Some good, some thoughts about The Journey, and a new read
Tuesday afternoon. First and foremost, I want to welcome Kim to the blogging world. She's got a great site with wonderful thoughts about being healthy and taking care of yourself, so please go over, say hello, and consider making her one of your regular reads, too.
Next up is the good news that it's virtually a lock that I'll get an A in my class. Our last class was last night and we got 9.8 of a possible 10 on our group presentation, with kudos (to me!) for the Powerpoint design and the depth of the material presented. The professor also complimented us, after class, on the way that our paper flowed together and was cohesive stylistically. "That would be my contribution," I wanted to say, but I didn't. It doesn't matter if he knows that it would have been a disjointed mess without the intro, transitions, and conclusion, all of which I wrote. Funny that one of my teammates ridiculed the conclusion, essentially saying that it was simplistic. Well, my "simplistic" conclusion helped the entire team get an A on the paper, too (9.7 of 10). I don't think I've ever been as grateful to have a class over and done with as I was last night, and not because of the subject matter or instructor.
Finally, I talked to my friend, Tracy, from 10:15pm (when I got home from school) until nearly midnight and am really inspired by what she's doing with her health right now. At first, I started feeling threatened, because she's been really successful (on the scale especially) of late, and, well, my weight just isn't going anywhere (see my updated progress page for proof). Then I looked at what I've achieved in just under a year - nearly 60 pounds gone and ten inches off of my waist and abdomen - and that's not too shabby, either. I am hovering around the 200 mark and I'm really not sure why I seem to have lost the motivation to get it done and over with, but it just isn't there any more. If it's a question of a snack of MnMs or losing another pound, I seem to be choosing the MnMs. I'm not gaining, I'm not giving up, I'm just not doing what I need to do, and that has me a wee bit worried. Perhaps Tracy's achievements will give me the nudge that I need to get off my duff (literally!) and get this thing done? Let's hope.
Next up is the good news that it's virtually a lock that I'll get an A in my class. Our last class was last night and we got 9.8 of a possible 10 on our group presentation, with kudos (to me!) for the Powerpoint design and the depth of the material presented. The professor also complimented us, after class, on the way that our paper flowed together and was cohesive stylistically. "That would be my contribution," I wanted to say, but I didn't. It doesn't matter if he knows that it would have been a disjointed mess without the intro, transitions, and conclusion, all of which I wrote. Funny that one of my teammates ridiculed the conclusion, essentially saying that it was simplistic. Well, my "simplistic" conclusion helped the entire team get an A on the paper, too (9.7 of 10). I don't think I've ever been as grateful to have a class over and done with as I was last night, and not because of the subject matter or instructor.
Finally, I talked to my friend, Tracy, from 10:15pm (when I got home from school) until nearly midnight and am really inspired by what she's doing with her health right now. At first, I started feeling threatened, because she's been really successful (on the scale especially) of late, and, well, my weight just isn't going anywhere (see my updated progress page for proof). Then I looked at what I've achieved in just under a year - nearly 60 pounds gone and ten inches off of my waist and abdomen - and that's not too shabby, either. I am hovering around the 200 mark and I'm really not sure why I seem to have lost the motivation to get it done and over with, but it just isn't there any more. If it's a question of a snack of MnMs or losing another pound, I seem to be choosing the MnMs. I'm not gaining, I'm not giving up, I'm just not doing what I need to do, and that has me a wee bit worried. Perhaps Tracy's achievements will give me the nudge that I need to get off my duff (literally!) and get this thing done? Let's hope.
Comments
I'm sure the stress of going back to school isn't helping, but look how well you're doing at that, too.
That feeling of being threatened by someone else's success is just the worst, isn't it? It is something I'm trying to conquer cos I hate feeling so mean and petty and it isn't like their success is holding anyone else back (not unless you find the lbs they lose)... there's plenty of weight loss victories to go around :)
I checked the progress page and I saw a drop in the abdomen and more importantly, I saw you up less than 2 lbs and yet DOWN on body fat % by almost 1%!!!! So that means muscles me lady!!! Strength!!! Don't you just underestimate these small changes. They all add up!!!! Now please, have a nice brisk walk on me!!! *hugs*
My weight loss blog: http://returnofthekris.blogspot.com/
xx Island Girl.
As for inspiration, well, you know you inspire me. It helps to know that three time zones away is someone struggling with the same problems I am. And succeeding. *hugs* and hang in there :)
Way to go on nailing that A!
Damn straight! One thing I am super guilty about is that I do not remember my successes. I think it's important to remember your success when you hit a snag, so good for you for keeping it in mind! I'm so proud of how well you've done.
Also, I wonder if your suddenly full schedule is what is killing your motivation? You've got some new, exciting priorities in your life. Could it be that you are just crazy busy?
I don't mind plateaus, as long as I don't start gaining. Eventually, and especially if I apply myself, things start moving in the right direction again. :)
I have serious withdrawls.
Update please!!!