Responding to Patty's question???

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Responding to Patty's question???
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Sat, 08-30-2003 - 10:23am
Patty, and all, I have been thinking about your post and that, of course, has made me think about possible goals for myself. I could really see myself in your statements. I do well for a while, then I also get 'cocky' and think that one cookie won't hurt. And then I get in the habit of eating one and the scale doesn't move much, so I up that to two cookies or donuts or whatever the 'flavor of the day' is for me. Then when the scale moves up a pound, I think, 'it's only a pound'. And pretty soon my clothes are not fitting well again. What a vicious cycle I put my poor body through.

I blame it on hormones, stress, busy-ness. Everything possible that can be an excuse is one. And really, the only thing/person to blame is ME!! Me and my attitudes, me and my excuses, me and my laziness.

I am that way with exercise, too. When I get in the habit of exercising every day, I'll move heaven and earth to get my time in. Then I get a bit lazy and don't do it for a day. Then another day and another day and pretty soon it's been 8 days and I'm having trouble even thinking about exercise. And I have lots of excuses for that one, too. And again, the trouble is ME!!!!

Last night I was thinking that I could be a chicken in Patty's barn....I'm going to be to 'finish weight' again pretty soon if I don't get back on track. Well, maybe that is a bit of a stretch but you know what I mean. For 10 days I have been 'off track' with my eating and my exercising. I have eaten everything that looked good to me or even remotely tempting. I haven't exercised and have made all sorts of excuses. I guess it's time to get back in charge of myself again.

So, I'm really glad that we're having this challenge in September. I am going to think hard this weekend about my goals. I'm going to think hard about what I want for myself. I am going to think hard about how much I'm going to let other people's actions effect my thoughts and actions. And I'm going to think hard about what I want to look like in one year, five years or ten years. I want to think hard about how physically fit I want to be, about how healthy I want to be and how I want to eat to get what I want. I am also thankful for you, Patty, for posting your thoughts. You are so good about putting your thoughts into words. I think things often but just don't post them. Maybe I'm too lazy, maybe I'm afraid to put them into words for fear of you gals thinking that I'm a weak person or that I just can't/don't control my emotions, fears, etc. But I also want to change that, too.

I am also very thankful that I have this board and you gals. I can tell you that I feel 'crappy' and you understand because you've all been there before. I can tell you that I'm doing well this week and you are happy for me. I can tell you I need some motivation and you all jump in and encourage me. What a group of gals you all are!!! Some of you even send cards to encourage and that is such a thoughtful thing to do!!!! I consider myself very lucky!

Now, I will get to work today and get my house cleaned up, take some time to read and relax a bit today and to work on my goals. I might even get back to exercising today instead of waiting for Monday to jump back into the world.

Love you all!!!!

Nancy

Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Sat, 08-30-2003 - 11:36am
Nancy, you too, are good at putting your thoughts into words! Great post and I totally agree with you. I'm ready girls....lets make this challenge the best yet!

 

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Sat, 08-30-2003 - 4:10pm
Nancy, what a fantastic post!!I love when we come to board and post about our stresses, worries and concerns. (I love to read the good stuff too.)I think it is true of most women that we spend alot of time taking care of others.That's one reason it's so hard to fit exercise in.And sometimes in doing for others we push back our own emotions because we have to be strong for everyone else.So I love that the board gives a place to come for venting, knowing someone cares and in general cheap therapy :)

Miss P




 

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Sat, 08-30-2003 - 11:35pm
You're such a sweetie, Nancy! When you post that you feel lazy sometimes when you read about the hours I work - I think to myself, "good grief, Nancy works as many hours or more than I do each week"! You are always taking care of your family at home, you have your farming business, and you work another job, too! I would never think I work more than you! Anyway, I think if any of us on this board has a lapse in exercise it's because we felt that other's needs came first. Pure and simple. Unfortunately, if we put other's needs ahead of our health most of the time, it will catch up to us. I need to figure out a way to get my workouts in AND get 7 hours of sleep each night. I think I need to make all weekends workout days for me (as I can usually sleep later on weekends) and take 1 or 2 days off during the weekdays. We just have to plan, plan, plan, don't we?

Hugs,

Kat

Katherine (Kat)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-31-2003 - 8:30am
Nancy-

You made so many great points and I think you expressed so well what many of us do..including myself.

Thanks!

Phyllis

Live With Passion!

Phyllis