“To change one's life: start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.”- William James
After my 4 beer disaster on the weekend, it's time to get aggressive. I used to say no to all social calories because I was *that* determined to succeed and you know what? It worked. I used to religiously cross everything off my food plan for the day and eat every single thing and you know what?
It worked. It's time to get back to basics, get aggressive, and start wanting this more than anything else. Is that a reasonable attitude for the rest of this journey? I doubt it. But I think it's definitely doable for the next 7 weeks.Social events come and go, life goes on. I am NOT missing out by saying no to alcohol or saying yes to healthy options only. I will admit, I've been known to say no to the social event altogether because I don't want to or I just don't have the strength to deal with a social situation, and for the next 7 weeks, I say that's OK too.
Something my JC consultant said really stuck (OK, a lot of things stick!) which was people who get angry or aggressive or frustrated usually make the most process. I agree. Because they are ready for change. They are ready to do what it takes. Even if this means making 'sacrifices'. I need to get 100% in that mindset again. I used to get there once upon a time. It felt great, empowering even. Now I want it back. I am going to fake it till I make it, but I will make it. I have to. I want this goal to work. It's been such a long time since I've made a good, solid mini-goal and I refuse to let this golden opportunity slip through my fingers.
Oh yeah, pissed off works and I think you can totally do it the next weeks! In fact I will embark with you!
ReplyDeleteI too have said no to certain events that I just knew I wouldn't be able to resist temptation, I think it is okay!
sounds like a plan! It's only 7 or so itty bitty weeks right? Finish up 2009 right!
ReplyDeleteIt's my belief that once you're at goal and learning to maintain then no, you shouldn't avoid events because you need to learn how to maintain. But while you're still losing? Hmm, I guess for me it's a sacrifice worth making :)