Back From my Trip, Getting into the Mindset

I had a lot of time to think in L.A. And I mean a lot. Not just about my own life but about some others around me, and found a better understanding of how some people just are. I can't change them but I need to learn how to change my reaction to them. Eventually, I will elaborate on this issue but right now I will not say much.

I need to keep reminding myself that my dreams are attainable, and that I am worth it. I need to find a good weight loss and self esteem support group. I know there is a large weight loss community like Sparkpeople, however as wonderful and resourceful as that site is, I have never been 100% comfortable there.  Maybe I am wrong but I find a lot of people on there highly religious and they unintentionally forget that some others do not share their beliefs. And hey I am not being disrespectful towards those who have different beliefs than I do. However, what I don't like is anyone assuming I have the same beliefs that they do even though I have told them in the past, I do not believe in "Higher Power" or G-d the same way as they do. But yet they continue on anyway. That to me pisses me off! However, every weight loss or recovery community is going to be filled with that. And it seems to me that those who don't have such beliefs like that participate forums that are less active. I don't know. I am not closing my door on Sparkpeople yet, I can always go back and  create my own community there for those who are not going to throw their beliefs in my face all of the time. Again I am not being disrespectful, I just get very irritated when those assume that I have the same beliefs that they do and never listen to the fact that I don't share their beliefs. However, having weight loss support IS important, so I will find a good support group. But either way, I am adding exercise into my routine, I am taking fast paced walks for at least a half hour. I am trying to be mindful with my food intake. However, I am still struggling with the afternoon munchies. I am doing fine other than that, but the afternoon munchies can be quite detrimental in the long run if I don't stop it. I need to distract myself. The reason I am fine otherwise is because I am not home during the day that often. When I am not home, I do not think about food. But when I am home, HAVING to work in the kitchen, getting dinner prepared.. then it gets dangerous. I am finding that to be the only major challenge to deal with right now. Somehow I have to find a way to distract myself from it no matter where I am. But this is what I am sharing for now. Will be back soon!