November 04, 2012

Wow... Almost a year since my last post.

Surprised?

I'm not really. I honestly can't count the number of times I have started a journal and said "This time, I will keep up with it!" I will write in it a couple of times, then find it months (or years) later full of blank pages. It's never been that I'll find it later on and regret the stuff I have written in it, or someone else will read what I've written. That's one of the reasons I decided to start a blog online: so others can/will read it and will, hopefully, be inspired if they are in similar situations.

However, I lack self-discipline like no other! I get so frustrated with myself because I start something (journals, blogging, dieting, working out, etc.) with good intentions, but the first time something distracts or discourages me, I'm done. I don't know why it is so easy for me to give up. Maybe, somewhere inside me is still not ready for whatever I'm trying to do. Maybe, somewhere inside it just feels like it doesn't matter. My heart tells me it matters, but my head doesn't always feel that way. Who knows....

Now, on to the good stuff!

I know some of my readers are Facebook family, but I'm sure there are some who are not. That being said, I feel the need to put it in here so everyone can read!

I am down 18 pounds from 265 to 247 now! (I have to admit, it's been about a month now that I finally got under 250. Since I hadn't put it here, I thought I had better!) I cried when I got on the scale that morning and saw it! My goals for the LONGEST time has been to get under 250. The simple fact that it's a month later and I am STILL under 250, is one of the greatest feelings! Knowing I have gone a month without gaining it back is definitely encouraging!

So many people are in the same battle I'm in with my weight. Some people have been focused & determined, while some have been distracted & discouraged. Either way, we can ALL do this! We can win this! We all need encouragement, though.

My encouragement comes from multiple places & people. I can't take complete credit for what I've been able to do so far. I have been blessed with family, friends, and people I've met online. All have been wonderful in supporting and encouraging me. I definitely couldn't have made it to the point I'm at now without all of them!

So, my word of advice for all of you who are reading this, and feeling alone, or discouraged, or whatever, just know you aren't the only one in this battle! If you are surrounded by people who doubt you, you will start to doubt yourself. Get away from those people! Show them that you CAN & WILL do it without them!

Talk to those around you, find the people who willing support & encourage you, and find your own strength to push forward!

Sorry I got long-winded on this one! Just felt the need to get it all out there! :-)