Three Weeks almost down … Beating Defeat…

Well here it is Friday of week 3 and I have made it to the gym more than anyone who knows me probably thought I ever would. I have lost some weight, I feel like I have toned up some, as I sometimes feel as though my stomach looks a little smaller - and I know for a fact I have worked hard to recreate my diet and have actually been enjoying the more sensible portions and better choices, but that feeling of defeat still looms…

I tell myself that what I am trying to do is right and good, but stuff stands in the way of being totally able to believe in that. Things that others say or do can help try to lead you off course - the fact that you don't see a large reward for all the changes and hard work can contribute to the defeat feeling, and last but certainly not least life in general can do the same — Afterall we are only human, we have a host of things that must get done daily, weekly, monthly etc…

For me the last week has been over-filled with such examples. It has been hard to stay motivated at times, but I have constantly reminded myself why I am doing what I am, I have plugged through and gone to the gym nearly everyday - even when my body ached like crazy. I have not seen the amount of weight loss I had hoped for by now, but I do look at the fact that I feel like I am toning too. For me it is as much positive talk as I can muster and frequently reminding myself that what I am doing is for the best.

Beat the Defeat - Persevere

When the world says, "Give up,"

Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

~Author Unknown

Best Wishes to you all, until next time…

Amber