Lose weight the fun way.

So, I have lost one of my DietBets. It is sad to lose money, BUT I still lost some pounds and I have made HUGE changes in my life. And I think that is worth more than $30.

I must admit, I was not focusing and then one thing led to another and I wasn't really "being good". Although I had made huge changes in my life, like I walk now almost every night, at least ~6km and have even started the C25K program. I have so much more stamina and I can do a lot more. I am writing down all my calories (MyFitnessPal is my daily companion). I reach my FitBit step goal almost every day (10 000+). So I AM actually a winner!

YES, I am sad that I was a bit lazy these past 2 weeks and I know I could have done so much better, but hey, what is done is done, just pick yourself up and move on. So that is exactly what I am doing.

I am not starting over, I am continuing on my journey. And today it is Monday, it is March (goosh...this year has been going super fast!!!) so what a great time to re-eveluate, and re-commit to my goals.

Already I am in SO much better shape than I was a year ago (then I was 4 months ago!). I am so greatful for all of you guys who have supported me here on DB. All of your great stories, food pictures and encouragement has been very valuable to me on this journey.

I wish you all the success on YOUR journey and I really hope that you (and me) won't give up :)!

Val

03/02/2015 2:25PM

Great attitude! I think the mentality of continuing your journey rather than starting over, is great. Sometimes if you view it as starting over after each misstep or bad day, then it can weigh on your mind, and you think you've somehow failed and are starting at square one. When that's really not the case at all, because you've already come so far! You have to accept that those low moments, days, or weeks, are part of the journey. It's going to have ups AND downs. Once you accept that, and realize that it's all part of the process, it becomes easier to let it go, put it behind you, brush yourself off and just KEEP GOING. Even though you might feel like you're coming at it with a fresh attitude or perspective after a slip up, you know that you're really not starting over, you're just picking yourself up and continuing the race. If you're in a race and you stumble and fall, you don't head back to the starting line and begin again, you pick yourself up, and you just keep running.

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Carolyn Mabe

03/02/2015 11:46AM

Heidi I might not make mine too ; but like you I have made great changes in my life. I'm sure you lost inches into muscles with weighing more & one toned up lady ! You're awesome !!!!

Hedi S.

We are all super awesome! We do something to be better :D

I am a winner anyway! - Hey, You're AWESOME!!!

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