Has it really been 44 days?? I'm wondering where the time goes and how does it slip by so fast? August was incredibly busy with trying to fill the final days of summer with fun, sun, and BBQ's. September is creeping by just as fast with a child starting Kindergarten and adjusting to a new schedule (or a new form a chaos really).
Now, about the journey to healthier living...not much was accomplished in August. I let myself get swept away in the summer activities and then had a week long trip to Orlando for work, so August slipped into September and here we are - 44 days later with not much to show for it, but that's ok...because this is about a journey -good, bad, and everything in between.
However, it's with a rejuvenated outlook and a shift in my way of thinking that I am back on track and feeling great!
Here's what happened, around the time I started this blog, my husband suggested I try hypnosis. After some research, a friend of a friend suggested a woman out in Springfield, MA. I called and there was a 6-month waiting period. To cut a long story short, 2 weeks ago, I got a call that there was a cancellation. YIPEE for me! Call it fate, will of the gods, whatever, I was clearly struggling and in need of some intervention. I took the spot and am 1 week 1 day into the hypnosis.
Week 1 (Sept 13-20) was a huge success. I have no idea how much weight I lost (we are not allowed on the scale) nor do I care. I was in awe (and I mean AWE!) all week with how easy it was to follow the program. Gone was the resentment at having to "diet." Gone were the cravings for all things bad for me. I even went apple picking w/ the kids and watched everyone eat apples, cookies, and apple crisp with ice cream. Typically, I would have either caved or been angry that I couldn't participate. Not that day. I even went to buy the ice cream and watched with joy as everyone else enjoyed the treat.
Call me crazy, but for me, this hypnosis stuff really works. I have never participated so willingly in a program.
I'm changing - emotionally, mentally & physically. I feel it, and I like it!
What was so amazing to me is how freeing it is to just be and accept what is. I am eating things that will help my body heal and become what it really wants to be - healthy. Imagine that! The side effect - I'll be smaller. :)
And, really, is that what this journey is all about - changing how I live in order to really LIVE!
