An F for effort

May 17th, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Christy |

I haven’t been around much lately, well, I have, but only behind the scenes, because I feel like a big, fat failure right now. I lost my momentum, had a couple of bad weeks, and then went out of town for a week. It seems like as soon as I quit shredding, it all went straight to hell. And no, I haven’t started on the second Shred challenge because I was out of town last week and I’m being honest when I say there was absolutely NO time.

So I’m here to admit my shortcomings. To tell you that I’ve gained weight, although I’m not really sure how much. I haven’t been drinking near enough water. I’m not counting my points. I’m not exercising. The worst thing is I feel like total and complete CRAP. I know what I need to do, it just seems easier to ignore it right now.

Tomorrow is a brand new day. I won’t be traveling, which means I’ll be home and in control of my menu. I’ll have my trusty water bottle at my side and I’ll drink from it! I’ll also have time to start Shredding again, and I will. I promise.

I’m not looking forward to the final weigh-in for this challenge on Wednesday. Not one bit. When I started this challenge, I was at an all time low of 146 point something. I’m much closer to that dreaded 150. So in 8 weeks, I lost nothing and most likely will register a gain. FAIL.

Have you had a rough time? Do you tend to stick your head in the sand when things are going so well? Tell me how you right the wrongs when you fall off course. I need all the help I can get!

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Tags: failing, falling down, feeling like crap, gaining, help, weigh-in

Ann G

I think we all have times in our lives when this happens to us. Just remember to not beat yourself up to much and to get "back in the saddle". Start where you are and do what you can right NOW...you'll get there. Sometimes we need a good swift kick in the butt to get us going in the right direction!! Hang in there and you'll get there!!

Thanks for keepin' it real!!

kiminia

WOW GIRL!! I could have typed this post.. minus the out of town reason-oh & the being too busy. I've just been slacking & lazy. not enough water. snacking like there are no rules.. UGH!!

I am w/you. today is a new day. I too am hoping to get back on the wagon :) my only concern is that next Tuesday will be hard again as I will be gone Fri-Mon camping. hoping the other girls on site will join me in a jog or long walk daily!

{{{HUGS}}} hope you get to feeling better!!!

Brooke

i ate fried chicken yesterday. and it was good.

slip ups happen (and sometimes we don't even feel bad for them).

hopefully your feeling bad has to do with your body being use to getting good nutrients and exercise. i would hate to think that your feeling like crap is because you're beating yourself up.

since this challenge is almost over you are just a week closer to a completely fresh slate? doesn't that feel wonderful? you get to erase the mistakes of this challenge and start over with the promise of being more fateful. :)

you can do it! that's why you're (one of) our fearless leaders!

April

Well, I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Some weight loss buddy, I am, eh? I do know how you feel though. I know I gained this weekend. I know I did. But you're right, all we can do is start again tomorrow. And we will.

I had an excellent support system before January. I give my friends credit for helping me get as far as I have, but you know something? Now? I have the BEST support system in the world. Because I have you. (and our other Sisters!) Our weight loss journeys are so close to one another that I'm quite certain that you know what I'm thinking. And that helps to keep me going. You are just fabulous and don't you ever forget it. Sometimes when life happens, we have to concentrate on life, then we start over. Don't you worry, we're going to get there. And we're going to get there together. I promise.

Love you lots! :o)

To Think Is To Create

You're right tomorrow is a new day. Every day, every moment, is a choice. The past doesn't matter, what matters is the here and now. Set yourself up for success this week, take it step by step. And you promised to shred tomorrow, so I'm holding you to it missy!

Think about how great you feel when you're exercising and treating yourself well by eating well. That feeling is something you DESERVE. Own it, mama.

Christy_TheSistherhood

Thanks, girl! I knew you'd have my back :)

I'm ready for a new day!! I promised I'll shred tomorrow and I WILL!!! I know I'll feel so much better, too :)

Love you!

Kim

Hi Christy, I'm fairly new to this site, but, I justed wanted to tell you also that you will be just fine! Just wanted to share two quotes I have written down in my weight watchers organizer, "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it!" and
"Every great accomplishment starts with the decision to try!" Hang in there, it WILL get better. Kim

Christy_TheSistherhood

Great quotes, Kim!!! Thank you so much!!

Nancy

Okay girl, I'm going to tell you the same thing that you told me when I was in your position. Tomorrow is a brand new day and the start of another week. What happened before is over and you can make this week everything you want it to be. I know you can do it. You certainly inspired me to do better. Next week, I expect you'll be getting much better than an F!

Christy_TheSistherhood

Thanks, Nancy! I know you're right! Heck all of you are right! Sometimes it just feels like things are spiraling out of control and I can't get a grip. I'm fully ready to wake up tomorrow morning and start over!!!

Thanks for the pep talk, girl :)

Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama

If it's any consolation, I think I'll be with you in the weight gain. I also think I'll be higher than I was 8 weeks ago.

It's stinkin' hard sometimes. At least that's what I tell myself.

Christy_TheSistherhood

Thanks, girl!! I'm know exactly where I went wrong, I'm just not sure why or how. It sucks, but I know I can turn it around. This last 20 pounds can kiss my ass. It's so hard to get rid of it!!!!

Nancy Sabina

Oh, Christy! You'll be OK. You'll get back on track. When you fall of course, the only thing to do is to get back on it! Don't be so hard on yourself. Just start again tomorrow. Good luck!