Small, sustainable changes

My newest approach is 'small and sustainable' changes. I want to set a small and achievable goal each week. I might keep the goal for longer than that if needed, but the idea is to make it something that I can get a grip on in one week's time.

My goal this week is to measure out my portions when possible. My portion size is supposed to be about 1/2 a cup. But I am greedy and I try to convince myself that what I put on my plate is about that much, when in fact it's probably twice that. I don't want to be measuring and weighing my food forever, but right now my brain needs some retraining.

So far, I've been doing it for 2 days and it is helping. I put my food on a smaller plate and sometimes I don't finish it. The clinic says to then throw it away, but that goes against the fibre of my being. So I just put it in the fridge in a small container. But it's hard. My body has had enough, but my head still wants more.

I hopped on the scales today to find that I am down 13.7 kilos all up. My Christmas indulgences haven't shown up yet! Still, it's encouraging. I can do this!!!!!