It's a lie! No more excuses!
Have you ever noticed how people will deny, or make excuses for their actions? Or when you are accused of something, you almost always make excuses? I think this is just human nature more than anything.
Well, human nature has bitten my butt! I am a weight loss patient who has been making excuses! To put it simply, and truthfully, I have been lying to you, to my family, and above all…to myself!
It seems excuses have become part of my daily routine. Things like:
“Oh, it’s just one bite. It’s not like it’s gonna make me fat".
“I’ll start back on my lifestyle change tomorrow".
“Well, that pie is sugar free, it’s not gonna hurt me!"
“It’s too expensive to eat healthy foods".
OK, does any of this sound familiar? Folks, I’ve got a problem. I’m addicted to food. Now, I know I have done well with my weight loss, but I’ve also re-gained a little weight! When I got down to my lowest of 186, I felt good. My weight would fluctuate between 186 and 190 or so. It seems there was always a 5 pound window that I played with! Well, that 5 pound window has stayed the same, it’s just progressed up the scale. It moved to 190 to 195, and then to 195-200. This past week, it has ranged from 200-205.
Yes, I have a problem!!!!
But last night was support group meeting for me. I was tired, worn out, did not feel good. You name it and I had it! Excuses, excuses, excuses! I shared with my wife how tired I was and she suggested that I stay home. I told her I couldn’t, I needed to be there! Boy oh boy, was I glad! The bad part…I forgot to wear my steel toed boots!
A real good friend of mine is the support group leader. She makes you feel comfortable, as well as providing a “safe" place to talk! Paula’s topic for the month…EXCUSES! Oh hell, here it comes! I’ve got to tell ya, she was speaking to me and only me last night! Every excuse people listed, were ones I have used. Well, I learned a lot about myself last evening. Stuff that I plan on using and working to my advantage!
You see, I’ve come too far! Fat Scott is still here, but he’s not gonna win! Today is an excuse free day. Choices have been made, decision are written down, and expectations are placed on the wall! I refuse to be an excuse! I refuse to be a statistic on the web. I refuse to let Fat Scott win!
I love each and everyone of you, but I’m not looking for advice! I’m not looking for sympathy! I’m not looking for EXCUSES! I’m looking for the truth, and the truth is, I have a problem!
But I’m also gonna look for a solution, so who is with me? Who is gonna be truthful and stop making excuses? Who is gonna make those good choices? Who…Who…Who…?
Me, that’s who, cause you can’t do it for me! And I can’t do it for you! But we can do it together!
It’s a “ NO EXCUSE WEDNESDAY!" Anyone want to join in?
“HE THAT IS GOOD AT MAKING EXCUSES, IS SELDOM GOOD AT ANYTHING ELSE!"
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Well, human nature has bitten my butt! I am a weight loss patient who has been making excuses! To put it simply, and truthfully, I have been lying to you, to my family, and above all…to myself!
It seems excuses have become part of my daily routine. Things like:
“Oh, it’s just one bite. It’s not like it’s gonna make me fat".
“I’ll start back on my lifestyle change tomorrow".
“Well, that pie is sugar free, it’s not gonna hurt me!"
“It’s too expensive to eat healthy foods".
OK, does any of this sound familiar? Folks, I’ve got a problem. I’m addicted to food. Now, I know I have done well with my weight loss, but I’ve also re-gained a little weight! When I got down to my lowest of 186, I felt good. My weight would fluctuate between 186 and 190 or so. It seems there was always a 5 pound window that I played with! Well, that 5 pound window has stayed the same, it’s just progressed up the scale. It moved to 190 to 195, and then to 195-200. This past week, it has ranged from 200-205.
Yes, I have a problem!!!!
But last night was support group meeting for me. I was tired, worn out, did not feel good. You name it and I had it! Excuses, excuses, excuses! I shared with my wife how tired I was and she suggested that I stay home. I told her I couldn’t, I needed to be there! Boy oh boy, was I glad! The bad part…I forgot to wear my steel toed boots!
A real good friend of mine is the support group leader. She makes you feel comfortable, as well as providing a “safe" place to talk! Paula’s topic for the month…EXCUSES! Oh hell, here it comes! I’ve got to tell ya, she was speaking to me and only me last night! Every excuse people listed, were ones I have used. Well, I learned a lot about myself last evening. Stuff that I plan on using and working to my advantage!
You see, I’ve come too far! Fat Scott is still here, but he’s not gonna win! Today is an excuse free day. Choices have been made, decision are written down, and expectations are placed on the wall! I refuse to be an excuse! I refuse to be a statistic on the web. I refuse to let Fat Scott win!
I love each and everyone of you, but I’m not looking for advice! I’m not looking for sympathy! I’m not looking for EXCUSES! I’m looking for the truth, and the truth is, I have a problem!
But I’m also gonna look for a solution, so who is with me? Who is gonna be truthful and stop making excuses? Who is gonna make those good choices? Who…Who…Who…?
Me, that’s who, cause you can’t do it for me! And I can’t do it for you! But we can do it together!
It’s a “ NO EXCUSE WEDNESDAY!" Anyone want to join in?
“HE THAT IS GOOD AT MAKING EXCUSES, IS SELDOM GOOD AT ANYTHING ELSE!"
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
I am right with you Scott! I am on my liquid diet and starting my weight loss journey, but I too have a food addiction and have made excuses for years. Well no more I say! NO MORE 
Denise M.
on 6/3/09 6:32 am
on 6/3/09 6:32 am
Oh yeah! NO EXCUSES!!!
Isn't it funny how when you're dealing with an issue, the more you want to avoid it, the more it keeps getting shoved into your face. You can't hide from the ugly truth!!!
Tell Fat Scott to go take a hike. He's a lot like my old anxiety monsters. They're quite angry with me now, as I have not been in need of their services for years. But I know they're still there, looking for a weakness ***** in my armor so they can break free and get back into my head!
I know they'll always linger, but I am doing well at keeping them in check. I can't wait to send my fatty gremlins there, too! Give 'em some company, ha ha! Today I have been battling a HUGE case of head hunger and wanna snack soooooo bad!
But it's getting close to going to the gym time, so I'll hang in there! Munchie monsters (and their excuse buddies) will not win!!!
Off to the gym to chase them away! Thanks for yet another introspective post, Scott!
HUGS!!!
Denise
Isn't it funny how when you're dealing with an issue, the more you want to avoid it, the more it keeps getting shoved into your face. You can't hide from the ugly truth!!!
Tell Fat Scott to go take a hike. He's a lot like my old anxiety monsters. They're quite angry with me now, as I have not been in need of their services for years. But I know they're still there, looking for a weakness ***** in my armor so they can break free and get back into my head!
I know they'll always linger, but I am doing well at keeping them in check. I can't wait to send my fatty gremlins there, too! Give 'em some company, ha ha! Today I have been battling a HUGE case of head hunger and wanna snack soooooo bad!
But it's getting close to going to the gym time, so I'll hang in there! Munchie monsters (and their excuse buddies) will not win!!!
Off to the gym to chase them away! Thanks for yet another introspective post, Scott!
HUGS!!!
Denise
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