So, I'm not cleansing. I just don't have the gumption right now...
In fact, I don't have the gumption to do much of anything at the moment. I haven't exercised all week. I did work on my graduation application and letter of intent, but otherwise this week has been a wash. And now I'm beating myself up about it.
Which I know isn't helping me. In fact, it's making me feel worse. So, I'm going to make myself, right now, practice a Weight Watchers Tools for Living by turning my negative thoughts and self-doubt into positive statements.
What I've been thinking: "I'm never going to lose these last 10 pounds. I'm dreaming to think 132 is in the cards for me."
Positive Spin: "It's taken me 2.5 years to lose 90 pounds - who cares if it take another 6 to lose the last 10? I've already done something only 2% of the population has done - that's amazing!"
What I've been thinking: "I couldn't find love when I was big, now I can't find love and I'm skinny. What's the point?"
Positive Spin: "I'm doing this because I love myself and know I'm worth the effort."
What I've been thinking: "I lose some weight and then I go off plan - I must be into self-sabotage."
Positive Spin: "You don't have to be perfect. What matters is how many times you get back on plan - as long as you keep getting back on plan, you'll always come out ahead."
How about any of you? Do you practice positive self-talk when you get down on yourself?
I'm having this problem too because of how slow the weight is coming off. I see other people posting that they lost 30 or 40 lbs. over the summer, and I wonder why I've barely lost 13. Sigh. I have to remember it's not a competition and long-term success is more important than a quick loss. Even if I don't get to my goal until April, that's OK, right?
ReplyDeleteI've been horrible about tracking lately, and even though I ran a lot last week, I expect a gain tomorrow. I need to get back to tracking and sticking to what works even if it's frustratingly slow.