Happy Anniversary, 310
I started the blog a year ago yesterday and started the dieting a year ago today. The day almost passed without me noticing. If I had remembered this morning, I would’ve made the effort to weigh myself. But I didn’t because I showered first and to me that doesn’t give me the accurate # I want.
It’s kind of a tough thing to swallow. I’m only down a few pounds from where I started a year ago. I wasted a year, yet another year. Everyone’s telling me not to take it to heart. I’ll try. Fear not though, my mind keeps turning and onward I continue.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Oh, I’m so glad I came by today. Congratulations! To even still be so focused as to be doing a blog is awesome. I’ve had my share of those wasted years and remember the frustration. Please forgive me if I step out here and suggest that I’ve decided (over the years) that there is more to it. For one thing, you are in the *2s* instead of the *3s.* I’m excited for you every time I see that. I guess I’m relating it to me too much. How many times have I gotten frustrated with *not losing* and yet, because I went on a diet kick or worked out or just got interested in eating better, I didn’t lose much but I didn’t gain either. If it were not for all the short term projects on weight loss over the years (most of which would be judged a failure) I am convinced I would now weigh over 500 pounds. And, I don’t. And, you don’t. And, you didn’t gain 10 or 20 or 30 pounds last year, you LOST weight. How great is that? I know it is frustrating. Believe me. But I’m so happy you are here, and so happy you are still going, and so happy you are going the right direction, even though you and I both have been boggled down pretty much in some futzing around, I admit. But. Why not stay on it? You can lose another 10 or 20 or 50 pounds this year? Me too! LOL I can get frustrated with all I just gained back or I can refuse to look back and just get myself interested in going forward. Okay, so sorry to preach. I just think you did better than it feels and you have some good here to point to. But I hope you’ll look ahead and find ways to not be distracted. Righto? Glad you are here. And congrats on the one year. I didn’t even notice my one year anniversary! My goal is to do better next year. Delita
September 29th, 2009 at 4:43 am
It is NEVER a waste. You are ON the right path. Even if that path is taking longer than you had hoped for you are on it noe the less. Keep strong!
HUGS
September 29th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Definitely not a waste. The important thing here is to take what you have learned this past year, and use them to move more forward this year. Vow to yourself to take a moment to think -really think- before you put something in your mouth. Eat consciously, not reactively. It only takes a moment, but it will make all the difference in the world! I BELIEVE IN YOU. YOU CAN AND WILL DO THIS. :: hugs ::
September 29th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I know it’s hard, Babe…but try to always look forward. Just think about all the things you learned about diet, exercise and most importantly YOURSELF!! Not to mention all the great new friends you have added to your life. So, all was not lost…you have come out ahead! Love you!
September 29th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Remember that at least you’ve managed to keep off the weight- even if it’s ten pounds.
Good luck.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
delita- That wasn’t preaching. It was fabulously spoken and wonderfully welcomed words. I am so glad you stopped by today too. I’m sure I can speak for the others as well, that we’ve missed you in the recent months and I am so glad you’re back!
Joy, sunny, mom, and beerab- Thank you so much for the encouragement. Here’s to another year!
October 1st, 2009 at 6:11 pm
~~~ Rock the “2’s” ~~~
You got the tools, you know the drill.
Now about MY drill…
heh heh~ not much change here either, but it could be much worse! Being on this blog site means we are still mindful of what can be accomplished.