OK...for the last month or so, I became a hindrance to my own goals...I began to counteract everything positive thing I knew that would guarantee my success...Why??? Why??? I don't know sometimes, I think I want something, but then when I start going for it, I give up...
I know some people may find it hard to believe but I have a commitment problem...I know it, I freely admit it..I can come up with great, and fancy plans, and time tables...But nothing gets done... I'm seriously thinking about seeking help...
There are things I love to do, and I do them without thinking twice..Church programs, conversations with those close to me, watching select television shows...But it's those other things like cleaning my room, and cooking dinner regularly that just fall by the wayside...I realize that the plans I set have to be driven by a goal, I can see...
For example, I recently picked up a second job, so that I really start saving to purchase my first home...While I don't really want to work another job, the goal of saving is sooo much bigger than ANYTHING I've ever envisioned, that if I don't succeed I will disappoint myself...AND that just can't happen... Another reason, and it may soundly purely vain, but know I can lose weight and afford to purchase new clothes...a 40% off discount will go along way when you plan to drop as much weight as I do!!!
SO know to my weight issue, I have been putting off exercising because it's hot, or whatever the excuse maybe...But on June 30Th, in less than 6 weeks, I have to purchase my first bridesmaid dress. I refuse to look uncomfortable or stuffed in a dress, especially in a wedding for two people I care a lot for...On Saturday, I worked out for 2 hours in the pool...Walking back and forth, kicking, doing crunches, and arm lifts...On Sunday, I hand washed my car...and let me just tell you, that is more than a notion...
I'm on my way, I brought my lunch to work today for the first time in a long time!!! I'm drinking water like a fish, don't give up on me...I'm coming back around, and hopefully this time for good!!!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Time and Commitment
FOLKS, I HAVE A PROBLEM...
What's the problem???? I HAVE TOOOO MUCH ON MY MIND...and not enough TIME... Seriously, I'm a GREAT point in my life..In my walk with GOD, I'm growing and developing into a better disciple, and witness for Christ.. My FAMILY is doing fine, mostly healthy, happy, and secure. My relationship with JOHN is better than I can ask for... My FRIENDS are prospering wonderfully, and giving God all the praise... My CAREER is finally heading in a direction where I can finally see a plan for the future...
SO, what's wrong...Well, it's like this....When I finished grad school in December, I just knew that I would have so much extra time, to take care of myself...I knew that I would have the Lap Band surgery, so that would motivate me to lose weight, to exercise, and eat well...I just knew that I would have the time to focus on my health, because without it I won't be able to do any of the things I have in mind for the future.....When I had my surgery in Feb., I set goals for myself..( Look at the previous entries entitled, "Thoughts and Goals") So what happened??? Life happened...The free time I thought I would have, I threw all that extra energy into my job, and church, and I have been blessed abundantly in both areas. Honestly, there's not a need in my life right now that isn't being met.
But the problem is with work going so GREAT, when I get home, I don't feel like cooking, I don't feel like packing my lunch, I don't feel like cleaning, and I for sure don't feel like exercising...
How do I break myself of this ugly habit??? How do I take control of time, and get back on track of losing weight???
I hope figured it out, I have to have a plan.. A schedule of daily activities that allow me time to complete little tasks so that things don't build up. I determined that when I get home from work, I need 4 HOURS OF ASHLEY TIME....Just do it, ME Time...I can't further allow the pressures, and the worries of this world to rule over me, I have to take control of the situations that I can control...
So from today on....
From 6-7pm- Exercise and Shower
From 7:00-7:30pm- Clean my house
From 7:30-9pm- Cook dinner, make my lunch, eat, relax
From 9-10pm- Have my Quiet Time w/God
May God bless this schedule, and make it whole and complete. May God grant me strength to do the things I can, and the peace to understand the things that I can't.
What's the problem???? I HAVE TOOOO MUCH ON MY MIND...and not enough TIME... Seriously, I'm a GREAT point in my life..In my walk with GOD, I'm growing and developing into a better disciple, and witness for Christ.. My FAMILY is doing fine, mostly healthy, happy, and secure. My relationship with JOHN is better than I can ask for... My FRIENDS are prospering wonderfully, and giving God all the praise... My CAREER is finally heading in a direction where I can finally see a plan for the future...
SO, what's wrong...Well, it's like this....When I finished grad school in December, I just knew that I would have so much extra time, to take care of myself...I knew that I would have the Lap Band surgery, so that would motivate me to lose weight, to exercise, and eat well...I just knew that I would have the time to focus on my health, because without it I won't be able to do any of the things I have in mind for the future.....When I had my surgery in Feb., I set goals for myself..( Look at the previous entries entitled, "Thoughts and Goals") So what happened??? Life happened...The free time I thought I would have, I threw all that extra energy into my job, and church, and I have been blessed abundantly in both areas. Honestly, there's not a need in my life right now that isn't being met.
But the problem is with work going so GREAT, when I get home, I don't feel like cooking, I don't feel like packing my lunch, I don't feel like cleaning, and I for sure don't feel like exercising...
How do I break myself of this ugly habit??? How do I take control of time, and get back on track of losing weight???
I hope figured it out, I have to have a plan.. A schedule of daily activities that allow me time to complete little tasks so that things don't build up. I determined that when I get home from work, I need 4 HOURS OF ASHLEY TIME....Just do it, ME Time...I can't further allow the pressures, and the worries of this world to rule over me, I have to take control of the situations that I can control...
So from today on....
From 6-7pm- Exercise and Shower
From 7:00-7:30pm- Clean my house
From 7:30-9pm- Cook dinner, make my lunch, eat, relax
From 9-10pm- Have my Quiet Time w/God
May God bless this schedule, and make it whole and complete. May God grant me strength to do the things I can, and the peace to understand the things that I can't.
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