I finally realized that I was missing the "plan" for goal

I attended a support group today and while in the group, I was asked what would 'success' look like. After mulling it over, I said "success would be my being able to successfully control my weight within whatever defined threshold I set."

Next, I was asked what my current impediments to that were and after some thought, I said, that I thought one of the reasons I was so successful with the weight loss portion of this journey was that I had a 'focused plan' and followed it to the best of my ability. Since I've reached goal, I have been floundering without a specific plan.

Then, I was asked what would I do to redirect my course. I said that I just realized that I need a focused plan for the long term. I guess like so many of us, I viewed the weight loss process as the 'last diet' and that I'd be able to 'get on with it' after I lost the weight. What I have come to realize, is that I need a focused plan for the rest of my life. Without it, I flounder and could easily find myself in very dangerous territory.

I now am re-examining what I want and how I want to get there. As I do that I will put a plan into place to help me... My mistake was thinking that getting to goal was the journey. I have now realized that remaining at goal will be my lifelong journey and I need a plan or roadmap to get there.

Good post Barb! And I know you will do it!

Thanks!

Thanks Cindy... at least I'm sure going to work on it!

Unfortunately, I had to delete this post due to privacy concerns.

Makes sense to me.  I guess losing the weight is just the first part of the journey - the rest is keeping it off and getting on with the rest of my life that I have put on hold for so long BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT.  I am still working on the first part right now - and you are an inspiration to me in this leg of my journey.
Brenda

You are so very sweet Brenda ... I appreciate your thoughtful support.

 

WOW! What a profound post.  You hit  me right between the eyes.  I had not thought about the future at all.    Thanks so very much for sharing.

Thanks Paula