Posted by: lizm5150 on
It is Christmas Day, and I just watched the finale for the Season 12 Biggest Loser. Just watching the transformations made by the contestants makes me feel as if I can do it too. Two years ago I decided to begin a weight loss journey, but there was always an excuse. I always blamed my lack of commitment on SOMETHING, and when I experienced a set back or failure, I gave up completely. I AM smarter than that, and I AM stronger; I have never not accomplished anything I have set my mind to - except this.
I am realizing for the first time that I do have some support; something I never believed in the past. There are people around me that are trying to help me succeed. I just never saw them before. I know that I can't accomplish this without their help. I need to take a step, take a breath, and realize that if I fall, I need to reach out to them to help me up. It doesn't mean failure - it means you are vulnerable and are willing to take a hand to avoid failure.
I am not naive enough to overlook the fact that I have hinderances in my life right now - I work full-time, I commute 10-15 hours a week, and I am a full-time student. Busy? most definitely, but is it impossible? ABSOLUTELY not! Planning is 90% of the battle, and execution is the other 10%. I am prepared for the first couple weeks to be a mental struggle, but I am putting this out there in black and white, no more excuses. Like Dolvett says "Hard work...Dedication".
