Finding and losing Motivation Daily

We are almost 2 months into the dietbet and I really haven't made any progress which is all due to my lack of consistency with exercise and eating healthy, excess binging and eating when not hungry, plus finding and losing my motivation multiples per day. Despite this, I haven't given up. I still plan to meet my goal of 136lb come July. I have gained 30 lbs in the past 2 years due to multiple reasons/excuses, which makes me not feel great about myself.

Despite my long list of motivators:

My health (hypothyroidism, family hx of ostepenia, depression)
To be an example for my young girls
A whole closet full of clothes that do not fit (want to comfortably fit in my M size tops and my size 8/10 pants)
Running the Hospital Hill 10k June 6th
Taking care of this one body that I have been given.
I want to be a runner again.
Race Cyclo -ross next fall.
Run the 1.7 miles to and from the gym each morning as my cardio.
Commute by bike 2 times per week.
Obain 10,000 steps per day.
Be a role model for my patients.
Winning some money at the end of the

I seem to lose sight of why I want to lose this weight on a daily basis due to lack of accountability. So, I have decided that I'll write a quick blog each weekend discussing my accomplishments, make sure to record my foods in MyFitness Pal, sink my Fitbit to MyFitness Pal daily, and just check in daily on my DietBet group. Also, I'll continue to take advantage of Sisters of the Shrinking Jeans monthly challenges.

My meal plan for the week is done. I know what my training program is for each day. Now I must just DO IT!

Health and Happiness,

Carrie

02/23/2015 8:30AM

Thanks!! I didn't start my day off too great. I couldn't pull myself out of bed at 5 am to get my workout in. But I am doing 50 minutes of cardio tonight, just not what I had planned. But, that's okay! It's better than nothing! I did pack all my food for the entire day. So that's a plus. I'm glad to have found my weight loss twin. We can keep each other in check!! :)

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02/23/2015 7:53AM

Carrie! I feel like you are my weight loss twin. My goal weight is 136. I gained 30 pounds in the last few years, for several reasons, none that are "good reasons" or reasons I cannot lose weight. I too want to be healthy and set a good example for my patients. My patients have made my eating habits better, but I'm still inconsistent with exercise. I have a closet fill of size 8 pants that I'd love to wear again. I too want to be a runner again. I ran a marathon in 2013 but haven't thought about running until this dietbet. Now I miss it. Reading this had made me feel like I am reading about my challenges, my life. I had a bad week this week. Starting with valentines day and through my birthday. Today is a new day though and I'm starting this week clean. Thank you for the inspiration! I'm cheering you on. I hope you have a great day!

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