Fitness isn’t just physical: Change your thoughts, and you change your world. -Norman Vincent Pearle
I don't know how it happened but I have gained 2.9kg since the last time i weighed myself.Truth is I have not exercised ever since I lost 300g.I feel very bad now because I'm supposed to blog about my progress.I've been trying to delay an update until I lose at least 5kg then I would have something positive to talk about.I'm really struggling with this weight loss thing.
I did a check on my daily routine and found out that:
1) I have stopped eating my kids' leftovers.
2)I have stopped taking sugar.(replaced that with honey).........
BUT
3)I still snack in between meals.
4) I still eat after 8pm.
5)I am not eating enough fruits and vegetables.
6)I am not exercising enough........come to think of it,I have not been exercising at all.
I keep thinking within me that I just can't keep up with it.Even though I know I have to shed this excess fat,I just can't get myself to be steady and consistent.It's like a battle going on in my mind.One voice tells me....I can do it..........the other voice says.........no you can't!
I need strong will power to overcome this fight!
These simple words by Debbie Rocker of Walkvest explained in simple terms all that I needed to do.
"Changing your mind and you must, because if you have been trying to lose weight, but cannot, there is something inside of you that is disallowing it...But you may say, “I just want to lose 20 lbs, if I do I will feel better about myself and I will be happy.” Maybe in the short term, but honestly, if we don’t address our mental and emotional fitness (and we can do it while working on the physical), there is very little chance of: a) keeping the weight off, b) feeling good about yourself, and c) improving every other area of your life.
Let’s not waste time on changing our bodies when they will only change back if we don’t change our minds, too. Let’s work "out" and work "in" at the same time. Changing your mind – and you must, because if you have been trying to lose weight, but cannot, there is something inside of you that is disallowing it. You can change this pattern, improve your self-esteem, increase your joy, and change your body for good by focusing on changing your mind, too. This is training for life.
Work-ins will recondition your mind, improve your attitude, change your perception and stimulate motivation at the same time you are conditioning your body for weight loss, shaping, strength and endurance.If you repeat a positive statement over and over to yourself – like a mantra, your mind will change, the same way your body does."
Today is the seventh day of a new month and the battle line has been drawn!I have written down 7 things that I have to do in other to shed a minimum of 10kg this April.
1) I must walk at least 30 minutes five times a week.
2) I must visit the gym at least 4 times a week.
3) I must not eat anything after 6pm.
4) I must create a food journal.
5) I must drink 8 glasses of water daily.
6) I must keep a positive "can-do" mindset. Focus on my goal daily and go after it with all my heart and soul!
7) I must update this blog more regularly.
Next update will definately be more positive.
P.S
I will be on TV this month on a show called 'Temptation Nigeria'.It airs every monday at 7:30pm on Mnet Channel Dstv.So Nigerian bloggers watch out for a fat lady in a fat purple outfit.
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FIRST!!!!!
LC!!! I'm dancing and jigging in my seat!!! I beat you to this wonderous update. I'm off to read the post now.
Join me and kemi on the Atkins Diet. U can be our third diet buddy. I'll email you some literature on Atkins so you can have an idea of which foods are acceptable or not. Remember we can only do so much to encourage you. The rest of the journey has to be undertaken by you and with hardwork, focus and determination, it is possible. Just set ur eyes on where you want to be and not waiver.
So you are going to be on Mnet this month huh? Too bad I wont get to see it. Put a clip on you tube pls so the rest of us over here can get to see it too please?!?!?!
....Hiya, you visited my blog and I wanted to say thanks...also I've read your agonising stories about losing weight. Pele oh! i feel you. This Easter period I am away from home. Hubby, myself and the kids are visiting my sister's-in-law and their family near Manchester. Our 13 year old nephew got this fab remote controlled airplane that he wanted to try out in a park, so we all went (taking along with us, a cricket bat and ball)...i tell you, we had sooooo much fun. i decided to run around after my 2 yr old in the open field (we went up a sloppy bit and ran down it, shouting "weeeeee" as we went, and did it all over again, and again and again!) later we all played cricket...i tell you by the time we got back, there were muscles aching that I never knew existed! So what's my point - incorporate exercise into everyday affairs and the more fun you make it the better chance you have to stick to it! Luckily the weather is changing for the better in the UK, so I will definitely be taking the kids to the park more!
Hi Ms Somebody, i wish there's somethiing i can personally do to take away those excess fats forever and ever...i really do wish
All da same, goodluck as you carry out the 7 April Must Do's
You're gonna be on Temptation Nigeria...Now, i have a hunch of who you might be. BIG HUnch!
Well, I really don't know :-(. It's so easy to make plans and just as easy not to follow them. I think Calabar Girl's suggestion should work -- there'll be two more people besides you to hold yourself to the diet...
Goodluck with your weightloss... happy easter too mami... long time no 'blog speak'
u can do it....
take it one day at a time
i lost 30-35 pounds summer 1996
i use to be size 18 ...now i am 10-12 american size...
u have to believe in urself...
eating late is really bad...
i will have to blog about my weight one day....i still battle with my weight...but i know i wont be a size 18 ever again by God's grace...
chioma momah can tell u how big i was ....
U CAN DO IT .... trust urself....
true true..my girl msmt...still loves food (like me) but she has been able toi shed oiff awhole lot of weight and its been off for some years now..You can do it! You go girl!
Really if msmt could do it living in America (with all that fast food) then you can. Also don't forget to commit it to God..remeber he wants us to be healthy and happy..dont worry about what u added just resolve to take it all off ..lots of stories of incredible weight loss..read em and be encouraged.Happy Easter
ps when does tempation naija show? lets know so we can watch
forgive me ... but this sounds like a lot of mumbo jumbo. If the doctor tells you tomorrow that you must lose weight or you will have an 80% chance of having a stoke / diabetes, what will you do? My sister, you will lose that weight in a heartbeat.
I just found out I was pregnant. So, me that does not like spinach... has been eating raw spinach and other leafy greans 4 times a day. Why? for the sake of a healthy child.
Now... you can do it. Just think of your children, and stop taking the easy route. Fat does a lot of damage to your health. Your appearance is secondary.
Excess fat puts you at risk for certain diseases.
You can do it. Think of something more important than yourself... your children. Do it for them.
Hope you don't get offended.
i wish i could get all the weight you want to loose.i'm so thin it's crazy.we all crave for something not so?nice piece.If only u could do it more often...say hello to the family
My dear, stay strong and focused, I have just "weaned" myself off candies and sodas, now i am walking everyday for 20 mins, at first, it was a struggle, but now I am looking foward to my evenings alone with my thoughts. I got a schedule from "londonbuki" for jogging and I am finally starting! Good luck!
yeah, plus my gym which is killing me but I am still going! Just know that there are many others suffering too!
Aww dear, your optimism is going to work.... just stay focused... I hope I'll see you on Temptation Nigeria o!
Good luck!
Do you really want me to come and give you some military style weight loss program. 1 2 3 4! I 2 3 4!! common darling, you can do it... sit up, stand up, squat... you can do it.
and I look forward to seeing the 'fat lady' in purple. ;-)
Don't quit darl. You're not a quitter... *wink*
Stay focused and thanks for being so honest about your desire to lose weight. It starts in the mind and I can see your determination.
my favorite chat buddy... ive missed you oh...
wishing you luck with your list of to do's ... dont listen to CG, atkins is not the way....
chat soon!
I am so sorry you aren having the success you thought you would at this weight loss! I personally believe part of the problem has been solved since you know what you shouldnt be doing.
Follow through and believe in yourself. You can definitely make it happen.
Goodluck on the show.
On another note, purple on large women is a no no. It brings to mind Barney!! Hope this doesnt offend you. Darker colors will make you look slimmer and will hide a lot.
Hugs!!
@the colourful one: what do you mean atkins is not the way? It has worked for my friend and I have seeen the results. She dropped from a size 20 to a Size 12 and is still loosing weight. Ha!! To each his own oh. Me, I believe firmly in Atkins. (smile)
I know what you mean aboout reconditioning your mind.
I have good voices in my head telling me what I need to do to lose weight, propelling me forward, encouraging me. Unfortunately the good voices are usually loudest AFTER a big meal. They go silent before I eat or snack.
Then theres the bad voices that tells me that broccoli, and anything green is bad. That the portion on my plate is not big enough, that if my food is not deep fried it wont taste good.
I really need to adress these voices in my head.
Londonbuki is doing a 21 day thing, you should check it out! That might give you the kick off you need!
whats up? U've not been responding to my offlines so I decided to try here. Hope U're OK? well looks so to me. Admire Ur blog its running smoothly, I'm sure U'll transfer the same dedication to Ur weight loss programme. I'm sure U'd do excellently well.
kudos girl, keep it up. Have fun.
You can do it!
Just keep up the positive attitude...I know its tough by u need all the willpower you can muster!
Good luck!!!!
@ CG.....Thanks a million,I need an exercise buddy now.My diet is okay I just need to exercise a lot more.
I'll see what I can do to ge the clip.
@roz......Exercising will be a lot more fun once my body stops aching.I started aerobics on Monday and as I sit now,typing away,every muscle in me is A-C-H-I-N-G!
@Ugo Daniels.......you can just keep encouraging me for now,that'll do.Thanks.
@Azuka.......I've made up my mind now and I'm gonna do it.
@ONB.....Thanks and Don't stay away for too long now.
@MSMT....I'm taking one day at a time now really I am.Mistake I made was to think the fat will suddenly dissappear after all the hardwork.Now I'm learning to take it easy and lose it steadily.thank you.
@Chioma......Thank you so much.I know I can do it.I lost 10kg in 3weeks sometime ago in 2001.I can do it again.
The episode of Temptation Nigeria that I'll feature is on the last monday of this month.Make sure you see it.
@Anonymous..........No way am I offended.I'm not.The first time the doctor told me of the ills of being overweight I weighed 82kg,I was 10kg bigger then,7years ago.Not to worry I've begun the journey and I'll arrive at my destination.
Congratulations on being pregnant.Here's wishing you a stress free term and a most successful delivery.
@Linda......Madam so you finally made it to my blog.WELCOME-O!!!Why won't you be thin when you forget to eat?Try and remember to eat okay?Good girl.
@Waffarian.....you are my girl-o!I like your thoughts,very simple and down-to-earth.I'm getting a pedometer and I'm going to walk 10,000 steps a day.
As for the gym,I got started once again on monday and my body aches but I won't stop.I'll get used to it.thanks warri no dey carry last.lol.
@Nyemoni......Ose gan..Optimism is my name.Yes you'll see me on Temp.Nig.
@Unnaked soul........I'm on the look out for a personal trainer so I just might call on you.
Watch out for the 'fat lady' in purple and no I ain't no quitter.*wink*.
@Omara.....Thanks for stopping by.Determination is the key to success and I won't lose this key 'cause it's hung across my neck.
@the colorful one.....wait till CG gets at you.lol.
@Bluntremi........you really answer to your name don't you?Blunt to the core.lol.The color was not really purple but more of lilac/mauve.I love wearing dark colors.oooooh just wait till I lose this weight.Then you'll see the model that's been hiding in me.lol.
@littlegirllost.......LOL @ those 'voices'.I've not only addressed them,I've banned them from coming into my head.Right now,I can only hear the good voices.The voices that tell me to get up and hit the gym in spite of my aching body.
@waffarian.....I've seen the blog,coincidentally I'm also on a 3week programme.Thanks for looking out for me.'Warri no dey come last.'
@Tyrex......thanks!
@Bella naija......positive attitude is all I've got now.
yo quick fast check my blog out ASAP
All the comments i read is making me to think again about starting on a diet/exercising.Iam size 16 uk but want to go back to my pre-babies day when i was 12 and its been so difficult to go back to that size and funnily,iam hypeactive and hardly eat more than one in a day and the fat refuse to go.Mrs dont stop till you achieve your goal and dont forget you have somebody here you are mentoring on weightloss!
Gud luck! 4 starters substitute all drinks for water...ull be fine dont worry
Goodluck,
Be easy on your self ok.
All the best.
Will look out for you or am late.
lol @ the fat lady in a fat purple suit. You crack me up!!
Good luck with it, gal. You inspire the resta us.
if you know who i am why don't you reveal it? i want you to know who I am
sorry for interrupting but its quite urgent come check my page out its the last time i swear
Ps fat purple outfit
Gosh, Im impressed with this new way - not just saying I will do this but writting down what you will do, and are forced to keep up with it. I like this. Maybe I should try this, pls keep up with this, I will be checking to see how you are getting along.
have a sup-splendid-delicious weekend prison break is a movie lol
Ooh have you been on temptation yet? Hope I haven't missed it!
Hi mrs somebody,
I am in the same boat, i dont like exercise and i need to loose weight i decided to go on a diet, but its a bit extreme, its called the liquid diet and its only if you have the willpower you can do it.
Its drinking nutritionally balanced drinks, i have been on it for a week now and i lost 1stone, i must warn you its not for the faint hearted!
There are many sites you can read up on it.
goodluck and keep up, set your mind to it and you can achieve it
Good luck o!! Im new here and came across your thing. Don't worry all the weight will come off with exersise-and prayer. God cares about everything, right? When can we expect you on TV?
The Other Side Of A Gemini now showing Ps I hope Am not beginning to annoy you
Oh wow....weight loss...*sigh*. I am sooo trying and i threw out my scale...I think that was part of my problem...Good luck
Good luck. I can imagine it can't be easy but I am certain you will succeed. A good friend of mine tried the pin-rolling stuff and swears it works, although painful. Apparently the exercise breaks down the fat or something. However your previous negative experience with it was terrible!
Your blog is really hilarious!
lol. mrs somebody, i love ur way of writing.. lol, u have not kept ur promise of updating ur blog regularly o..and u CANT NOT EAT AFTER 6 PM, hunger will waya u o..
WUP? keep rolling
@ diary of a g............yo I've checked it out.
@ anijawife.......alright girl join me let's do it together.
@law_damsel.......yeah I only take water.Thanks for the advice.
@ Omohemi Benson.....No you are not late.I think its on the 30th.
@ Vera Ezimora.......Thanks and do call again.
@ TLOASCM.....My girl wetin we go do now?This weight must go by hook or by crook.
@TaureanMinx........No you have not missed it yet.It's on the 30th I think.
@ Anonymous........Let me have those sites please.I could try it and see.
@ Omo-Obanta.....Welcome to blogsville and thanks for coming over.God will surely help me.I know He will.I'll be on Tv by this month end.
@Uzo.........You threw out your scale?????When are you getting a new one?
@ IM.........pin rolling is pain.I won't try that again.
@Bimbylads..........true talk Hunger waya me so tey I no fit hold am again.
Il semble que vous soyez un expert dans ce domaine, vos remarques sont tres interessantes, merci.
- Daniel
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