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

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.

 

Barbara,

I think we should make this a sticky somewhere.  If I had realized this several years ago, I would not now be working to lose regained weight.  Wonderful words.  I hope people read them and take them to heart.

Dawna

Thank you

Wow!  Deep thought and so very insightful.  Thank you for sharing.

As of this week I'm one year post-op.  I'm only 7 pounds from goal and this is absolutely perfect timing for me to read this.  I knew that I was led to this board for a reason. 

Thank you!

Hi Tanya,

I'm glad you found it helpful... You look amazing. I hope you feel at least half as good as you look.

Wishing you continued success,

I have to agree~having a solid plan has definitely helped me and when I deviate from the plan I get into trouble BIG time!!!!! This IS a lifelong journey for sure~for me, losing the weight was fairly easy, but maintaining is difficult at times. That's when I need to focus on the overall, long term plan to get my head in the right place! Good Luck to you on getting your plan in order!!!!