Something Unexpected

So, when something unexpected comes up, what do you do? Hmmm... What did I do? For the first time in a month, I had an encounter with emotional eating! And I gave in! Rather than going for a piece of fruit or a yummy veggie, I went for a cookie! (Rather a few cookies) I just kind of let go of my vision for a little while. I knew at that moment that I wasn't making a wise choice, but I did it anyway! It's been about a month since starting this Biggest Loser competition, and I feel like I've done pretty well. As of weigh in on Tuesday, I had lost almost 20 pounds. It seems like whenever I do something to try to get healthy, I do a great job at first and then kind of fizzle out. Well, I've got news for myself! NOT THIS TIME!!! I am not going to just quit because I've had some mess ups this week. NO WAY, DUDE! I'm not a quitter. I am a go getter. When I see something I want, I go for it full force!!! I believe in myself. I know I can stick with it. I will not let myself down again. I refuse to quit. I like what Anna put in her blog the other day about what Jeff has said, "Fail Fast." I know that I didn't have a major catastrophe with my eating, but I can do better. I can have my motivation to keep this up. I mean, come on, I've lost almost 20 pounds! Why would I stop now! When I was younger and I didn't do well in school or was having a problem with something, Dad would tell me about the man that ran the race. He started the race and he was coming in dead last. He didn't quit though. He kept running! Even though he was the very last one and everyone would have understood if he quit, he didn't! He didn't quit. I will continue on. I think that one of the reasons why I've been having a hard time is because I see how far I have to go to the finish line. I've still got about 100 pounds to lose! When I think of it like that, it is very overwhelming. Maybe I should take it a day at a time. Or maybe a week at a time. I need to remember my goals that I've have set and keep them in mind. So far, I've lost almost 10% of my body weight. That is great! I need to lose about 50% overall! Yep, I need to focus on the smaller goals. I had a goal of losing about 20 lbs in a month, and I almost reached it. I knew that it was a goal that was going to be really hard to reach, but I almost did reach it! This IS going to happen for me, and I'm the only one who can make it happen. I'm off to a good start, and I'm going to keep it up. I always tell everyone else to keep up the good work. Well, Janie, Keep up the good work! :)
(I know that this blog has been a serious pep talk for myself, so thanks for reading!)

Ready, Set, Go!

Okay, here we are in a new week! I did pretty good last week. There are a few things that I need to change, but not too much. I have been more active and have really benefited emotionally from that. My life is still really busy, but I don't feel as stressed as I did before. I'm raring to go this week! Of course, I have a lot going on, but I'm ready to face it with a smile and courage! I have a goal of becoming closer to the Lord and I think that by being healthy in body and mind, my spirit will be healthier too. Okay, here I go! Off to a new week! :)