If this doesn't gross you out...

If this doesn't gross you out, I don't know what will.  Just the fact that 20 lbs of fat is that much yellow goop inside my body is totally disgusting to me.  Granted, I've known what fat looks like for years and it hasn't helped me lose weight.  Maybe I need to print out and tape this picture on my refrigerator.

I'll start tomorrow

I don't know how many times I have said and done this exact thing.  It all feeds into the "I will start my diet tomorrow" personality.  It's at the heart of my addiction.  The feeling of needing to give up certain foods forever to be on a "diet".  And, it's the essence of why "diets" don't work.  It really is all about learning how to eat healthy and making that a lifelong commitment.  And, if you feel like that reese's peanut butter cup, have one...but learn to make a well-adjusted decision and not make it about feeding your addiction.

Dieting and Cleaning

Seriously though, cleaning is a good way to burn a few extra calories a day.  It won't make a huge dent, but any movement is better than sitting in front of the TV.

The New Veterinarian Diet

The New Veterinarian Diet.  The vets have known for a long time that the "cone of shame" is the real way to keep dogs...and people....from getting into things they shouldn't.  :)

Weight Discrimination

An interesting article but, whew....the comments are scary.

http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2012/05/weight-stereotyping-the-secret-way-people-are-judging-you-based-on-your-body-glamour-june-2012

Clearly, Something Is Eating Me

This picture could be me.  Whenever I'm stressed, depressed, happy, sad, angry, bored, you name it...food was my go-to.  It's a work in progress, but I'm slowly learning to deal with my emotions instead of eating them.  It's taken 2 years of therapy, plenty of tears, and a lot of anger, but I feel like I'm on the right path.  I'm definitely not perfect.  I had a binge last week.  But, I managed to stop myself in the midst of it and get control before it got too out of hand.  That's a lot different than what would have happened 2 years ago. 

Soda....bad....

I have a HUGE diet coke addiction.  I feel like I can't make it through the day without it.  I've tried, mulitple times to stop drinking it.  I know that it's not good for me.  I also know that it can make it harder to lose weight, even though it's, zero calories. I know all that, but I still can't resist.  I think it's because it's one of the few sweet things I know I can enjoy without having to worry about how many calories it has.  I will just keep working on reducing and maybe someday, I will stop putting this horrible, toxic concoction into my body.