So what happened?! Of course, I know what happened. I gave up on myself AGAIN. They say you only fail when you quit trying. So I guess that means I'm not a failure cause I surely keep trying. I had hoped to lose 100 pounds in 2010. Instead I lost 7. At that rate, it would take like 14 years to lose 100 pounds. On a tiny positive note, at least I didn't gain like I've done for so many years.
I was reading my last post from last March and it's depressing and encouraging at the same time. At 10 weeks into 2010, I was feeling so positive. And I loved the part about my foot pain being gone. That surely isn't the case as I hop around the house today. It's encouraging because I know I can be there again in just a short time. It's depressing because once again, I went from that positive place to not taking care of myself at all so quickly.
I'm going to set a shorter goal this time. My cousin is getting married in 5 1/2 months. It is going to be the event of the year. So many family and friends together and such a happy time. I would love to lose 40 pounds by then. Think how much better I'd feel. And getting a pretty dress in a smaller size sure would be nice too. Would be great to wear something other than a tent to cover up everything. I think this would be a good goal for me as it's a something tangible that I can stay focussed on. It's also not too far out in the future or too soon either. And I know from the past that 2 pounds a week is manageable and realistic.
Was set on getting up and visiting my very neglected workout room at 5:30 this morning but couldn't walk to the bathroom let alone workout. So as long as my feet are acting up, I guess I'll have to do it night when the pain is much more manageable. I'm looking forward to watching the newest Biggest Loser and Parenthood so will plan to watch them down there while I work out.
Now off to figure out this new WW Points Plus thing. I've been paying $17.95 a month for nothing since last March so I'd better at least give that another shot too...
Did I do it
3 days ago
Welcome back! I think it is good to acknowledge that you did lose last year, instead of gaining. I also think you are very smart to set short term goals for yourself. Losing 100 pounds in one year can seem daunting for anyone. I would even encourage you to set monthly goals. You can do weight loss and eating plan goals, but also some non-scale goals, like exercise goals. I'm sorry about your feet! Do you have plantar fascitiis? I had that a couple of years ago...very painful!
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