Stages of change...? Committed?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:01 pm
What is it they say about readiness to change?
I'm in "contemplation mode" right now--in terms of getting myself 'together', committed, whatever...to make another run at this problem. Wanted to announce it someplace, but not sure if I am ready for weekly weigh-ins. I might have to avoid the scale, as I tend to have too high expectations of what one can accomplish in a couple weeks. I also have to think about fast progress vs satisfaction.
We will be out of town on a road trip starting Saturday, so have to be realistic about that--other than cancelling the trip or fasting the entire time. I've already looked for food options, and it's going to be quite difficult. My first goals might be just to eat something other than donuts (which have been heavily featured recently).
Step 1--Thursday night: No donuts , compliant dinner (already have left-overs from last night).
Step 2--Friday. Regular day at work, I have on-plan food for breakfast and lunch. Dinner isn't right, but I’m feeling a bit like Gollum and don’t want to let it go. Further reduce caffeine.
Step 3—Keep busy on the trip, and do the best I can. Mentally prepare myself for making more changes.
I both want, and don’t want to have to do this. I want the outcome though.
I'm in "contemplation mode" right now--in terms of getting myself 'together', committed, whatever...to make another run at this problem. Wanted to announce it someplace, but not sure if I am ready for weekly weigh-ins. I might have to avoid the scale, as I tend to have too high expectations of what one can accomplish in a couple weeks. I also have to think about fast progress vs satisfaction.
We will be out of town on a road trip starting Saturday, so have to be realistic about that--other than cancelling the trip or fasting the entire time. I've already looked for food options, and it's going to be quite difficult. My first goals might be just to eat something other than donuts (which have been heavily featured recently).
Step 1--Thursday night: No donuts , compliant dinner (already have left-overs from last night).
Step 2--Friday. Regular day at work, I have on-plan food for breakfast and lunch. Dinner isn't right, but I’m feeling a bit like Gollum and don’t want to let it go. Further reduce caffeine.
Step 3—Keep busy on the trip, and do the best I can. Mentally prepare myself for making more changes.
I both want, and don’t want to have to do this. I want the outcome though.