When enthusiasm ebbs like the tide. Bah-bye!

Posted on January 21, 2015

Oy, it's difficult to keep working at this transformation today. My feet hurt, it's snowing, and my Weight Watchers points plan dropped by two points which is making me feel irrationally hungry.

Blah. Big fat blah. The enthusiasm isn't there today, and it's a familiar feeling. It's hard to finish what I start because this way of life requires effort, and my effort meter is so low today.

How do you fix that feeling? How do I wake up tomorow, raring to go? Watching other people do it on here really helps. Extra sleep might be good. And perhaps a change of scene.

I think I'll finish my water, adjourn to a cozy warm spot in the house, and reach for some inspirational reading. Also, I'll pat myself on the back for feeling blah but STILL STICKING TO MY PLAN. I am amazing, after all. :)

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JeannieBee61

01/22/2015 2:46PM

Amazing as it sounds, vinegary foods help me to stay away from the sugary things or satisfy my cravings for sweets--my downfall! One day I was looking for SOMETHING to put in my mouth--sweet--and it wasn't there. So I decided to have a pickled cherry pepper and found I was satisfied...after that it was my go-to. None on the shelf right now, so remembered that trick the other night, again craving sweets, and found I had 4-bean salad. It could be you just need to get crazy with your boredom in a creative way with foods. What haven't you tried that would be legal or close? Crunchy? Soft and smooth? Maybe something a little out of the ordinary? You say your feet hurt--why not treat your feet? A little soak with some nice essential oils and a pedi--either self-given or a treat.

Kirsten

I love your creative ideas, Jean! And a pickled cherry pepper sounds delicious. I've never had one!

JeannieBee61

Thanks for the compliment. I was blown away that a slightly spicy vinegary taste could satisfy, Kirsten...and low cal! A little lemon juice, either from the real deal, or apple cider vinegar in a cup of water is filling and so good for detoxing/alkinalyzing the body--a state in which disease has difficulty growing.

Laura

01/22/2015 6:32AM

I hate when weight watchers points drop :( Maybe look for something you can substitute in your day to day foods that will free up the 2 points? Explore new 0 point items?

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Kirsten

You're right, I should investigate my options!

Marsha B.

01/21/2015 7:51PM

So glad you wrote this it was what I needed today.

Erica L.

01/21/2015 5:46PM

Way to go for sticking to your plan! :)

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Jocey

01/21/2015 5:22PM

Sleep would help for sure! I find it difficult to get motivated in the winter - and I love to exercise! I find that I have to keep telling myself that if I don't get my butt moving, then it's going to keep growing and I'll gain back the weight I lost so far. I do NOT want that to happen! Good luck to you - you can do it!

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JeannieBee61

Sleep studies (or the lack of it) have shown that those that don't get enough sleep--now 7.3 hours a night), we tend to eat about 300 more calories per day to get the energy we deprived ourselves of...

Kirsten

A little extra sure helps my outlook on life!

Leeann N.

01/21/2015 4:25PM

Yes you are!! You ARE amazing and good for you for sticking to your plan. I am very proud of you! :) And I'll walk with you sometime if you want. :)

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Leeann N.

Good for you! I am thinking about a fitbit for my bday in April. How long have you had yours?

Kirsten

Just a couple weeks. Liv has one too. It's pretty motivating since 10000 steps requires more moving around than just a workout. We've been marching in place a lot!

Les

01/21/2015 4:07PM

You spend too much time alone, I think! Get a walking and accountability buddy! You are amazing after all:)

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Les

So, hey, interesting tidbit...................we exchange names at Christmas and I asked for a paraffin foot bath and a heated foot massager. Haven't tried the bath yet, although I have had one and would swear by that one, and the foot massager is WONDERFUL. So, my daughter got me the latter (since she just gifts me:)) and it is Homedics. Keep an eye open for a sale - I taught her frugal shopping:)

Kirsten

I will, thanks!