Sunday, August 12, 2012

I am weak - Confessions of a Fat Girl

I know that a lot of people dont like the use of the term 'fat' but its not meant derogatory its just simply what it is.  Truth of it is being 50+ pounds over weight is most simply put... fat...
I dont hate myself, I know God created me and I am fearfully and wonderfully made at every stage of my journey but HEALTH is what I want! I dont want to be 'skinny' I want to be healthy and not tired alllll the time!  But really 'wanting' something is simply not enough.
 
Here I sit 6 weeks into our 12 week Biggest Loser Friends Edition Challenge and I can honestly say that only 1 week was spent serious.  I have NOT worked out in 5 weeks.  I have eaten crap, a lot of crap and been more tired and lazy than ever.  Yea things come up and there are days that working out just doesnt, well work out.  But there hasnt even been an effort.
 
My hubs and I decided that for 7 days we are going to do a live food challenge, fruits, veggies, nuts etc.  We stocked up at the grocery store on lots of fruits and veggies! Today is the day we are starting! But guess what? Last night we had company over and they brought an entire case of my addiction, Diet Dr Pepper and they left it here! And we made brownies and there is half a pan left.  The hubs was supposed to take them to work this morning but he didnt so guess what... Yea Ive been up for 2 hours and already consumed a diet dr pepper and 2 brownies!  I am weak! Where is my will power? Where is my determination?  Where is my focus? Like I said its not enough to 'want' something.  I want to be healthy, I want to walk into any store and not search for the largest size available, I want to be able to be comfortable and healthy etc etc etc. 
 
Below are a few of my favorite sayings and my fav pins from my motivation board
I like the last one that says Will Power is a muscle the more you use it the stronger it gets.
Sadly today it wasnt really even about will power it was more about habit.  To me its just a habit.  I didnt think twice about eating the brownie till after the fact.  I can buy all healthy food and then find myself gorging on my kids cheerios.  Not that cheerios are super unhealthy but when you are in the middle of your 3rd bowl you think Oh Crap! I did it again. 
Luckily I havnt gained any weight.  Im still sitting at 10 lbs lost from the beginning of the competition.  40 lbs since December.  I know I need to focus on how far Ive come, not how many failures ive had along the way.  Its all a process and every single choice counts. 
Heres to making the last 6 weeks of the competition amazing! Making short measurable goals that add up to great long term success and heres to trying my hardest to win that $700!
 
Realizing I can not do anything on my own but that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.  I am starting today to begin not only wanting it but praying for success, praying for strength, will power and success.  I cant do it on my own, in my own strength I am a failure but with Gods help all things are possible even losing weight! 
 
Check back next Sunday to hear about this coming weeks journey!
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13 comments:

  1. This post is so me. I feel the exact same way. I know that every day presents its own choices, and that you're right, I should focus on the positives, but it's very hard when I feel so discouraged and find my willpower draining all the time. Thanks for posting this, you're not the only person going through this. Here's to us focusing on the future and sticking to our goals! :)

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    1. Glad to know im not the only one! We can do it!

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  2. Hang in there. You can do it. And throw the dang brownies in the trash! ( and then dump grease or something on them!)

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  3. Your honesty is the first step in breaking down the barriers! I am on the same journey as you right now, and it's a very, very hard one. I wish you the best!

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  4. Try not to be too hard on yourself! Everyone has setbacks, and as long as a little setback here and there doesn't turn into a pattern, it's fine. I figure there's no sense in beating myself up over a setback. I'd rather just look forward (I know, easier said than done). Good for you for making your health your priority and for blogging about it so honestly. :)

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  5. I just stumbled upon your blog and loved reading your post. I'm your newest follower. I'd love for you to stop on by.

    Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com

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  6. I ate whoppers on Friday not just a couple I snuck but after the first 3 the whole box! Man where they good! I think we all have a fat girl moments when we forget what the heck we are trying to accomplish. I started pinning everything in site on my pinterest board- it helps when I have moments like Friday where everything sugary called to my name. Here is the link if your on to go take a look- can't hurt - may get more motivation. Good luck with the healthy eating this week!

    http://pinterest.com/amanda_huston/my-fitness-favorites/

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  8. I completely agree that eating unhealthy can be a hard habit to break. I had twins two months ago and I swore that after my 6 week check up I would start working out...it's been 3 weeks since then and I have gone to the YMCA once! I haven't let up on my extremely bad soda addiction. I just can't NOT have a soda! I am there with you girl on wanting to be healthy but finding it hard to kick those habits. I'll be praying for you and I hope that you rock the next 6 weeks.

    theeverett5.blogspot.com
    deliraiseesyou.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much! I am the same way about soda its like my stress relief!
      Following you too :)

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  9. Hey lady! Thanks again for linking up with us! So happy to find your blog-- fellow military wife here. :) Your blog is SO CUTE! Can't wait for you to co-host with me! Hope to see you next time :D

    -Nicole @ http://meandthem00n.blogspot.com

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  10. I think the most important thing is that you recognize the unhealthy choices and you want it to change. That's awesome and you're going to really impact your children and their habits by changing your own. I can only imagine how difficult it will be but I have confidence you can do it!!! You went through deployment pregnant with two small ones at home alone, you can do anything!!!

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  11. I really enjoyed your pudding paint idea!! How creative!!! thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on old movies! its always nice to find old movie lovers! your newest follower :D

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