Having buddies who are going through the same journey as I am is so helpful to make for a successful journey. Or at least having buddies who are supportive and know not to invite me out every day for ice cream (though I still want to be invited out for ice cream once in a while). I spent today with a friend who is embarking on her own healthy journey, and to my delight, she invited me out for a hike today instead of out to lunch.
Food just seems to be part of the culture, especially as you age. What else do you do but go out to lunch with your friends? Of course, there ARE alternatives. And, of course, there are healthy options to get at the restaurant, but it isn't always easy. More often than not, I end up eating more than needed even when going into it with an attack plan.
So I appreciate my buddies who support me and who encourage me to be better, healthier. Those who understand when I decline an offer for lunch, or ice cream, or a simple snack. Those who don't pressure me to "c'mon, have just one", or "one won't hurt you", or "you don't need to lose weight". I know my own body, and I know when I CAN have just one, or when one WON'T hurt me, and the bottom line is that I am not even doing this for weight loss (well, yeah I am), but for overall personal health and well-being.
I appreciate my buddies who have spent painstaking hours listening to me talk about food, weight, health, my poop, and my journey. And for those who read my blog. I appreciate those who are honest with me when I happen to get get a little too focused and crazy and who do remind me that one meal of hamburger and fries in 3 months really is OK.
With that, I simply say "Thanks".
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