52 Weeks To Goal—
Or maybe even better—365 chances to get a little closer!
I have to admit that even in KNOWING that I will reach my goal in 2009 and even though I know I will do so for life, I have been feeling a bit discouraged and overwhelmed as of late. Nothing really has changed, the drive, the motivation, the tools are all there. The problem? I can’t seem to pick up momentum!
Every morning I wake up with the best of intentions. Every morning I tell myself, TODAY IS THE DAY, when I will follow my plan to a “T” and every day, I go to bed deflated and disappointed at myself for not only not making any progress, but for digging myself into a deeper hole. Buddies, this is NOT meant to be a downer of a blog. My feelings are raw, I know, but I have a positive message to share with you guys.
We have 52 weeks (well, more like 51) to get closer to our goals. We have 354 opportunities to make the right choices. I am not shooting for PERFECTION! I am seeking BALANCE and PROGRESS in ALL areas of my life, not just weight-loss!
I was sitting at home reading everyone’s blogs SERIOUSLY considering repeating to myself what seems to be my mantra these days—”tomorrow.” I would track my food, exercise, eat my fruits and veggies, take by vitamins….when? TOMORROW. So today, not only will I skip everything that is good and healthy, I will also eat all the chocolate and ice-cream in sight! I will prop myself in front of the boob tube and have a “last binge, I mean MEAL.” If any of you find yourselves in this mess, raise your hands!
Well….I have no idea what my caloric intake for the day is, since I did not track my food, but you know what I did do instead? I got my butt off the computer chair, dutifully changed into my workout clothes and headed to the gym. I was mad at the world because both my boys were acting out and I was ANGRY! But was I angry at my boys or was I simply taking it out on them? Yes, the thought did cross my mind—I’d be better off alone!
I got on the treadmill and vowed to take it easy….the last time I showed my face around here was on December 19th and even though I worked out at home to some DVD’s, I was sure I wasn’t going to be able to keep up! To my surprise, I kicked butt!! I took all my frustrations and all my anger out on that treadmill and now, I am smiling at the world. I feel hopeful, optimistic…I am on a runner’s high!
The moral of the story is this: In the last few months, I have learned that exercising and eating healthy not only helps me reach my weight-loss goals, it lifts my mood, my spirit!
For the first week of the year, I lost ONE lb. My weekly goal is 1.3 lbs. so for not having exercised, I think I did pretty darn good! The goal for this week is 1.6 lbs. weight-loss. Somehow, I know that I can do it….somehow, getting on that treadmill reminded me of how wonderful it feels to move my body. It reminded me that it is worth it to track my food and get my veggies, vitamins and fruits in! It reminded me that even though I seek balance in all things, taking care of my body makes it that much easier to take care of my mind. Somehow, I can’t even remember why I was mad at my boys to begin with!
So….1 week down, 51 more weeks to go!
Finally, thanks to our super star buddy Nancy, I am thinspired to change one ugly habit this year…eating infront of the boob tube. So, Nancy, you asked me if I would count the days and the answer is YES! I am also going to reward myself with a sticker for everyday I accomplish my goal! Thanks for the idea Anj! Buddies thinspiring buddies, that’s what this website is all about.
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Doing the bootie bounce for the loss sweetheart! WHOOT WHOOT!
Thanks for the shoutout COOOKIEEE!!! That’s what I’m talking about - wonderful peeps inspiring each other to go for goal. Continue counting them down - I want to hear ding ding ding 365 days!!!! I did it from you!!!!
I love you! I love that you took your booty to the gym and worked out your anger! I’m glad you are taking down one issue at a time. I’m glad you won’t give up.
BIG HUG!!! JO JO - you are something else!
Keep going hon! I am so with you. Tomorrow, I am back to work and back to my second home. Let’s not let anything stop us from progress.
51 more weeks to get closer to our goals.
Now that is awesome.
Perfect
Awesome job on the treadmill and making a great choice.
So tonight you aren’t going to bed feeling deflated and disappointed. The exact opposite right?
You sure turned your day around.
I have a feeling you are going to make this a spectacular week.
Looks like you have picked up momentum.
Thanks for such a great blog.
Lori
Your blog is inspiring! I did’t work out today, and even though I did stay with the plan in every other way, I’m feeling a little down. why? Cause I didn’t work out. I need those happy endorphines! Your blog reminded me of that and you inspired me to make sure I get that exercise in. I’m so glad you worked out your frustraions and can go to bed with a bit of peace tonight
Leona
I had my day like that yesterday. I ate everything in site it felt like and it wasn’t a pretty ending to the night. Never again will I do that. So heres to 51 weeks to getting closer to out goals!!! Loved how you said it :o)
I have learned that when you REGULARLY exercise, the gym gods are surprisingly lenient with you. And you can take a short hiatus, and get right back in the groove…
LETS GO GIRL…I AM SOOOO READY…
My goal is a SIZE 9 in 09…WILL YOU JOIN ME????
Keep up the enthusiasm. Great way to take out your frustrations too. You make me envious!
I’m embarrassed to raise my hand and admit to the “last meal” mentality! But you are so right, exercise has become my stress reducer, my salvation. It’s kickboxing when I’m mad, running when I need to think, dancing when I am celebrating in my heart.
*hand raised*
Let’s do it Jo. Thanks for the blog. It has not been easy, but little by little. Seriously, the stress on our shoulders needs to go out with the junk food. YOU CAN DO IT sweetpea…hehe (what I call Oscar sometimes)
Have a fantastic day Jo filled with more positivity…… *hugs*
no good…. comment did not post and I did not copy it… sigh
What I said basicly was that my hand is raised, but thanks for your opptomistic attitude. You are doing fantastic, now let’s do this… *hugs*
Miss Jo! I’m glad you are taking the sticker idea and “running” with it, lol. Yes, the pun was intended! I actually got the idea from another buddy of mine…Thanks Dagny! Okay, but here is something else I want you to do. Focus on the postive! When you go to bed at night, DO NOT let yourself feel deflated or disappointed. Out of all of your goals there is one that you can accomplish every day. Whether it be drinking your water, taking that vitamin, getting on the treadmill, or not yelling at the boys…focus, focus, focus! (((Hugs)))
So proud of you! What away to turn it around!! You could have kept on sinking but you didn’t That’s our Jo!! Hugs!
Love the ‘tude lady. LOVE IT! I remember when you would let a setback totally derail you right off the track for weeks or months. That, my dear, is PROGRESS!
Just remember, you might as well start today… every single day… because tomorrow is just a maybe in this life.
Huggggggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Sometimes its harder than others to pull ourselves back up…but you did it! Great job!
It feels good doesnt it? And the anger on the treadmilll…has worked for me many times 
I was figuring to that with a small weight loss each month, I can reach my goal this year too