*~ The week's half over..... *~

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Registered: 01-25-2004
*~ The week's half over..... *~
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Wed, 02-11-2004 - 11:49am
What's everyone up to? I just finished up with a great workout of cardio and weights

and now I'm enjoying breakfast and lots of water.

Lately I've been really focusing on my "self talk". It's something I never in the past learned to do and really believe it was a huge reason why I failed miserably at keeping that 75 pounds off forever. I never realized all the negative thoughts I had about myself, how many times a day I said to myself how much I didn't like ME. Terrible, I know. But, that's all changing and I think it's really helping me stay focused on my goals not to mention changing all aspects of my life with my children, dh, and friends &family. I see now all the things I AM good at, all the people who I do touch in a positive way. All of this just reinforces that I am SO worth this journey.

So, that being said, what sort of things do you ladies tell yourself to keep yourself motivated and on track? Do you know what your negative self talk is?? Do you listen to it too much? If so, how do you plan on changing it?

Just some food for thought....

Have a good one girls!

~danielle~

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Registered: 06-16-2003
Wed, 02-11-2004 - 11:55am
I mainly tell myself If you want to live a long life, you need to get fit!!! I know that I am 117 lbs overweight, and I know I have to get it off or I am not going to be a happy person. I have been heavy my whole life. I am sick of it. Working out makes me feel SO good about myself..and when I mess up or when I don't lose very much during the week, I get down on myself really hard, and I think that is good b/c I know I am doing wrong...and at least I realize that and I am trying to change.

Sara

~Sayruhb02
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-11-2004 - 12:42pm

Sounds like you are definitely on the right path Danielle!

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Wed, 02-11-2004 - 5:10pm
Hi Danielle, just got done getting my Feb bday cards ready. I feel good about today..i helped out with my dd Kindergarden class for 2 hrs,worked out and did all my errands for the day. Now all i haveta do is get groceries tonite,my dd likes to go. And i have eaten well and and am still drinking my water. The Y was packed today no stationary machines left and a lot of the weight machines were filled so i went to the track and walked 30 min. after 20 i was going to leave..lol..but i stayed kept 'talking' to myself too, telling myself i need to do this, if not i would feel bad and so on. I am glad your doing well!