Patience is the act of fortitude even under difficult circumstances, which can mean continuing on even with delays or roadblocks. Patience keeps us away from negativity by helping us to calmly stay the course. It also means being steadfast and not giving up.
I just took some time to reflect upon my recent year long journey of weight loss. I"ll always be working the plan I am on as a lifestyle plan of action, not a diet so to speak. As I thought back to my early days on this, I realized I really didn't do everything right on or according to directions. Even though I wasn't perfect on the plan, I managed to lose 11 pounds in the initial phase. That was ok by me!
To be honest, I think I didn't do everything right because I was too overwhelmed with all the directions, rules of engagement in and execution of this new path to well-being. I was truly overwhelmed by figuring out the eating plan itself; nevermind the fact I was supposed to take vitamins, drink 64 oz of water, and exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes. Initially, I didn't do anything really but follow the food part of the plan. Over time, as I learned this plan; however, I started to reintroduce all those things I did not do at first.
It's a very easy plan to do; yet, how many of you can relate to starting a new diet and feeling like you can only take it one step at a time? I think it is very common to feel this way when starting any new weight loss attempt. It would be nice to do everything right about a plan right from the get-go. I have come to realize it was patience that helped me to stay in focus and on point on this WOL (way of living).
The good news is that eventually I figured out everything. I added the water, then the vitamins and I also really ramped up my exercise regime. I must pause to say, I did seek out the guidance and expertise of a Professional Nutritional Counselor. But I had the patience to do this thing! I didn't stay overwhelmed and give up.
To conclude my story here, having patience helped me to achieve my victories and that, in turn, helped me to build more and more confidence to keep on going and doing the plan right. To have the patience to keep adding the correct components of the plan to my life, I was able to measure my progress and success!
I encourage everyone to work with patience when taking on any new weight loss plan. Be patient and kind to yourself as you move ahead in a new, positive direction. Lynn
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