Wow, it's weigh-in day again already. The week flew by! I lost another pound this week.
Sometimes I wish I would lose more each week but then I remember that slow is better in the long run. I've done fast before and it works for a short time then I gain it all back plus more. I have been really happy that I have lost 20 pounds (21 now) but I get so discouraged when I think about how much I still weigh or look in the mirror and see that I have so much more to go....I have to press on....I will keep going....it just gets me down sometimes.
This month in my class we are talking about industriousness: industrious- diligent and hard working.
Industriousness? in plain language it means, you have to work- and work hard. There is no substitute for work, none. Worthwhile things come only from real work. It is essential to success and only you know if you are really doing it -
giving it everything you've got!
You can work without being industrious, but you cannot be industrious without work.
I takes work to achieve a goal...any goal. I am wanting to achieve a couple different goals in my life right now, one being weight loss...the other being goals to achieve in my class and the weight loss will help with this. Am I really working to my full extent to achieve this ?? I think I could work harder at it but, I also trying to make it a life change and ease into it by changing bad eating habits so they will stay with me the rest of my life. I definitely could be exercising more often !
I am coming up on another test in my class and can see that I really need to be working on that if I want to score well and achieve this short term goal....which will get me closer to the long term goal. The long term goal is becoming more in sight than I ever thought possible. I can't wait to feel that way about my weight loss goal.
Tell me what are your thoughts about industriousness... are you working hard at achieving your goal? What do you do to work hard? What helps you keep focused on your goal? Could you work harder? What would motivate you to work harder?
4 comments:
Industriousness Hmmmm!
I wouldn't call myself industrious but I'm not lazy either.
I guess I've learned that I must take each day as it comes and like the car, must keep some petrol in my tank for tomorrow.
Success and recognition of the effort are the greatest motivators I know.
I know I could work harder but then it comes back to petrol in the tank for tomorrow. I'm sure the most industrious people know how to pace themselves while doing their very best.
You are doing well. How does it feel to put on clothes that feel different?
Blessings
i lost you blog somehow :( But, I'm back. Great job on the loss. I have stayed motivated by working out harder and changing up my food every day except at breakfast. The black leather coat in the closet is motivating me :)
You are doing great - congrats on the loss! Slow and steady is definitely the way to lose.
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Slow and steady wins the race long term. Fast crash diet always ends in crash and burn.
Great questions to ponder. I hope you find what motivates you. For me I try to take it all in baby steps.
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