, actually, by eating substantially fewer calories per day than my "goal." I think there's probably some psychological thing involved in looking at the list of food as it grows over the day and thinking, even subconsciously, that "Hey, that looks like enough food for..." the meal, the day, whatever. It's also helping me make sure I get an appropriate amount of water every day.

In addition, I've been reading an extremely thought-provoking book, "The Diet Alternative" by Diane Hampton, which is aiding me greatly in dealing with the spiritual aspect of overeating.

So, for this moment of this day -- and really, that's all any of us has -- I am feeling happy and successful and optimistic. God is good and friends are a blessing from Him!