Just a few short days ago I had a lofty goal of losing TEN POUNDS in the month of August. So here I am at the halfway point of the month and it ain’t looking so good. I’ve actually GAINED FOUR POUNDS! I must be one of those people that it afraid of success because I have done everything to sabotage my goal. My case of the BLAHS has not fully subsided. I haven’t been blogging like I should and that helps me stay mentally focused.
In reality I just didn’t want my readers to have the wrong idea about me. Contrary to popular belief, I am not perfect. Hard to believe huh? I don’t get up every day and exercise and I don’t lose weight every week……Oh, you already knew that? Well, I need to tell myself that because part of the reason I get the BLAHS, is because I feel like if I am not perfect in my efforts to get fit and lose weight, then I am a failure. The “all or nothing” mentality. From reading other blogs I know that a lot of people feel that way. You know we are all only perfect in that we all are not perfect. There you have it, Southern Fried Wisdom of the Day.
So it looks like I won’t be losing 10 pounds this month, but I can set another goal. I will try to lose 5 pounds before the end of the month. That will get rid of my extra four pounds and give me a total loss of ONE pound for the month. That would be PERFECT.
Back to weighing everyday, back to reading my Advantage Response Cards and back to blogging more often. Oh yeah, I almost forgot about my new toy that is going to encourage me to walk more. I bought a snazzy new MP3 player, the iriver clix gen 2:
I’m kind of behind the times when it comes to the latest way to listen to music. This is my first MP3 player. I’m so excited about it. If anyone knows how to convert vinyl to MP3 let me know. hehe. I’m kidding, I only need to convert my 8 track of Saturday Night Fever . I’m kidding again. I have it on cassette tape.
11 Comments
August 14, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I feel your pain. I went to the doctor for something unrelated to weight loss — I gained 6 pounds since my last visit. It was supposed to go down and definitely not up. We think about 4 of them are legit pounds (I usually weigh in the morning there).
I just wrote something on AFG about sticking to something and seeing progress. So I’ll tell you — you have made progress from a few months ago. You are more aware of what’s going on and you do see the black and white thinking that cripples us. So you can always begin with the next meal.
I love your MP3 player — mine conked out and it made me very unhappy.
But tonight I go back out and try it again. That’s all we can do.
August 14, 2007 at 3:04 pm
HUGS HUGS HUGS you are definitely not a failure – you are human! And in very good company – cause we are all in the same boat , just humans doing the best we can.
The MP3 Player looks cool – I want something that for my birthday or xmas, might get me out walking more too.
August 14, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Well, if you do want to convert vinyl to mp3 after all, Brookstone sells an “LP-ripping turntable” for (a mere) $149.95. A little pricey for my taste, but would be worth a look to sit in one of those amazing massage chairs.
August 14, 2007 at 11:46 pm
I feel ya with the blahs. But we really, really do have to get over the “all or nothing” schtick, don’t we? I’ve been trying to apply that to my own weightloss, but old habits die hard.
August 15, 2007 at 6:08 pm
Well, this month I lost about four pounds but I had to have a small stroke (literally) to do it! I am going to keep at it and no matter how slow I will prevail! I am proud of you for your humor and determination. You Go Girl!
August 16, 2007 at 4:02 pm
You are not a failure until you quit trying (forever). Sure, we all have periods when we try harder than other times but I think you’re not focusing on the fact that you have made some real progress already! Just build on that. It’s isn’t easy and there’s no short cuts. And don’t compare yourself to others because there is only one person exactly like you! Pat yourself on the back for what you’ve accomplished and hang in there . . . you CAN do it!!!
August 16, 2007 at 4:55 pm
[...] Another great one from SFF about re-setting her goals part-way through the month. [...]
August 17, 2007 at 2:02 pm
God, I’ve been right where you are. It’s hard, but you will get back on track. Don’t beat yourself up about it……four pounds is a breeze to get rid of….you’ll get there!
August 19, 2007 at 8:09 pm
“Contrary to popular belief, I am not perfect.”
Darn. I was kind of hoping we could be.
August 19, 2007 at 9:51 pm
It’s great that you are setting weight loss goals. However, I think 10 pounds a month may be a bit unrealistic. Try 5 pounds a month and fight the BLAHS with everything you you have! Good luck! I look forward to reading of your success.
August 22, 2007 at 4:15 pm
my dear sweet southern fried friend… I too am right there with you.. My goal was 10 pounds just for the summer, between my back pain, the foot infection … the drugs… to treat both… I am luck I maintained my weight.. I have never done even that… so I know how you feel.. we will get there.. I promise.. you just gotta believe… always focus on what you have achieved thus far.. not where you have to go.. look at where you are right now and move forward.. here is too.. downwards.. and onwards..