Taking It Off For Life: I Need Some Serious Motivation

Sunday, May 16, 2010

I Need Some Serious Motivation

I woke up this morning and realized how much I have to do. I walked into the living room and saw the huge mess and nearly ran for my life.

I still have to pull all the old trim off, paint the walls, tape around the windows, pull some more crap off the walls, and paint the baseboard. Not to mention the ceiling. Oy Vay!

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LesiaMay 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM
BABY STEPS John! Don't try to eat the whole elephant with ONE bite. (no punt in tended) You can do this too. Smile...
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JohnMay 16, 2010 at 1:15 PM
If I take any smaller steps I'll be sitting down and watchign the paint dry. Oh wait, I have been watchign the paint dry. Thats part of the problem. LOL.
I started out the wrong way and now I am spending more time waiting than painting. But, I talked to Kathy wan we will be finishing this week during the evenings. Sigh, I wanted to so get it done before she got home tonight.
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Time For Change

This is not my first time trying this. This will be number 3. Yes, it is number 3. So, you might say, "what is different about this time?". Well, Since I last tried it, I gained 30lbs more. I am now almost 4 lbs lighter than my all time heaviest. It scares me and worries me about my future. With all the health issues I have battled over the years and the potential life threatening issues I could face, I needed to finally decided to live or die.
The time is now and the time is right! It's time to start living.
NO MORE EXCUSES!

SETTING GOALS

Setting goals is important. But goals can also get in the way. We set goals for ourselves and most often, we set them beyond what is realistic at the time. Short term goals are what can make the difference between success and failure. We don't need to step on the scale everyday. It will only lead to being discouraged because we are not seeing what we perserve as progress. I weigh myself once a week on the same day and time. This way, I know I will see progress. Even if that progress is small, it is progress nonetheless! Just one pound or one inch is a success. But don't measure your success by inches or pounds, but by each day you are closer to being a healthier you.
We need to take it one day at a time. Each day is a success and one day closer to becoming who I should be!

My Support

Everyone needs support when taking on such a tremendous task as losing weight. Family is always the best support system we have. And I have it. My wife has been the rock that keeps me grounded and no one can and has given me more support and encouragement through my many attempts at getting healthy.
But, I would be remiss if I did not mention one person who comes in a close second. JANE ANDERSON is not only my health coach, but a dear friend as well. Over the last four years, Jane has seen me go from a great high to a terrible low. She has been there to cheer me on and shake a finger now and then too. But through all the good times, bad times, weight loss and weight gain, she never gave up on me. Jane always supported me no matter how low I got and never made me feel like a failure. Failure was and never is an option with her.
Surround yourself with people who will support you through your entire journey, not just the good times.

Taking It Off For Life

Sunday, May 16, 2010

I Need Some Serious Motivation

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STRAIGHT AHEAD AND ON COURSE

Progress

THE BEGINNING

Time For Change

SETTING GOALS

My Support

PROGRESS -31.5 lbs

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