From CNN.com : The survey found that 35 percent of respondents broke their New Year's resolutions by the end of January, while only 23 percent of those surveyed didn't break them. Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed attribute breaking their resolutions to having too many other things to do, while 33 percent say they are not committed to the resolutions they set.
Anyone who has been with 3FC through a new year will know that we're flooded with newbies and returnees. It's a great, busy time. But by mid-February, we've quieted down.
Here's the deal: it may take you months, a year, or multiple years to accomplish your goals. You may have ups and downs and gains and losses. You might lose your way and have to climb back on the wagon. But giving up for good is the only way you really fail.
So these first 6 weeks are important and here's my hope: Stick around.
Don't give up for an entire 6 weeks. If you miss a workout session, if you eat the entire cake instead of a slice, come back here and start again. When you want to give up, come back here. When you succeed, come back here and share. I want to see you come March, come July, come October and come next year.
Why? Any old-timer will tell you -- inspiration is mutual.
Jessica, thank you for such a nice post. I love it when a ton of newbies arrive and the threads are even more busy, encouraging and exciting. This makes me excited to jump back into losing the weight again. But, inevitably, the honeymoon phase passes and this becomes tough work. But, never, ever quit. Keep trying....three steps forward and two steps back. As long as you keep trying, you'll get to your goals. If you quit, you'll just have to start over again someday in the future.
Last edited by GirlyGirlSebas; 12-27-2008 at 10:33 PM.
This is such great advice! And I've been there years before with my half hearted attempts to lose weight! I hope all the New Years new comers stick around too!
Thank you for a great way to re-commit. I dont post much, but I am here everyday. Everyone provides so much inspiration and support.
I plan on being here in March-and beyond.
i started my journey in jan of 08 and my new year resolution was to lose weight...i was hoping for 100 lbs in 12 months...i only lost 70 and i'm very happy i did it...i know i could have done much more...but now i know i can and i won't give up...
Very true, GJ! Good advice. It took me four years to lose the weight, and sometimes I feel bad telling people that. But I figure the years pass anyway, so at least they passed with me inching my way to my goal.
I am a re-starter. I lost 76 pounds before, and then gained about fifty of it back. **SIGH** I have been lurking for a few days, but I am re-committing, and I feel like I have established some good habits in the last few weeks again. My current weight is an approximation, but I will be weighing in tomorrow and then, I will be going back down the scales again!
Commitment: 6 weeks, you and me kid.
