I have been thinking about what to write about this week. Sometimes it is hard to think about something to write. Well, I am thinking about the little engine that could.
This actually all started this morning when I was talking to one of my co-workers. First off, let me say that I lost 3 1/4 pounds this week making my grand total of 48 1/2 pounds. That is an amazing feat for anyone and I am thrilled but I need to lose 1 1/2 pounds to hit that 50 pound mark. We (the majority of my TOPS group) has to have our pictures taken for our 6 month weight loss. Our chapter takes pictures every six months. My six months was up last week, but because it is easier, the pictures are being taken at the end of April. I want so much to have 50 pounds off by then.
Now back to the co-worker, I was happy that I lost 3 1/4 pounds this week, and she said that I should be able to get this last 1 1/2 pounds off for next week. My response was "Well I hope so, but I have had three weeks of losing so I don't think it is going to happen." Her response back to me was to quit thinking that way, I have to start believing it will happen. After she left I really started thinking about that.
Those of us who struggle with weight loss are so quick to put ourselves down. We don't celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small they are. Even if we lose 1/4 of a pound that is a victory. When we do something that is worthy of recognition we still put ourselves down. Instead of thinking that I will lose the weight I need to reach my goal, I put myself down to an extent. If I cannot be proud of my small steps how can I go on and be successful? I am going to try hard to work on that. The next time I lose 1 pound I am not going to say I only lost 1 pound, it could have been better, I am going to try and be excited about what I did do.
If I didn't have bad eating habits and low self esteem then I wouldn't be where I am at, so I am going to work on trying to get a new self image. It is always one day at a time.
I would also like to add that all the members at TOPS had a weight loss, and I don't think this has happened since the first week of our weigh in. I, of course, seem to think it is because of my amazing ability as the leader, or maybe it was because we all started group prayer twice weekly and maybe God helped us, or maybe we are all trying a little harder. No matter what the case, I am so proud of everyone in my group. We are all going through this and though we all have different struggles and problems, we are hanging in there and making differences in our lives that will make a difference in the long run.
So instead of I think I can, I think I can, like the end of that much loved story from childhood...I know I can, I know I can.
So until next week, I WILL gain nothing but knowledge and lose nothing but weight.
3 comments:
To heck with the 50# mark...you are there. You should start setting your sights on the 100# mark. Your health will begin to improve, your esteem will improve, you will start seeing results that you can feel good about. Momentum is building!
Yeah!!! Attitude is everything -- think it, believe it, know it! Fake yourself out if you have to...what you say on the tape loop in your head has immense power to come true, so make sure it is always positive. No one controls that inner monologue but you, so show it who's boss!
you have come a long way baby! I just marvel at the changes you are making and I truly believe they are life changes this time. You have certainly moviated me through all this. I love you! Sharon AKA Mom
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