Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Concentration Constipation

Yep, that's what I have, alright. Focus, or in my case, lack thereof is becoming a bit of an obstacle to my ultimate success. I seem to have lost sight of the big picture and have dialed in on just the weight loss portion of my journey. Today was Weigh In Wednesday, and I was struck by the emphasis I put on getting on the scale this morning. No change, so that was ok, I guess. However, in the larger sense, I became annoyed with myself at being so dependent on what my scale shouted back at me.

After a frank discussion with myself. (And yes, I did answer myself back.) I have decided to return to the basic premise that brought me to the blogosphere.....better OVERALL health. I've been slipping a little in that department lately. My meal prep and planning has not been nearly as good as it was a month or two ago. The Dinner Challenge I issued to the Perfect Child has kinda gone belly up, so I became a bit lax. Lack of Focus at its finest. I still have all of the "tools" necessary for success, I've just been ignoring them, I guess.

So, after my re-evaluation of the situation, I have decided to start all over again. I'm starting with today's weight and going forward with renewed vigor. I am confident that if I put this new beginning out here in the blogosphere, you will all help me remain accountable. So starting today, it is back to the basics. I'm going to re-focus and remove the "blockage" that has my concentration constipated. I think if I can remain on track at least 75% of the time each week, I'll be back to where I want to be. 75% , you say, is not much....however, if you're regaining focus a little at a time, 75% is a good starting point. Maybe it is a low expectation kinda thing, but at least it is something, and I have to re-start somewhere. :) I know there will be slip ups, so I am allowing myself an "oops" now and then. No recriminations, just get my butt back in gear. I hope this approach proves successful. If it does, I'll up the percentage to 90% eventually, then up to 100% !!! I will be a work in progress.

10 comments:

  1. Glad I'm not the only one who has these conversations with myself.

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  2. I have them too. Sometimes I really think I need help but whatever :) There are a lot of "back to basics" sentiments out in the blog world today. I think we're on to something!

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  3. I have these conversations with myself too. Either it's perfectly normal or else we're all being crazy together here in the blogosphere.:-)
    75% sounds like the perfect number to me. We are human after all, still trying to live our lives. And well, stuff happens right?

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  4. You can do 75% with one hand tied behind your back. :)

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  5. hey, I do that with my running ALL THE TIME!

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  6. We're all works in progress... way to recommit!

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  7. To new beginnings!! You are a very smart lady V, so I know you will reach your goals!!

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  8. From one work in progress to another: you can always start over. And hell yes, we'll keep you honest.

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  9. A new start! WOO HOOO!!!! Sounds like you have your plan. You can do it!

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  10. OMG I talk to myself all the time...out loud...awesome!! I love new starts...good for you! :)

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