Last night on ediets I was doing this journaling prompt thing which really made me take a look at myself.
First, I had to list how I would feel, what I would like about having followed through and changed the way I eat. For example, you could say I would feel more confident and healthy. I would wear cute clothes.
My final sentence was that I would participate more in life.
Then, you had to list what holds you back. Like, not liking to exercise, not wanting to watch what I eat.
Finally, you are to see which list is longer and decide what that says about your motivation, about your decisions.
My first list was actually longer than my second which showed me that I am choosing to let my excuses hold me back from something I really want. Even though my list of excuses was smaller than my desires.
Don't ask me why this was so huge for me. I've always known I thought that my weight problem is completely my fault, my responsibility. But I don't know if I've ever took the time to realize that it's something I'm choosing. I'm choosing to stay unhealthy, to stay fat, to stay unhappy.
It's all about choices.
So for today I'm going to try and make one good choice at each meal. I won't be perfect but I need to stop and think-Is this a good choice for me? Will this help me reach my desires?
What really hit me over the head was when I realized I'm choosing not to live my life to the fullest, choosing not to participate in life.
I'm choosing that.
Why would I choose to live that way?
What choices do you make, good and bad?
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Very cool site you guys! It seems to be a really positive place to be! I have struggled with weight issues before and being married to a personal trainer who runs 10k for fun has taught me a little about pressure. Start slow, try to enjoy the change, as difficult as that sounds, and start moving. I am rootin' for ya'!
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