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Today I went into Weight Watchers feeling fairly confident that I was going to have a great weigh in. I have been following the program for the past 4 1/2 weeks and I have lost every week. I have done well since last weigh in… so I thought.

I stepped on the scale and I was UP 1.6 lbs! I was actually in shock and didn’t say much for a few minutes. I went into the meeting and got really tired and feeling discouraged. I felt a little scared, too, because I know myself. I know that when I don’t get the results I want, I tend to rebel against the goal I have set out to accomplish. I don’t want to go there this time. My objective right now is to remain conscious of this pattern, and not let myself slide because of today’s disappointment.

The leader said something that motivated me during the meeting (once the shock started to wear off). She said (to the group) “if you will be patient and persistent, I guarantee that the weight will come off”. That will be my mantra for right now…

Really, patience and persistence are very important to any lofty goal we try to reach. Relationships, finances, career, weight loss, parenting, personal development, … patience and persistence are very powerful forces that will eventually get the job done. Big changes don’t happen overnight, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, they are not entirely in our control. Giving up because the results aren’t coming in the way (or speed) I planned will do no good for me. It will only divert me from what I really want.

So here I am, 1.6 lbs heavier, but I am going to keep plugging away, and hopefully next week will be better!

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