My last post was February 4, and now here it is May 8 - Mother's day weekend. When I wrote last time #1 son had moved out to try it on his own. Well he tried it, I think he had some fun and possibly learned a few of the harder life lessons. He is back home, getting ready to start his summer job on Monday in preparation for Paramedic training in September. I am really happy he is home and I think things between us are much better for it. I know I nag way too much, something I need to work on daily.
I wish that I could report weight loss and healthy eating successes but I can't. I have really been struggling with accountability. I am way too easy on myself. I don't feeling like working out - OK
I don't want vegetables, I want chips - OK....I haven't been very successful at finding that "weight loss buddy" either. I really need someone who will not let me off the hook and who is willing to let me be just as tough. I'm not sure where you would find that kind of relationship or if it is even possible.
Yesterday I was tempted to charge $100 to my credit card to join weight watchers on line - but realized I really didn't need to do that, I already have the tools that I need, SparkPeople.com has all of the tools and it is free and I have purchased the WW material at least 3 times and I have a great application on my iPod touch. If only I would use them. Some time ago I decided not to every let someone else think I was weak but it seems I am perfectly fine convincing myself that I am just that - weak. That is the excuse that I let myself use whenever it gets too hard to plan meals, or pack my lunch or get to my workout.
My weight is up 4 lbs from where I was just before Christmas, I am training fairly consistently (in kickboxing anyway). I feel strong physically but I really cannot figure out the mental side of loosing weight.
It is all about choices.....
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4 months ago
You're right, girlfriend. It IS all about choices. Not just eating and exercising, but in every aspect of our lives. Husband. Children. Church Family. The Lord. Cleaning the House. Blogging. Gardening. The only thing we don't seem to have a choice in is running our kids to their sports events. haha.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of it boils down to having too much on our plates and we just get too exhausted. Weeding out the non-important stuff is beneficial. Then you can focus on what's important and also on what you enjoy doing.
I'm not strong enough or organized enough to be your official "weight loss buddy" because I'm too easily swayed (Yes, thank you, I'd LOVE to have some potato chips and a glass of Pepsi!). But I am here for ya, and I love ya; and now that Blake's been out of hospital for a complete whole week, I should be able to come and kick butt with you again soon. (That is, once I get Jared's sports schedule figured out!)
Just know that you're not alone. And you are NOT weak! Don't you write that again. You are one tough cookie! You need to know that!!! Not that you should actually EAT the cookie.... well.... you know what I mean. hahahaha. Jus' funnin' with ya.
XO
~Michelle