On again.
On again.
This is the story of my life.
(Insert loud, obnoxious, ear piercing scream)
I.
Am.
So.
Frustrated.
I probably didn't take time to write and share this with you because I was too over-committed to do any one thing truly well... but guess what? I did it. I reached that goal of losing 100 pounds. I think I was even down to between 203 and 205 (a total of 102-104 pounds lost). I was excited and I was doing great.
And then, as always, life happened.
And I fell off the wagon. I'd like to attribute this to one specific instance, but I cannot. Between a flurry of baby showers, weddings, women's retreat, birthdays, and more birthdays, I fell off of the wagon.
And it sucks.
I feel like I've gained a bazillion pounds. And, truth be told, there are probably 5 extra pounds of fluid hanging out where they don't belong. But I refuse to accept this as MY lot in life.
Several of you have e-mailed or sent messages to let me know you are in this with me- you are struggling right along side of me, and I want to encourage you.
I'm super-bloated. I'm super-tired. I'm super-disappointed, but I'm not giving up! And neither should you.
We ARE in this together. I will commit to writing as often as I can (especially now that most of my commitments are on hold for the summer). I'll keep it real and I'll be honest when I'm struggling, and I'll share milestones as I reach them.
I promise- I won't abandon you again (intentionally).
I'm really going to do this. Heck. I AM doing this. And this weekend, when the pool opens, I am going to strut my stuff... under the water... away from the kids with goggles. (Baby steps, folks.)
And you can too!
How, you ask?
Great question! I've come up with a list of challenges to all of us. Ready?
Okay- as I'm fighting off my food-hangover-migraine, here is my first challenge to you:
TAKE NOTES.
That's right.
Step away from the chips and queso. Opt for the celery and the guac. ;) Step away from the birthday cake, the baby shower cupcakes that just seem to call out to you, and instead, pull out a piece of paper (even a sticky note or an index card will do) and write down your number one reason for re-gaining control of your health. Re-read this as many times as it takes to kill that temptation.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you about how this helps with temptation this week.
I have another challenge already in the works. So check back tomorrow for some more tips on getting on this wagon and staying on- for good!
I appreciate you, friends!
Off again,
On again,
The Fat Girl, Slim
Off again.
On again.
Off again....
again.
This is the story of my life.
(Insert loud, obnoxious, ear piercing scream)
I.
Am.
So.
Frustrated.
I probably didn't take time to write and share this with you because I was too over-committed to do any one thing truly well... but guess what? I did it. I reached that goal of losing 100 pounds. I think I was even down to between 203 and 205 (a total of 102-104 pounds lost). I was excited and I was doing great.
And then, as always, life happened.
And I fell off the wagon. I'd like to attribute this to one specific instance, but I cannot. Between a flurry of baby showers, weddings, women's retreat, birthdays, and more birthdays, I fell off of the wagon.
And it sucks.
I feel like I've gained a bazillion pounds. And, truth be told, there are probably 5 extra pounds of fluid hanging out where they don't belong. But I refuse to accept this as MY lot in life.
Several of you have e-mailed or sent messages to let me know you are in this with me- you are struggling right along side of me, and I want to encourage you.
I'm super-bloated. I'm super-tired. I'm super-disappointed, but I'm not giving up! And neither should you.
We ARE in this together. I will commit to writing as often as I can (especially now that most of my commitments are on hold for the summer). I'll keep it real and I'll be honest when I'm struggling, and I'll share milestones as I reach them.
I promise- I won't abandon you again (intentionally).
I'm really going to do this. Heck. I AM doing this. And this weekend, when the pool opens, I am going to strut my stuff... under the water... away from the kids with goggles. (Baby steps, folks.)
And you can too!
How, you ask?
Great question! I've come up with a list of challenges to all of us. Ready?
Okay- as I'm fighting off my food-hangover-migraine, here is my first challenge to you:
TAKE NOTES.
That's right.
Step away from the chips and queso. Opt for the celery and the guac. ;) Step away from the birthday cake, the baby shower cupcakes that just seem to call out to you, and instead, pull out a piece of paper (even a sticky note or an index card will do) and write down your number one reason for re-gaining control of your health. Re-read this as many times as it takes to kill that temptation.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you about how this helps with temptation this week.
I have another challenge already in the works. So check back tomorrow for some more tips on getting on this wagon and staying on- for good!
I appreciate you, friends!
On again,
The Fat Girl, Slim
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