Ah-hah!! Finally......

[MRSchultz]

Well, I FINALLY had my "Ah-hah" moment that everybody talks about all the time. And, actually I feel quite silly that it has taken me this long.

I was sitting on my patio this morning, drinking my coffee and feeling sorry for myself that once again I overate this weekend and am trying very hard to lose about 40 pounds. Then, all of a sudden that quote came to my mind "If you do what you've always done, you will keep getting what you've always gotten!". For some reason that seemed to finally hit home with me. I realized at that moment that I am ALWAYS re-starting my diet and exercise program every Monday and re-committing EVERY week to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise. But, I've always done the same things so I'm sabotaging my own efforts.

I know Weight Watchers works, so I need to follow it. I know exercise is great for me (and I love it) so DO IT, etc., etc.

NOW - I'm ready to do something different to get a different outcome than what I've always gotten. This is my only life, and by goodness I'm going to make it my best ever.

Thanks for listening everybody! Have an awesome day!!!!

~Marcia~

 

[ugafitnesscrazy]

Good job on recommiting yourself and the "Ah-hah" moment! I just wanted to say you CAN do it. I was there myself once before where I kept falling off and then saying "This time will be different" but making the same mistakes. Now Ive lost about 25 pounds and it is great! So keep focused and take it one day at a time. I found that having a journal where I write in daily goals helps me (like today I will eat clean or do whatever wonderful Cathe workout)...just a tip. And always remember:
Once you dream it...you can do it. Once you envision it...you must
live it. Hard work and dedication can get you ANYWHERE!!!
Have a wonderful day and stay focused!
Christina

 

[lorihart]

Thats a really good saying. I know what you are talking about to.I use to have so much will power.And I was in a wonderful routine.Then I got to restrictive and realized that I wasn't enjoying life that much.I was consumed with calories and fat grams.
Then I went the other way again.Not as bad as I use to be though.And I was starting a new diet every Monday.And I was wondering why my body was continuing to look the same, when I really hadn't changed my diet at all.
In the last week and a half I have really been watching myself again.Even if the scale doesn't go down that much,I find, that you feel better about yourself b/c you are eating better.A mental thing.And maybe when I eat crap I may be more bloated.Who knows? My belly is faltter all ready and my waist is comming back.We are hacing a party for DH on June 18th and I want to be 5 lbs lighter by then.
Good Luck,
Lori

 

[buffettgirl]

Hallelujah, amen and ah-hah! I known just how you feel with the restarting, and restarting, and restarting... Good luck with your NEW start. You're realization is an inspiration.