Straight Up Honesty

[ServinGsus]

I know, I know.  I'm a fitness coach.  I motivate other people.  Surely I'm motivated as well, right?

Not really.  Not anymore.

BUT I am determined.  I do have my "Why" which is always in front of me.

I hit a family crisis around mid-May and had to focus all of my energy on that for about a month.  Then I was traveling.  So my goal became maintenance.  And I maintained.  But since I've been back it seems that no matter what, I'm still not losing.  Now I'm getting discouraged.  It's hard to stay super excited when the needle on the scale isn't moving at all.

That's where DETERMINATION comes in.  I determined that I would hit a size 14 by the time DH and I go away to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary.  And if for some strange reason I don't hit that, it won't be because I've cheated or not given it my best.  I have a GORGEOUS dress hanging on my closet door, in a size 14, and I WILL wear it.  And for Christmas, I'm going to fit into my ancient size 12 cute black pants that I've saved for over a decade because I loved them so much.  And by Valentine's Day I'll be in my dream size 8 .... these are my determinations.  They are measureable goals that aren't based on emotions.

 So it doesn't matter that I want to throw in the towel.  It doesn't matter that I don't feel like I'm making progress.  It doesn't matter that I'm tired and emotional and want to eat an entire chocolate cake right now.  Because those are feelings, and feelings change.  What does matter is that I WILL press on, I WILL meet my goals, and I WILL daily assess my progress. I WILL lose the double chin, the final fat roll, and 90 more pounds for a total of 105.  Those are statements of fact.  So that's why it's important to DETERMINE your future, not just hope for it.  Hope can be fleeting, but determination can outlast it!

[sunflowerfreak]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 10:32 AM You go girl!!!!! With all that said, I know you'll make it happen. Woohoo!!!!

[sherriet]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 10:48 AM You will kick butt and look hot for your anniversary trip. 

[AimeeBloom]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 10:49 AM Well said! I can tell you're an awesome fitness coach because that sure motivated me! I've been going through the same 'feelings' lately and I made it a personal goal to do my Hip Hop Abs twice a day this week. My husband and I also started a healthy version of the Cabbage Soup Diet today which will help cleanse and detox our systems (most importantly, our liver). Good luck on your goals even though it sounds like you don't need any luck! You WILL be in a size 8 by Valentine's Day and I'm so excited for you!

[etklacik]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM

I wish I could have that same outlook. I am the type where I need to see results NOW or I get so angry I quit. I dont have that "determination" button in my body!

Keep up the good work!

[jylfkanney]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 11:03 AM Way to go, now that's what I call a can do attitude.

[ServinGsus]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM Thanks, fellow Mommas!  My first month with Team Beachbody, I did take off 4 inches from my waist and 15 pounds ... so I know that it's a winning formula.  DECIDE.  COMMIT.  SUCCEED.  I WILL do it ... I was a 22, I'm a 16 now, and I will be an 8!  WHOOT!  And I love that some of you have done it already, or are doing it along with me =)  Gotta love having company on the journey!

(Original Poster)

[ladylake777]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 12:19 PM Best of luck!  I'm right there with you on the determination!  I would love to be a size 8 again, we'll see what happens when I reach my goal weight of 135-ish :-)

[mommylah]

Jul. 14, 2008 at 2:14 PM WOO HOO! You WILL do it! I need to get back in the game too! Let's do this girl! And start the envolope for the clothes shopping spree now! WOO HOO!

[HeidiLJ]

Jul. 15, 2008 at 9:49 PM You're awesome and you can DO IT!