Renewed Commitment

Day 180

On this, the exact mid-point of my one year journey to lose 100 pounds, I am renewing my commitment and remembering why I started this in the first place. I'm claiming my first six months as a success. Some would say, "How can this be a success? You should be 50 lbs down by now and you're not." To those who are thinking this (including that devil on my right shoulder), I offer the following as evidence.

1. Most people give up on their New Years Resolutions within the first week - I'm still here.
2. 80% of people who try and lose weight fail because they don't set realistic goals or give up when they don't see the progress they were hoping for. - I'm still here. 
3. I've committed to a lifestyle change, not a diet. - I'm still here.
4. Since when is 28 lbs and 17.25 inches lost a failure? - I'm still here.

Can I do better? Yes I can!
Did I fail? No I did not!

I still believe that with hard work, it's possible to lose 50lbs in six months. If I can manage this, I will end the year at 78lbs down. Not too shabby! But, in the interest of being realistic, I'm adjusting my minimum goal to 35 lbs. Even if I can only manage another 32 lbs, that will be 60 lbs down in one year and it will be the first time I've been under 200 lbs since 1997. Every pound of flesh off my body is a success. I will not be thwarted by negativity. I will not succumb to self doubt.

Q3 Goals are as follows:
1. Exercise 5-6 days per week without fail.
2. Immediately get back to my 80/20 rule. Eat clean 80% of the time so that I can indulge without guilt 20% of the time.
3. Lose minimum of 15 lbs.
4. I will review my goals daily in order to keep my eyes on the prize.

Cheers!
Margaret