Okay, since starting this blog I have gained about 10 pounds. What's up with that?????? I am outta control. I am really at a loss. I know I don't feel great. I am anticipating surgery and a little nervous and I really wanted to be down a few pounds. Oh well. I have all the head knowledge to succeed but the heart and mind have to be willing. I know it will come. I just have to take that first step for the millioneth time.
Linda
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Linda, it's not the first step that will make the difference. We've all taken "first steps", time and time again. It's the second, third, fourth and so-on that will bring about changes.
A lot of it IS a mindset. But a lot of it is all the other things in life that can get in the way. My biggest thing over the years?
Well...to be honest...it was family. Not that they didn't support me, but more that I confused "dieting" with eating and thought that I couldn't feed my family the same way I fed myself. Do you know what I mean? I thought that I would have to eat something "light" and "more diet like" while trying to feed my family "normal" food at the same time. I got it into my head that it would require me basically fixing 2 types of meals...one for me and one for them. I was wrong about that. Now I eat the same things my family eats. I've just learned not to eat huge portions and I've learned to cook better foods and I've learned to buy better ingredients (brown rice vs. white rice, chicken vs. hamburger meat, etc.).
Have faith in yourself, Linda, and stop berating yourself! My success came about when I had pretty much resigned myself to being a fat granny. lol I joined WW as a last ditch effort, fully expecting it to fail and telling myself that if it didn't work within 4 months, I would be able to pat myself on the back and be fat with a clear conscience. I think it was having that "plan" that made the difference. I gave it an honest effort, but I was willing to accept defeat and release myself from "fat people's guilt" if it didn't work. That attitude must have freed up something in my mind because, while I've had some struggles, it's been pretty much smooth sailing for me. Seeing results goes a long way into teaching me to forgive myself if and when I slip up. Give yourself that room, too. Don't think you're bad just because you can't lose weight. Heck, the only reason you can't lose weight is because you don't know how to eat properly. It's not something that we're born knowing. It's something we have to learn to do. Take away all that anger at yourself, relax a bit and know that YOU. CAN. DO. IT. and you WILL do it when you're ready.
In the meantime, get through that surgery and start getting your head around the thought that food is just fuel for your body. It's not your comfort, it's not your buddy, it's not your pal. It's just fuel. And that last bite tastes just as good as that first bite...it's up to you how many bites you want to taste in between.
Hope your surgery goes well and I'll be thinking of you!
Kari
Thanks Kari! That was a very encouraging comment. You are so right it isn't the first step I never thought of it that way.
Congrats on your success. I couldn't access your blog from here. That is why I am commenting back to you here.
Thanks again,
Linda
Oh, sorry. Didn't realize I had blocked access to my blog. I had trouble with a "blog stalker" recently, but I think they're gone now. I hope. I've unblocked my blog access so I guess I'll find out soon enough, won't I? lol
Anyway, hope things are going better for you. I've been thinking of you and your sisters frequently. There's a few bloggers who seem to be part of this "weight loss" effort and, since we all have so much in common, I spend quite a bit of time wondering how you all are.
Keep your chin up and know that you DO have it in you to lose weight - it's just a matter of finding the right path and the right mindset. Never lose hope that it can happen, you hear? I'll be thinking of you!!
Kari
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