I have been asking myself this question today. I have realized that I have been showing little numbers most weeks, but I also have been showing little effort. The weeks that I have really committed to myself, not just to everyone else, and done the work it takes, I have pulled a number like 5 pounds or more. I feel like I have become complacent in my goal and am stagnant. I need to evaluate what I want and when.
When it boils right down to it, this competition in only about a month from being over. My original goal was to lose 10 pounds per month, which would equal about 30 pounds. I am down 14.2 pounds, so I still have just over half of my 30 to lose. I honestly feel like I can do that I just really need to stay focused and realize that every day does count every meal, every snack, every moment of exercise counts.
I am noticing that in the competition there are some who really have just hit it hard most recently (Jeff) :-) I am so glad that just because we are half way through they didn't quit and say, "Oh well, I don't really have to do this now.". It makes me feel encouraged to do better.
I really feel disappointed in myself even with a 1.2 pound lose this week. I know I could have done better if I had put in more effort. I have plenty of weight left to lose I should be doing better than 1 pound a week. Anyway, enough harping on myself. It is just the reality and sometimes the truth hurts. Oh Well MOVE ON! I'm looking forward to this month. I know it will be successful when I put in the effort required to succeed.
Anna, you have got it right--every little bit counts! Knowing that and "doin' it" is going to make you an even bigger smiler. Go girl, a great week is coming for you!
ReplyDeleteYou will be successful! I know you'll reach your goal! Love you! I'm glad you liked the message. I was definitely feeling silly! Hee hee
ReplyDeleteYou know Anna, a healthy life is just too hard, eating right is just such a sacrifice and so lame, working out hurts and takes you away from watching tv or eating at random from the fridge. I mean who really wants to give up "the struggle" anyway? It's totally fun being overweight, in pain, and feeling in a fog. Don't you just love that? NOT!!!! That's why you are going to find your new pace this week and dominate over every possible obstacle and hinderance. You know what you want. You know how to get it. You can got it, and you will get it! There is still lots of time left in our contest for you to see the losses (and gains) that you want. Victory is something you have everytime you think or do something that moves you closer to where and who you want to be. I totally believe in you and want you to know that I know you can do anything you set your mind on. Now go have a cookie. ;-) Love ya!
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