Found my way - Day 8

I almost didn't post today.  I'm just not feeling "chipper".  I know it is silly but I am running out of steam, trying to stay positive and upbeat.  I know it is just a phase that will pass.  I am encouraged by my continued success, that I have not given in to laziness or temptation for 8 days.  Even with my sluggish mood I still cannot grab the easy junk.  In reality I know what is causing my funky mood.  I was exercising on the Wii Fit, and it weighs you, well it says I gained 1.5 pounds in 2 days.  I know that is nothing to pay attention too, but it still just got me so depressed.  I know their are a hundred reasons why the weight would be different, different time of day, different clothes, etc...   but the bottom line is it still put me in a saddened state.   So what can I learn from this? What can I do to take control of my emotions so I don't begin emotionally eating?  Well first I can tell myself that emotionally eating is not going to make the numbers on that scale magically go down, it will have the opposite effect.  I can tell myself that this weight did not creep back on in one week, so expecting it to magically melt away in one week is just nuts.  I can tell myself that I am not doing this for the numbers on a scale, but for the way I feel, the way my clothes fit, and the healthy life I will gain.    Hiding and not posting would be giving in to the scale, and giving in to the old way of living.  By posting the truth of how I feel and how I am dealing with it, I am conquering that old "me" and showing that I will continue and I will change, and I will be a better and healthier person.

So as I mentioned I did the Wii Fit which is fun for me, except for the whole weighing thing.  So I decided I will not do a "body test" on it anymore and only do that once a month.  I will exercise for the fun of it.   I ate well.  I can't ask for more than that.

Hi Deanna
I can relate to your feelings..some days I just feel discouraged...and it's usually caused by disappointment.  Your honesty is so refreshing!  But it's ok to not be on top of the game every day...as long as you stay focused on your goal, the feeling will pass.  And while you are talking to yourself? Be sure to pat yourself on the back for a week of success!  Your attitude is in the right place; feelings are neither 'good' or 'bad'...they just 'are'.   It's how we react to them...and you are doing a bang up job staying in tune with yourself! What a wonderful example and role model you are giving to us all.  Hang in there! Your are definitely worth it!!
{{Hugs}}
Nancy

Honestly, I would remove that feature from your Wii Fit. Dont bother with it just do your excersice. I have read your posts each day and I am cheering you on.

Well Deanna, I was getting concerned because I didn't see a post from you.  I was going to hunt you down and try and see just what was going on.  I told you, I need you to post everyday, not for you, but for me!  Am I being selfish?  I am so glad that you did post.  Forget those numbers, it just isn't worth how they make you feel, just keep that exercise going because that is what will make you feel good about yourself.  Wonderful posting and you are doing a wonderful job!!

Can't wait to see your post TOMORROW!!

Have a great night, Diane

Deanna,

I can totally relate to the Wii Fit thing, I have one too and I decided like you to only do the body test once per month and have fun the rest of the time.

Hang in there, you are an inspiration to all of us and we need you!

Hugs,
Barb