Pure and Simple Vent On Day 31

[57Shelby]

Why am I never Satisfied??? Here I am having made goal of AF for 30 days. Having done so with fairly little struggle. The supplements and support I received here were unbelievably helpful.

But, here I am in regular problem drinker fashion beating myself up for not having lost more weight, and not exercising more. For, crying out loud, I should have dropped three pants sizes and thirty pounds by now!!!!!!!! LOL

In my head I know this is unrealistic, but in my other head, I wish I saw something different in the mirror. I can't let it be ok, that I spent all my energy just on accomplishing what I did. Something deep down inside of me says, that's not good enough! You should have been doing it ALL. You should have been working out every day!!!! You should have monitored your food better (even though I do eat a pretty healthy diet).

So, my goal for the next 30 days is to remain AF and to work on the exercising. I need someone to support me and be a work out buddy that can help keep me accountable to myself. I used to be addicted to exercise just like I was to AL. I want THAT addiction back. I love working out. I just wish I could get over this hump and JUST DO IT!!!!!

What has worked for others?? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Happy July 1!!!!!

Shelby

[vlad]

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Congrats on 30 days AF! I'm trying to get fit for July - my aim is to go cycling, walking and swimming once a week. I've ordered a WiiFit, gonna use that as well. I think I'd like to lose 7lbs.

[louise]

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Shelby, I understand. I just finished 30 days too, ate well and exercised and l lost little. Not really beating myself up, just disappointed. But congrats on the 30! There is a thread under monthly abs about exercise. The Abbercisers. Might be just what you are looking for.

[bestlifeldms]

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Hey Shelby! Congratulations! I mean -REALLY!!!! 30 days is major! Enjoy this accomplishment, take credit for what you have done. My husband has helped me over the years, try and I repeat try, to put my over-achieving in perspective. He has taught me that if I expect 110% perfection from myself that I will fail in my own eyes, everyday! And that is exactly what I was doing. No one else knew the list of 50 things that I had made for myself to accomplish that day. If I got 47 done well, I had failed, in my eyes! HELLO! Thanks to him, I'm getting it. It's all about perspective and one thing at a time... Again, congratulations on your 30 day victory!

Hugs, Best

[LVT25]

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me too!

Shelby--me too! I feel like I've lost a little weight--my face is thinner. But the scale doesn't seem to think so, and no one has commented on my looks--WTF!!!

I started out really smart--eating right---never got into a regular exercise routine though! Yesterday I had fresh fruit and potato chips and dip for lunch!!!:H I guess I eat the way i do because I cut out all those beer calories!

So, how about all of us that just finished 30 days--lets get fit, and eat right and see if we can drop a couple of pounds this summer. We can motivate each other!

I am going to start walking every day. Mornings before I get on here, I guess. AND I'm going to eat more fruit and veggies and less chips. AND I'm going to drink more water. AND I'm going to TRY to cut down on diet pop.

There, it's out there! What do ya think???:l

If you can--join a yoga class--lots of bang for the buck so to say!!:H

[Peanut]

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Shelby - Congrats on the 30 days AF. And Louise - You did 30 days too - yay!!!! Me too, me too - the big 30!!! WW started a 31-60 thread if you are interested in continuing on!!!
And hey - if the difference if not jumping out at you in the mirror or on the scale, no matter - there are definitely differences inside - think of your lovely clean liver and GI tract, and joints and muscles, and all that. Also, I did take a peak once at that abbercisers thread - really neat, quite motivating too I think!! I managed to lose some pounds, but this past week hit a plateau and my sweet tooth (which I never had before) took over and I now am feeling discouraged. Ah well - never give up, keep plugging away - walk, run, ride a bike, swim, throw out the television, just keep moving!!
Best to you all!
Peanut

[57Shelby]

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Thanks to everyone who responded!!! The thing that is so frustrating to me is I KNOW exactly WHAT to do. I have lost over 50 pounds on Weight Watchers in the past. I used to belong to a gym and attended classes and worked out on the weight machines and with free weights. I have a treadmill, a Reebok Step and videos, free weights, aerobic DVD's and Wii fit that I haven't ever used.

I need to find that motivation that I used to have. I am one who likes to work out in the morning and my work schedule does not truly allow for that unless I get up at 4 am. I don't think I want to do that.
I just have to change my attitude and find things that I can do after work and do morning things on the weekend.

I will check out the abbercisers thread and see if the motivation can be found for me there.

I just needed to vent this morning. Thanks for listening and offering your thoughts and support!!!!!

Shelby