I've lost ten pounds total since mid-May, which feels good. It's slower than I would like, but I'm learning a lot. Honestly, I've never been good at really sticking to a program. I'm quite sure it's because I've never really, truly committed myself. And I've never had a true change of heart. One of the things that is helping me this time around, this final time around, is that I have educated myself about nutrition, better than I ever have before, and the knowledge I have gained has changed me.
Gaining knowledge can give you a deeper understanding of a subject, but when you actually internalize it and believe it, you gain understanding, and that understanding can change who you are. I believe we are all in a constant state of change. Have you ever read a book, then reread it several years later? When I've done this, I have a completely different experience. Why? The book is exactly the same. What changed was me. I had years of life experience, gaining of knowledge, exposure to new ideas, and I am a different person the second time around.
I am finally being converted the idea of to taking care of my body, instead of just trying to look a certain way. The great thing is that looking good is a happy by-product of taking care of my body! I have certain health issues, like low thyroid and digestive problems, that I am learning can be healed and mended through nutrition. That is very exciting to me! It's a long process for me to shed so many bad habits, but I am learning. I am trying to be very mindful when I eat. Giving up the habit of mindless munching has been hard, but I am learning that it can be done! I am also eating lots more veggies and a lot fewer grain products. As I'm writing this, Sarah and I are making pizza crust our of cauliflower! I am feeling better, and I'm not hungry.
I've read a lot of good books lately, that really help me with my outlook on life. I think I may write a couple of book reviews for the blog. Love you, friends! <3
