Comfys
The first thing I do when I get home from work is change into what my husband and I refer to as my ‘comfys’. Everyone has their own—mine consist of a pair of Gap yoga trousers that I bought in 2001 for $20. I felt like it was quite a lot of money at the time, but having had them for eight years now I feel like they were easily worth it. The trousers have seen many holes and torn seams, but I always stitch them up. They are my favourite. My comfys. These trousers are then either paired with a tank top, tshirt, or big sweatshirt—depending on the season and temperature. I also have a vast collection of comfy socks which always make an appearance in the colder months.
I like to be comfortable. And like many people with a weight problem, I’m a comfort eater.
When trying to lose weight the psychological battle is always the more difficult hurdle to cross. If it were just about moderate calorie restriction that would be pretty easy math and within several months you would see some nice changes. But instead we are dealing with our head… not just our stomachs.
I’ve got a lot to think about in this week before I start back at weight watchers. I’ve done this so many times before…how am I going to make it stick this time? How am I going to make sure I see this through? I’ve had ‘plans’ in the past, most of which were discarded a couple weeks in when I felt the desire to indulge.
I want to go into this with a clear mind and not too many goals. I don’t want to be too fixated on the number—rather seeing a healthy eating pattern form in my life for the long-term.
Here’s to finding new treats and comforts for my life. (I’m thinking manicures?!)
