Goals

As I'm sure many of you have noticed, I have not been posting recently. I can sum up why in two words...mild depression. As you know, I was really gung ho to get this diet off to a good start. Which I'm pleased to say that I did. However, recently, I've been trying to deal with pain due to spinal stenosis as well as pain in both my hips. It makes exercise painful, so I don't do it. I know I've gained weight back but I'm afraid to get on the scale and see that all my hard work is for not. Hopefully, my doctor's appointment tomorrow will provide me with much needed answers (or painkillers...whatever works). :)

That being said, I've come to realize that I can't let my goals fall apart. If I do not get this weight off, my back will only get worse. If surgery is required, I will have a more difficult recovery due to my weight. So, it is time to push the pain aside and re-set some goals.

Goal #1 - Don't gain weight (Start easy I always say)
Goal #2 - Try to lose at least 1 pound a week (whether through diet alone or exercise)
Goal #3 - Lose at least 10 pounds by Christmas
Goal #4 - Don't get discouraged! Times have been hard recently, but I want to get back to the fun-loving girl that I was at the beginning of the year.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

-Winston Churchill