Self Discovery

I am sitting here watching one of my favorite TV shows, The Biggest Loser while eating my last double cheeseburger from Culver's.  I remember one contestant saying, "I like watching the show because I could always find someone bigger than me".  I don't think I watch because I find people bigger than me but to see the journey they take from day one to the end show.  How much weight they lose and what they figure out about themselves is what keeps me watching.  By watching the show I maintain my current weight and not gain more because I see how big I could become.  I think a problem of mine is I am always looking for approval, hey your doing a great job, your a great mom, your an awesome worker, etc.  It really took a toll on me when I lost my office job, I felt like I must have done something wrong to be replaced by a women who was over retirement age and never done the job.  I have to realize it's not me, I was doing a great job and not let any negative thoughts take over.  I am now putting the job lost behind me and it will not consume my life anymore!   
     My daughter & I over a year ago lost 10/20 lbs each.  One thing we did was cut out fast food.  If the restaurant had a drive-thru window we would not eat it.  We have not eaten a burger type sandwich from McDonald, Hardees, Burger King or Wendys' in over a year.  We never included Culver's because it is my husbands favorite place to eat, but that ends today.  When I eat there again it will only be a salad.  I am starting to get excited about changing my eating life style!