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xYumzx
xYumzx Posts: 921 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
Why is it so hard to start something new in ones life? I like to think that we are only given as much as we can handle. So when you look at your goal and think "OMG im never going to get there in this life time", you gotta think "well if I can set that goal, somewhere in my mind I know I can complete it. I guess the 1st step for transformation is to admit that things aren't as OK as you keep telling yourself. I am definitely one for doing that, I know I need to change things but then I keep saying "It's not so bad". Denial is one big pain in the *kitten* if you ask me. That seems to be a lot of peoples biggest challenge to overcome, but in time I guess we somehow overcome that with out even realizing it. Right now im sitting on the fence of denial, I know its that bad but I keep saying its not drastic. But then where does drastic begin? Is it when you realize you cant fit into a pair of paints or is it when you cant walk from your den to your kitchen? I guess all in all drastic is different for us all. We all have many reasons for wanting to start new and fresh with our lives, they are ours we can do what we please with them that's a fact. But if we keep beating them up and treating them horrible they are just gonna give up on us and fade away. That is what I don't want, I don't just want to fade away, would you want to? I think not. Did I mention this is the most random thing you will ever read, I have a habit of jumping from one to the next with out a blink of the eye * bad habits die hard*. I guess all in all you just have to keep saying, it's there, I can do it, and even if I cant complete it im sure as hell never going to stop trying. Set those goals reach for them, and spread your story, because as much as you think your alone there is someone out there that it standing in the same spot as you, just needs that little push.

Complete randomness, but it makes me feel better to write things out.

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  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    To be fair, though, you den is in a different state than my kitchen. It would be a long walk.
  • xYumzx
    xYumzx Posts: 921 Member
    To be fair, though, you den is in a different state than my kitchen. It would be a long walk.
    whoops fixed that lol
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    To be fair, though, you den is in a different state than my kitchen. It would be a long walk.

    :laugh:

    Great posting OP, everybody here reached a point where they said enough is enough. Many of us have struggled and some have fallen but we keep picking ourselves back up and pushing onward towards our goals.
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    I always feel better after a post! It helps sometimes just to write it out and get it off your chest. :flowerforyou:
  • steffanyjames
    steffanyjames Posts: 47 Member
    I totally agree... I am 30lbs heavier than I was in my early 20's. I gradually gained weight.. made sense to me, I stopped dancing at the club every saturday, stopped eating like a bird, stopped binge drinking...

    Then I got into a serious relationship and I started to gain a few more lbs. A couple here and there.. I thought, no big deal. It's because I'm happy. Happiness breads fatness, right? Wrong. My pants started to fit just a little too snug. The shirts I used to wear to the club were just a little too tight.... I thought, it's not that bad.

    Then I started drinking beer and enjoying the summer festivities with my boyfriend. I thought, well it's okay, if I just watch what I'm eating and don't binge drink, it won't be that bad. Then I went up a pant size to size 10, and thought.. it's not so bad. I don't look terrible and I feel alright, so it's not the end of the world. I could lose the extra 5lb if I REALLY wanted to.

    That one pant size went up another pant size... I moved recently and finally donated all the clothes I've been hanging onto since I was in my late 20's. I thought, "I'll never fit back into that again" might as well give it away. Damn.. I really like that shirt and pants!" I got a little depressed because NONE of my dress clothes worked. I wear jeans to work every day. Then my skinny jeans were getting too tight and the only jeans that would fit comfortably were the biggest jeans I had. A couple of weeks ago, THEY were too tight. Like out of the dryer too tight.

    That's when I decided enough is enough. I am done with complaining about how I don't have any pants because I donated them all. I hated going shopping because I had such a hard time finding pants/jeans that would fit my thunder thighs. I used to LOVE to go shopping. Now it's a helluva chore.

    Not anymore. Last week I decided I'm taking my body and health seriously. I stopped saying I was too tired to go to the gym and workout and I just did it. I joined a 28 day Renew challenge at work and have worked out every day since I started, 9 days ago (sorry, actually I didn't work out on Sunday, so 8 days). I am watching what I am putting into my body, I am more concious of alcohol and I am not fooling myself anymore by saying that I can eat/drink whatever I want and it will be OK. 'Cause you know what? It isn't. I feel great, I feel energized and I feel like I'm losing inches (yay!).

    I pledge to all of you my MFP friends, to be dedicated, focused and determined. I can't thank you all enough for your support and for making me accountable for myself. I appreciate your time and kind words and encouragement. I will in turn always do the same for you.

    Sorry for the long read.. I hope that some of you can relate as well. I wish you all peace, love, happiness and health and know that you all can reach your goals, just like I can.

    Cheers!!!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    To be fair, though, you den is in a different state than my kitchen. It would be a long walk.
    Wouldn't you know I had a typo in my own post? :laugh: Hope that didn't seem mean, btw, just being funny. Good post.
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    Nice. I have always been a huge fan of being brutally honest with yourself before making a life change. Part of moving forward in a positive direction is to seriously stop and look at yourself. The to stop making excuses for the reason why things are they way they are. Then instead of saying why you cannot do someting, to just get up and do it. Kudos to you for finding that in youself. It takes a lot to take yourself on. After all we are all our worst critics.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,889 Member
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