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Slow Progression

March 21, 2019 By Annette1 14 Comments

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Pondering the word reward, I think of how my lad makes me smile.

I know, I’m probably sounding like a doting mother, and I am, but right now I’m not.

You see, I need to lose some weight. I’ve been getting my mind around it, and it’s honestly a work in progress…just very slow progress….

Anyways, my lad says “mom, when I was losing weight I found it helpful to realize that every craving only lasts about 60 seconds. You can do 60 seconds can’t you?”

Or “Mom, if you make a decision not to eat chocolate for one week, did you know that makes it easier not to eat it?” “I saw it in the video, I watched it because it’s hard and I wanted to know how to make it better”.

He keeps coming up with tidbits of information to help his mom. When I say “hey, did you know I didn’t eat a thing after you went to bed last night”, he is so delighted. He is indeed my biggest fan.

Slow Progression

For years I watched
On again, off again
It seemed all so pointless.
I never noticed the difference it made.
And even if I did, it wouldn’t have stayed the same.

On this diet, lose the weight.
Off the diet.
Gain weight.
On this diet, lose the weight,
Off the diet and
Gain the weight.

It’s seems to have a different reaction in my sisters.
They work hard at staying slim.
Me… I saw the futility in my mother.
On again, off again.
The point of dieting didn’t make sense.

And so I vow was made.
I WILL NEVER DIET.
It’s hard in my core now.
So I have to fight that determination.

What I need is a change in focus
And so I am working harder on that end.
What encourages me to eat?
Does anything stop me from eating?
What can I do instead of eating?
What better choices can I make?

And so progression is slow.
Cause quite frankly…
when I’m tired and sore…
My first choice is ALWAYS to turn to food.
I love food. I really do. ๐Ÿ™‚

But God keeps pointing something out to me.
What is the ONE THING I want most?
Is there something should I be eager for?
What little things must I account for as I push forward?

And so I’m learning, slowly, too slowly maybe?
That when I struggle, I need to look
To the one who holds the answers.
Who points out a better way.

And still, slowly…
I learn
And maybe one day,
One day soon?????
The weight will come off.

WITHOUT dieting. ๐Ÿ™‚
And that my friend, will be my reward.

Counting It Up
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  1. Liz says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:39 am

    Amen sister! In the struggle with you x

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    • Annette1 says

      March 22, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      forever and a day it seems. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Lesley says

    March 22, 2019 at 7:14 am

    I love how your son is encouraging you and cheering you on in this!

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      March 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      thank you, I do too. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Angela Rueger says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Your son’s support is the best ingredient for success.

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      March 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      he’s definitely a push forward for me.

      Reply
  4. Katha says

    March 22, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Your son seems like a good coach. Keep going!

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      March 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      thank you, he’s a great lad.

      Reply
  5. Cindy Wilkins says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    When you figure out how to lose weight without dieting will you share it with me? That will be my reward!๐Ÿคฃ

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    • Annette says

      March 24, 2019 at 2:44 am

      Well that’s what I’m trying to say is I don’t want to follow a diet I want a
      change in mental Outlook because that will be a more lasting solution.

      Reply
  6. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says

    March 23, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    Great post and poem, Annette!

    And it reminded me of an anecdote about the German space-science writer, Willy Ley.

    He had rather a large beer belly, and one day a friend tapped him on the stomach, and said, “Willy, Willy…you ought to diet.”

    Willy looked down, and said in his thick accent, “Ja, all right. Vat colour?”

    I’m at #28 this week.

    Reply
    • Annette says

      March 24, 2019 at 2:41 am

      Andrew….i hooted. Thank you. My prayers are with you eh?

      Reply
  7. Lori says

    March 29, 2019 at 10:42 am

    To Andrew – that is great!!!

    Dear Annette – it is a struggle and the change in how to think is key to it all. I love your lad and how he understands and encourages you. I’m pondering something so we need to chat soon!

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      March 30, 2019 at 12:12 am

      yes, we do need to chat soon! Fell asleep tonight so wasn’t on.

      Reply

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