Motivation for the Motivator

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I've been blessed to have friends who tell me that I am an inspiration to them. Lately, though, I am feeling like I can't seem to get off the dime and keep the scale moving. I know why... I have a bad case of the "if onlys". If only I could.... fill in the blank.... then - then I could really get crackin'. Well - what's stopping me? ME! I am in control of my own destiny - nobody else. I am the only person who is looking out for my needs. I'm in charge. So what's the problem? I think the single biggest obstacle in all of this is my ability to stop worrying about what MIGHT happen, and make SOMETHING happen. Anything. Not sure if this qualifies as analysis paralysis, lack of faith, lack of self-confidence, or just what - but I've got to get out there and get it done. I've been examining my 'passions'. Those things that truly get me excited. The cold hard truth is that I feel like I have absolutely nothing to look forward to. Nothing. So until I set my sights on a goal - I'm afraid I will continue to spin my wheels. I can't worry about setting a "good" goal - I just have to set SOME kind of goal. Now, I guess I'll have to figure out what that is going to be, and then get back in the game.

  

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CHOCOHIPPO 3/26/2013 2:44PM

Every time I start to get close to my goal, I panic and do exactly what you said. This time I'm determined not to do that. I'm just taking it a meal at a time, a workout at a time and a day at a time. And I refuse to give myself permission to mess up! Good luck to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Here we go, here we go, satellite radio....

Sunday, February 03, 2013

Love when I get back from the gym, and I'm flying high on the adreline rush.... makes me feel like I can do anything I can set my mind to. And I can. I continue to prove that every day... Many days are not easy, and there are some days I don't FEEL like getting it done - but I still do it because I know that consistant performance is the key to success.

I'm retraining my brain to try and my internal sound track. Hence the blog title... :)

  

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MOMMY445 2/3/2013 2:29PM

what a great blog! you have a great attitude! you will reach your goals! i believe in you! Report Inappropriate Comment

Just hit 100 lbs.... Resetting goals, counters and timeline!

Sunday, October 07, 2012

Didn't think this day would ever come... but here I am, 100 lbs lighter. I have 50/60 lbs to go, but am genuinely pleased that I have made it this far. It has been 10 years since I weighed this much, and am pleased to see that I'm making progress. Biggest change is that I'm resetting my expectations of myself. Turning "I'm not sure I can" in to, "of course I can". Self doubt is a thing of the past - and so are food rewards. Sure - I'd love a big bag of fish and chips today - but instead, I'll go get my toes done after the gym. That's a more meaningful reward! Happy Sunday!

  

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JILLIEWILLIE1 10/7/2012 10:17AM

How exciting! Congratulations on your 100 pound loss! Report Inappropriate Comment

81MSMITH1 10/7/2012 10:00AM

Congratulations. That is an amazing accomplishment. Good luck on the rest of your journey. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIATIA1 10/7/2012 9:54AM

Congratulations to the weight loss and all the positve changes beside the weight that you now think about. Report Inappropriate Comment

DMEYER4 10/7/2012 9:50AM

on your 100 lb weight loss Report Inappropriate Comment

Crossing the threashold........99.4 lbs and counting....

Friday, October 05, 2012

So - I'm home early from work, and am looking forward to a nice long weekend. I've got .6 lbs to go until I hit 100 lbs lost... and I'm actually feeling a little overwhelmed. I'm trying to really stay focused, and know that once I hit that mark - I am going to reset the counter, the goals and my expectations. This is the STARTING point for me, not the finish line. Balancing a good sense of achievement and trying to turn that into motivation to keep pressing forward. Don't want to sit on my proverbial laurels and stop working as hard for my next set of goals. Going to get changed, hit the gym, and do everyhing in my power to ensure I reach that 100 lb mark by morning!!!

  

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3G1RLS4ME 10/5/2012 6:31PM

Good luck you can do it Report Inappropriate Comment

About to take a major header......

Sunday, August 05, 2012

So - after 7 good weeks of fitness - I have shin splints. I am really frustrated because I am two pounds away from a good number - and want to get there NOW!! I am also close to making my first 100 miles on the treadmill - and now I am afraid I am going to be side tracked.

On one hand - I can celebrate that my 'transformation' is becoming real - because I am caring about these things, not what is in the fridge.

On the other hand - I am afraid if I am not doing the work - all I am going to be thinking about is what is the fridge!

I am going to spend less time worrying about my reaction and more time creating a reaction plan. Then - I can only ef it up but so much, right?