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I need a pep talk

Posted by on 6/05/11 • Categorized as Wellness

Last night, I ate a sundae for dessert.  The sundae wasn’t even that tasty. It was sweet. Variations of cold and sticky and sweet melting together in a bowl. Fresh banana topped with a scoop of black cherry, creme de menthe, and mint cookies and cream ice cream. I drizzled a little marshmallow topping, a squirt of Hershey’s chocolate syrup, sprinkled it with some wet walnuts and finished it with a dollop of Cool Whip. The only thing missing was the cherry.

Today, I am filled with regret.

Instead of living the healthy, active life that I admire other people living, I am the definition of sloth and gluttony. I fill myself with junk. Weighed down by the excess, I can’t get myself moving.

In my fantasy world,

I am the girl that wakes up just after the sun rises.

I power walk for an hour, powered by the thought of how great my legs will look in that new mini.

I spend an hour at Pilates. My body is firm and strong.

I eat real oatmeal, topped with granola and apples, for breakfast. No high fructose starts for me.

I unwind with yoga and let my tensions float off into space.

I need a change. An intervention. I feel like no matter what I do, all the cardio and weight in the world won’t create change. I feel like I am destined to be a big girl perpetually.

I need motivation. I need results. I need a good pep talk, people!

Now, it’s your turn…

 

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  • http://twitter.com/thepsychobabble Jennifer Phillips

    Maybe morning just isn’t your time. I find that I’m more likely to do things in the evening. OR if I pay to do them. (like a gym membership or class) THAT is my great motivator.  My cheapness:p

  • http://chicktuition.com jacqui

    You are putting too much pressure on yourself. And I can’t really do pep talks in blog comment boxes. Let the sundae go and just try to make small changes for the better, not a million changes at once.

  • http://mommyisintimeout.com Elena @NaynaDub

    Small changes are what I always find to be the easiest to implement. I feel for you on this – I’m having my own eating struggles and need to get back in shape. The biggest thing that has worked for me the past few months is I work out every single day on my way home – no matter what. I have only missed 6 days since January 2nd. I realize I said no matter what, but there were times where I had to stay late at work and had to get to the kids. Close to no matter what. ;)

  • http://mamawantsthis.blogspot.com Mama Wants This

    I wish I could pep talk you. I need one myself. I feel like I’m in a state of inertia. Maybe I need to unplug from the laptop a bit more! :) Hope you find your inspiration soon.

  • http://mytimeasmom.com Jessica

    You just let me, Jacqui, and Theresa know when you need a pep talk. We will be your cheerleaders. We owe you that of course because you hold the title Queen of the Universe. 

  • http://blackhuff.wordpress.com blackhuff

    You need to realise that the one Sundae you had, is not going to make you gain weight but the mindless eating is. You need to get up today, realise that it is a new day and start over. Do the right thing and walk, even if it is only 20 minutes and make better food choices today. I know you can.

  • http://rainydaychocolate.blogspot.com Rainydayboys

    Yep. New day = clean slate. Some weeks, I have 7 clean slates before I stick with something. It’s exhausting. But I know how fantastic I feel, how great my energy can be when I take care of myself. I’ve done it before, I can do it again. And so can you!

  • http://www.classicnycstory.com Classic NYer

    The only problem I see is with the “regret” part. It’s okay to have dessert, you know.

    Speaking of which… where have you been??