Look at that complexion. Those spelling skills. The receding hairline. how good i look in yellow. The problem with me is that I lack self control. I'm a failure at self control. If I could wish for anything it would be to have more self control. here is the reason why:
This was me the sunday after my mission was over.
This is me one the first sunday in our family ward.
You might not be able to tell but the difference in these photos is almost 30 lbs. When i got to BYU I weighed at least 315 lbs. when I got home from my mission i was 235. it was the best feeling in the world. I had energy, it was easier to fit in clothes, life was good. Well i got complacent and gained weight. I was at 260. I dabbled in dieting and i exercised regularly. One of my companions would even train me at the gym. But thats when we come back to the problem of self control. I lose it. I eat and eat and eat. I can honestly say that i almost always feel hungry. So it's a struggle.
You might be wondering why i'm writing about this. Well I was just watching the Cosby show (my favorite) on netflix and taped onto the corner of my tv is a little sign i made for myself that
So it has my objective and my goal. To lose weight and to weight 200 lbs. I got idea from Elissa Mccullough when she made one for her tv but it was about stretching. so long story short, i'm trying to lose this weight. So if you see me you should ask me how i'm doing on my goal. keep me accountable. Also if you have any ideas to improve self control, shout them out to me. no dieting advice, please. I'm making a life style change. No more dieting, it's time for just plain old portion control and controlling my life.
i want a soft boiled egg
Success leads to success. Set goals that you know you can keep (if you were trying to start flossing, your goal should be to floss at least one tooth each night). It's helping me on my exercise goals anyway...
ReplyDeleteI will make you a soft boiled egg or something.
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