Motivation is really difficult some days. I totally get that. I've lost a grand total of 28 lbs (20 lbs of it during the month of July, today is August 2nd).
In the past this is about the time where I would go off track and go back to my "old ways". Not this time!!! I am telling myself that I've done great, and I'm looking forward to the next 5 lbs coming off. If I thought about the total amount I need to lose I would just get depressed... 5 lbs goals are wonderful, keep me motivated. Then I wonder how I will do for the month of August? Will I be able to match my previous 20 lb weight loss? What can I do to get more activity as I am in the wheelchair for a week or two... hmm. Minor setback, an opportunity to get creative!! Here goes...
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So today I'm in to work for an extended shift. I work in a great place, the people are wonderful, it's a great environment... but we tend to celebrate with food... a lot. While I have really enjoyed that particular part of the workplace environment, it's proving to be a little tricky now.
In the past this is about the time where I would go off track and go back to my "old ways". Not this time!!! I am telling myself that I've done great, and I'm looking forward to the next 5 lbs coming off. If I thought about the total amount I need to lose I would just get depressed... 5 lbs goals are wonderful, keep me motivated. Then I wonder how I will do for the month of August? Will I be able to match my previous 20 lb weight loss? What can I do to get more activity as I am in the wheelchair for a week or two... hmm. Minor setback, an opportunity to get creative!! Here goes...
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So today I'm in to work for an extended shift. I work in a great place, the people are wonderful, it's a great environment... but we tend to celebrate with food... a lot. While I have really enjoyed that particular part of the workplace environment, it's proving to be a little tricky now.
Yesterday, as one of our employee engagement events, we had a chocolate fountain with cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, strawberries and mandarin oranges. Nummmmm....
I love to participate and enjoy the camaraderie of the events (and who am I kidding... I love the treats too!)
I was so proud of myself, I enjoyed the festivities, and helped myself to a couple of slices of mandarin orange (on a fabulously festive napkin) I left the chocolate fountain alone, just admired the great job they did setting up the event. I even had to sit in fairly close proximatey and I was able to stay on track the entire day!Now I'm not saying that I will never partake of a chocolate fountain... but I love the fact that I was able to choose not to.
Today we are celebrating an anniversary... there is cake... and I am celebrating with my chef salad... and I'm good with that. What a great feeling to be able to feel good about doing what is right for me.
On with the day!!
