Never Give Up

The last few days have been exciting for me! Something’s changed and even though I can’t pinpoint exactly what it is, I feel like I’m ready to jump back into this full force again.

Today I was at the gym and doing cardio. As I walked in the gym, I had in hand a plan written out for what I was going to do and a determination to give it a 100% and finish it to the very end. And I did it! Considering that I’ve been having a hard time going in and working out on my own, I’m feeling happy about finishing what I set out to do.

While I was on the elliptical, I was talking with the girl next to me. Like me, she’s working on losing a lot of weight. The difference between the two of us is that she is farther along in the game than I am. We talked about struggles that we’ve encountered and about things that have helped us. As I left the gym, I had an extra pep in my step.

I’m learning a lot about myself through this. I’m learning how to stick with something – even when it’s not easy – and that that I can do this. I’m learning that with the help and encouragement of other people, I can do this. I’ve learned that giving up never solves anything. And most of all, I’m learning that I can do this!

Idea's Anyone?

I’m sitting here at work. My desk is full of things I’m supposed to be working on. Instead, I’m watching the rain fall outside and thinking about all of the things that I’m doing wrong. When it comes to this whole losing weight business, the list of things I’m doing wrong is long. Even though I’m working on changing that, it still seems overwhelming. For awhile it seemed somewhat easy. Now it feels like constantly fighting against myself to do what is right. Even when I know what the right thing to do is, it’s a struggle to do it. I worry about it all the time. If you have any thoughts or ideas that would be helpful, please let me know! Thanks!!!