If I just did ____________ more I would be closer to KILLING my goal(s) and seeing crazy results!

If I just stopped lying to myself and had some self control...

CoffeeNCardio wrote: »

Accept that weight loss isn't linear, and not lose hope over three weeks of not-a-dam-thing happening on the scale. Also noting that inches may be lost while scale weight remains the same.

To remember every morning how lucky I am I have the ability to go do a workout, the money to buy good food, and energy to prepare it for the health benefits I'll receive from that life style. Through this I'll ensure a long and healthy life to enjoy and engage with my grand children, extended family and friends no matter what the scale says each morning. All the rest will take care of itself. In this way I will stay on track and remember it's not about a number or me.

effieleroseus wrote: »

Stopped caring about what others thought.

Stops me for going out for runs because I live in a very residential area. Stops me from doing certain things in the gym because I worry I'll look stupid. And it means I wear makeup everywhere, even to the gym. I just can't let people see me without it.

There's nothing wrong with wearing make up everywhere if you want to. I wear make up to the gym. The only thing that matters is IT'S ABOUT ME. I'm wearing it because it makes me feel good and does exactly zero harm to others. And that's a rare thing, so you go on and wear your make up and don't worry about it. It's no one else's business what you do with your face. If it makes you happy, go nuts.

If you really DON'T want to wear make up everywhere (see, I actually enjoy it and want to, that's the point here) then don't. Have you SEEN other people at the gym? Everyone is sweaty and gross, which is totally fine. That's how human beings are supposed to look when they are working out. And chances are, everyone else is so concerned with looking good themselves, no one is paying enough attention anyway. And even if they were, what is the consequence of not wearing make up here? Does it put you at risk in some way? Do these people's baseless opinions matter to you? If they do, ask yourself why. These are just some people, and dollars to donuts, if you fell and hurt yourself walking into the gym, 90% of them would stop to check if you were okay make-up or not. We tend to over-estimate how much people are judging us from afar because TV makes it look like everyone everywhere is in a CONSTANT diabolical scheme to put everyone else down and write down their flaws in a little devil book. REAL people don't have time for that. We have bills, we're busy.

Worry about you, your comfort, your happiness, your health. And then act accordingly.