several problems
Ok, this morning I posted…been bouncing between two numbers….and my attitude is just whatever. So, I came back and read what you guys wrote (thank you!) & I decided I have serveral problems with my attitude and stuff.
1) even though I have added walking…even did a personal challenge for one day …I am not putting much effort into this…so when I hit the blahs…the whatever attitude…I slide off into the mud. I realize I am doing it…I know the consequences…but have that ..who cares attitude. So, I am going to set up a workout routine along with my walks. I already have one I can do at home…its a series of full body exercises ..they are tough!! I will also go back to my ab workouts on the ball.
2) ok, that ups my effort. Now, I dont know why I do this…but I let fun slide away from me…I just do work..and thats it. I will get moody and depressed and then think…i’m not having any fun what so ever. I kind of yo-yo on this for some reason. So, I need to make sure some part of my day is going to doing something I enjoy.
3) attitude…I get happy and ready to tackle this whole thing…and slowly it disappears until I hit depression, the blues..whatever moods. Ya’ll really help with this one…giving me a swift kick in the butt when I need it! Thanks! Other then blogging about it…I am not sure what to do about it…moods come and go. I do have an unshakeable belief that I can do this and that I will do this…I will make it this time around…thats a good foundation….but, I need to figure out ways to build on it. I have never been one of those happy-go-lucky people. So, anyone has an ideas for attitude adjustments…I’m listening!!!
I have blogged a few times about needing to have more at stake then just a pound or two on the scale when I have the i dont care attitude…or want something…just grazing along all day. I think the extra work will make me appreciate it more. Wish me luck guys….time to get off my butt and work this clean out of my system! lol. Anyone sees other problem areas….attitude tips…just anything….let me know! Much love guys! Debbie
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First off, congrats on having the insight to see where you are sabotaging yourself. As far as tips on how to change, I have one. Here goes:
as silly as it may sound, “positive affirmations” do me a TREMENDOUS amount of good. Just saying to yourself “I can do this! I am doing this! I am making progress! It feels good to be doing this!” or something along those lines. When I walk, I just sort of continuously say these things to myself in my head, like a mantra. After a while, my mood’s lifted, I feel a little sunnier, and what do you know?! I got a lot farther on the walk without noticing every little step.
It’s been said that we as humans talk to ourselves more in a day than we do to anyone else, so it’s important to note how you talk to yourself. More often than not, it’s pretty negative stuff. So if you consciously apply more positive talk, you will begin to feel some positive changes. It applies to every aspect of your life, but with weight-loss it’s key (my opinion.)
So if any of this helps you, or anyone else, great! Good luck with your quest!
Debbie, you seem to have what you need to do pretty much under control so, you really don’t need any lectures just keep doing what you know in your heart is right! Good Luck! Hugs, Kimmi
Okay, girl, I will give you a big kick in the butt as long as you kick me in the butt when I need it!
Big HUGS!
Now I know you’ve heard this before, but is is something I REALLY believe. A person can make themselves happy or sad. It isn’t just thinking “happy thoughts” but really trying to see the up side of things. Like Dr. Phill says change your internal tape, program in positive thoughts and work on stopping the negative ones. Sounds corny but it helps me. When I get that I don’t care attitude as soon as I realize what’s going on I do my best to replace those thoughts with good ones. I try hard to realize that I really have it pretty good and there are a lot of folks out there that wish they just had my “problems”. It makes me see things in a different light. Hang in there and good luck.