Why...

LyneMazzo
LyneMazzo Posts: 11
edited January 24 in Motivation and Support
I find myself asking why...

Why do I say okay this is it and tomorrow I will start... Only to last till lunch time.

Why do I say okay no more soda... Only to find myself that night recycling that 2L of pop I said I wouldn't touch.

Why do I say okay next grocery I won't be getting any process food... Only to find myself putting away those mini frozen pizza and chicken fingers away for those quick dinners.

Why do I look at my treadmill and say "tomorrow we have a date"... Only to find myself hanging my workout clothes on it.

Why do I let my emotions eat that cake... Only to know that my problems will still be there after I am done.

Why do I know the answers to most of these why... Only to keep going the way I am...


Do you find yourself asking these why also?

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  • vstraughan
    vstraughan Posts: 163 Member
    I did ... A LOT! You are not alone.

    I use the phrase 'habits are as hard to make as they are to break'.

    What I suggest (did) is choose ONE of those questions to overcome. You could get on that treadmill and walk for 20 minutes, but you'll have done it. You could go shopping, buy that stuff, just buy the lower fat/calorie/sugar versions. Of your usual shop, you could 'forget' one thing you normally buy.

    If you put too much pressure on yourself from day 1 then you'll set yourself up to fail, as I did .... for about 2 years :-/
  • skalkbrenn
    skalkbrenn Posts: 47 Member
    I did too...and then I asked myself - Why not today? Why don't I deserve this? I heard a snippet on a morning show a few weeks ago and it really switched the light on for me. One of the hosts was talking about how she had not wanted to go to the gym the night before and get her work out in, but she did it anyway. She said it dawned on her later that she has never regretted one, single work out. I can completely relate to that!!! I don't understand why we talk ourselves out of the things that make us feel good later - even if they take some work. But, I have no issue with enjoying a nice piece of chocolate cake that I will only regret later and may even make me feel a little sick.

    You can do this. My biggest hurdle has been planning and sticking to a weekly menu. It takes more time and self discipline than I'd like, but it is worth it so far. Good luck on your journey!!
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