Inaction. Laziness. Fear.
Why am I stuck where I am weight/health-wise right now? A combination of all of these things. And it’s all on me – I own this. I try to get motivated, I do great for a few days, then bam, I sabotage myself over and over again. This week I gained .4 lbs, so I’m right back to where I was one year ago now, 168lbs. I’m angry at myself, disappointed in myself, and embarrassed.
Why do I do this? Honestly, I think part of it is that it’s just easier to roll with it all. To not make sweeping changes in my life. To eat when I’m stressed or overwhelmed or sad. This is so very true. This is true for most people I know. Inaction becomes a way of life. as the Dr. Ben Michaelis book I just read discussed, we have adopted “running in place” as a lifestyle. We are stuck because we know nothing else. We are not happy where we are, but we’ve been there for so long that it’s more comfortable to stay there than to try to change things. Or we don’t know where to start.
I saw a quote circulating around Facebook the other day, originally from Bonnie Pfiester’s blog, that really hit home:
It’s incredibly overwhelming to begin true life changes. And trying to make many changes at once is what has been setting me back week after week. Because if I cannot stick to one of the changes, I let things unravel completely. THAT is what has to stop. I don’t want to be the same old me anymore. I know there is a better me underneath it all and I want her to emerge and conquer those fears and that inaction.
I know that there are many of you out there who struggle in the same way. I am working on small changes, week by week, that I can make to start myself on the path toward real lifestyle changes. I’m not going to be getting up at the crack of dawn 6 days a week and suddenly eating nothing but kale. But I can make small changes each day. And I will share them with you. I hope that they inspire you the way that so many others have inspired me to stick with this journey instead of giving up after so many starts and stops.
Hang in there, friends, we can do this. Together. So let’s link up!!!
Me too sister. I’m right where you are. Having a husband who is in school, studying 24/7 leaving me as a single parent of a 2 year old isn’t helping! Hang in there!
I like #WBW posts. Whether it’s fitness, work goals or lifestyle changes, it’s good recognize that small, realistic changes can be come big, long lasting changes. And it’s way easier than trying to do some crazy, impractical overhaul that feels like punishment. Here’s to the new you!
I am right there with you. My two of my drs told me I had to lose weight. Two weeks ago I lost 3lbs then last week gained 5+..Talk about a blow. Today I ate an entire BAG of jellybeans. I need to meet with a nutritionist, hopefully then I can get on track. Keep trying, don’t give up!
I know you can accomplish everything you want to – my car accident has set me back and with each day I am strong and determined, the next day comes pain and weakness and I indulge and feel bad. But then, I keep picturing my goals and focus on how lucky I am and get right back to it.
Small steps are steps! Plus, you need your sleep and as much as I love kale, no one can survive on just that
Keep on pushing and you will find what clicks. Love yourself, as we all love you. No one is perfect- that’s what makes us human!
Ok, I want to link up next week! This is wonderful… love the quote too. I find myself running in place too and need that to change!
Sorry to hear you’re going through these struggles but it is nice to know I’m not alone! I’m all about the baby steps. I need to get back in the groove of blogging and would love to link up with you on this journey!
You need to credit yourself for holding yourself accountable and sharing with us this most intimate information. You can do it. One step at a time. Life isn’t a race.
Thank you. That’s the lesson I’m learning this week. One thing at a time. One step at a time.
I am stuck too!! And for most of the same reasons! I need to get in gear.
One day at a time. One workout at a time. And one bite at a time. You’ll reach your goals.