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Interested or Committed?

I saw this on the WW message board and it really spoke to me-

If you're "interested" in losing weight...

* You stick with it only until something better comes along (such as doughnuts)
* How you feel determines your outcome. If you don't 'feel like it,' you stop your efforts.
* You need to see results. When the scale doesn't move, you lose your motivation.
* You blame everything else (people, travel, circumstances) for your struggles with staying on your diet.
* Whenever you face challenges in life, you give up and plan you'll start your diet again tomorrow.

If you're "committed" to losing weight...

* Nothing stops your efforts. You stick with your diet, "no matter what."
* Emotions don't control your actions. You stay on track even when you don't feel like it.
* Your motivation isn't linked to the scale. You assume that if you stay motivated and work hard, you'll eventually see results.
* You don't depend on other people for your success. You know it's up to you, not them.
* A bad day or a lot of challenges don't affect your efforts. You keep going in spite of it.

Interested or Committed?

Thanks Pat. These are definitely things to think about.

Cheryle

Re: Interested or Committed?

That is awesome. I just printed it and pasted it on my fridge.
Chels

Interested or Committed?

Good idea, Chelsie. I just printed some off to take to my next WW meeting on Tuesday.

Thanks again, Pat.

Cheryle

Re: Interested or Committed?

Excellent words of wisdom. Thanks Patty!

Re: Interested or Committed?

Committed is the way it works..., (it all starts and ends in the mind department)

No matter what, if your on a journey which this is, remember its not a destination, I do believe it makes
it easier to stay on program... for just one day, thats all we have anyway...

if its a struggle, take it one meal or one hr at a time...

Re: Interested or Committed?

Tobenj, you are correct. Sometimes we have to take it
one hour at a time!

Good thoughts, Patty, that you have sent out. I hope
to remember those points about being committed to this
journey.

Nellie