S is for Super

But S is also for stress and I was so stressed about going to my weight loss meeting tonight. Last week - I really enjoyed myself. It was my birthday week and my sister and niece were here and I had ice cream, chinese buffet, cookies, donuts, jack in the box, and more! I do not say this because I am being hard on myself. I only am pointing out that I really enjoyed. I did not get down on myself because although I enjoyed, I still know that I was reasonable and sensible. I was aware of what I was doing and I kept up with the gym and exercise and although I had all those things - I knew I did not over indulge in them. Even though I was worried - turns out I still released 1.2 pounds - woohoo, how awesome is that! It made me feel proud to know that I could enjoy and yet make progress. I have read many weight loss articles that state you need time like that. And although I know that I enjoyed and still released weight - it does not mean that that is my new norm. It is back to my regular routine that has gotten me this far. I cannot express how that feels - so in control of this challenging area in my life - so empowered by it. Tonight as we did roll call at the meeting - which is when you say your name to the group and state if you lost or gained - the leader requested that we also give one adjective that describes ourselves and which starts with the same letter as our name. I got to say, "Hello. My name is Scott. I lost and I am SUPER". Best part: I actually meant it!

PS This image is some graffiti in town that I took a picture of and then modified with photoshop.