Weight Loss Reality and Accountability – Succeeding Through Adversity

Weight Loss Reality and Accountability – Succeeding Through Adversity

Although this blog is near and dear to my heart, I have not been online for a while due to an abundance of personal issues that have left me reeling. From the death of a very close personal friend, to my 3-year-old granddaughter’s leukemia diagnosis, to my employment ending, to severe financial difficulties, to having an abdominal wall abscess without insurance that is felt to be MRSA, I have found life to be a little challenging lately.

Throughout these events, and the myriad of feelings that surround them, I allowed my emotions to dictate my eating choices and I have gained approximately 20 pounds in the past 3-4 months.

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Since this is a learning process and we are not perfect, bumps in the road are to be expected. From time to time, we will even face a derailment like the one I am sharing with you. These do not have to be seen as failures but as opportunities to learn better ways to handle similar situations in the future. Amazingly, when approached with a positive attitude and the mindset to explore the reasons behind these events, we build character, perseverance, strength and fortitude.

So today I acknowledge my human frailty and accept responsibility for where I am. With a renewed spirit, an understanding of the extreme emotional events it took for me to not only stumble but fall off the track, I refuse to let this go any further. I am in control of my future and I steadfastly believe in achieving my ultimate weight loss goal and the accompanying reward of improved health.

My destiny is in my hands … and your destiny is in yours! If you find yourself facing a bump in the road or a complete derailment, then please consider joining me in rectifying this today!

1. Get Weighed – Yes, it is time to stop ignoring the scale and realize exactly where we are. Time to be accountable and tell others so they, too, can hold us responsible. I will be weighing daily at the same time each morning and in the same clothes. If you are one who is not comfortable with weighing daily, then I encourage you to commit to weighing twice a week and recording it. You can view my weight tracker here.

2. Clean Your Cupboards - Throw out any trigger food and stock your pantry and refrigerator with lean meats, whole grains, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and a few snacks such as sugar-free Popsicles, 100-calorie popcorn or nuts. Be sure to eat before you go shopping and read the labels for the nutritional content.

3. Positive Vibes – Surround yourself with positive people and take the time to read, view or listen to positive quotes, videos or stories. This truly sets the tone for success! Our brains are sponges and, positive or negative, they soak up the emotions we expose them to. Post notes on your refrigerator and cupboards; it helps! Here’s what I found today .. “Plant the seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.” Norman Vincent Peale

4. Move! – Any kind of movement/exercise jump-starts our metabolism, releases endorphins to brighten our mood, gifts us with a sense of well-being and leaves us with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Today I chose to walk around the lake; 1.25 miles with ducks, geese and nature!

Would love to hear from each of you about where you are and where you’re going. Each journey is a personal choice yet we share the camaraderie of similar experiences and feelings that greatly enhance our path if we choose to share them with each other.

Very best wishes for your success … I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!