Never giving up

I love some of these quotes I get from SparkPeople. They are not only good for my dieting mind but also for life in general sometimes. I hope you are inspired as well.

Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.


- Chinese Proverb


Do you ever get frustrated because things are moving too slowly in your life? Many people don't realize that building a foundation for success does not happen overnight. It is a slow process in which you are constantly working and learning. After all, that foundation must remain strong, even in times of failure or crisis. This takes time! You may have to remind yourself that "failing" is only failure if you quit; otherwise it's a learning opportunity. So don't worry if your life seems to be moving in slow motion. Concentrate on building a solid foundation and learning from your back steps.

What do you stand for?

"Stand for something or fall for anything.

                                       - Anonymous

Have you ever thought about the power of having a purpose? Everyone needs something that gets them moving in the morning, keeps them going through the day, and makes them continue to work toward a goal. Take some time to think about the activities you are involved in and how they relate to your personal purpose. For the activities that don't serve your purpose, ask yourself why you continue with them. Perhaps you need to reevaluate your commitments and renew your conviction toward your purpose. "

This comes from my spark people website. Quote of the day. I liked it alot.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. -unknown

Taking the more difficult road to success

Cheating to get ahead might get you the grade or promotion, but in the long run it really sets you back. Intelligence, creativity, hard work, and solid character--the things that propel you forward--are not fostered by taking the easy way out. You don't earn anything by short-cutting your work. You're only cutting your potential short. Sure you might feel relieved that a stressful task has passed, but an undeserving sense of relief doesn't compare to the gratification of knowing that you completed your own work. If something in your life is difficult, meet it head on and earn the satisfaction of earning a job well done--with honesty and integrity.

This was the quote of the day over at Spark People where I keep track of my weigh loss and food intake.

Keeping My Hands Busy

A little inspiration

A little inspiration I got from Spark People today.
Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.
- Norman Vincent Peale

month 2, week 8, day 62

Tomorrow marks the end of month 2 in my quest for a new thinner, healthier, happier me. 62 days into this and I am down 14 pounds. Which is truly on track.  I feel bad sometimes because I don't stick to it everyday and every meal.  But when I look at the overall picture, I AM indeed getting there.  It is just so easy to look at the day or the hour and get all discouraged.  This morning when I sat down to write, I was feeling like it was slipping away. I have been lax and haven't been keeping track of food consumed and lax (more like lack) on exercise.  In reality it has just been a week since I last walked but if you asked me before I looked it up I would have said it had been longer than that.  My point in all this is, I think I have given up in the past
too soon, thinking I wasn't succeeding.  Don't get me wrong, I need to get focused again and get busy, but at least I am "seeing" some of the problems.  I had to MAKE myself sit down and write today. So easy to slip back into the old way.  And then before you know it, you have gained all the weight back and wonder what happened.  So today I vow to reread my contract (esp. #5-11) and get it back together.  I have said it before, but I have to keep trying. 

Not doing so hot

Ok. So I have not had a good week.  Not horrible but not good as far as dieting goes. I have not written everything down and I only exercised once. I gave a couple of massages which certainly helps but I only walked once.  And this was after I set a new little attainable goal. One day I ate almost 3000 calories.  That's almost enough to gain a pound. I worked at my nursing job last week and couldn't seem to stay out of  the "office goodies" despite bringing my own food.  So I must tell myselft not to give up and to keep going and see the end prize.  I tend to feel like I will never make it. That this goal is far to big and hard.  Sheesh. That is how it feels. So now I guess I need to call in the troops, SOS, get the reinforcements to steer me back on track cause I certainly don't seem to be able to do it myself.  One thing though, I know my clothes feel a little better and I do NOT want to return to them feeling too tight.  So hear my cry family and help me in my hour of need.

New little goal.

Today I am inspired by a future event. My kids and other family will all be visiting in one month from now.  We are going to go to a football game and watch Travis play in the band and get a family picture taken.  This morning it dawned on me to set a new little goal.  I would like to be down 6 more pounds which would make me down a total of 20.  Some of them haven't seen me since before I started this "adventure" and I hope there will be a small noticable difference. That seems to motivate me so I am set to try.  I needed some new motivation because I am slowly shirking the exercise I need to do.  So now I am moved to go to the gym. 

ahhhh....happiness

I can say today I feel very content and happy. Even though yesterday my basement flooded causing me some negative feelings and I ate a sonic hamburger and fries. Did I win the lottery? A new car? All my kids moved home? No none of those.  I was home, got my grocery shopping done, helped my older boys with some things, watched my youngest at a swim meet, and talked "cupcake shop" with my daughter.  Then I gave a friend a massage.  I lost 4 pounds this week and on top of it all the weather is so awesome, cool enough to open the house.  And my husband got home 3 hours earlier than expected.  I am just so glad to not be stressed out working day in and day out plus taking call and doing stressful work.  The money is sure not as good, but it's ok.  There is so much more to this life than money and things.  For the first time in my life I can say I have a job that I would do even if I didn't get paid.  I love it.  Contentment changes so much.  Some of the same problems come, but now dealing with them is easier.  I will NEVER go back the way it was.  Don't worry though, Brad I WILL work and make some money.