So, my first weight-watchers meeting was great, aside from the fact that I weighed in at 281.2 lbs. But, as one of the other members said, that was the last time I'll ever have to see that number, which is a great feeling.
The key thing I took from the meeting was a phrase someone brought up - Progress, not perfection. It sounds so simple, but it was really profound for me. I was always the perfectionist - if I screwed up and ate a cookie, well, my diet was over. It was either perfection or failure, with no middle-ground. And last night I realized how ridiculous that is. No one is perfect, and having that mind-set only sets you up for failure. I feel so much more motivated and empowered with those words in the back of my mind. Yes, I ate a mini-candy today... but that's okay. I accounted for it, I'm still within my points for the day, and it's not the end of the world.
I know it's just the begining, and everyone always has so much motivation and energy at the start of a "diet" or workout plan... but this time just feels different. I have the "I can" attitude as opposed to the "this is so overwhelming and impossible" attitude. I'm actually excited to eat right and exercise this weekend - and that is definitely a first for me!!!
-A funny side note: Last night I wouldn't let my boyfriend Matt see my weight-watchers card with my current weight in it.... yet, I sent him the link to this blog, which clearly displays my weight! Yeah, I was thinking on that one! hahaha
My Current Weight Loss
About Me
- Lacy
- Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
- Plain and simple - I'm tired of jiggling. It's time to make a drastic change, to improve my life and my future.
3 comments:
Love the attitude, you're going to do great.
If you want to join the Coalition, just let me know and I'll set you up.
You've got the right idea - a team of support does wonders. Let me know!
Found your blog this morning through your comment on Rob's blog.
Your attitude is great! lol about sending the link- sounds like something I would do :o) Sounds though like you have a good boyfriend who loves you no matter what! :o)
That is a HOOT about sending the blog link to your boyfriend :o)
My hubby has never known my weight, not even when I was much thinner (in the very beginning). It's just one of those little marriage mysteries we have. So, that's why I'm not posting my weight on the blog because I don't want him to see it :o)
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