ONE DAY AT A TIME?

alliebsug
alliebsug Posts: 5
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I know this is a big part of weight loss or any other challenge life throws at you - to take it one day at a time.
When I think of this concept, it drives me crazy! I get so impatient and I can't believe I have to just wait it out.
How do you take it one day at a time?

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  • cowpacino
    cowpacino Posts: 77 Member
    In the immortal words of the Doobie Brothers
    "I ain't got no worries 'cause I ain't in no hurry at all."
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    By knowing where you want to be. Think of it as a 5-year plan. I've got friends who "can't have a 5 year plan, they don't know what they're doing tomorrow" but I look at that from the other side. If I know where I want to be in 5 years I know that what I do today, tomorrow etc for the 5 years has to get me towards where I want to be, otherwise I'm wasting time and energy.

    I didn't gain this weight in one day one month or even one year, it's not going to disappear overnight either.
  • TamiLinc
    TamiLinc Posts: 70 Member
    By knowing where you want to be. Think of it as a 5-year plan. I've got friends who "can't have a 5 year plan, they don't know what they're doing tomorrow" but I look at that from the other side. If I know where I want to be in 5 years I know that what I do today, tomorrow etc for the 5 years has to get me towards where I want to be, otherwise I'm wasting time and energy.

    I didn't gain this weight in one day one month or even one year, it's not going to disappear overnight either.





    Great advice!!! I am also impatient however I did not turn into this mess over night!!! ihave a 1 year plan right now.. my son starts kindergarten. :(
  • alliebsug
    alliebsug Posts: 5
    Thank you, that is good advice!
  • Shua456
    Shua456 Posts: 211
    You also have to keep in mind that you didn't gain this weight in a day, a week, or even a month so there's no way you'll lose it in that time frame. It took a long time to put the weight on, it will take time to take it off.

    When I think of today, I don't think in terms of my long range goals, I think "what do I have to do today that will help me reach those goals?" Then I make my plan based on that. Each day that I make it through and I stick to my plan is one step closer to my goal.

    Also, set little mini goals to reach along the way. I have a lot to lose to I'm setting smaller "stepping stone" goals to help me not be so overwhelmed with the bigger numbers.
  • duke520
    duke520 Posts: 30
    That's all you can do. It sucks, but it takes time and hard work. Took me 28 years to get to 260. Now I'm down to 220, 6 Months later. Hopefully another 40 pounds in 6 months lol!
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