Even more motivation
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful comments. We still haven’t had time to talk about it but we will, it’s not a conversation you want to have with 2 little boys around. But at least I have gotten over my grumpiness because it is a problem that can be solved. I do agree with what several of you have said, I think it stems from his fear of rejection, not a lack of desire for me.
However, now I have different motivation. We just booked our flights for Florida. My SIL moved recently to the Tampa Bay area and she’s really lonely. Also, my sister lives in Savannah, GA and the 2 cities are about 5 hours apart. From August 6-13 we will be visiting our families. I know, August isn’t the best time to visit the southeast but it’s the only time that fits into our schedules.
I also took a huge step and revealed my weight to 2 of my sisters. I am by far the heaviest and I think both of them will be surprised to realize that I weigh 273 pounds. But since our contest is over, they both wanted to continue losing weight so we’re trying to figure out what to do. I decided to share my goals with them. I shared goal #1 (being at 250 by the end of the school year) and have now added a 2nd goal, to lose an additional 20 pounds by our vacation. That gives me a little over 4 months to lose 40 pounds, a steep goal but definitely achieveable. Plus, once summer comes I am going to be able to pick up the workouts a bit. Knowing that I’m going to be at the beach on a daily basis had better serve as some motivation. Plus, my SIL has lost a ton of weight and I don’t want her to be thinner than me. I would guess we’re about the same size now and she had to have been 350+ when she started. Completely immature, I know, but I need to be honest.
I weigh in tomorrow and I can’t wait to see the results, I just hope I’m not disappointed. To help myself in the event the numbers aren’t friendly I uploaded my “before” pics to my computer and also took a new set of measurements so I can compare in a month or so. I will also check my bodyfat percentage tomorrow to see if those numbers have dropped.
well i first want to thank you for your comment, i am trying to stay as motivated as possible , so thank you.
I was reading your blog, i love the idea of tanning as a reward. I too like to tan, not alot but just to get a nice glow. It makes you feel good. I just may nick your idea….
I can most certainly relate to the comparison between females in weight. My best friends are often times my worst supporters in weight loss - because they are fearful that attention will be taken from them. Not to mention my mother in law, who very frequently becomes upset when she finds out that I am dieting and actually losing weight - all the sudden that is all she is talking about - how she is eating better and losing weight and that I don’t need to lose anymore(meanwhile making cakes and trying to feed me bread, pasta, etc). . I think that all of it is completely immature, but it is what it is and likely will never change. You will have a number of people attempting to sabotage you!
Try not to listen to those around you - focus on YOUR weightloss! After all, you are the one that must be in control of and satisfied with your weight at the end of the day!
Those around you can only get to you if you let them! (easy to say, hard to do)
Either way! Good luck on your weightloss. Don’t be disappointed if don’t see results - the best gage of weightloss is how you feel! The results will always come shortly thereafter!
I’m glad that you’re feeling better about hubby. Sometimes it’s better to wait a while before having “the talk”. That way you’ve had time to simmer down and you can really talk about what you’re feeling instead of getting stuck behind being mad.
I had to LOL at your comment about your SIL. I’m totally the same way. And yes, it’s immature but whatever works, right? Keep on going, I enjoy reading your blog.