Free2beme, I can identify very much with what you're saying. I think it goes to the "A body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest stays at rest" rule of physics.
You have momentum, and you are being very careful to not lose your momentum. I actually think this is a good thing. You went through a long period of time when you felt badly about your weight and/or fitness levels, and now you have achieved something huge: You've actually changed your life. You are eating differently and you are exercising, and you are happy with your progress. Do you know how many people would trade places with you in a nanosecond? Well done!!
I would suspect that you feel your weight loss -- even though it has been over 3 months -- is still a little too new to you, and you are afraid that without constant consciousness about it, you'll gain that weight back, or lose your good new habits? Any truth there? You are right to guard your new routines!
One thing to be careful of (always my problem) is thinking that you have to do all, or it's worth nothing. I know that whenever I am in a good exercise routine, if something gets me off of it even for a day or two (like a trip, for instance) it is nearly impossible to go back. It's almost as though somewhere inside I feel like I've lost momentum, or I screwed up, or something. I know cognitively that I just took a couple days off, no harm, and can get right back to it, but knowing something cognitively and acting on it are two different things with me.
It's ok that you're putting yourself first right now. And that's all this is! You have not suddenly become boring or selfish. You're just being protective of the great work you're doing, and I think as it becomes more and more habitual, you will feel like there is more room for other things.
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Free2beme, I can identify very much with what you're saying. I think it goes to the "A body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest stays at rest" rule of physics.
You have momentum, and you are being very careful to not lose your momentum. I actually think this is a good thing. You went through a long period of time when you felt badly about your weight and/or fitness levels, and now you have achieved something huge: You've actually changed your life. You are eating differently and you are exercising, and you are happy with your progress. Do you know how many people would trade places with you in a nanosecond? Well done!!
I would suspect that you feel your weight loss -- even though it has been over 3 months -- is still a little too new to you, and you are afraid that without constant consciousness about it, you'll gain that weight back, or lose your good new habits? Any truth there? You are right to guard your new routines!
One thing to be careful of (always my problem) is thinking that you have to do all, or it's worth nothing. I know that whenever I am in a good exercise routine, if something gets me off of it even for a day or two (like a trip, for instance) it is nearly impossible to go back. It's almost as though somewhere inside I feel like I've lost momentum, or I screwed up, or something. I know cognitively that I just took a couple days off, no harm, and can get right back to it, but knowing something cognitively and acting on it are two different things with me.
It's ok that you're putting yourself first right now. And that's all this is! You have not suddenly become boring or selfish. You're just being protective of the great work you're doing, and I think as it becomes more and more habitual, you will feel like there is more room for other things.
February 25, 2009 - 9:18amThis Comment
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