Once again, I need to re-inforce my belief that I can do this as I've taken leave of my program this weekend. Too much food, too many desserts, not enough exercise...definitely not a demonstration that I'm committed to my program! Miriam, I want to thank you for your vote of confidence in me on your last post in the last entry I made. However, I am not perfect - at times I do get lazy and/or have a tendency to procrastinate doing what I know I need to do. I know myself and I know I do get in such "mood swings". I found the "mantra" above and it was exactly what I need to tell myself so I can get back to "keeping on" my program...especially these last two statements: "You are strong! You can do this!" I am a firm believer in "positive self-talk" so though I recognize my weaknesses, I need to re-affirm myself and my ability to "get over this hump" and return to the "can-do" spirit I need to be successful.
I will return to this blog later today...hopefully with positive results of my resolve to re-commit myself to this journey.
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Today turned out to be a great day! Self-talk does work!!! : )
I kept well within my points (best eating day in the last three days!). Lots of protein (mostly fish), fruit, lots of veggies and whole grains. Almost NO SUGAR (except a few grams in my light Activia yogurt) and NO BREAD! Yay me!
I got in a 30 minute video exercise tape with "power walking" and stretches. Really needed the stretches!
This week, I got in 4 days of exercise! Guess I haven't been a total slug! LOL
Today turned out to be a great day! Self-talk does work!!! : )
I kept well within my points (best eating day in the last three days!). Lots of protein (mostly fish), fruit, lots of veggies and whole grains. Almost NO SUGAR (except a few grams in my light Activia yogurt) and NO BREAD! Yay me!
I got in a 30 minute video exercise tape with "power walking" and stretches. Really needed the stretches!
This week, I got in 4 days of exercise! Guess I haven't been a total slug! LOL
I too am in an awful hump. I go for days and do well then completely fall off the wagon. I need to get hold of something in my brain!
ReplyDeleteBabs - glad you are back on track. I also strayed this past weekend... we had company and there was just too much of too many things. This week's meeting topic is positive self-talk. I think that if you don't go to meetings the topic should be on your eTools - it is exactly what you are saying in this post. We have to have positive self-talk and give ourselves more credit than we think is due... My new mantra (for this week)is: Protect the program at all costs. I would protect my children at all costs, and now, at this time in my life, why isn't my health just as important? At 8 in the evening last night I was standing at the stove making vegetable soup because I have been hungry days lately and needed soup to protect my program! I'm glad you are back on track.
ReplyDeleteI love the saying at the top of your post. Great! And we are what we think. I'm a strong believer in that also. Nice to see you post again. Big hugs. xoxo
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