Comments on: Thinking Thin: Commitment

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:44:12 +0000

Hi Arianne,
I'm following this series and I'm very interested to see where it goes with you. And more on your thoughts about commitment vs. self control and your thoughts on getting thin INSIDE. I think it has to start there. My weight loss attempts are quite pathetic and don't last more than a week! But there's so much going on inside that it just isn't important! But it is… but it isn't… etc.

And – I wonder – isn't it self-discipline/ will power/ self control that keeps us TO our commitment? A commitment is the decision. But what keeps us 'keeping' with that particular decision and not 'deciding' to eat chocolate cake? That is the question that plagues me. I decide to loose weight. And then I undecide it in a couple hours.

By: Arianne Segerman

Arianne Segerman — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:06:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing with us, I'll check it out!

By: Mommy's Idea Book

Mommy's Idea Book — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:31:40 +0000

Sounds like you're definitely on the right track. Commitment really is the key. As far as working out, you have to make a HABIT of it.

I just posted a 2 part series on working out the last two days. Yesterday was all about getting motivated and staying motivated. You may want to check it out. Maybe it can help motivate and inspire even further.

Here is the link to the first part Get Up, Get Moving and Get Sexy : http://www.mommysideabook.com/health-and-fitness/...

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:39:25 +0000

I'm so excited for you on this journey, I know how hard it is! Reading your post is so inspiring, I'm not sure I have ever had that kind of committment or willpower, but I know how good it feels to stick to your goals, and I'm so proud of you.

Now can you teach me how to give up sleep to work out? I'll take all of the motivation I can get, but giving up sleep would require some MAJOR work.

Rock on Ari! Can't wait to follow along with your journey! xoxo

By: Melanie Nelson

Melanie Nelson — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:09:31 +0000

I agree that the hardest part of any program is not falling back on established bad habits. I eat to fill a void or to punish myself. Bad day? My fault. Must punish. Not worth being kind with nutritious food or exercise. I'm working past that and also using the exercise to replace the Mexi Dips & Chips/Muchaco/Burrito combo. I really do think they put something in the beans that's addictive. I'm hoping endorphins are just as addictive.

It's reassuring to come and read your posts and see we're in the same boat. You go, girl!

By: Kellyn

Kellyn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:53:24 +0000

So true! I have had many times in the past where I say I will do something, only to not follow through. The commitment was not there. This time around I am planning my day around what I need to get done and working out.

I am proud of you!!!

By: Will Blog For Shoes

Will Blog For Shoes — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:51:13 +0000

Awesome! I think you are 100% right about it being about commitment rather than will power.

By: Arianne Segerman

Arianne Segerman — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:58:10 +0000

Thanks Angie, it is a journey, right? We have to just stay on the path

By: Arianne Segerman

Arianne Segerman — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:57:27 +0000

You got it babe, you can do it!

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:21:57 +0000

I commend you for not going there with the bad food, first of all! I have spent alot of time depressed and had done the same thing: eat and eat and EAT! but now I too am trying to be healthier and at least if I have to have something, it's yogurt, or a FiberOne bar, or some crackers, something that won't kill what I'm working so hard for.

Hope all is well, or soon shall be.