Day: August 15, 2023

Daily Log: 15 August 2023

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FOOD: Calories 1020*, Carbs 221g, Fiber 56g, Protein 54g, Fat 0g

  • steamed cauliflower & broccoli, Walden Farms Ranch Dressing, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • Rockstar Pure Zero Mandarin Orange
  • Soup: tomato sauce, baby carrots, seasoning blend (onions, peppers, celery), Red Beans, Taco Bell taco seasoning, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning

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Goals

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I’ve been so focused on the minutia of creating plans for weight loss that I haven’t taken the time to outline some goals for myself.

I’m terrible at goal-setting.  I always want more of myself than I’m able to deliver and end up feeling frustrated and unmotivated.  Weight loss has been no different for me.  I’ve been setting weight loss goals for 25 years now, but the moment I feel discouraged I just give up on everything.  So I think I’m going to avoid strict goals and specifics.  I have ideas of what I want, but if I am not more realistic with myself, this will be just another failed attempt.

My motivation level is so different right now, and I hope that means I’ll be able to stick with a plan.  This is the same feeling I had when I decided to move to Alaska, when I decided to go vegan, and when I decided to publish my first book.  I’m more decisive than usual.  Ask anyone; I’m not great with making decisions.  I’m usually too concerned about being wrong, looking stupid, upsetting others.  Today, I don’t feel like that.  I feel like this is the thing I want to do.

I was talking to my friend Robert last night and one of the things he said really struck a chord.  He said that it was the perfect time for me to embark on this weight loss because my life is already going through so many transitions.  I had felt exactly that way about it, but I hadn’t landed on that articulation.  It’s precisely how I’m feeling right now.  Everything is in upheaval.  I hate that while it is happening, but ultimately I think it will result in some positive changes and a brighter future.

So, goals.

  • feeling healthy
  • fitting in better clothes, particularly jeans
  • shopping in-store
  • increased energy & stamina
  • hiking (or walking around the lake at least)

I think that’s where I’ll leave it for now.  I have a lot of other thoughts, but a long list feels unmanageable.  These also feel like longer term goals mostly and that’s what I wanted to outline.  Short-term goals are easier in a way.

I feel optimistic.