Starting Over

I weighed my options and finally decided what I should do about moving forward with the diet. 

It was a much harder decision than I thought it would be.  Originally, I wanted to just move to the Wednesday Phase II class. It would be cheaper, less time in class, more flexible, and I'd get to stay with Paulie.  It was selfish, mostly.  But, if I'm really committed to losing weight and keeping it off... then it's not about those things. I had to figure out what was best for me.

Once I started incorporating the fruits and vegetables into the diet, I realized it was much more complicated than I expected.  And since I never listened to anything they said about fruits and veggies in my first series of fat classes, I figure I probably need to start over again.  So, I decided to retake the core class.  Yes, it will be excruciatingly painful to sit through some of those same lectures again.  But, I'll be listening with a different perspective.  It will be good for me to start over.  I think it will prolong my time in the box and reinforce good behaviors. 

I'll miss Paulie.  But, I feel good about my decision.