A friend commented tonight (not unkindly) about my weight loss process being obsessive. I've been thinking about it and the truth is, she is correct. But I also think it takes a bit of obsession to lose 165 lbs (which is my final goal.) Face it - this isn't a quick journey. And any LONG journey is born out of obsession, otherwise why would you keep at it for the long haul?
A couple of years ago, I reached a point where I needed to decide what my priorities were and then make my life reflect those decisions. It wasn't easy. There are a LOT of great and important things competing for our attention and time. And it is easy to get caught up in what is most urgent rather than what is most important. But sitting down and deciding what to spend my time on was so helpful. I chose four areas to concentrate on. It was hard to chose only four but it is also hard to do all four well. I'll often be cruising along and then suddenly realize I've only been working on two or three of my areas for the last several weeks. So I'll juggle things around, only to find out a few weeks later that a different area has been slipping through the cracks. But here is what is nice about deciding what my priorities are: I don't feel guilty spending time on them and it is easier to turn down other things.
So, do you want to lose weight badly enough to become somewhat obsessed? Are you willing to make it a priority in your life? Will you do more than talk about losing weight? There isn't a temporary diet out there that will change your life. This has to be a whole person lifestyle change and THAT only happens when you make the choice to live it out day after day after day ...
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