A long overdue update

I am now a little over three weeks into the program and I have lost 12lbs.  I am happy with this, however, when I read how much others have lost in a month I tend to get discouraged.  Some have lost over twenty pounds.  I have to remind myself I have cheated here and there which ultimately has resulted in falling out of fat burn and not losing as much weight as I would have if I would have stayed on plan. This quote that popped up on Facebook today could not have come at a better time.

I believe God has lined everything up perfectly for me to succeed on this journey.  I have received so much support.  I am part of an awesome Facebook support group, I have a coach who calls me several times a week, my aunt, who cooks most of our dinners, is always making sure she is making something I can eat, my mom has just recently decided to start the program, she starts on Monday, my coworkers are extremely supportive and the list just goes on. It all comes down to ME and the fact that I am my own worst enemy.  I have to quit saying to myself it is ok to have a little of this and a little of that and stick to the plan.  The time will come when I can enjoy those things again, but for now, I need to learn to refrain. 

I am also focusing on all the positive changes that have already occurred in the past three weeks.  I already feel so much better physically and mentally.  I have succeeded in ensuring I drink plenty of water, oh boy does this make a world of difference.  I was literally dehydrating myself every day before I started this journey, all because I was too lazy to get up and get the water, and did not want to have to go to the bathroom every five seconds.  I can't believe how embarrassing it is to admit this and how much better I feel just by drinking more water.  I have not been to a fast food restaurant in weeks, where as I used to go to one almost every day.  I have more energy.  This new way of life is becoming my new habit, and it is just as easy to stay on plan as it was to eat crappy.  This week I have found I am not as hungry as the previous weeks.  To the point where I have to force myself to get up and eat a meal.  This is super encouraging to me as I finally feel my stomach is shrinking.  This plan works, it is all up to me.  So if anybody reads this blog, and has any advice on how to beat the mental demons I have been battling, please share.  I could really use some help in this area.