Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Don't Give UP, Don't Give IN, Don't give OUT!

DON'T GIVE UP!
We all have decisions to make. Sometimes we make good ones, sometimes we make bad ones. It is a part of life, and EVERYONE does it. There is not a SINGLE person out there that has NOT made a bad decision at ONE time in their life. Even great men/women of valor, and even PRESIDENTS have made bad decisions at one time or another. So who are WE to go blaming ourselves for a bad decision every once in awhile?

Put it behind you. Everyone has a slip up now and then. Don't get me wrong, I'm not telling you to get up, and go raid the refridgerator right now, and say, "You said EVERYBODY does it!" I'm saying if you DO have a moment of weakness, and you make a "not so great" decision, don't GIVE UP.

One little slip, or two, or more, is NO reason to give up on yourself, OR your diet. It IS reason to take a GOOD hard look at what is tripping you up, and what you can do about it. Maybe you need to think about some of the accomplishments you have made in your life already. It's time to be your OWN cheering squad. Don't get down on yourself, but BOOST yourself up! You are doing something IMPORTANT for YOU, and YOU ARE SO WORTH IT!

DON'T GIVE IN!
There are so many people out there that want you to fail. DO NOT LET THEM WIN! Don't give in. I have people in my life who may mean well, and try to get me to eat. They just don't understand the damage they are doing. If you tell them "NO", in a firm voice, and let them KNOW that you mean business, it will ALSO empower YOU. Hopefully it will also dissuade any other attempts to TEMPT you into blowing it with food! DON'T GIVE IN!

DON'T GIVE OUT!
Sometimes it just gets TIRING! It can be boring, at times. Just don't GIVE out! You can lose as much weight as you WANT, but it is going to take an EFFORT on your part. This diet is not for the weak of heart! Never wait until you are TOO tired or too hungry to eat. Sometimes, I forget to have my Cambridge, and the day just gets away from me. Next thing I know, it's close to bedtime, and I haven't eaten, and I'm SO tired. I feel too tired to BOIL water for soup, or blend ice cubes for a shake. Instead, I could EASILY grab that bowl of onion dip, and potato chips, and REALLY do some damage!
Cravings are harder to overcome when you are tired, and you may feel like you just want to grab something that is EASY, and call it a day. Don't GIVE OUT! Make TIME for your Cambridge. It makes a WORLD of difference, and it IS important! Every morning could yield a loss or a gain...we want the LOSS!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Donna,
I was so shocked to see the comment on the USA support board about your blog. You seem like such a dear person, and I want you to know that your blog has inspired me so much. Do not let jealous people like that discourage you. I am forever grateful that I found your blog on that board. I read the board often, but never post. Thanks for just being YOU.
Samantha

Anonymous said...

Donna thankyou for sharing your weightloss journey with us and your friendly personality and great sense of humor. _Pam G. (from Louises)

Donna said...

PAM G.
How on earth ARE you girl??? I can't believe you found me here! I trust you are still losing, and looking as lovely as ever! Glad to see you are still on the wagon!
Talk to you soon!
Donna

Anonymous said...

Donna,
i'm so glad i found your blog. it's inspirational, entertaining, and is something i can relate to. i'm 5'8" and weigh 258 right now. i have been doing everything to lose weight, and nothing seems to work. i am seriusly thinkin about trying cambridge. i will keep reading, and i may email you for more information. thanks for sharing
joni