As March comes to a close I wanted to take some time to reflect on the month. I never really discussed it (probably out of fear of failure), but I sort of viewed March as a "do or die" type of month. When I started this 180 in 360 journey I set 3 goals for myself... Quit smoking, Quit drinking, and Lose 100 pounds. I've clearly made great progress on quitting smoking, and I've started to make good progress on the drinking, but until March I really made no progress on losing weight.
When I look at losing 100 pounds I figure the best I can safely hope to do is lose around 10 pounds each month. Having made no progress in January and February, I only have 10 months left. Knowing that it will only get harder as I lose more weight I felt like if I couldn't lose at least 10 pounds here in March then it was highly likely that I wouldn't make 1 of my 3 goals.
Yes, I understand that it would have still been physically possible if I didn't make it and I also realize the world won't come to an end if I don't get all the way there, but psychologically I think it would have really been a blow if I believed I couldn't hit my 360 day goal after only 3 months (and that's how I felt In my head anyway).
Thankfully I had a good March. I dropped 11 pounds giving me the hope that I can still make it. It's going to be tough, there's not a lot of room for error. One really bad week could put me out of it, but I can't think that way. Instead I have to keep pushing forward one day at a time. March is over and it's on to April and (hopefully) another 10 pounds. We'll see in just 30 short days, but for now, on to Day 87.
Stay Strong!
FD you had a great month, I really think that you are like me and alcohol was your main problem. If you stay sober, there is no reason why every months wouldn't be like March and you would reach your goals. Keep up the right decisions for you my friend, I read somewhere: "The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” stay away from those inviting parking spaces, just stay on the highway, drive safely!
ReplyDeleteI hear you, but those parking spaces are filled with tailgaters drinking beer and having a barbeque! Wait, is that girl over there in a bikini? I'll keep fighting the fight, but it's a long road. Thanks for your support my friend.
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