I've decided that 99% of weight loss is a mental challenge. Don't get me wrong, it's most definitely physically draining to get out there and exercise, but for me, once I'm at the gym I have the attitude of "well I'm here, so I may as well do it".
It's a similar thing when we look at the hurdles and temptations that face us - the birthday party or other celebration where its "expected" that we eat, drink and be merry. At the end of the day, is your host really going to look down on your if you say no to dessert or opt for water instead of wine? I don't think so. In fact, when you've dropped that weight and are looking smokin' hot, I'm sure that friend or colleague will be the first one to compliment and congratulate you.
Let's stop the excuses - no you didn't have to eat that piece of cake, you chose to eat that cake. We need to take responsibility for our actions and our food choices. My mantra for my 84 challenge is:
Every time I am tempted I am going to repeat this mantra over and over again. As I said at the start of this post, it's a mental game. It's hard to say no... wait! That's the understatement of the year! It's beyond hard, beyond difficult... for someone who loves food it's heart-wrenching to turn down temptation after temptation... but aren't the results at the end going to be worth it?
How do we stay in that mental state where we say no to rubbish food, yes to exercise and healthy food? I think this is where our goals and inspiration come into place. So today, I thought I would share one of my goals.
It's a similar thing when we look at the hurdles and temptations that face us - the birthday party or other celebration where its "expected" that we eat, drink and be merry. At the end of the day, is your host really going to look down on your if you say no to dessert or opt for water instead of wine? I don't think so. In fact, when you've dropped that weight and are looking smokin' hot, I'm sure that friend or colleague will be the first one to compliment and congratulate you.
Let's stop the excuses - no you didn't have to eat that piece of cake, you chose to eat that cake. We need to take responsibility for our actions and our food choices. My mantra for my 84 challenge is:
The only thing that lies between me and my weight loss goals, is me!
Every time I am tempted I am going to repeat this mantra over and over again. As I said at the start of this post, it's a mental game. It's hard to say no... wait! That's the understatement of the year! It's beyond hard, beyond difficult... for someone who loves food it's heart-wrenching to turn down temptation after temptation... but aren't the results at the end going to be worth it?
How do we stay in that mental state where we say no to rubbish food, yes to exercise and healthy food? I think this is where our goals and inspiration come into place. So today, I thought I would share one of my goals.
The skinny leg jean!
Now I'm not going to lie to you for one second and pretend that one of the major aims of my weight loss is to look good. Superficial? Yes. But I'm still young and want to feel really gorgeous for once in my life.
So why the skinny leg jean? It's just one of those trend items that I've never been able to pull off. As a typical pear shape, I'm bottom heavy. While I can fit into a size 14 up top, I'm more of a 16/18 down the bottom. As such, jeans are my arch nemesis! Thunder thighs, ghetto booty and a massive stomach are not the ingredients for looking hot in jeans.
For anyone out there reading - what are your goals (totally superficial or otherwise)? Any trend items you want to be wearing? Share your thoughts by posting a comment.
Now I'm not going to lie to you for one second and pretend that one of the major aims of my weight loss is to look good. Superficial? Yes. But I'm still young and want to feel really gorgeous for once in my life.So why the skinny leg jean? It's just one of those trend items that I've never been able to pull off. As a typical pear shape, I'm bottom heavy. While I can fit into a size 14 up top, I'm more of a 16/18 down the bottom. As such, jeans are my arch nemesis! Thunder thighs, ghetto booty and a massive stomach are not the ingredients for looking hot in jeans.
For anyone out there reading - what are your goals (totally superficial or otherwise)? Any trend items you want to be wearing? Share your thoughts by posting a comment.
Hey Kristen, my goal was skinny leg jeans too. I'm the same, I'm young (well, I class 27 as young anyway!) and I wanted just ONCE to fit into something that's currently fashionable and feel comfortable out on the street in them instead of just in the house (or not even!).
ReplyDeleteWell, I achieved that. I bought myself a pair of black skinny leg jeans from Just Jeans and when I first got them they were so tight I could barely sit down in them even after loosing 20kg. Now they're too big around the waist! I'm going to have to sell them because they're not going to fit for much longer at all. It's a good feeling to grow into and then out of your goal and still be doing better :D
Hey KittyExpress. I'm 27 as well! 27 is absolutely still young! That's amazing that you've outgrown your skinny jeans... I just can't wait to get into my first pair.
ReplyDeleteI would love to wear some nice lingerie and feel happy and confident! Maybe even give my fiancee a sneak peak hehe i have never been confident enough to stand there in a bra and undies before.. and im sick of my granny panties and my shape and sculpture undies!
ReplyDeleteKristen - are we the same person?! Ha ha one of my major goals is also the skinny leg jean. Hopefully one day we can meet up and both wear our skinny jean leg pants!
ReplyDeleteEmily (from TF forum)
Haha, I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who strives for the skinny leg jean!
ReplyDeleteI just think they can look so chic teamed with a simple striped t-shirt and ballet flats.
I have no doubt that we'll both get there Emily :)