IM GONNA DO IT THIS TIME GUYS

sammy_c_read
sammy_c_read Posts: 22 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone! So I sat down and had a real talk with myself tonight. My life could be so much easier than it is but why isn't it? because I hold myself back. I fill my head with excuses of oh you have to eat this or you have this coming up so no point in doing this now or just a bunch of negative *kitten* that ultimately makes me depressed like I am now. I am currently reading "You Are a Badass" and it talks about how when you do the things you know you need to do then life is so much easier. Do I want a cheeseburger? yes. But would a wrap or even just a grilled chicken sandwich be better and lower in calories and ultimately get me what I want? yes. Also this works with life in general. Do I want to study for my test next week? no. but if I do then Ill feel better and ultimately set myself up for a better life in the future instead of being depressed.

So in conclusion...I am going to track my food and workout everyday and DO THE DAMN THING!!!! ITS TIME!!

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  • KateTii
    KateTii Posts: 886 Member
    The easiest way to make sure you "do it" is by not setting you up for failure. You're on the right path, keep going! But remember, if you don't make it to the gym one day, it's not worth giving up. You "fall off the horse" and have that cheeseburger, it's not worth giving up. The beauty with calorie counting is you learn what food means and how to recover from a slip up, a special occasion, a night out with friends.
  • Dove0804
    Dove0804 Posts: 213 Member
    You touched on a lot of things I've been thinking about lately. You've got this!!!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,073 Member
    Part of why people fail is they don't have a specific plan. While the gist of weight loss is CICO, some just aren't disciplined enough to just do it consistently without a plan of action. Maybe this helps:

    1. Write it down and keep records (daily if possible)
    Goal
    Milestones
    Daily schedule
    Month to month schedule
    Research to go to if you need help

    2. Be specific in your planning
    Know how you're going to achieve your goal
    Set achievable way to do it
    Implement plan consistently

    3. Set measurable milestones
    It may be weight loss per week (though it's not linear), it may be how much weight you can lift,
    how far you want to run by then, what your clothing size is, etc. Don't get overzealous though.

    4. Schedule how your day goes
    If exercise is going to be part of it, MAKE A SPECIFIC TIME for it. Same with sleep, work, and
    time with family or hobbies.

    5. Put timelines on everything.
    Don't lollygag on something like watching TV too long. It's easy to get lazy if one spends too much
    time on not doing something conducive towards their goal.

    6. Celebrate your successes
    Small ones matter and help create confidence on other harder goals.

    7. Know that there will be obstacles and deterrences and have a back up plan
    Things aren't always in your control, so have options available in case this does happen. My kid
    hasn't stayed home sick for a long time (almost 5 years now), but I do have a plan set aside if she
    does. Same with party invitationals and eating out.

    8. Don't stop till you make it!
    If you follow your plan consistently, you should reach your goal. Even if you don't meet it at the
    proposed timeline, DON'T STOP till you do!


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  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I have stopped and started so many times! even since January. I turned 36 yesterday, I know it's just going to get more difficult to lose, especially around the middle. I am determined to stop making excuses and get back on track as well! add me if you like!
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