Just two more days until my next weighin.  I don’t know exactly what the scale will say - but I know it won’t be a loss (I can tell I’m still retaining a lot of water, and probably gained some more since last week).

It’s times like these I need to dig deep to keep focused and stay on track with my food plan.  The little voices in my head keep whispering “what’s the point, eat and enjoy, you’re gaining weight any way” and the fat cells have started a revolt and kicked up the hunger pangs a few notches just to get my attention and remind me they will be with me forever and ever.

I have to keep reminding myself that over 90 weeks ago I weighed a LOT more, and even though I’m dealing with a health issue right now, the fluid retention isn’t the same as regaining fat pounds. I also need to remember my goal is HEALTH - body, mind and spirit - NOT just some number on the scale.

So even though the scale may seem to indicate I’m not making progress - I know I’ve come a long way and improved my health overall in a lot of ways - I no longer need a straight jacket; I have stopped wearing my underwear on my head; and I don’t talk to my invisible friend as much as I used to. (Note: Just kidding folks, I’m just silly not crazy.)

Each day is a challenge to chose to focus on the positive, and not let the scale or other distractions induce stress, anger, frustration - instead I keep my head and heart focused on my Daily Seven - smiles, gratitude, hugs, appreciation, kindness, integrity, purpose.

In my younger days I used think all that positive thinking crap was just hogwash, that no one could be “that happy all the time” or that people who smiled a lot must have had perfect lives and didn’t really “get it” that life was one big disaster after another.   Thankfully as I grew older I did grow a tiny bit wiser, and learned that positive thinking actually takes hard work and strength of character, and that in spite of one disaster after another it is possible to put one foot in front of the other and keep going on - and putting forth the effort to “think positive” and keep smiling, definitely makes life worthwhile.

Related Posts:
2/6/06 Summary of Health Issues - addressing the concerns of others.
1/29/08 Preview for Weighin (includes list of herbal supplements).
1/26/08 Weighin Week 91
1/2/08 Medical and Diet History (an overview)

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