Commitment revision (i.e., let's make reasonable goals instead of needing everything to be so fucking black and white)

Um, I hate to admit mistakes but I may have been a bit overzealous in yesterday's commitments. I did do the treadmill (52 minutes, 2.75 miles, 383 calories) and I did stop eating earlier than usual (10:15pm or so) but I need to see that reasonable goals make for a successful outcome. I tracked all my calories (1400 in total yesterday) and my WW points (28, I think) but I was so aggravated and generally pissed off by day's end that I needed to get a little laxer on myself. Then, when I woke up today and logged onto the WW website, I found this article there:

The dog days of summer are over, Labor Day has come and gone. The kids are back in school and work is cranking up again. As you ready yourself for fall, you might realize that summer's ice cream cones, barbecues and vacation meals may have weakened your weight-loss resolve.

Now is the perfect time to get "back on track!" We asked several Leaders in the New York City area how to do just that. Their overwhelming response was to start small. Losing weight can sometimes seem overwhelming, but breaking down a sizable goal into mini-goals can make the process more manageable.

Many try to do too much too soon. A better tactic is to take one small step, which moves you closer to the next small step. Soon all of those steps add up and you're cruising along!

Our Back on Track Challenge can help you re-start your weight-loss efforts. Each week, for the next four weeks, we'll suggest a single, simple habit for you to practice during that week. As you move forward, we challenge you to continue with the habit from the previous week, while adding a new one.


Week 1: Step Back on the Scale
Our challenge to you this week is simply to get back on the scale. Whether at home or in the meeting room, you'll find out exactly where you stand. It may seem scary, but with that information, you can assess the situation and start to do something about it. After you find out the results, visit the "Back on Track" Message Board and share your experience . If the scale is too intimidating, just get to a meeting. It's a step in the right direction.

Duh. This takes time. I needed to use a patch to quit smoking, what makes me think that quitting my bad eating habits will be any different? It is ok for me to start this with exercise and healthier choices. I will eat popcorn for a snack instead of bowls of cereal. I won't get frozen yogurt every day. I will try to find more creative ways to spend my time, other than eating. That is all I need to do. I need to do whatever I can do - it is a step in the right direction.