Can you believe today is December 1st? This is crazy. It seems like just yesterday I was gearing up to have my best year ever and the accomplishments of my goals seemed so far away. This year has certainly flown by and part of me wants to freak out because I have not reached the weight loss goal I set for myself at the beginning of the year. I haven’t even come close. Am I being too hard on myself? Possibly, but it doesn’t lesson my disappointment.
But in true Stacey fashion, I have a plan? Rather than hitting the panic button I am choosing to hit the reset button instead. Although I can’t lose 100lbs in 30 days, I CAN lose 5lbs and that’s exactly what I’m going to do! It is my full intention to finish the year strong and what that means to me is two things: I will finish the year on a “losing” streak AND I will finish the year with my goals in full motion.
My “finish the year strong” plan is really quite simple
I’m going to travel this road guilt free! I’m not going to allow myself to get stuck on the shoulda, woulda, coulda’s of my derailed journey. What’s done is done or in this case, not done and that’s okay. The reality of the mater is that this is all a part of the process. I have choices here and it’s up to me to chose to pick myself up, dust myself off and get moving!
I’m going to eliminate the pressure and stress that can rear it’s ugly head. The stress that comes with disappointment is real. I know that if I allow myself to get caught up in regret and shame, I’ll start to panic and that will undoubtedly lead to stress eating, and I absolutely can’t afford to do that! Here’s what I know for sure, stress makes me fat…and ain’t nobody got time for that!
I’m going to return to enjoying the process. I know with every fiber of my being that the process of losing weight and getting healthy can be fun. When I initially set out on my journey it was fun. I was enjoying trying new things. I welcomed the challenge of doing things I didn’t think I could, and I simply loved experimenting and finding out what worked for me. I am returning to that approach!
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So that’s my plan, what’s yours? It’s not too late to make some progress. You may not be where you want to be, but sulking about it ain’t gonna make it happen. Whatcha gonna do to finish the year strong?
Penny McDaniel says
Keep up the good work, Stacey!!
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Stacey Strickler says
Thank you so much Penny! I really appreciate your encouragement
Penny McDaniel says
You are quite welcome. I’ve been following your blog off and on to see how you’re doing. And I’ve decided to nominate you for the Liebster Award (if you want to participate — don’t feel obligated — you can read about it on my blogpost at http://pennymcdaniel.com/spreading-the-love-through-liebster/ Just spreading the love!
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Stacey Strickler says
Oh wow, how cool is that? Thank you Penny! I feel honored and I graciously accept the award and would be delighted to participate in spreading the love. I love stuff like this