I get asked all the time about how I lost my weight. It's not rocket science, there's no magic pill, and no, Jenny Craig is not the only way. The only way is to focus on what you're DOING. Pick a plan, any plan that makes sense to you, and follow it. Don't whine, don't waffle, don't dabble, and don't make excuses. Nothing works instantly. You have to COMMIT. It's all about the DOING and not at all about the feeling. Doesn't matter if you don't "feel" like it today... workout anyway! You'll FEEL so much better afterward... and if you don't who cares? you still DID something good for yourself.
Some of the best advice I got before I got married was from my father-in-law to be. He said, "always ACT loving, whether you FEEL like it or not at the time." Actions speak louder than words, and are remembered for much longer.
Carry that over into a philosophy on managing your weight... by eating the right foods (and you KNOW what they are) and moving your body, you WILL (eventually) see the results. Doesn't matter if you were super stressed and wanted to eat an entire huge bag of M&M's (and who hasn't!?). As long as you DON'T, the feelings will pass and the results will come. THEN you'll feel really proud of yourself, happy with the changes you're seeing, and you'll WANT to keep doing the right things. So many times we want to get the feelings first and THEN (maybe) we'll commit to the actions. Just try it the other way around sometime... it worked for me.
About Me
- LesterLou
- Joined Jenny Craig Feb 2003 at 250 pounds and a size 20/22. Reached my goal weight of 170 Jan 2004 (size 10/12). As of 12/1/2007, back on JC to lose 15 more.
7 comments:
Hi Alisa - you Incredible Shrinking Girl, It's Kathy Waggoner from Jazzercise. Congratulations on your weight loss and maintenance! You should be so proud of your accomplishment. I enjoyed reading your stories and looking at all the pix. You are such a beautiful person - both on the inside and outside. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work. See you in class!
Dear lesterLou, This is sparklenf from the JC chat room. Wow, what an inspiration for all. Kudos,kudos,kudos. Thank you for sharing your story. Continue to soar. I started back today for the last 10 pounds. Already lost 50 . Congrats girl.
Hi there! First I just want to say you are an inspiration to me. I am on Jenny Craig for my second time. I am giving it 100% this time around. You have a lot of great advise on your page here! Your pictures are fabulous! You are so beautiful!!! I look forward to the day I can be in your shoes (and they are quite cute I might add). Thank you for putting a smile on my face & giving me just the little bit more confidance I really needed today! Thanks & you have done so great~
Hi Lester,
Thanks for sharing your story. You truely are beautiful!
Your story gives me so much hope. Getting to goal doesn't seem so far fetched. By the way I love the shoes!
Britishlady from JC
Hi Lester,
This is Nica from the chat room. Thank you so much for sharing your story! Sometimes I feel like I am alone on this battle and your web lets me know there are other women who feel the same way I do! Thank you so much!
Fantastic post! This one is just exactly how I think when I hear other people I know "trying" to lose weight and giving excuse after excuse why they haven't.
You're an inspiration! Thank you!
I have been on JC for 3 and 1/2 months and i was doing good, lost 15 lbs! I work out everyday. Was doing 1/2 hour of cardio and then other stuff like walking the dogs, cleaning, painting the house,etc. I uped my calories to 1500 and uped my exercise to 1hour of cardio. End result, I am GAINING! Help.
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