Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on October 20, 2014

Some days, I think it would just be easier if I ate whatever I wanted and didn't worry about counting my calories or exercising.

Some days, life would be easier if I didn't care about what I looked like or what I wore.

Some days, I care too much what other people think about how I look but when in reality, they don't care. They aren't judging me or staring at me (or at least I like to think that)

Some days, it would be easier if I could just have liposuction and not have to wait so long to get to my goal weight.

Some days, I wish I would have tried harder when I was younger to make sure that I wouldn't end up where I am at today. Working too hard for the body I once had. If I knew then what I know now...

Some days, I wish I could eat healthier and liked the taste of a lot of healthy things that I can't stand to eat.

*All of these things are statements that I have either thought to myself or said out loud and everday I try to work hard to be a better me and get that much closer to becoming more healthy and at my goal weight. I keep feeling like I'm failing because it is taking me so long to get to my goal weight. I look at my sister-in-law who is super skinny now after only walking and counting calories and it only took her 6 months to get there. And she was heavier than I was! I have to keep reminding myself that everyone is different and that everyone has a different body type and shape. Everyone loses weight differently, everyone is just plain different in general! I will be the first to admit, that is very hard to grasp and accept. It is so easy for me to watch people on tv and think I want to look like them but have the results be there tomorrow for me. It of course doesn't work that way. Oh man do I wish it did though. No one said hardwork was easy. I just keep on keeping on in my journey and hope that by Thanksgiving I am 10 lbs lighter than I am today. Of course, I would like it to be more but I am realistic and want to do this the right way so that when it comes time for maintenance mode, that I am able to maintain the right way for longevity.

I will get there! Perseverance and motivation

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Cam

10/20/2014 2:40PM

You are right, and I think I have thought all those same exact things at one point or another. 10lbs by Thanksgiving is a realistic goal. All those quick fixes that you mention aren't as realistic, but living in an instant gratification type society that is how we become discouraged. Just keep going because even though you say you wish you knew then what you know now, you have the opportunity to know more and be in a better position later. I, too, look forward to the day that I can say, man, I'm glad I started taking care of myself when I did. No regrets from here on out. You will be so good at it that maintenance will be second nature. Stay the course and know if it were easy everyone would be doing it!

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Kristine S

10/20/2014 11:23AM

I love what you said about everyone being different! This is so true! I shared a fabulous gals story on my FB page and she managed to lose 130 pounds in 8 months! I was thinking, gosh, it took me close to 2 years to lose 100, where did I go wrong? It can be frustrating sometimes comparing yourself to others, so just focus on your journey! Sometimes it can take us months to just decide we are going to start! No one person is the same, and we all have our own challenges. Thank you so much for sharing! This hit home!!

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Kate R.

That is so true! It is a constant frustration of mine but I am truly happy for people including you that have done it and are where you want to be. I envy that. I have truly enjoyed reading and seeing your posts on facebook and on here. You actually helped inspire me to do the Dietbet - I had never done one until yours popped up and I thought "well hey if she can do it, so can I!:)" It truly is a daily reminder for motivation, perseverance, and drive to want to make the change but not only wanting it but to actually do something about it by eating healthy and going to the gym instead of sitting at home in front of the tv in your pajamas! It takes work to see results, I've learned through this process (which I never had to work at when I was in high school playing sports everday). I'm learning something new everyday about myself going through this process.