“Successful people begin where failures leave off. Never settle for ‘just getting the job done.’ Excel!”
(Tom Hopkins)
I need to start Excelling! Week 2 of the Feb Freedom challenge wasnt as successful as I would have liked it to be. This week will be way better!
“What we imagine is order is merely the prevailing form of chaos.” ~ Kerry Thornley
My pedometer keeps resetting itself. How annoying!! So I have no idea how many steps per day I am walking. I need to find the receipt and take it back.
Also, my husband had minor surgery Tuesday so I have been MIA the last 2 days. Exercise has been hard to fit in as well. But I am eating OP, and the daily weigh ins are still positive. Just when you think everything is in order and in control life throws you little curves.
Nothing we can’t handle right??
“What this power is, I cannot say. All I know is that it exists…and it becomes available only when you are in that state of mind in which you know exactly what you want…and are fully determined not to quit until you get it.” (Alexander Graham Bell)
After such a good weigh in today I am feeling powerful. I know I can do this.
OK. Use the last post as yesterdays quote. Geesh week one and I am already slacking on the daily quote thing. Here is todays!
“In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” (Anthony Robbins)
This quote is what pushed me to join the February Freedom Challenge. I needed that push to consistantly introduce exercise into my routine. So far so good! Thanks Danielle !
“Failing doesn’t make you a failure. Giving up, accepting your failure, refusing to try again does!” - Richard Exely
So, I refuse to be daunted by the Firm. I have put my mind to tougher things and been successful. SO… last night, I popped it in again and totally sucked at it. It only goes up from here. I will keep plugging away at it until I own it!
Even though I suck… My arms and legs are burning today so it must have been somewhat affective!
I particularly liked what one successful dieter described as the Four D’s of Success: “Dedication, Determination, DIscipline and Disappointment” She included disappointment because, as she said, “it’s something you have to prepare yourself for.” Amen.
When she is tempted, she repeats The Four D’s of Success like ” a mantra.”
OK, repeat after me… Dedication. Determination. Discipline (and when it is beyond our control,) Disappointment.
Me, I’m gonna aim for 3D’s, but be prepared for 4D’s.
You??
Disclaimer: Yes I know we should not look at this jouney like its a diet… its a lifestlye change… but for the sake of convenience I am calling it a diet. Because going into this thats what we all had in mind and what we are doing is the true definition of a diet. The difference is that this isnt a “fad” diet or “crash” diet. I am not consuming only cabbage soup, thank you!
“Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.” (Dale Carnegie)
I love this quote. It reminds us that we need to set small manageable goals for ourselves, to be successful. My small goal:
165 by 2/18/08 That is 4.6 lbs in 2 weeks. A bit aggressive but I cant get it done if I dont even try.
lol.
No really. I am an addict. I am addicted to food. I love it, i dream about it, I sometimes catch myself obsessing over it. I have come a long way in changing my old habits but the addiction is still there. It can still make me (a so-called well adjusted and responsible adult) sulk and pout if I cant have it on my terms. My new obsession to take the place of the food one (hopefully) is quotes. LOVE EM!
So… Mainly for my reference I am going to start posting daily motivational quotes.
“It was a hug that said you’re not alone. It was a hug that, just when I thought all my strength was used up, and I couldn’t go on, renewed me.”
~ Ann W. Compton ~
Have you ever had this feeling? You could be surrounded by people all the time, you know you are loved, and love back, Yet you just need to be held?
Even the strongest people I know, must feel this sometimes. I know I am not alone here. Maybe some have never asked for, or even thought of asking for this…
Sometimes I just need someone to hold me
To ease a hurt thats beyond understanding. I dont feel it is too much to ask
Because I have been there to be that someone to many people
I have kept my chin up for a while now
waited out the rain and storms
I am tired
So when I say I need this now
To be held
I truly mean it
Don’t be sweet, lest you be eaten up; don’t be bitter, lest you be spewed out. Jewish proverb
Words to take to heart…
What is it about human nature that dictates us to interpret kindness as weakness? I have tried for so long to be kind no matter what. To take that “high road” when faced with conflict. The only thing this I sometimes feel I have gained are bitter resentments, and being walked all over way too many times. Yet what is the alternative? To walk around in a bitter and angry state. Like the evil spawn bitch from hell? Thats just not me.
Where is the happy medium and how do i find it?
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