Some days it amazes me and others it frustrates me how much trying to lose weight is a cross between a battle and a roller coaster. Ups and downs. Great feelings. Crappy feelings. "Let's do it again!" moments. And "don't ever let me do that again!" moments. Small battles won. Small battles lost. Some days it seems there will be no win, no truce, no peace. Others it seems as though your off the ride as fast as your on it.
This has been one heck of a month. As I confessed to in my last post, a month ago, I had given myself the greatest gift but also had plans to indulge and indulge I did! And have I paid the price. Don't get me wrong, it all tasted WONDERFUL, however now I am struggling to get fully back on track. My will power and focus is losing ground to my taste buds.My soldiers are weary of the battle and have retreated in attempts to regroup and go again tomorrow, but moral in the camp is low. The enemy is SO strong! It is time for a pep talk. So although I know this is a public location forgive me for a moment while I have a little chat with myself!
Self! SELF!
It is time to listen up and get back on track! Yes I know the favorite foods taste good. Yes I know there has been a good excuse just around the corner, all seemingly justified. Yes I know summer has been crazy and busy has been a big excuse in and of itself. But it is time to look around at the disaster left behind! LOOK! You have lost ground and gained weight. Your energy is wallowing. You have lost sight of your goals big and small! You are only 7 pounds from being back to under 300. Then it is downhill till your next goal!
You can do this! You want to do this!
Your body is aching and getting tired doing the things you love and you miss the feeling you get when you know you have moved longer, faster or better than you have in a long time. You miss your energy! Yes it is going to be tough to re-start. You will be tired and grumpy, but you KNOW what you need to do. Keep on track. Keep good foods with you! Cook correctly! And then enjoy the success! You were cooking better and more creatively and the whole family was benefiting!
DO NOT GIVE UP! Time to REFOCUS!
Remember your goals! You have an amazing trip on the line! You have personal challenges you want to be able to do like taking your children to Disneyland and being able to ride the rides with your kids! You want to be able to play like you used to and try new and scary things like skydiving! It is time to wear a smaller size and fit in public seats and be able to walk the market without being exhausted!
You CAN do this and you WANT it!
Be strong and believe in you! Remember you are worth all you are working for!
