Deprive, Indulge, Loathe Myself... Repeat

Today was the last day of the Release Dare Pilot Program.  Oh so sad.  But that's why I'm doing this blog right?  One of the most important lessons I've learned in the Release Program is that repetition is the basis of learning.  Deb Cheslow touched on this today and, she's right, I've been taught over the years to follow the deprivation, indulgence  self-loathing carousel by every other plan on the planet. (And I've tried most of them)  It's time for a new record.  Learning to re-teach myself through a positive, self-reinforcing repetition where I'm not the guilty party is the key.  You learn by repetition and that's when habits change.  And when habits change, lives change.

I promised myself that I wouldn't ramble on and on in these post, but just relate my day to day progress.  No  food diaries, no rantings, no unsolicited advice. Just honesty and progress.  If nothing else progress and what's working for me when nothing else did. 

The Release Plan. 

Oh and repetition of really good lessons.

So normally at this time of year, I would give in to my Holiday voice that says,"Oh what the hell, Thanksgiving was so yummy, just wait 'til the New Year to continue the program!" Good thing I'm not listening to that voice anymore!  Back on track after a guilt free Thanksgiving food fest.  Worked out this morning and eating great, good for me food.  I can so get through this Holiday Season, no problem!

First day of my second 90 days!