Since freshman year of college (8 years ago), I have been trying to lose the freshmen 15 pounds gained.
All my life I had been toned and firm, thin and envied–and let’s admit it, while yes being healthy is a huge advantage to losing weight, there’s also a big part of us that wants to look good. And because I’m superficial enough, I have no problem admitting it.
Bikini season, vacation, making an ex jealous? All are excellent reasons to lose weight–in my opinion.
For the past four years, my weight has oscillated 15 pounds. I get to my goal weight, and then let loose and go back to my “normal” eating habits of red velvet cupcakes, Cocoa Pebbles and cheeseburgers.
I have recommitted to losing weight many…many…many times, including at the beginning of this summer. The disastrous result of committing myself without being mentally prepared? I gained 3 pounds.
But last week, not only did I equip myself with the proper tools to lose weight–a 3x a week fitness bootcamp and Weight Watchers Online–but I mentally psyched myself up for it.
I got rid of the “What ifs” from my head and replaced them with “I wills.”
“What if I fail?” has now become “I will commit myself. I will get fit. I will lose weight.”
I am holding myself accountable. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.
Do your negative thoughts keep you from losing weight?
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I think negative thoughts are my biggest hurdle to finally breaking free and getting to my goal weight. Anytime I get down on myself, I am much more likely to go sit on the couch and pout with a bowl of ice cream rather than go hop on the treadmill. However, any chance I get to overcome those negative thoughts and follow through on my goals, I feel like the biggest winner for accomplishing what I set out to do. Remembering how I feel AFTER a workout is what motivates me to get on the treadmill in the first place!
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K.M.G. Reply:
August 18th, 2010 at 9:59 am
@Becky, it’s way TOO easy to sit on the couch and eat after it seems you’ve been fighting a losing battle. but I agree, that feeling after a great workout is enough to keep me going back for me – it’s the routine that gets me…..
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It’s actually my positive thoughts that lead way to the negative thoughts which totally ruin my workout. So, I understand what you’re dealing with.
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Good for you! It is all mental and once you get that in line, everything falls into place. I need to get my mental game together too!
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ha… I JUST wrote about this on my personal health blog about how yeah it’s about health- but damn, I really just want to look good. lol. AND I’m doing WW online too. Crazy.
I still have negative thoughts, but try to keep myself in check by realizing I have no where to go but down!
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I love that there are so many other women out there just like me, helps with the psyche ya know? I admire your braveness and committment, good luck!!!! I too feel like I’ve been teetering with 15 lbs for at least 5 years…I think starting today I’ll recommit myself, just like you!
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