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Nervous
| Thu, 01-08-2004 - 9:18am |
Good Morning Ya'll.
I have to confess I am really scared about doing this. I am scared about failing and even not starting. You know the bibical phrase...the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
How do you deal with this?

Good Luck girl! you can do this!!
Sara
Hmm well, I just jumped in with both feet and did my best.
What have you got to gain? Good health, energy, fitness, the world!
And you can't get it unless you find the courage to take the first step.
Good luck.
I have a fear of disappointing people...I use this to keep me on track by telling everyone I know that I am dieting...the more people asking me how I am doing the more people I will disappoint if I quit. It's a sick little game...rofl. But it works for me.
If you're afraid to fail (as I am) to me, that is even more motivation to *not* quit. I felt the same way when I started...not sure if I even should start because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to stick with it. But let me tell you, I had a talk with myself and I realized that I was kind of afraid to succeed and I've always been that way. Like if I succeed at something then something else is going to happen that's terrible. Weird...I don't know if that helps at all...I guess I just want to make the point that losing weight isn't just about changing your eating habits and exercise habits...it's about changing your mindset and realizing that this is an emotional thing and it runs much deeper than mere habits quite often.
I use my fat to protect me...it's an excuse to get out of things. I'm shy by nature and don't like to make a fool of myself. So putting on weight has gotten me out of doing things that take me out of my comfort zone. I've changed a lot over the last couple years and I guess realizing this was a huge step in the right direction.
Gosh I'm deep today! lol.
I wish you the best of luck...I have really gotten to know myself better since I've started my journey. I know you can do this! Do some soul searching and I know you will find the inspiration within yourself!!
Sarah
276/230/135
Atkins since 8/25/03
P.S. I am finally coming to terms with the fact that it is okay to fail sometimes. I fail to resist foods that are bad for me sometimes...or to drink enough water...or whatever. Don't beat yourself up...get back on the horse and keep riding. Let it be okay to have small failures. It doesn't make you a bad person, it makes you human! None of us are perfect. You can do it!!
Edited 1/8/2004 2:30:41 PM ET by suamomi
Sarah
I think everyone can be a little scared when they start.