It seems I have performed a dis-service to myself this past month. Although I knew it with each “bite”, this morning I let those dreaded scales confirm it. My mojo has been laid aside and I must get it back! I need to lose weight. Eight pounds, to be exact. Eight may not sound like a lot….but eight quickly becomes 10, and…well….you know. I just don’t know if I have it in me to do it anymore!
So if you care to listen to the voices SCREAMING inside my head this morning, here goes: I’m not a lazy person. Not really. I exercise. Every. Single. Day. I must do more. I mow and trim our lawn all summer; weed flowerbeds, pick up dog poop, clean, iron, go for walks, chase the dogs….but I must do more. I love snowcones and cherry cokes and pecan praline fudge. I can give up the fudge. I have been shopping for a new exercise bike to help me burn more calories. Quit shopping, Paula….BUY IT. Use it! Do more T-Tapp. Ignore your swollen knee and push through it. Maybe I should watch this season’s DVR’d Biggest Loser? While I exercise. I have a wedding to go to this weekend. Do I dare try on my dress?
Okay. I know what to do. Fitness. Counting Calories. Eating more veggies. Cut servings in half. Drink more water. I’ve been doing this stuff since I was 17 (and was first called a roly-poly). I must find that place in my head again, that will give me the determination, motivation, and needed will-power. I must lose my contentment. I need stress. I need my mojo back.
So the reason these words are here for you to read today, if you so choose and aren’t already bored outta your mind!….is for accountability. I don’t care to share my weakness. But if it will help me gain strength, then I am willing. I hope I don’t regret this later.
So hide the brown sugar, baby……I’m gonna give this a try. Again. Anybody with me?
(and if you made it all the way to “here”….thanks so much for listening!) 😉
Hey Paula….maybe we could have our own “Paula’s Biggest Loser” contest, and those of us who have it to lose, could support each other. The only problem is, I have more than 8 pounds to lose. i guess 8 pounds to you is like 25 pounds to me. But I’m with ya kid, if that helps!
Am feeling that support, Delores…..reminds me of a swimsuit conversation we just had!!! lol!
I feel your pain!
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I too had gained weight and was determined to take off 10 pounds. I started a diet (no junk food) and exercise (spinning) three times a week in January and by April the lbs were gone! I felt proud, healthy and fit!
Now we’re in June, and I’ve rewarded myself a little to much and too often. I’ve also been to busy to exercise and so 5 pounds have snuck back… 😦
Best of luck!
Thanks, Maggie….it’s amazing how those lbs do that…we shall see what happens. Today was 40 minutes of t-tapp and then mowing/trimming the yard. Smoothie (blueberries and plain yogurt) for lunch. Consistency…..we shall see 😉
Good luck, Paula.
many thanks….
you make me laugh 🙂
then my job here is done ~ 😉
You took the words out of my mouth!! Thanks for that, I now know I am not alone!!
Ashley ~ lol! NEVER alone, friend! ♥
Made it all the way ‘here” and totally with you – in the same exact spot, actually! 8, 10, 12 – it doesn’t matter, it’s just a push to get my head around starting in again. Or as you say, finding that space that will give you the motivation…right there with ya! let’s both find it!! 🙂
Thanks for jumping on board! 😉 Two good days so far…about to do a little workout this morning. My blender has been making lots of yogurt smoothies! You GO! ♥