Last week, when I talked about looking in the mirror, I was in sad shape. I just reread what I wrote, and I began to feel it all over again, but not as hopeless.
I called my friend who did the Zone diet food delivery plan a few years ago, and she is still at her ideal weight. She even came over the next night to help me with the personal health profile and quiz for the nutritionist. Then she told me how much I would love the Zone plan.
Not only is all the food already prepared, but I won’t have to do anything except order it, receive it, heat it up, and eat it. I thought she must be exaggerating.
Then, about two days later, my first package arrived. I was stunned as I pulled out my meals. They looked absolutely tempting. I am still amazed at how appetizing they look, and even more amazed at how delicious they really are.
I have been eating Zone food for about four days now, and I have not been hungry. I am completely satisfied with what I’m eating. I can have three meals and two snacks a day. I don’t think I have ever eaten so much food, but they say that it’s important to eat everything they provide every day. I guess they must know what they are doing, because I can already feel a difference in my clothes. I won’t weigh myself for a couple more days, but the way I feel is encouraging. I have decided that I won’t look in a full-length mirror until three to four weeks has gone by. I know I may encounter some windows, but I will do my best to avoid them. I know how discouraging they can be.
I also decided that I am going to begin talking to people on the forums that the Zone diet plan offers for members. I looked on there today and found some things that may help me.
I also found out that, since I participate in the Zone home delivery plan, I can call or email any questions I have, and a professional dietitian or nutritionist will answer me. I am really getting excited about this new way of eating. I hope I do well with it. So far, so good, but the pessimist in me doesn’t want to put too much hope in something so new.
My friend has been calling me every morning to encourage me to keep on going. Now I know why she followed such a plan; she needed the same kind of help I need now. I only wish I had been nicer to her and been a real friend, rather than looking down on her for not being strong enough to do it on her own. I have heard it said that success comes more often when we help each other than when we try to be lone rangers. No more being a lone ranger for me. I want to succeed.
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