I am taking full responsibility for making a mistake.

TheFinalThird

Those of you who follow my exploits on MFP have likely recognized that I haven't been around here very much over the past week. In the trial and appellate litigation practice, the period between Halloween and Thanksgiving is as busy for litigators as the first two weeks of April are for tax accountants. That is so because trial judges work hard to empty their dockets in advance of the holiday season. Additionally, on a personal basis, I have spent six out of the past seven evenings/nights working as a volunteer umpire during the local little league's fall fundraising tournament. While that experience has been fun, rewarding, and decent exercise, it has also taken me out of my (past three months) routine of power walking for approximately an hour a day six or so days per week.

As a result of the confluence of a busy work schedule and busy community volunteer schedule, I have failed to plan my eating as well as I should have over the past week. I have not met my personal exercise goals for calories burned for the past week. The result has been that I have gained back one pound over the past week.

I am not writing this to publicly flagellate or humiliate myself.

I am not writing this to explain why I am throwning in the towel.

Instead, I write this to take personal responsibility for failing to plan as well as I should have in order to continue my relatively dramatic weight loss over the past week.

I write this to acknowledge that while I have failed to maintain my pace of weight loss over the past several days, I continue to succeed in my overall goal of regaining my health and fitness.

I write this to acknowledge that if one is driving from coast-to-coast, and has a flat tire in Kansas, you don't shoot out the other three tires and sit by the side of the road. You put on your big boy underwear (or big girl panties, as appropriate), slap on your spare tire, and keep driving.

I write this to reaffirm my dedication to regular exercise and to eat a greater percentage of my food intake as less processed, whole foods.

I write this to acknowledge that while I may not reach my goal until several days later than planned, I--- WILL--- REACH---- MY--- GOAL. Period. End of discussion.

And now, if you will excuse me, I have a honeycrisp apple to eat (as a means of diminishing my pre-dinner hunger), 40 ounces of water to consume, and an hour or so walk to enjoy.

I hope that each of you decides to love you as much as I finally love me. Have a beautiful rest of your Monday.

Scott R. in Houston, Tx.

Greg3705

Sometimes life gets in the ways. You seem to be doing get and have a wonderful attitude. You are awesome. And inspiring.

Deipneus

Oh, okay. But don't let it happen again.

kenazfehu

So true. A few slip-ups are inevitable; that doesn't mean you give up.

sheleen302

Nice post. Great attitude as always!

dorianaldyn

I adore your attitude!!

quirkytizzy

I'm a big fan of being accountable - and of writing it down and putting it into a public space to help keep yourself accountable. The power of putting it down and out there is a great personal motivator. I'm glad you shared this with us and yourself!

DiscipleN2k

Rock on, man!

futurestarz

Awesome, as usual! I need to write one of these for myself, because i have definitely been slacking for almost the past two weeks.

BrianSharpe

Sometimes life gets in the ways. You seem to be doing get and have a wonderful attitude. You are awesome. And inspiring.

Exactly what I was thinking and 1lb isn't the end of the world..........and I can relate to business cycles throughout the year.

b14a3w3

Let that be a lesson to young man......but since you have acknowledged a failing, and it was one failing......proceed as planned with my blessing. Love your attitude. Another apple for you.

firemanfive0

that damn volunteering getting in the way of EVERYTHING again!!!! such is life

tubaman58

As you said to me once, it is a marathon, not a sprint \

MrsTheFinalThird

It is called living life and ours is wonderful!! So are you!!!

megalin9

I almost left a message on your wall telling you how "quiet" it had been lately. Now I understand. You continue to be inspiring friend.

prpljellybean

I love your posts!!

Mpol2

I write this to acknowledge that if one is driving from coast-to-coast, and has a flat tire in Kansas, you don't shoot out the other three tires and sit by the side of the road. You put on your big boy underwear (or big girl panties, as appropriate), slap on your spare tire, and keep driving.

Marvelous and apt analogy. Love the post, love the attitude.

firemanfive0

“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” ~Unknown

slleader

Very well said....As always!! Have a great rest of the week and Wonderful Holiday!!


Shelly

AllonsYtotheTardis

Great attitude - and with an attitude like that, I have no doubt YOU WILL GET THERE!

StinkyWinkies

Awesome post. thanks. :flowerforyou:

TammyLynne71

Love your attitude!

NCchar130

Love this, thanks for posting! :flowerforyou:

barb1241

Well stated and congratulations for knowing you can get right back into that three-legged car and rock the rest of the highway.

Barb

HelenDootson

Consider your wrist slapped . Now, back to business as usual please xx

p21usa

Yeah, that going backward thing sucks but is bound to happen...it is only a blip in time and you are right back on track!

yoovie

admirable.

irtrail

Being from Kansas, I can say that we don't particularly like the idea of people shooting out their own tires. So, please do that in Oklahoma or Nebraska.

Seriously though, this journey is all about learning how to get back on the horse that threw you off. Sometimes daily. Sometimes minute by minute.

You are correct in stating that you will reach your goal. I am in the same boat. Sometimes I fall face first in the dirt, but always saddle up and keep going.

I applaud your determination.