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Sunday, August 21, 2011

I Am On Track

Weekly weigh-in: 225.5

Loss: -0.5
Total loss: -66.4

Emotion: Chuggin' along

So there I was, sitting at the railroad crossing, watching train cars lumber by.

And it got me thinking…

That was me.

On the track.

Chug, chug, chugging along.

Going the wrong way, unable to turn around, slowly rolling toward whatever future lay in my path.

That’s what it felt like anyway. A feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. The idea that change was unthinkable, inconceivable, unachievable.

And then one day, I pulled back on the brakes. Decided that enough was damn well enough…

And I changed direction.

I realized that the train can go either direction down the tracks.

Either direction.

I am the conductor.

This is my train.

And I am on track.
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15 comments:

  1. Donald WellsAugust 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Losing weight successfully really is about 90% a mental game isn't it? Congrats on the loss.

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  2. KirstenAugust 21, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Congrats on the loss and fabutastic post.

    Somedays (like today), I feel like even if I'm on the right train track, I'm not gonna get very far in this inflatable raft of mine...

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  3. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Congratulations on your loss!

    I have taken back conductorship (invented word) of my train and it feels great to be headed in the direction I want to go!!!

    Choo choo!

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  4. ErinAugust 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    YAY congrats! Yes mental is a big part of it. I have problems with the other side of weight. I have a history of anorexia so I have to be careful not to od on the weight loss.

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  5. BarbaraAugust 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Good for you Jack! Sometimes those .5 pound losses are the hardest fought.

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  6. lifeinblubberAugust 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    All aboard, my friend, All aboard!!

    www.lifeinsidetheblubbersarcophagus.blogspot.com (wouldn't let me use my screen name...weird)

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  7. downsizersAugust 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I have read a quote that went "even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there". Let's keep moving. Congratulations on the loss.

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  8. KimAugust 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    That really spoke to me. I like the optimism and the resolve that my fate is in my hands!

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  9. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wait... no sarcasm? No jokes? :) God, I love your blog. Too much. Keep hanging in there!

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  10. bbubblybAugust 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Way to go Jack!

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  11. LillyBeanAugust 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Congrats! Keep up the good work you're an inspiration :)

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  12. Kris @Krazy_KrisAugust 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Funny.... I had this little sense that something was going on. I wouldn't normally do this, but since I'm a high priced call girl(rather than a streetwalker).... http://www.krismbeal.com/2011/08/13/two-steps-forward-one-step-back/

    Sound flippin' familiar? Like, how do we let this happen to ourselves?

    Oh well - more bourbon watermelon

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  13. MandyAugust 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Sometimes it does feel like losing weight is outside of my control.

    Thanks for reminding me that I'm driving this thing.

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  14. Jody - Fit at 53August 21, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    YES TO THAT! Consistency will keep you going in the right direction on that track.

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  15. MizAugust 22, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Ahhh and I like that idea for whats shakin here this morning too!

    it works in so many situations.

    Carla

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