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Friday, October 17, 2014

It's been awhile


Lately, I have been stuck in a rut with not enough motivation to do anything about it.  This situation where I am not moving forward or making progress is getting old.  Real old. 

Fortunately though, my weight is down since my last post.  I've still been eating the wrong foods and too much of them, but maybe a bit less than usual. 

My lack of progress all boils down to personal responsibility.  I know that I need to be more active and start with walking, but I don't.  I know that I need to cook, but I don't.  I know that I need to eat more vegetables, fruits and lean proteins rather than starch and sugar, but I don't. 

Now that I have described my current situation, I should next insert my plan of action to change.  No can do.  I don't have one yet.  Until I do, at a minimum I will eat less (smaller portions of garbage). 

If this posts sounds negative, it is not intended.  I am not depressed or giving up, just being honest.  I will check in again soon and try to do so more regularly. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

18 comments:

  1. I think you need to take those things in pieces. :) I hope you come up with a plan of attack! I'm trying to do the same thing.

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  2. I know for myself, when I find it difficult to get rolling, I find that just reading about success can get me motivated!

    Two places I turn when I'm not in the mood: http://www.losingweighteveryday.blogspot.com/ Probably the most positive, encouraging blog around.

    I also like to read the articles on SparkPeople.

    take care!

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  3. I'm sorry you are struggling ... I wish there was something I could share that would help you to make a plan of action ... some wise words that would click and jump start your motivation ... but we each have our own triggers and you will find yours if you keep looking. My epiphany happened when I was reading "A Calorie Myth” that is when I realized that I was buying into the diet industries lies. I’m on my 10th month of “real eating” and while the weight is not falling off my body it is dropping. But that is my journey and one that is personal for ME. You will find what works for you if you don’t give up and I am so looking forward to reading how you overcome this slump.
    Keep posting!!!

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  4. Well, I am glad you came out of the woodwork - you know it worries me when you go these long times between posts.

    I think I've mentioned this before, but buying already cooked rotisserie chickens is a huge time saver. You can eat it like sliced chicken with some veggies for dinner, slice some for sandwiches, use some for tacos at home. Wish I could come meal plan for you! Hugs!

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  5. I'm in the same place with food but I have started exercising. I'm hoping the healthiness will leach over into my eating.

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  6. Glad you're back! Sounds like you know what you need to do so my best advice is to start with one thing and take it from there! We all struggle but are here to give you some cyber support:)

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  7. Start with making one small change...then another and another. Pretty soon your plan will develop itself!

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  8. Good to see you posting. Yes you are being honest. Yes you know what you have to and need to do ........

    Now go and start. For your healths sake.

    We're on your side.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Sorry to hear that you are struggling. I've been catching up on blogs today and you are certainly not alone. I was like you a few months ago. I had the desire to lose weight, but couldn't follow through. One thing that helped me is a salad challenge. #100daysofsalad. I put it out there for my friends on facebook and on my blog. I'm not almost finished. That's right I have ate a salad for one of my meals for 80+ days. Before that I was eating crap, so by doing this challenge I forced myself to at least eat healthier for one meal. From that, came the desire to eat more healthy at other meals, then it morphed into tracking. When it came to exercise I was soooo resistant only a few months ago. That also morphed into something else. Just last week I finally said enough is enough and started moving my butt. I realized I needed to. You'll get there yourself. Just try to focus on what you are doing right, rather than wrong. If you focus on the negative, you'll only see the negative which can affect mood, and if you are anything like me (a total emotional eater) that ain't good!

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  10. Hey - I need your help! Email me - I need to stay on track this week and want to know if you will join me? My goals? Ditch the wine. Only two "indulgent" meals a week, and 150 grams of carbs on the other days.

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  11. Also behind on reading my blogs... Sorry to hear you are struggling. I agree w/FogDog - 1 small change. I'm doing intermittent fasting which surprisingly enough gets progressively easier w/"practice". Got a big pot of bone broth simmering on stove right now - perfect for this chilly weather!

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  12. I am trying to get back to a "routine" whatever that means after losing my husband. It's all been a whirlwind, but I wanted to check in and see how you were doing. Hugs coming your way!

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  13. So I weighed myself today after not weighing myself for 35 days - I thought for sure I had gained 8 pounds because I was just mindlessly eating day after day - guess what? I lost .2! I have no idea how that happened, but I am taking it and getting back on track this week - my mantra this week? The kitchen is CLOSED after dinner! :D Hugs!

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  14. Thinking of you today. I hope you had a good Christmas and are ready for a wonderful 2015!

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  15. Come on and pull yourself out of that rut. You deserve to treat yourself kindly. You are worth taking extra time to cook... extra time to plan meals. Taking care of yourself is a GOOD thing. I send you love and encouragement!!

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  16. Yep, I am here too to cheer you on! I am picking up the pieces of my life and I hope that you can do the same. We are here for you!! Hugs!

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  17. Celebrate the small victories and don't give up!

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