I heard that dieting is OUT!
Well, I heard that dieting is at an all time low this year as a new year’s resolution. Hate to break it to you all, but you just aren’t being fashionable. Actually, that is a lie because what I find here is EXACTLY what the trend is turning towards according to the news clip I heard. People are not vowing to diet this year. They are looking to eat and live healthier lives. Surprised huh? I guess the word is getting out that diets don’t really work. I give buddyslim the credit for getting the word out! 
I know that it is a daily struggle for most of us here to do what we KNOW is healthy, but everyone keeps trying their very best every day. In the end, I think it is a much more successful way to change for life!
All of that said, I wanted to mention that I had a discussion with my sister who also stuggles with her weight. She said that she had an unofficial weight loss group meeting at her house for quite awhile and she noticed a trend with these women that was interesting. She said that it was the trend that they would all have rough spells, come to group and “confess” that they hadn’t been doing well, and that was it. Nothing ever changed, nothing ever improved. It was as if confessing it to group was enough to make them feel better and not have to put the work into fixing anything. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because I’m afraid that is where I’ve stalled out too. I KNOW what I need to do, I have no trouble saying that I have NOT done it, but then that’s it. No action, no fixing it. This isn’t what I want, but in all honesty, I can say that I’m guilty of it. Which gets me right back to the confession is good for the soul thing. It doesn’t FIX it!!! The next step is action. The next step is doing what I KNOW needs done. The next step is NOT allowing it to continue. I can be such a chicken some days! I get overwhelmed and just DON’T. I get overwhelmed at how big the task is and I just don’t want to do it. I want to hide my head and avoid it. I guess it is time to Nike. Just do it! I’m not sure how it is going to work yet. I need to think about it. I need to figure out what the mental hangup is and get past it. In the mean time, I’m going to do my damnest to stop letting it hold me back. I’ll figure it out along the way! Wish me luck.
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Beebee, I wish you luck in tearing down those barricades ! When you figure out how to heal and let go and trust you more I think it will come to you ! Listen to me the queen of insecurity , but I do think it’s true ! Kimmi
It is hard to understand why we do the things we do, but you are right, Just DO IT. One hour at a time or whatever it takes! Big hug, Marge
I know at our ww meetings they have been stressing that it’s not a diet. I don’t like calling my weight loss a diet. It’s a lifestyle change. You can do it. I know it takes a lot to fix what is wrong but you can do it. Good luck!
When you look at the whole picture, it DOES seem overwhelming. So stop it! LOL One day at a time, one hour at a time like Marge said. If we stay in the moment and do not look back and do not worry about tomorrow, then we can give THIS day our ultimate best effort. Staying in the moment also does a number on your fears, because much of that fear is looking back and worrying about future.
You can do this Beebs. I know you can and YOU know you can. Nothing worthwhile comes easy. There are no quick fixes. But there ARE short daily bursts of making progress that lays the path for more confidence to keep going… daily bursts where you can lay your head down at night and know that you’ve made a step in the right direction.
Huggggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
your post has helped me..i have no idea where to start with my weight loss and health..
“start today ,start every day..”
thank you beebee
One day at a time, one step at a time. I would be too overwhelmed if I looked at the big picture. Sometimes it is just one minute to the next! Good luck to you!
nice blog………talking about problems dont solve them…….billions dollars of years are wasted on meetings……..what if all the people in meetings did a little task to solve the problem……it would get done…….Can you eat healthy for one day?……..Can you exercise for one day?……..Im sure you can you need to take ONE DAT AT TIME……..before you know it you might have 30 days done…….but if you say I got 14,965 days to go………….you will give up……that is how many days to you are seventy-five………..get the picture………
You said:
“She said that it was the trend that they would all have rough spells, come to group and “confess” that they hadn’t been doing well, and that was it. Nothing ever changed, nothing ever improved. It was as if confessing it to group was enough to make them feel better and not have to put the work into fixing anything. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because I’m afraid that is where I’ve stalled out too. I KNOW what I need to do, I have no trouble saying that I have NOT done it, but then that’s it. No action, no fixing it.”
OMG!! I HAVE BEEN THINKING/SAYING THIS ABOUT THIS SITE FOR THE LONGEST TIME. I FIND THAT WHEN MY CLOSEST BUDDIES FALL OF THE WAGON, IT’S LIKE A DOMINOS EFFECT, WE ALL START TO DROP LIKE FLIES. MISERY LOVES COMPANY? I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF IT, BUT I TOO HAVE SEEN THIS TREND, WHICH IS THE REASON WHY I MAKE IT A POINT TO STAY AS POSITIVE AS POSSIBLE. I DON’T WANT TO STUMBLE AND CAUSE ANYONE ELSE TO LOSE THEIR FOOTING.
THANK YOU FOR THIS ENLIGHTENING BLOG—OMG!
I agree with the one day at a time idea. Its important to know that just because we fall doesnt mean we cant get back up. Most all of my buddies, myself included have fallen off the face of the planet for what ever reason. Its getting back and going for it again that is important. One day at a time! You can do it chicky! Luck Luck Luck!