Even though the day had it's disappointments, I'm pretty excited about how I handled everything. I feel really in control of things right now, and that's a neat feeling.
So as I rode my bike for another 30 min interval, I came across a song that eloquently expressed my mood. "New Attitude" by Patti LaBelle. "I'm feeling good from my head to my shoes, know where I'm going and I know what to do, I've tidied up my point of view, I have a new attitude". God those are lyrics to belt out at the top of your lungs. There's no real way to be depressed as you say them.
And it's really hard not to be motivated when you hear them too. I'm a big believer in positive thinking. I think the only real difference between someone who succeeds and someone who doesn't is one always believed they could. I think that's crucial. You need to have confidence in what you can do or have done, so that when the low points come you won't be as tempted to quit.
I say this with the utmost confidence now. Tomorrow (well, today technically) is weigh in day. We'll see how the momentum carries as I find out what my less than ideal week meant for pounds lost or {gulp}gained.
I guess I'll have to put Patti in my CD player and listen to that as I hop on the scale.
:)
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You go girl! Even though the mountain is high you will make it to the top!
Am waiting for your message tomorrow to see how you did today on you scale.
I just started WW again when I hit 330. Have lost 6 pounds and know how good it feels to lose. Keep up the good work!
Regardless of how you do today...commend yourself on your accomplishment. What I've seen in what I've read hear is real commitment. Commend yourself on being able to give that gift to yourself. This journey has good weeks, and not so good weeks. But as long as you keep your attitude your will be on the right path. Praise yourself for what you've accomplished.
I am curious too. What did the scale say ?
Mostly I juat wanted to say, "you are a wonderful writer !" I came to this journal for encouragement and I got that and entertainment and more.
Thank you :) You are doing GREAT !
Thanks for the encouragement. I really needed that today... I need to lose 150+lbs.... and I am not sure where to start... Any advice??? I stumbled across this by accident , well maybe it wasn't such an accident after all...
Thanks again,
Your doing GREAT! Keep up the positive thinking. I myself am trying to beet this weight problem. It is hard, but when I see people like you that can make it happen then I know I can too! I love that song "New Attitude". It gives you so much incourgement and postive,happy feelings. I also find writting a journal to be the key to sucess. It really helps if you can plan and account for all the food and even water, exercise and daily moods we all go through every day.
Hi, my first time on this sight and I just had to write and tell you how much I enjoyed reading your journel. I to am struggling with my weight and have been for more years than I care to remember. But it's now or never for me and you have really insprired me to get my rear in gear !!!!. So thank you for the inspiration, I'm going out to get Patti La Belles CD to play !! I love that song and never thought about using it for inspiration. Hope you did well today and have a good day.
You are amazing! I love your journal and your story! I sent this link to my diet and exercise buddies! You are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey with all of us...
Dear Duckebride323,
I was very happy to read about your weight loss. We all fight the same battle, and knowing that helps somehow, doesn't it? I am proud of you for sticking with it, and even on the tough days when you are hurting or sick, that you still know that you are doing the very best you can on THAT DAY!
Stick with it. . . I'd love to correspond if you have the time. . . you sound like a very busy girl!
Keep the faith,
Sheila
Sbird727@aol.com
Wow! Like the others had not thought about "New Attitudes"..... mine is "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". I can dance around to that song. In fact, both together should be our mantra. Wonderful to read true feelings. Have app. 50 lbs to lose, but is difficult to get motivated with my lifestyle. Will keep this on 'favorites' list and keep up with your success. More power to you!!!
You GO, girrrrrrrl!!! With your new attitude. I love it! You are soooooo inspiring to me. I'm glad I found your site. I'll keep coming by to check on your progress and to cheer you on. Keep up the great work! :o)
Lynne
P.S. - I don't have an AOL journal, but I do have a site where I track my weight loss progress as well. You're welcome to visit if you'd like. I'd love to see you there.
http://balance.divaflava.com
Hello sister-under-the-skin!
I'm on the same journey (a little less far along, but getting there) and I confess I like your style. My journey is also about as long as yours.
I think being introverted may have helped get us there, but it's also the strength that will get us out. I read somewhere that thought is the soul's conversation with itself. A journal is writing down that conversation.
I appreciate your sharing the conversation.
Hello , I love to read your journal .. It's like im reading a book . I enjoy it ! I myself am trying to loose weight . I 'm 28 years old & weigh 230lb i want to be about 150.lb . Im basically watching my carbs . & makeing healthier choices .
i really just wanted to let you now of a funny book to read ! It is called "she's come undone " By Wally Lamb ... I think you will enjoy it ... It is a book oprah recomended from her book club.... Let me know how you like it ..Becsma03@aol.com
I AM SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK. YOU DISAPPEARED FOR AWHILE AND SO DID I. LIFE HAS IT'S UPS AND DOWNS, SO IF YOU ARE PROUD OF YOUSELF THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. SORRY ABOUT YOUR TRIP.
I have never emailed a perfect stranger before but I too am on a quest to lose weight. Mostly because of my health and my doc's insistence. So hang in there you are an inspiration to me. I have lost 21 lbs from 8-03 and I hope to lose at least 100 total. God bless!
Good Going! Keep it up! Wonderful
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