Comments on: Making Foolproof Weight Loss Resolutions For The New Year http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:15:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CurvyCEO http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-454371 CurvyCEO Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:53:10 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-454371 Another great article, Erika! For a long time I was the queen of resolutions. But after so many unsuccessful "starts" I finally realized that this type of thinking was not helping me . . . because to imply that there was a "start" to this whole being healthy thing implied that there was also a "stop" to it. (And during those stop times, I would usually binge out of control . . . because, hey, I was going to "start" again soon, right? So why not . . . .) Now I'm focusing on starting where I am at the moment . . . building on what I have learned through past attempts at weight loss and habits that I'm slowly developing and making a regular part of my life. Another great article, Erika! For a long time I was the queen of resolutions. But after so many unsuccessful “starts” I finally realized that this type of thinking was not helping me . . . because to imply that there was a “start” to this whole being healthy thing implied that there was also a “stop” to it. (And during those stop times, I would usually binge out of control . . . because, hey, I was going to “start” again soon, right? So why not . . . .) Now I’m focusing on starting where I am at the moment . . . building on what I have learned through past attempts at weight loss and habits that I’m slowly developing and making a regular part of my life.

]]> By: Bannef http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-204922 Bannef Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:59:31 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-204922 My New Year's Resolution for 2011? Floss my teeth every night. Seven months later and still going strong. :) I know it sounds really silly, but that actually was a big step for me, and is related to weight loss (and just taking proper care of and loving me!), because it is those tiny little changes to your everyday life that I have always had the most trouble doing, whether it's studying a little bit a day instead of cramming the night before a test, or adding 30 minutes of exercise a day instead of doing a huge work out everyday for a week and then forgetting completely. Later in the year when I had to start talking to a shrink about certain aspects of my life that had spiraled out of control I could point to a small change in my behavior that I had actually stuck to and saw positive consequences of (getting your teeth cleaned isn't uncomfortable when you've been flossing regularly - who'd have thought it? :D), and as insignificant as it sounds that was helpful. My New Year’s Resolution for 2011? Floss my teeth every night. Seven months later and still going strong. :) I know it sounds really silly, but that actually was a big step for me, and is related to weight loss (and just taking proper care of and loving me!), because it is those tiny little changes to your everyday life that I have always had the most trouble doing, whether it’s studying a little bit a day instead of cramming the night before a test, or adding 30 minutes of exercise a day instead of doing a huge work out everyday for a week and then forgetting completely. Later in the year when I had to start talking to a shrink about certain aspects of my life that had spiraled out of control I could point to a small change in my behavior that I had actually stuck to and saw positive consequences of (getting your teeth cleaned isn’t uncomfortable when you’ve been flossing regularly – who’d have thought it? :D ), and as insignificant as it sounds that was helpful.

]]> By: Cjbrownsc http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-52916 Cjbrownsc Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:35:00 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-52916 I am the "start date" queen! New Years day, then Valentines day, then the 1st day of Spring, on and on and on. This post has helped me realize that all I've achieved from this is many bouts of yo-yo dieting. I have got to change that way of thinking and agree with you that baby steps is what I'm going to have to take. Your "no junk food" progression and getting some form of exercise 3 times a week sounds like something that I can do relatively easy. My problem is wanting to see dramatic results overnight - and we both know that's not going ti happen! I am the “start date” queen!
New Years day, then Valentines day, then the 1st day of Spring, on and on and on.
This post has helped me realize that all I’ve achieved from this is many bouts of yo-yo dieting. I have got to change that way of thinking and agree with you that baby steps is what I’m going to have to take.
Your “no junk food” progression and getting some form of exercise 3 times a week sounds like something that I can do relatively easy.
My problem is wanting to see dramatic results overnight – and we both know that’s not going ti happen!

]]> By: Nicolle Harbor http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-52871 Nicolle Harbor Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:25:08 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-52871 This is so true for me, I only have 13lbs to lose but I am thinking of what I can do to become healthier, I have decided on running. Instead of starting slow and taking the time to increase my miles slowly...I started out running everyday...doing way too much and hurt myself...slow and steady wins the race (or at least crosses the finish line). Nikki This is so true for me, I only have 13lbs to lose but I am thinking of what I can do to become healthier, I have decided on running. Instead of starting slow and taking the time to increase my miles slowly…I started out running everyday…doing way too much and hurt myself…slow and steady wins the race (or at least crosses the finish line).

Nikki

]]> By: Pilar http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-52820 Pilar Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:46:18 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-52820 Very well said!!! Happy New Year!! Very well said!!! Happy New Year!!

]]> By: JC http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/making-foolproof-weight-loss-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comment-52794 JC Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:11:22 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=590#comment-52794 This blog entry is on point. For 2 weeks, I've been worried about how I'm going to accomplish my fitness goals because over 100 lbs to lose. I'm going to make a list for myself and gradually increase my goals. I just want to let you know that you've been a blessing to me. I can't wait to share my successes with you as this new year approaches. This blog entry is on point. For 2 weeks, I’ve been worried about how I’m going to accomplish my fitness goals because over 100 lbs to lose.

I’m going to make a list for myself and gradually increase my goals.

I just want to let you know that you’ve been a blessing to me. I can’t wait to share my successes with you as this new year approaches.

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