I decided it was time to diet. I informed the relevant parties — my roommate and my boyfriend — and then informed another party, in writing: Myself.
I wrote myself a 500 word essay, with some repetition for emphasis, on why a period of food discipline was necessary. I’m not posting it here. It’s between me, and me. And we both think the essay itself is a little ridiculous. Blush inducing.
And yet, writing it down made the difference. It committed me to my own plans, the same way I become committed when I take a job or agree to meet someone for coffee.
So now I’m ready — to skip the fortune cookie, to stop at one glass of wine, to remember that even sushi has calories when devoured in massive quantities.
I committed to two months. Let’s go.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 JavaChick // Mar 3, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I think that’s a good idea. I try to remind myself why I want/need to lose weight on a regular basis. Keeps me focused.
Best of luck to you!
2 Melissa H. // Mar 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Welcome back, you were missed. Great plan–jotting it all down is sooooo key! Even for us veterans. I’m loving Beck’s Diet Solution now, have you read it yet? It’s helping me a lot right now. I really recommend it to anyone struggling with being a self-saboteur. AKA, my own worst enemy…
3 Melissa G // Mar 6, 2008 at 9:33 pm
OK, two months. I’m in with you. I have a birthday in one month and my brother’s wedding in two. It’s perfect. I’m going to write it down. I’ll find a fun dark corner where no one can see me! I’m doing it!
4 Yasmin // Mar 10, 2008 at 5:30 am
Sounds good to me. I’m in. 2 months sounds doable!
xoxo
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