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Time to stop slacking

As I was opening my browser I noticed this headline that jumped out at me. Johnny Carson is dead, I can't believe it. The family only said he died peacefully in the night and that they will not give the cause of death nor will there be a memorial service. No memorial service for the King of Late Night?? That is unbelievable. And to die at such a young age. To me folks 79 is not that old. I grew up with Johnny on my parents late night TV, it is almost like losing a loved one. Another icon from my childhood has passed. Rest in peace Johnny.

Last night at dinner with the mum-in-law I had a huge piece of chicken and instead of leaving half of it on my plate I ate it all. Why you ask? I do not know. I felt like it? Crazy. So afterwards I ate 3 chocolates and started thinking. Why am I eating? I am not hungry. I've formed this bad habit by being to relaxed about my points and tracking. I've allowed myself to slip off track.

In realizing it, I didn't exactly freak out, but I made a mental note to myself that today, Monday will be a tracking day. I will have a really low-point day as per my new amended Wendie Plan, and I will see it through for the week. I will also exercise. It is not the end of the world, but I cannot ignore the fact that I have been a total slacker of late. If I want to reach my goal by the end of March I cannot let this get out of hand.

I feel good about myself, really good. When I wear skirts these days I'm not all that self-conscious about my legs. I wear sleeveless shirts with total confidence. I don't cringe when I see myself in the glass of a window. I want to keep this peace I am beginning to have, I do not want to let it go. I also want to be at goal by the end of March. So that said, it is time to get serious about this.

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Argy said…
It is great you realised what you want to do so soon! When I fall of the wagon it usually takes me a couple of days to get back! When I was doing WW the wendie plan worked miracles for me at, I wish you the best on this! :)
7:14 pm
Anonymous said…
I think the not freaking out part is so important. It's realizing the "hey, why am I doing this?" then just deciding to move on rather than beating yourself up about. It seems like more time than not, people will use the "failure" part as an excuse to just be full out bad, causing an awful circle of "badness".

I like the 80/20 rule. Good 80% of the time and not so hot 20%. Basically, that's life. It must be wonderful to see yourself in "that" way. I can't wait to reach that point!

Good for you, and I have absolutely no doubt you'll reach your goal!

Oh, Johnny died of emphysmia I believe :( Very sad indeed

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