I am now on my 4
th week. And the fun part of it is wearing off, and now I find myself trying to make the real adjustment. The one that turns into a lifestyle rather than a diet. It's not easy. Weigh in was yesterday and because of the timing I am up almost all that I had lost in 4 weeks. It was my first gain and not easy. But, what I have to remind myself is this is weight I gain each month and I will loose. So had I not lost it, I would potentially be
weighing in 10lbs more than I am today. I have to stay positive, I struggle with that. My true nature is a realist,
Wes calls it Debbie Downer. So I just have to keep looking forward. Last night I was so down about it I just wanted to give up. So I had to start thinking about what motivates me, why I want my old self back. I thought i would list them.
1: I am getting tired of being invisible. When I go out in public, people don't even see me.
2: I really want to run in a marathon.
3:I want to live until I am 90.
4: I want to do a cartwheel.
5: I would like to put on a shirt and jeans without even thinking about it. Right now I take great care in looking at the styles of clothes that I pick and it really is a chore to get dressed everyday.
6: I want my kids to be proud of me.
7:I want to wear a swimming suit again.
There are many more but these are just a few for me to look back and read when I start thinking about giving up. ~E
7 comments:
Erin, I could have wrote that post. Know the struggles know the feelings. Just haven't found the answers yet.
hang in there I know you can do it.
The whole time I was reading your post I thought to myself... I don't know one single girl that doesn't feel this same way. I struggle with what I put in my mouth... I have zero self control and it is sad.
Well tell Wes that sometimes it is okay to be a "Debbie Downer" sometimes a girl just needs to vent & cry for a minute and then she feels better! I know at times all I need is a good "bitch" session with someone to listen then I feel better!
Hang in there & don't give up. Even if you aren't losing oodles of weight you ARE being conscience & eating healthier right?? Congratulations for taking that step to better your life!
Don't give up!! You can do it, just take one day at a time. I found that chewing gum really helps me to curve my cravings. I have been horrible this Easter (no control over the chocolate), but I just dust off and commit to be better the next day. My journey was full of ups and downs as well, but it is so worth it! You can do it!! Call me if you ever want tips on what worked for me!
Wanna be my WW buddy? I'd love someone to call when I'm struggling and vica versa. Hang in there!
Erin, I always notice you and think you are one of the most beautiul people I know. You always look so pretty at church and I always notice how kind you are.You looked especially cute last night. Linda Johnson
Mardee, Nat, Avery, Angie, Kara and Linda: Thanks for making me feel better, I have great friends, Love ~E
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