A terrible, petty confession
Sunday night. I am really uncomfortable telling you this, but I am a rotten friend. My friend, Tracy, has been here since Friday morning and it's been great seeing her. She's been doing a medically-supervised, low calorie food plan (shakes and meals) for a few months now and she's lost more in those few months than I have in 11 months. (Well, technically, only six months, since I haven't lost any weight since early December.) She looks fabulous, she's strong, she is planning to start running soon, and she's on track to be done with this thing by mid August. Mid August! If I were to totally get myself back on track immediately, I'll still have over 40 pounds to lose by them - GRRRRR. And running? Running is my thing. (Not that I can do it right now or any time in the last eight years, but...) Don't get me wrong, I'm totally thrilled for her and proud of her, but I'm also jealous as all get out. I'm hoping this will help motivate me (as if I needed more motivation) to get my routine back into gear.
Anyone remember back when it was all just effortlessly cruising along for me? Yeah, me, too, but it's becoming a more distant memory with each and every day.
Anyone remember back when it was all just effortlessly cruising along for me? Yeah, me, too, but it's becoming a more distant memory with each and every day.
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I can sympathize w/ what you are saying about being envious...like you, I haven't lost very much weight since the beginning of the year...in fact...none...Someone at work has been loosing weight at a faster rate than I have...and yes, I'm jealous and I often think why isn't it happening for me...but you know what, what she is doing doesn't fit into my life style for now...and so, unless you are willing to be on a supervised program of shakes and meals...maybe this plan your friend is on, isn't for you too...I think we've got to find something that works for us...but yes, watching others be successful at something we've tried so hard to do basically sucks...
Hope I've been an encouragement. And I realize I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but sometimes it helps to be reminded that the glass is half full!
Seriously, the decision to do a shake-diet isn't for everyone. For some people it's a good solution, but like everyone else I have to ask "how will she keep the weight off?" I wouldn't want to be condemned to a liquid diet the rest of my life.
I think when it comes to weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. You'll get there, and so will I, just not as fast as we wish.
Kris
But whatever helps you get the weight-loss fitness drive back can't be too bad.
Besides, she's probably eaten up with jealousy over your sweetness and kindness and general innate coolness, so it all evens out.
And you'll hit your goal. I know you will. Keep on, lady.
Maintaining is a HUGE accomplishment Denise - you just need to find your groove again. One day at a time. One meal at a time. One workout at a time.
Hang in there, you'll find your motivation again soon. Well, actually, you have that, it's just getting in the "zone" again.
:)