One thing I’ve noticed about myself is that I’m very competitive… sorta. I’m not one of those people who feels better about myself if someone else has gained weight or fails to achieve something they wanted. I think stuff like that is really mean & pointless. The way in which I’m competitive is that if I’m doing something with someone, I strive to do it better than they are.
So, I’ve found that exercising with a friend *really* helps me stay on track. Even dieting works better if my husband diets, too ~~ not because he’ll support me, or there won’t be bad food in our house, or any of the typical reasons cited; it helps me because I want my diet to be *better* than his!
Maybe this means I’m an evil person. Who knows? I don’t particularly even care, except to say that, for me, I realize this whole process has to include other people. I’m not so good at doing this by myself. I need the challenge of another person beating me to keep me motivated.
Except here. Honestly, I feel this is the place where I can not be competitive. I think 3fc is a place where we’re all struggling together… kinda like travellers stuck at the airport, this works better if we just chill out & be decent at all times.
But in “real life”, I’m motivated by the challenge to be the best at what I do. That almost neccessitates competing with my friends.
That said, today my friend kicked my butt. We skated along the beach, & for most of the time, we pushed each other equally. I, however, was the only one to fall BIG TIME & skin my knee. I also tore the heck out of my skate. Nothing a little bactine, bandages, & duct tape won’t fix. But, OUCH!
Still, we’re going to meet up again on Friday!
Diet’s going alright. Though, a different friend of mine’s mother died Sunday. So, I brought her a “f*ck-it bucket” & mowed on some candy, too. I didn’t really blow my diet too much, but I think it’s fair to say I’m taking a slow start 
But that’s okay. I’d much rather try to console a friend than lose a pound or two. Maybe I’m not such a bad gal after all
Yeah, I’m not such a bad girl after all 
Posted on April 8th, 2009 by lanvin
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Whew! A ferocious person’s work is never done!