Fighting my own mind

Posted on August 2, 2015

Some hours of the day, I feel like I'm totally invested in my weight loss. I make elaborate plans to stay on track, sometimes I even have unrealisitic expectations.

Some hours of the day, I feel the need to give in to temptation. It's an argument with myself. I'm aware that I do it, but sometimes I allow the weaker part of me to take over. That hasn't happened so far, but it's only day one.

Through my diet bet journey, I hope to defeat my own mind when it doubts my abilities.

I know what I want to acheive for myself, regardless of the monetary reward, so now it's a matter of consistency. I know I'm able, but just knowing is different than actual execution.

Keep on pushing, everyone!

-Raya

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Heather C.

11/04/2015 4:31PM

I can really relate to this. I think it's a big reason I yo-yo. I have periods of intense motivation and periods of "I'll do better tomorrow" insidious complacency. Something that helped recently was setting a goal date in January and pushing it back every time I lapsed, but I am definitely afraid of becoming complacent again when I'm maintaining rather than losing.Also I can really relate to your journey so far from your profile description, even though I lost less weight than you originally. Lost 45, came within 5 lbs of my goal weight (!), then gained back 20. I'm on my way back down again, but I'm in it for the long-haul too. :)

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Raya

08/03/2015 12:23PM

Hey I saw your reply about C25K. I will check that out! I learned to lift from a personal trainer, so I'd been lifting for a couple of years, but never in any competitions: maybe that's the next step! Good luck to you with everything also!

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DBVA222

08/02/2015 6:40PM

You can do this, I really believe that nutrition is an important component of the emotional factor, once i gave up sugary snacks I was able to get past the cravings and it has made it a lot easier for me to achieve my goals. You got this!

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Jessica Carol

08/02/2015 6:37PM

Great post! I can relate! ????