Enjoying the Journey

"Enjoying the journey." How do you enjoy the weight loss journey, so this life style change doesn't feel like a life sentence?

New foods. Trying new foods you love. Not eating "diet" foods that don't taste good. Savoring instead of binging.

New friends. I have a few friends at the weekly meetings, but it's really my on-line friends, and our daily touching base that really make the journey enjoyable for me.

New clothes. Buying new clothes, or shopping your closet for clothes that fit again. And for some, not shopping in big ladies stores.

Able to do more. Walk upstairs easily. Swim more laps. Walk the treadmill faster.

Self control. Being able to leave food on your plate, or practice portion control, or pass over high-point foods, for lower point options.