..to explain that: My friend said something to the effect of, "You've got to stick to one rabbit... you can't chase them all." And, that meant that, if you are constantly seeking that "quick fix" -- the next book, or method, or plan -- you're never going to get anywhere. You need to pick ONE thing, and follow it with all you've got.
I've been "chasing rabbits" - plural. I'm always seeking that "magic cure".
So, forgive my absence.
Anyway. I wanted to just write and mention something that really helps me... a way I find inspiration. And, that's to read others' "success stories". Surprisingly enough, I find a lot of my inspiration on the Weight Watchers website! Even though I don't follow their plan(s) --I see those as "diets", even if they're somewhat similar to IE in ways-- I find that their members have a lot of wisdom.
For example, by reading through the success stories, I hear things like:
* You've got to think positive!
* Baby-steps... don't try to do it all at once
* You need support
Much as the stories are full of "waxing poetic" on how WW has helped these people, it's also got snippets of wise advice that can work for anyone.
Another thing that helped me, as far as Weight Watchers goes, was reading...
Much as most of this book was full of "diet" stuff, I really enjoyed the Weight Watchers "Tools for Living" that are talked of in detail. They seem like they can be used together with IE without too much of an issue! ;o)
So, if you're feeling stuck, don't be afraid to read the WW Success Stories, or to find this book in your local library! You may just find your motivation to get going again!
A Word of Warning: Don't be lured into the Diet Mentality, thinking that you could "do WW" to jump-start your weight loss! It's still a D-I-E-T! And, we all know the statistics about "diets"! ;o) If you don't feel that you can resist the "diet mentality", visiting the WW website (or, reading a WW book) may not be your best bet. ;o)
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