DAY 39


UNSUBSTANTIATED MYTHS:


MYTH #1: I was worried that because I was using flavorings in my water bottles, my weight loss was being impeded. I decided to go ‘cold turkey’ and use just plain water for a few days. Well, there was no difference, in fact, my losses have been better since I gave up and went back to drinking flavored water. I try to find flavorings that only use sucralose, but I admit I also occasionally use one that contains aspartame.


MYTH #2: I was sure that if I could just lose 10 pounds my world would change for the better. Reality check: 10 was pretty much nothing compared to what I needed to lose. I’m down nearly 15 pounds and it is barely noticeable to anyone else. Lanny did make a comment on Sunday that he could see a difference now. That was nice to hear.


MYTH #3: I have been taking meds since my car accident 10 years ago. [Prescription strength Aleve to be precise] I just took it every day without question. On bad foot days I sometimes took 2. Truth: I have not taken any meds at all this week and I’m doing fine. My losses over the past couple of days have been great. I recently found out that weight loss can be inhibited by medications. [wish I had stopped taking them sooner.]


MYTH #4: I had taught myself to believe that if I didn’t eat chocolate, or some kind of treat every day, I would just roll over and die. Reality check: nearly 6 weeks later I am still alive!! Sometimes I still feel ‘snacky’ at night, or actually hungry, but I’ve learned that a cup of Founder’s tea, or drinking more water takes the edge off.


MYTH #5: My family will be offended or hurt if I don’t participate in family dinners. Truth: They are just fine if I eat something different. AND - - they are not shy about eating junk in front of me. The most difficult thing is to keep my mouth shut about the fact that they ARE eating junk.


REALITY CHECK: My myths were created by ME. They were excuses or denials that were slowly destroying my health. I have become my own MYTH-BUSTER!