Hello-
Like many who have come back to the lite side of things as the new year starts, so do I. I havent posted here since early November. At that point, I had just snagged my 15 pound clippie, but frankly, I felt really tapped out. Then I went on a business trip for 10 days to the Middle East. I was stressed out to some degree the whole time I was there, what with being a blonde American woman in a strange land (yes, I stood out just a little). When I got back to Japan, I just didnt get back into the swing of things. The (American) holidays came and I was without family here, so that was pretty depressing. Lots of good excuses/reasons, huh?
Alas, a good American friend here (whos also dealing with weight issues) gave me Dr. Phils book for Christmas. Now, I cant say I follow everything he says, but his line that always hits me where it counts is, so, hows that working for you? I started asking myself that as I was munching on not-so-healthy treats a few times. So, hows this working for me? Hows this helping me with my long-term strategy to be healthy? Hows this working to help me make healthy lifestyle changes? It isnt! So as the calendar rolled over, I recommitted to making it work for me.
Ive also come to realize that Ive used my working and living abroad in Japan as a good hideout. I have no people (family, friends) from my past seeing my failures here. I havent had to be too accountable to anyone for my actions (with the exception of the WISH gang). But Im taking home leave and going back to the US in June for an extended stay (no, not enough time for a WDW visit, however). I want to feel good when I get home. I want to be able to run with my niece and nephew and have the energy to do things. So now I have a time window to get things in order. I have a schedule and a plan now, and some urgency. It is rather motivating.
So Im back. Ive readjusted my clippie to reflect where Im at today. I also found weekly check-ins high pressure for me. While I ate good and did exercise on my way to my 15 pound clippie last fall, I found it stressful to report in on a weekly basis (I know, my own self imposed requirement). So Ill check in with my progress at my own pace this time.
Its good to be back! I miss your support and hope to be able to support you as youve done for me. Happy New Year to all!
Like many who have come back to the lite side of things as the new year starts, so do I. I havent posted here since early November. At that point, I had just snagged my 15 pound clippie, but frankly, I felt really tapped out. Then I went on a business trip for 10 days to the Middle East. I was stressed out to some degree the whole time I was there, what with being a blonde American woman in a strange land (yes, I stood out just a little). When I got back to Japan, I just didnt get back into the swing of things. The (American) holidays came and I was without family here, so that was pretty depressing. Lots of good excuses/reasons, huh?
Alas, a good American friend here (whos also dealing with weight issues) gave me Dr. Phils book for Christmas. Now, I cant say I follow everything he says, but his line that always hits me where it counts is, so, hows that working for you? I started asking myself that as I was munching on not-so-healthy treats a few times. So, hows this working for me? Hows this helping me with my long-term strategy to be healthy? Hows this working to help me make healthy lifestyle changes? It isnt! So as the calendar rolled over, I recommitted to making it work for me.
Ive also come to realize that Ive used my working and living abroad in Japan as a good hideout. I have no people (family, friends) from my past seeing my failures here. I havent had to be too accountable to anyone for my actions (with the exception of the WISH gang). But Im taking home leave and going back to the US in June for an extended stay (no, not enough time for a WDW visit, however). I want to feel good when I get home. I want to be able to run with my niece and nephew and have the energy to do things. So now I have a time window to get things in order. I have a schedule and a plan now, and some urgency. It is rather motivating.
So Im back. Ive readjusted my clippie to reflect where Im at today. I also found weekly check-ins high pressure for me. While I ate good and did exercise on my way to my 15 pound clippie last fall, I found it stressful to report in on a weekly basis (I know, my own self imposed requirement). So Ill check in with my progress at my own pace this time.
Its good to be back! I miss your support and hope to be able to support you as youve done for me. Happy New Year to all!
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to get you off to a great start! I hope that works for you. 
