roundyround

31 days of marshaling my thoughts daily into a semi-coherent form on this blogging platform has been good experience for me. The reality of living the WOE daily is settling in for me. My initial exuberance has leveled off into a determination to put in the time and effort, so that a fuller and more active future awaits me. That the daily compliance with the Atkins nutritional guidelines will allow me to achieve the lifestyle I desire. The hardest part of a change is consistency, the passage of time will take care of the rest as new routines become normal.

Three quarters of the weight management battle for me is to engage everyday. Every decision counts when it comes to food intake, poor decisions tend to snowball into a avalanche of empty unsatisfying calories. Truthfully, there are times I would indulge myself if there was any positive from it. Regret, depression, and self loathing aren't things that hold appeal to me, I'm sick of my actions resulting in those feelings . 31 days of freedom from those feeling have been a good thing. I haven't been perfect by any reasonable standard, but I've kept the train on the track. Moving closer to the results I desire, one day at a time. Baby steps to a better and more fulfilling life.

I now have a workable plan to achieve my goals, the desire to implement it daily, and relationships to keep me motivated. No fast fixes are coming my way, but my path is clear and brightly lit by the camaraderie I've found on this board. Thank you and I look forward to 2012!