Comments on: Decisions, Desires, Disappointments

By: Hanlie

Hanlie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:53:56 +0000

You said it so well! I also decided that quitting was not an option. Sure there have been times when I've allowed my emotional discomfort to affect me, but not once have I thrown my hands up in the air and said, "I give up". That will simply not happen. .-= Hanlie´s last blog ..Breaking free =-.

By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:39:21 +0000

Diane, this is the hardest part to explain to anyone. Once the decision is made, it will happen. That doesn’t mean that someone won’t face struggles. They will. It doesn’t mean bad days won’t happen. They do. It just means that no matter what, I will not quit, I will not fail, and I will succeed at this. I might have bad days, but that is not enough to make me quit. The decision has been made.

Thanks for the link. I appreciate it.
.-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..It’s Back! =-.

By: MackAttack

MackAttack — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:34:59 +0000

I think you are so on with this. I hope the most successful part of my new life is that I decided not to make anything ‘off limits’ I just need to track and monitor everything. I no longer need a ‘cheat day’ I no longer ‘fall off the wagon’. This is why I think my current way of life will get me thin(er)
.-= MackAttack´s last blog ..sore thumb =-.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:16:11 +0000

@Sunny – I like how you describe that the decision is embedded deep in your heart. Because that’s where it comes from. And an 89% success rate is awesome!!

@Hadley – Deciding to stick with it through the hard times is so important, because the hard times will come. It’s never a straight line journey.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:14:50 +0000

@Tammy – Your health obviously was a big enough incentive to really help you make the decision and stick to it. Congrats on the medications going bye-bye!

@Carla – Onwards & upwards! Every minute is a new chance to move your life forward!!

@Chris – Good point about there being sooooo many decisions to make. And if you start to make some small bad decisions, then they can add up to weight gain. Especially if you are like me and eat too much candy/cake in one week. You have a great point. Maybe I’ll write about that too!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:11:56 +0000

@Hilary – It really is amazing to me that small good decisions, when stacked on top of each other, really do add up to some really healthy, life changing events. I like your newfound attitude!

@Lara – Every meal, every snack, every exercise choice. All seemingly little decisions that can really make a difference. I love your outlook on life.

@Jenn – What a great thing! I do that too. I look in the cart and evaluate what I have. Sometimes I think – I don’t need those crackers, or whatever. It’s amazing how she changed her whole outlook on life. Tell her I said great job!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:08:57 +0000

@Susan – I have to work at that too. I tend to be an all or nothing, totally focused person. Letting go of things is hard for me!

@Taryl – The new normal for you sounds very healthy, balanced, and rewarding. Your commitment is impressive, and I love how you really did what works for you and stuck with it!!

@Pam – I wish I had the answer for you Pam. You have a perfect grasp on the decisions required for success. Even when you are feeling down, just making small positive decisions will help you until you turn the corner in your mind. Don’t give up – that’s one decision that won’t help you at all!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:05:37 +0000

@Leah – I love that decision. Because if you go the other way, you will probably not be happy with yourself. Stay strong!

@Michelle – No guilt! I love it.

@christieo – It was definitely worth it. Cake – no. My future health – yes. I love how strong you are!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:04:11 +0000

@Janet – Don’t we wish we could have both? Thin and eat whatever. But like you said, it’s impossible. And you decided which was more important and you succeeded!

@Dr. J – the rewards are definitely worth it!

@Josie – Great point about deciding ahead of time what you will do in certain situations.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:01:39 +0000

@Robin – I didn’t really mean to make it sound simple, because although on the surface it can be, in reality it’s a complex set of emotions that we need to go through to really decide to change. It took me a lot of wrong turns and unfortunate choices before I finally did it.