Saturday, June 11, 2011

**Day 162**

So, yesterday was a very bad day for me /w the 4.5 gain, but I'm feeling a little better today.....but not 100%.  I know it's wrong, but sometimes I just miss the carefree way I used to live - eating whatever I wanted to eat and not having to plan every meal ahead of time, not worrying about giving into temptations, not worrying about fitting exercise into my day, not worrying about weigh-ins....you know what I mean?  I know, I know - living that way was not good for me, but, jeez, in some ways it felt alot less stressful than how I'm living now.  I know I'm only feeling this way because I'm frustrated.  Needing to lose 120 pounds sometimes feels like an impossible thing to do, especially when I have a confusing 5 pound gain, but I know at the end of this long journey, when I reach my goal (and I will), all the blood, sweat, and tears (the many, many tears) will be worth it!  I have about 100 more pounds to lose, and I know there will be struggles and I know there will be frustration along the way, but there will, also, be successes and satisfaction, and I need to remember to focus on the good stuff!
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  1. MaryJune 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I read on someone's blog once that even though getting started on the weight loss journey is tough, all of the journeying itself is infinitely more challenging. It's like sailing - you've left your old life and you're moving forward to a healthier and happier one, but in the middle, there's a lot of open water. Even though you can't see where you were anymore or where you are headed yet, you have to trust that you're doing the right thing by making the voyage. Ships are safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. ♥

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  2. ShannonJune 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love this, Mary! Thanks for commenting, AND for being such a great inspiration!

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Most things that are good for you or worthwhile usually doesn't come easy. It does take dedication and hard work. I can understand how having a bad week can be frustrating and can devastate your attutude and motivation. What your doing now is a new way of life and you can make your journey stressful or just move forward with the goal of staying on course and living healthy with good eating habits and consistent exercise. Try not to make your excercise routine hard work. Try to focus on steady consistent excercise that will get your heart rate up a little and when you feel like you can push yourself, just do it. Your doing great and you make me proud. Love you,Dad

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  4. ShannonJune 13, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Hi, Dad. I needed the pep talk - thanks. Love you.

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