This week has been a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. I have always found the week leading up to mother’s day very hard emotionally, so not having my comfort foods 24/7 has made it interesting. Topped up with another “release” at hypnotherapy which brought a TON of things to the surface for me that no longer could be held in and kinda “exploded” this am. I thought for sure this, with indulging on our girls getaway would mean a for sure first time weight gain since starting weight watchers. I was SUPER shocked to hear I hit 25.9 lbs. this week!!!! While I was in the NEGATIVE for daily AND weekly points, I did my walks 5 days of the week (only 20 mins) and it was enough to bring down the weight I gained while away PLUS some to get me to my 25 lb. goal!
I feel the hypnotherapy to deal with things, as well as finding other ways to deal with my emotions (baths, walks, music) and FEELING the emotions rather than stuffing them down with food was a HUGE factor in hitting this mark, as well as my AMAZING WW group who always keep me inspired.
Nate asked me this week how my driving was going, but to be honest I didn’t even pay attention to it as it’s been so busy. I told him while I came in for driving fears; I’ve walked away with SO much more and realized that driving was NOT my main issue. I have grown SO much in the four sessions I’ve had with Nate. While I’m not driving the 7&8 yet, I’ve driven to areas I haven’t in YEARS, I’ve spoken up to people when they’ve treated me like a door mat (not all but some), I walked to the beach alone EARLY in the morning by myself and enjoyed an hour there alone (never would have done that before!), I started grocery shopping on my own again when my husband can’t make it (brought panic attacks before), and even drove to a store in Kitchener to shop that I’ve never been to. So many times we focus on the destination and this time I am enjoying the baby steps along the way!
After my WW meeting today I decided to go a different way home that I haven’t done in YEARS! It required going down a 6 lane road, through busy intersections, lots of merging with traffic and backroads. When I arrived in Manheim I was shocked to see the community garage sale was taking place. This would have sent me into panic as the streets were lined curb to curb with cars and it was tight, but this time, it didn’t even bug me! I wasn’t ready to attempt one way home, but I was VERY proud of myself for doing this! Each day brings me closer and closer to my goals and I am going to honor each baby step I take to them!
NEVER give up hope, you CAN get over your fears, sometimes you just need a hand.
I feel the hypnotherapy to deal with things, as well as finding other ways to deal with my emotions (baths, walks, music) and FEELING the emotions rather than stuffing them down with food was a HUGE factor in hitting this mark, as well as my AMAZING WW group who always keep me inspired.
Nate asked me this week how my driving was going, but to be honest I didn’t even pay attention to it as it’s been so busy. I told him while I came in for driving fears; I’ve walked away with SO much more and realized that driving was NOT my main issue. I have grown SO much in the four sessions I’ve had with Nate. While I’m not driving the 7&8 yet, I’ve driven to areas I haven’t in YEARS, I’ve spoken up to people when they’ve treated me like a door mat (not all but some), I walked to the beach alone EARLY in the morning by myself and enjoyed an hour there alone (never would have done that before!), I started grocery shopping on my own again when my husband can’t make it (brought panic attacks before), and even drove to a store in Kitchener to shop that I’ve never been to. So many times we focus on the destination and this time I am enjoying the baby steps along the way!
After my WW meeting today I decided to go a different way home that I haven’t done in YEARS! It required going down a 6 lane road, through busy intersections, lots of merging with traffic and backroads. When I arrived in Manheim I was shocked to see the community garage sale was taking place. This would have sent me into panic as the streets were lined curb to curb with cars and it was tight, but this time, it didn’t even bug me! I wasn’t ready to attempt one way home, but I was VERY proud of myself for doing this! Each day brings me closer and closer to my goals and I am going to honor each baby step I take to them!
NEVER give up hope, you CAN get over your fears, sometimes you just need a hand.