My work forced me to take a 4 day training on positive affirmations and positive thinking techniques that can help develop a powerful and positive attitude to life. Well, to be fair... it wasn't just ME they forced, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone recommended me specifically. Let’s just say that for people like me it was a big waste of time. I literally fell asleep, laughed out loud at inappropriate times, and played footsy with the gentleman next to me, much to his surprise... and mine. I'm a happily married woman so let me just say in my defense, I honestly thought I was rubbing my foot on the table leg, but it happened to be a leg connected to a very handsome man sitting next to me. He did say that I could go ahead and keep doing it as it was keeping him from falling asleep also. Moving on... the reason I brought this up is because recently I have felt like I have hit a wall concerning my weight loss journey. I have lost 32 lbs in a little over 4 months. I have gone from being obese to over weight. I have gone from X Large to medium, but lately I just haven't been feeling it. My motivation has not been where it was and should be. I have had my first gain since starting Weight Watchers and this week maintained. My weight loss has slowed considerably too. I know I'm getting closer to my goal and have been expecting all these things, but it doesn't make it any easier when you do experience them. I read something recently that has been repeating itself in my head lately that I'm about to share. Please know this is very difficult for me and I'm feeling very vulnerable right now..... Drum roll please.....
"Success is holding on when you want to let go." (not sure who said it or where I got it.)
Could this be a positive affirmation?! (Gasp!) My husband swears I'm Sybil's twin sister so I'm explaining this voice in my head as my alter personality, by the way. I have tried to find solace reading the message boards, but let’s face it, drinking water when all I want is a brownie sundae does not help. Eating vegetables when I feel like if I don't get a chocolate chip cookie I just may literally die does not help. And let me tell you, there is nothing scarier then thinking you’re going to die when all you really need is a cookie! Somehow, this quote has helped me keep going and know what is important.... even if it is a stupid positive affirmation.
"Success is holding on when you want to let go." (not sure who said it or where I got it.)
Could this be a positive affirmation?! (Gasp!) My husband swears I'm Sybil's twin sister so I'm explaining this voice in my head as my alter personality, by the way. I have tried to find solace reading the message boards, but let’s face it, drinking water when all I want is a brownie sundae does not help. Eating vegetables when I feel like if I don't get a chocolate chip cookie I just may literally die does not help. And let me tell you, there is nothing scarier then thinking you’re going to die when all you really need is a cookie! Somehow, this quote has helped me keep going and know what is important.... even if it is a stupid positive affirmation.
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