Let’s talk a bit about motivation, shall we?

When we start any kind of new journey, motivation fills our life and our thoughts, right?  We believe in this…

…and maybe along the way, these wonderfully motivational quotes, seem a little… well… cliche.  Am I right?  As we live our journey, we will start to have seasons of decreased motivation or success.  It may be the natural progression of things,  but it doesn’t make it easy to keep going.

This is where I am currently.  I’ve been on the Weight Watchers Smart Points program (and now WW Freestyle) for a little over 2 years now.  I’ve lost 30 pounds, yet I’m still about 10 (ish) pounds to get to my GOAL.  To put a bit of a positive spin on it…  I got this maintenance thing down!  (this is where you chuckle because of my wit…)

Let’s all be honest here, when we step on that scale, we have a good indication of what it’s going to be.  We also have a good idea WHY it’s going to say what it says.  Yes, there are times we have a great several weeks and the scale goes up, and quite frankly, it happens the opposite way sometimes, too.  I’m just going to add here that the scale is only one tool of our success… yes, you’ve heard it over and over, but I’ll say it again.  You’re welcome.

So, why am I writing this?  Well, I’m looking for that bit of motivation needed to get to goal.  I’m looking at why I’m not reaching said goal, and finally, maybe this will help someone else on their journey.

After some soul searching, I am going to be completely transparent here.  I’ve not been running consistently, I’ve not been working out with any kind of consistency, I’ve not been tracking everyday (and certainly not every bite!), and I’ve been complaining that I don’t know why I’m not losing (which, is pretty much a lie).

What’s the plan?  I’m going to push through.

I’m going back to basics.  I’m going to be more consistent.  I’m going to get back to the mindset I was in when I just started my weight loss journey.  Yes, these are pretty vague…  here’s the specifics.

1.  I will run at least 3 times a week from now until I run my 5k and 10k at the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on April 27th.  I have friends that will be running with me and keeping me accountable.
2. I will not continue to deny myself some of my favorite foods purely because of the Smart Point value.  I will eat said foods and work them into my plan.  I’ve already pre-tracked the next couple days and I’m excited to say that I’m making it work!
3. I will not complain that I’m not losing.  I’m not losing because I’m not working the plan.  I’m eating like an asshole (excuse my french, but it’s the truth).  NO MORE EXCUSES.

So there it is.  That’s how I’m going to power through this season.  That’s how I’m going to shift my mindset.  That’s how I’m going to get to my goal.

I will stay flexible.  I will not quit when something derails me (which I’ve been in this far too long to think I won’t have a bad day/weekend/week).  I will have my accountability partners, well, you know…  keep me accountable.  (again, go ahead and chuckle)

I will go back to believing those words that were displayed earlier in my ramblings…  I will believe good things will happen and that they take time.

Let’s do this, folks.  All it takes is a little bit of honesty to help make your plan.  Maybe you don’t need this pep talk right now, but you will.  I promise you that you will.  I also promise you that getting through this tough season will be totally worth it.

So, go find your motivation.  Remember your why.  Make a plan.  Adjust your goals, if needed.  Just don’t quit.

…and I’ll just drop this right here…

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