Catching up with Dr Beck

Well this week should be my last week on the Beck Diet Solution. It isnt. I've been off the rails for the last 3 weeks so I'm restarting on week 4 tomorrow. This morning though, I reviewed what's been going on so far and what has worked for me.

1) Skipping meals does NOT work for me

2) Planning out every minute of the day does NOT work for me

3) Planning out my food in detail in advance does NOT work for me

4) Allowing flexibility DOES work for me

5) Tracking what I'm eating DOES work for me

6) Exercise DOES work for me

7) Talking to myself and talking about myself DOES work for me

8) Communicating with others DOES work for me

9) Allowing myself to slip up or fail occasionally DOES work for me

10) Looking at the trend of the scales rather than the actual numbers DOES work for me

Now I'm not sure what the next few weeks have in store for me with the plan but I know some things will be happening.

• I will take the opportunity to look at my body in the full length mirror and point out which bits I like
• I will take the chance to write my body a letter and then have my body write me a letter
• I will allow myself flexible goals and keep them written somewhere so I can refer back to them
• I will be focussing on getting back on the horse after I fall off - not allowing myself to roll further away

I can do this. I can lose weight. I can get to a point where I am fit and healthy and happy with myself. I can learn to love myself no matter what. I will do it.