I stepped on a "Monster" this morning...

grannykaren57
grannykaren57 Posts: 33
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I joined MFP for the first time a little over a week ago and still am very excited!

But I must confess something here.. I have a monster in my bathroom that I am drawn to several times a day. He disguises himself as my "White" and shinning armor, beckoning me to come step on him each morning promising to compliment me and carry me away to "One-der" land.

I fall for his sweet and tender words every time.... I get on his back and stand there waiting for confirmation of my success ... Up and down I get off and on his back hoping the numbers will change in my favor...

Its then I hear my "White" and Shinning Armor snicker in this haunting "monster" voice ...laughing... and I stand there feeling defeated.

I fail to see the daily records of my diary. My efforts to exercise, my meal planning.. all my little notes of encouragement I have posted around my home..

So why do I so this to myself? Why am I allowing my "White" and Shinning Armor to dictate my fate to control me like this?

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  • Eruizjr
    Eruizjr Posts: 7 Member
    Hi there, I just started myself and I know what you are going through wanting to see immediate confirmation of your activities on the "monster"! I knew going in that this would be a long journey of at least 6 months where before I usually set a monthly goal and went for fast results. Slow and steady is always a successfull strategy in any marathon as you are guaranteed to finish, it's just going to take some time, that's all. Hang in there and keep up the hilarious descriptions of the nemesis in your bathroom. You are a creative writer!
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    You are too funny, mine is a clear glass nasty *kitten*. Lol
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    Love your sense of humor. Like many a knight in shining armor, that one isn't a very nice guy when you first meet him, always ready to be a little *too* honest and not very polite at all. But be patient and he'll eventually become a more trustworthy companion.
  • Janette3x4
    Janette3x4 Posts: 135
    Love your post!
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  • zodan1976
    zodan1976 Posts: 30 Member
    haha....and I guess mine is a black knight in shining armor.....
  • newme20014
    newme20014 Posts: 7
    I have the same problem..Lol I had taken the battery out for a week but the battery was chanting put me back in put me back in So I did .... Now I try not to weigh myself but when I do and don't like what I see then I know what I have to do and that is to work harder..
  • sexymamadraeger
    sexymamadraeger Posts: 239 Member
    I have a love/hate relationship with my Wii Fit scale. It groans when I stand on it still and makes snotty comments from time to time. LOL. But weighing myself every day is very helpful. I've definitely spotted some patterns.
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    Thanks for the creative writing. My scale has now become my friend...I'm down 105 and have 26 to go. I'd love to encourage you on the way if you want to be buddies.
  • grannykaren57
    grannykaren57 Posts: 33
    Thank you for your kind words.. :)
  • mandyosetti
    mandyosetti Posts: 72 Member
    Very creative post! I laughed. :)
    I weigh everyday because if I don't I seem to lose accountability with myself. I know there are going to be fluctuations and I don't let it dictate how my day is going to be. I think if you can keep it in perspective and not let it get to you, you should be ok. Good luck!
  • Vupe
    Vupe Posts: 80
    Ha, too funny. I had a boss like that once. I said once, "Well there is still hope", talking about a deal I was trying to close. He said, "Hope is not a strategy". At first I resented that statement but I hear it in my head from time to time when I get into my fantasy mode. I guess the monster resembles that in a way....Hope. Then I would look at my scale and say, "Hey! I am bigger than you so shhhh!"
  • _runnerbean_
    _runnerbean_ Posts: 640 Member
    Your post made me smile- thank you. Good luck with your journey.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    <whispers> I think his brother lives at my house in my bathroom. His brother whispers sweet nothings when I'm in ONEderland and taunts me when I leave.

    I'm hovering right below the border of ONEderland, trying to widen the gap. <sigh>
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    Well...I thought my monster was lying to me...kept telling me things that I found hard to believe. So...I showed him...went and found another monster to replace him with. Sat them side by side...told them which ever one told the truth...would be my favorite monster.

    Guess what...

    They both told me the same story...stuck to it no matter how many times that I gave them a chance to tell the truth. In the end...I picked up my old faithful...took him back to his old resting place and gave that newbie to my son.

    Moral of this story...sometimes we just don't want to hear what the ugly monster is trying to tell us.
  • lady8liz
    lady8liz Posts: 3 Member
    I love this That was a problem for me also (Mine is black glass I a well to fall in to ). I had to stop I just got rid of the old one .and did not replace it for a year Now I know I don't have to weigh But the craving is still there.
    This time is different for me because I have made friends here that encourage me everyday. I am also more accountable than I ever been before.Nice to meet you add me if you like
  • grannykaren57
    grannykaren57 Posts: 33
    wow...congrats!!!!
  • Luckee_me
    Luckee_me Posts: 1,425 Member
    Hi,
    I love this post.
    I hate my scale!
    She is a biotch!!
  • grannykaren57
    grannykaren57 Posts: 33
    Thank you Everyone! I read all your responses and was so blessed.. Your kind words of encouragement and related views of the "monster' was great and fun to read...

    I did feel better venting like that ... I didn't give up ... I didn't let the monster win... and one day.... just maybe, I too can learn to appreciate him too...

    Karen

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