How many times have I blogged about my desire to lose weight, get fit, and feel better about myself? FIFTY-SIX. I've shared 56 times about the latest and greatest weight loss method that I'm going to try, desperately hoping that it will kick start my 60 pound journey.
It hasn't.
Detoxing, Weight Watchers, NutriSystem, and Zumba all lasted for a short time. What can I say, in my defense? I get bored easily and have never managed to do that whole "it takes 30 days to make a habit" thing. I mean, let's get real here - I lack self-control when it comes to food. I eat because I'm bored, nervous, emotional, sad, or happy. I don't have the metabolism that I used to back in college. You'd think chasing after a busy two year old would burn 1,000 calories a day but, sadly, that's not the case.
An inspiring friend commented on one of my "woe is me, I hate being this weight" posts and it has stuck with me. She said "you don't want to lose: you want to have already lost. It's a mind game and a frustrating one at that. Make this journey about being healthy instead of about being thin. Believe me, once your brain makes that switch, it's incredibly liberating and the number no longer holds so much power over you."
An inspiring friend commented on one of my "woe is me, I hate being this weight" posts and it has stuck with me. She said "you don't want to lose: you want to have already lost. It's a mind game and a frustrating one at that. Make this journey about being healthy instead of about being thin. Believe me, once your brain makes that switch, it's incredibly liberating and the number no longer holds so much power over you."
Doesn't that advice rock?
So, I'm going to tell you (for the 57th time) that I'm recommitting to losing this weight for good. This new journey starts tomorrow and it involves making healthier food choices including smaller portions at meals, healthier snacks, and no nighttime eating. It also involves going to the gym that we pay for every month. So, healthier eating and exercise is the new plan.
I'm calling it the "duh" diet.
*wink*
Another weight loss blogger I admire, Emmie of Skinny Emmie, just started selling t-shirts and I love them both. She's inspiring, she's real, and she's offering you the chance to win one of the t-shirts I ordered from her! I think this is a fabulous reminder and will keep me motivated as I journey through the 60 pounds I have to lose.
This giveaway is open to the US & Canada and it ends Wednesday, 6/20 at 12:01 AM.
The winner will be announced in a blog post that day.
Happy entering!
8 comments:
I seem to be on a never ending weight loss journey as well (which I recently learned involves some medical issues, making it even harder!). YOU CAN DO THIS! I have switched to salad plates as my main course plates and find that I feel fuller, because it is definitely a mind game.
GOOD LUCK! You have plenty of support over here and I love what your friend Lady Lazarus said to you! Such truth there!
Tricia I think you are beautiful.
I am right there to Tricia, I have lost inches and a little weight, my goal is to also lose 60 lbs, I have a ways to go but I am pushing, 6 weeks down!
Tricia, I am in! You me and Pamela, let's have a contest to see who loses the 60 lbs we need to lose the fastest!!
I need some major motivation!! =)
Love ya!
Rachael
Elizabeth's comment about using salad plates is spot on and a trick I use, too :) (VERY helpful at Thanksgiving!)
And I'm so glad you love Skinny Emmie as much as I do -- I've been reading her blog for a long, long loooong time and she's just fabulous.
I love this! Keep looking forward sweetness... step by step, little by little you'll crack the code and be on your way! You are beautiful inside and out, just the way God made you! :)
LOVE the t-shirt!
Hope I win it!
xo
I have said so many times the past few weeks how I need to loose about 15-20 pounds. I am right there with you! Love the t-shirt!
I always have an excuse- always! But I look forward to sharing in your progress! :)
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