More On Will Power

Its funny that the post from yesterday is about having will power.  I was just thinking about this earlier after my work out.
I am nervous about the weigh in this Monday, because I haven't been pushing myself when it comes to working out this week.  I had an awesome workout Monday, and an awesome workout this morning, but in between.... well, let's just say that I didn't do as much.  I am shooting for doing another great workout tomorrow morning when the breeze is light and the temperature is in the 60's.  Perfect.

This is how I felt on Wednesday.

One thing I would do in the past is let the fact that I had slacked for part of the week get to me, and I would "start over" next week.  That usually would not happen.  I need to be in charge, and I need to make the choice to get me where I need to be.

Some good news:  Last night, I went to bed at 9pm!  I haven't done that since.... I don't know when!  I got 10 hours of sleep, and I really needed it.  The night before that I got to bed by 11pm.  That was really good for me too!  I think I'm finally getting it.  Good sleep equals a good long and productive day.

Now if I could just get this math homework done....

Happy losing!  Don't give up!

Evelyn Campbell Curtis

Motivation Pictures

Dig out one of those pictures of when you were fit and healthy, and hang it up somewhere where you will see it.  But don't leave it alone.  Take a picture of yourself right now, and put them together, side by side.  (Or if you would like, just put up a picture of you now).

What can be more motivating than a picture of how you look now, and how you want to look again?

This is hard for me to do, because I dislike seeing pictures of my current weight.  However, I believe it is going to be the most effective way for me to break out of my denial.

To take a few steps further, and to embrace my "Honest Weight Loss" I am going to post both pictures here on the blog.


This was actually kind of hard for me.  For the last few years, I have done my best to avoid getting my picture taken.  I am usually the one behind the camera.  Really, that is sad, one day, my kids will wonder where on earth their mother was when they were young.  So, I am going to change, and I am going to lose weight, so I don't feel emberassed to be in pictures any more.

After the first eight weeks, I will update the my now current picture with one showing my progress!  After each milestone is met, I will update, and hopefully I'll melt down closer and closer to that wonderful picture of me fit and thin!

Happy Losing!

Evelyn Campbell Curtis