Remember when?
I recently came across one of my WW weigh-in books from about 10 years ago. I clearly remember thinking I had so much more weight to lose. It seemed unattainable. I looked in the mirror and saw only a fat body, not a beautiful person. I weighed 30 lbs. less then than I do now. What an eye opener.
Firstly, if I continue at this pace (3 lbs per year) I won't make it to my 50's without having serious health problems. That, in and of itself scares me a lot.
Secondly, I realized that the number on the scale has no bearing on how I feel about myself. I felt exactly the same way 10 years ago as I feel today. I feel like a failure. 30 lbs heavier, 30 lbs. lighter...it makes no difference. I have to reprogram the way I see myself if I ever expect to have success.
Thirdly, there is no easy way out of this mess. I have to commit to myself and do the work. Good days? I've no doubt there will be plenty full of celebrations and pride. Bad days? I'm sure there will be more than I can handle and endless times when I will think about giving up. But I won't.
Look alive support system. (You know who you are.) I'm going to be leaning on you a lot from now on.
Firstly, if I continue at this pace (3 lbs per year) I won't make it to my 50's without having serious health problems. That, in and of itself scares me a lot.
Secondly, I realized that the number on the scale has no bearing on how I feel about myself. I felt exactly the same way 10 years ago as I feel today. I feel like a failure. 30 lbs heavier, 30 lbs. lighter...it makes no difference. I have to reprogram the way I see myself if I ever expect to have success.
Thirdly, there is no easy way out of this mess. I have to commit to myself and do the work. Good days? I've no doubt there will be plenty full of celebrations and pride. Bad days? I'm sure there will be more than I can handle and endless times when I will think about giving up. But I won't.
Look alive support system. (You know who you are.) I'm going to be leaning on you a lot from now on.