What I've learned to this point..... 

 

1.  I am the queen of head games!  A few days ago, after re-reading all the blogs I had written since this challenge began, it became apparent how many times I have succeeded at self-deception (those seemingly valid excuses for poor eating and lifestyle habits).  

 

2.  I now realize that while other people's support is gracious and kind, I must dig deep down within myself if I'm ever to find the strength to succeed.  It was presumptuous to think that a public platform such as this weight loss challenge, would ever serve as a substitute for some good old inner fortitude.

 

3.  It seems that I have not yet actualized just how vital losing weight is to future health issues.  If I truly recognized its significance, this challenge would be kind of a no-brainer. 

 

4.  Understanding and over-coming the deeper, emotional issues that create and sustain overweight should be resolved before any true victory can be achieved (for myself anyhow).  Other options were suggested, but came across more like intellectual exercises by people who have never suffered from this addiction.  Their refrain was the usual..."Calories in, calories out!" and  "Get moving!"  Of course, if it was that doggone simple, Oprah would be maintaining a svelte, slim figure now and the rest of us would also be thin as thin can be!

 

These are some of the reasons why I have yet to make any outstanding reduction in this old bod.  Guess I'm still a little self-delusional (as stated above).  However, may I say that the observation of these traits would probably not have seeped into awareness without this weight loss challenge and my being accepted for participation. 

 

Two more months>>>Miracles CAN Happen!!! (fingers crossed)

 

Jo