I find that I am more successful when I have a goal that I am working toward. Now that I have accomplished the first goal it's time to set the next one!
So, here goes.... the next goal is to lose 75 pounds by the end of July. So I have about 11 weeks to lose 25 pounds. I feel like this one is going to be tough. Summer is always a rough time for me--all of that yummy picnic food and drinks by the pool. Just thinking about it makes me nervous!
I picked the end of July for a couple of reasons. First is that I leave on vacation for a week on August 1st and I KNOW that will not be a good week so I'd like to have met that goal before then! Second is that July 30th is my 30 year class reunion. Yikes! Not sure how I got that old! I'm not doing this to try and impress anyone.....they've already seen me fat....but I would love to go feeling better about myself and more confident. Who doesn't want to feel like they look good? And I'd love to be able to buy an outfit for it that is a smaller size!
I really appreciate everyone's support! This is just the beginning of a long journey and it helps to read your words of encouragement. I am nervous that the next part of this journey will be tough for me. I have lost 50+ pounds more times than I care to remember and somewhere between 50 and 60 pounds or so I seem to fall apart and never get past that point. I think the most I have ever lost was around 65. Not sure what happens at that point but I am really, really hoping not to fall into that trap again! I do feel different this time and I really think that the fact that I am attending the WW meetings will keep me going. Fingers crossed!!
Susan, you can do this. Time limits are tough but if ypu make mini goals things will be easier.
ReplyDeleteI read this quote the other day and thought of you immediately. Don't wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of each step you take toward reaching that goal. You are doing amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great and yes you should be proud of yourself for even doing what your doing. Rather you lose or gain, what matters is that you keep pushing ahead. Everyday is a struggle but just keep telling yourself that you got this and you can keep it going. I'm proud of you Susan. More than I can say for myself!
ReplyDeleteYou can do this! You've come a long way, now there is no stopping you! Now, pass the Purell.
ReplyDeleteOMG Lynn! I almost just snorted my water!! We will never forget that creepy place, huh? Percy!
DeleteYou can do this! I know you can! Just take one day, one moment at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow. I am so proud of the progress that you have made on this journey. I know first hand how hard it can be to reach those goals. Just know that if you fail one day, just pick yourself back up and trudge forward the next day. Yes, summer time has its challenges but so do any other time of the year. Also, with summer time comes being more active. You can get out and walk, ride a bike, whatever it may be. Being a little more active helps to burn those calories of the things that we are tempted to eat occasionally. Busy schedules can also get in the way of your progress, but it is all in the planning of how you deal with it. I know that this phase worries you as it is where you have turned back before, but I know that you can do this. Don't let yourself feel like a failure, cause you are not. Just reach out to those that you know will help to encourage you and will help you through this phase. For me keeping a calendar of things that I want to accomplish throughout the week helps with activity. Some days my body says not today and I listen to that. Sometimes just talking through it with someone who is supportive helps to give you the encouragement to go forward. Will you have bad days? Probably, but we all do. It is how you react the next day that matters. You've got this! Don't give up! Don't give in!
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