Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Slow but Sure

Slow but sure wins the race!

One of my mother's favorite phrases - and true! I am not losing weight at record speed. Not this time. Oh, I have set some records in the past. One time I remember losing 40 pounds in 40 days! I crash dieted (hardly ate a thing) and exercised twice a day, every day. And, if rapid weight loss with no thought for my long-term health was the goal, I suppose I could do that again.

But what I know is this: that rapid, break-neck speed of weight loss is not, for me, a recipe for long term success. I ought to know. I have gone down that road a few times in my life.

This time, it's for good.
This time I am interested in excellent overall health for the rest of my life. This time I want to change the way I eat, sleep, exercise... live. This time, it's for good.

So... once again, the weekend was a challenge for me. Though I didn't go overboard on sugar (don't think I ate any "obvious sugar") I still made some poor food choices. And the only exercise I got Saturday and Sunday was priming, painting and glazing the bathroom. Less than perfect, but better than before!

Yesterday's 56 minute Wii Fit workout was a bit tough, but still felt good. I was informed that my weight hasn't changed since Thursday. At first, my reaction was to revert back to the old way of thinking. Then I reminded myself that this is about the long term. And that I am definitely getting stronger and healthier. No doubt about that. Plus, I remembered that Saturday I fit into a pair of painting jeans that I haven't been able to wear in a long time. So, I will stick to the plan. The long term plan.

And- slow, but sure, I'll win the Victory!