Well I did not win my DietBet. I lost because I did not lose enough weight. That word lost is so interesting to me. Because I lost the DietBet I feel really bad, But if I had lost more weight I would feel fantastic. The word can go both ways. I decided to focus on the positive connotation of that word.
What did I lose?
1. I lost a few pounds
2. I lost the constant obsession of worrying that I could not stay on track
3. I lost the fear of not having self-control.
What did I win?
1. Some amazing support from other Dietbet players
2. My self-confidence
3. My ability to believe that yes, I can do this.
Yesterday after deciding that there was no way I was going to reach that goal by midnight, I fell off the food wagon and ate way over what I should have. Last night I went to bed reminded just how bad that felt. My stomach hurt, I had heartburn, I was self loathing and this morning woke up with a food hangover. I decide today that I was going to pick up the pieces and start another DietBet. I have so many great things to lose and to win. I am going to focus on the positive power of the word lost.