When I started this weight-loss journey last week, I vowed never to be dishonest with myself again. And since then, I've been tackling some tough issues. Some I've worked out on this board and gotten tons of support with. But this new one might be the toughest for me so far. I heard someone say recently (or I read it somewhere) that everything we do we do because we get something from it. With the good stuff, it's obvious. With eating, of course it's obvious when it comes to breaking down and enjoying some high-cal treat -- we do it because it tastes good or soothes us, etc. But what about the over-riding picture of remaining overweight? Of subconsciously sabotaging our efforts? The question I put to myself was "What do I 'get' from staying overweight?" Of course, the "benefit" must be subconscious because I certainly don't WANT to be overweight. But something, somewhere, keeps me from staying with a healthy eating/living plan. Yes, lack of willpower is the first-level answer, but what causes that lack of willpower? What has been undermining my efforts all these years?
I'm not ready to answer this question yet. I'm trying, but I can't dig deep enough. So I thought I would put it out there to try to get us all thinking. Once we identify whatever it is in our psyche that is hindering us, then maybe we can face it head on and break the grip of fear that is making it so hard for us to lose weight. Or an I just talking outta my butt?!