When I started this a month ago I had high hopes that I would stay committed…that I would really see this thing through for once in my life. So far, so good.
I’ve weighed myself everyday.
I’ve taken pictures of myself everyday (only post them weekly though).
I’ve logged my food and fitness everyday.
I’ve stayed committed everyday.
Some goals I’ve missed, some I’ve reached, and others I did better than even I thought I could.
It’s a pretty good feeling and one I don’t want to lose anytime soon. To be frank, I feel like at any moment I could just drive through Burger King and go back to my old ways, so I have to constantly be aware so I don’t get caught off guard. That’s mostly the reason why I’ve been weighing myself everyday…doing that keeps it on my mind and the more it’s on my mind the less distracted I will be. I’ve tried (unsuccessfully) so many times to lose weight…I want this time to be different and the only person who can make that happen is me.
I had the most amazing evening tonight with a dear friend. Someone I’ve not seen in years and only recently reconnected with. You may recall when I posted that a friend asked if I wanted to go walking with her. Well, we finally did so tonight. Honestly, we did more talking, laughing, and reconnecting than walking, but it was so, so awesome. I was nervous beforehand because it had been so many years since we’ve seen each other (too many), but honestly, once we started talking and all…it was as if we had never skipped a beat. I love her dearly and am so thankful to have her back in my life! (…not to mention she has the most adorable daughter…)
So that was a fantabulous way to end my first month on this journey…I’m looking forward to many more months as productive as this one!
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I had an amazing night too. We will lose this weight together, that is for sure. It’s nice to have someone who “gets it”.
I’m so happy for you! Sticking with this for even one month is tough. I love your attitude, and I’m glad you have someone to journey with–it makes a huge difference. I mean, we have this community of ours (which has been essntial to me), but in person is so great!
Here’s to many more months like this!
God Bless, and Goodnight.
Lynne – I feel the same way and I’m really looking forward to next week. Our visit last night felt a little like “coming home”.
We can do this!
beej – I don’t have much (ok, any) of a social life in person so I when I started this journey I had all intentions of doing it alone. I knew I had friends online, but never in my wildest dreams thought I would have someone in person to go the journey with me…now neither of us have to go it alone which is an incredible feeling! Thanks for the comment.
Josie, Beej is right, a month is tough. In fact, it is the toughest month you will likely ever have on this journey. You have now broken through all the old habits. The addictions are gone. That doesn’t mean you don’t crave things, and it doesn’t mean you can’t fall back to the old Josie — you can, but you are past the hard part. Just remember, you cannot lose sight of your goal. You cannot let yourself stray. If you do, you are playing in no man’s land. That isn’t where you want to be.
Josie, congrats on sticking with it a month. I certainly hope you are here for the long haul. I believe that is the case.
One month is awesome, and that was my hardest month. I had some hard times during the 14 month journey, but adjusting to my new life was difficult.
Congratulations on all you have accomplished. I’m really happy for you!
It is scary in the beginning, because it’s hard to trust yourself not to slip up. I also agree with your weighing every day strategy – I know many don’t, but when I weighed less often sometimes I would have “bad days” right after my weigh in, because I told myself I would have LOTS OF TIME to recover before my next weigh in…
You are doing great, and I am EXCITED to see your progress for the next month!!
It always amazes me people who have this strength to work so hard at weight loss, I don’t have the mindset to focus on that much at once. I think it’s my ADD. Way to go!
Steve, Diane, Janet, and Robin – Thanks so much for your comments and encouragement!!
Happy 1 Month Anniversary with mnay more to come. You did really great this month. I think many of us are just a bite away from self sabotaging all out hard earned efforts. We just learne to make the correct choices, as you have, and it will get easier as time passes. Just continue to stay focus, work hard and please keep that great sttitude you have. It’s nice and refreshing.
Thank you Rob!
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