Healthy Reflection - Slow or Fast?
An email I received from SparkPeople.com:
I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.
- Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President
Taking two steps forward
Slow and steady has not always been an inspiring concept. It’s not as sexy as speed and sharp turns of direction. But it may be just the thing to keep you from running out of gas, while still moving you forward. Abe is telling us that the most important thing is to keep walking forward, no matter how slowly. Sometimes slowness can be frustrating. You might become impatient; you might get discouraged with a setback. But a setback doesn’t have to set you back. Simply using it as a learning opportunity can leapfrog you ahead again. From now on, try paying attention more to your direction and less to your speed. Be patient, focus on a little bit at a time, and soon enough, you’ll be further than you ever thought. Besides, it’s a good bet that by always looking forward, Abe rarely looked back in regret.
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SO… what do I think of this? BINGO! Hit the nail right smack in the head. Slow and steady is my way of life! I don’t feel I need to compete with anyone, but myself. I’m happy to see slow changes that make me feel good and accomplished with my progress. I must admit that I sometimes get caught up in the whirlwind of the latest and greatest fad diet(s) & quick weight loss testimonials. Yes, it’s AWESOME to be able to lose 10 lbs in 1 week, let alone 50 lbs in one month… but then I ask myself, at what cost?
My health?
My metabolism?
No… I WILL NOT go there ever again! I will NOT starve myself just to be skinny. I prefer to do it the right and sensible way of 1-2 lbs a week while still being able to preserve my muscle. It will be sooo much easier to maintain & keep the weight off this way.
~ Vilma
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June 26th, 2007 at 11:05 am
I decided to check out your blog (which is great, btw!) and I am surprised to find that you’ve posted my same exact thoughts over the past week or so.
My motto is: slow and steady wins the race!
You’re doing great, Vilma!
June 26th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Aaawhh!!! Thanks for visiting Jen. Yes… it’s true & it’s the healthiest & most secure and permanent way to keep the weight/fat off.
~ Vilma
June 28th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Oh my gosh girl you are sooooo NOT a slow loser! I just looked at your stats and you’ve lost 35lbs of fat in the last 3 months! That’s an average of almost 3lbs a week! That’s awesome! Don’t ever get discouraged, you are doing excellent and what works best for you.
It took me 6 months just to lose 25lbs ummmm, that’s less than a pound a week (actually worse than that because 10 of the lbs I lost in 10 days on the Master Cleanse) so compared to me, you are absolutely a fast loser! I’m just starting to catch up!
You do you, you’re awesome and and inspiration girly. You totally rock!
Blessings,
Kassandra
June 28th, 2007 at 10:27 am
AWWWHHH!!! Thanks Kass! :hugs:
I appriciate your feedback and support. 35 lbs of fat in 3 months IS pretty good, huh? I guess being stuck for 3 weeks without seeing results brings me down… but Im re-evaluating everything right now and will most likely change things up since I think my body has already caught up and adjusted to my workouts…
thanks again for your support!
You’re awesome too!
~ Vilma