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You know, reaching a goal can be tough, regardless of what your goal is. It could be losing weight, quitting smoking, controlling your finances, getting fit… But I think one thing setting goals for oneself, and sticking to them has in common, is "DETERMINATION”.
I quit smoking (again) back on Sept 15, 2010. I was determined. I knew I would likely gain weight during the process (which in all honestly I needed to lose some weight then), but I did not let that stop me. I detest the smell that cigarette smoking leaves on my clothes and in my car. I am also very self conscious, so when someone looks at me funny, I feel uncomfortable with myself.
I feel that I am smoke free now. Yes I had some help, I chewed the nicotine gums, and it has been over a month or two, now that I have had nicotine gum. There were weak moments during this time that I CRAVED… WANTED a cigarette. But I did not cave into the desire, I reminded myself of why I quit in the first place and I remained DETERMINED!
Now about two months ago I had a scare, thought I was having a heart attack, I had started a diet (about a week into it) because I was disgusted with the weight I had added to my already overweight body from eating constantly to keep from smoking. After some testing it was found that I had a very minor valve defect, which I should monitor, as well as possible angina. And as well as being “Obese” (at the time I was 189 pounds).
I stopped the diet because I feared perhaps it was part of the reason I had the attack and it was a warning sign. Later, I stepped on the scale and I topped at 200 pounds! This was the heaviest I have ever been. Normally my heaviest was 150, I gradually crept up to 180, and then KAPOW! I hit 200! This is not going to happen! I have got to lose this weight!
I set a goal to lose at least 50 pounds and then another 20 if I can. A co-worker is on the HCG diet, and is raving about it, so I got the homeopathic HCG from a local Beauty college and started the protocol on April 15. I am DETERMINED. Sticking to a diet is a bit harder then quitting smoking, because, you still have to eat. It is not like just saying NO altogether. But I do have to learn to say NO to Sugar. And to Carbs.
I must admit I have cheated.. albeit slightly as normally if I cheat I am going to go all the way and eat the whole darn cake. But my cheats have been perhaps once a week to just have a taste the offending item.
Since April 15, I have lost a total of 15 pounds, and seem to have hit a plateau. So, once again, I am reminding myself of my DETERMINATION to lose this excess weight and become a healthy individual. I want to enjoy my life to its fullest and for me to do that I must be comfortable in my own skin and with who I am. So, in retrospect, I must renew my DETERMINATION and follow my diet plan strictly if I am to succeed. I will not have to deprive myself, I just need to change my outlook on food and make healthier choices, as well as become more active physically.
My goal is to achieve a weight loss of 65 pounds and maintain my goal weight of 130-135 pounds, as well as be physically active.
Diet Calendar Entries for 12 May 2011:
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540 kcal
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Fat: 17.23g | Prot: 45.47g | Carb: 43.54g.
Breakfast: Soup & Oyster Crackers. Lunch: STRAWBERRY, lettuce, ground beef. Dinner: cool whip, strawberry, beef broth, onion, frozen spinach, Chicken breast. Snacks/Other: popcorn movie butter. more...
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2384 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Desk Work - 8 hours, Resting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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