Wednesday, January 6, 2010

And Away We Go…

Listen to me: there is no excuse, no rationale, no possible reason why this year shouldn't be, can't be, won't be, the one where you finally get your act together and make a little something special happen on this magical mystery weight-loss tour of yours.

If you're anything like me (and for argument's sake, let's just assume you're exactly like me in every way), then this ain’t your first rodeo. Maybe in the past, your good intentions and willpower held out for six weeks or maybe it was closer to six hours (remember, I'm working under the assumption that you're exactly like me).

Maybe you followed an enormous breakfast with a proclamation of “No more!” and then followed that proclamation of “No more!” with an enormous lunch.

Maybe you've even convinced yourself that you can't do this, that it's simply too tough for you.

Well, allow me to just say one thing: Wheezy britches bubblepop flickerdoodle sansabelt Sasquatch.

Hey, if you can talk crazytalk, well, then so can I.

Because that's what that kind of dump-dwellin' thinking is anyway--just a bunch of crazytalk.

Pass your peepers over that row of numbers cascading down the side of my bloggity-blog. That's the kind of drop you can achieve when you get your head in the game and your ass in gear. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, but I did know that it was time, that I was ready for a change.

You may be ready for a change, too. I suspect that you are. Well, change is about booting the horrible habits that have done you such a disservice and embracing the idea that you have the power within you to make good choices concerning your food, your health, your life.

Your journey won't be like mine, won't be like anyone else's. You have to make your own way, forge your own path.

When you look at yourself in the mirror, you may feel like I once did: as though I were defined by all the things I wasn't instead of all the things I was. This is your chance to make a new start and to really bring it home this time. This is your opportunity to redefine yourself. On your terms.

Dropping the weight won't necessarily make your life picture-perfect, but I'm willing to wager you a Ben Franklin that it'll make your life better. That it'll make dealing with whatever you have to deal with ten times easier.

Leave the "I can't do it" thoughts and the worthless excuses by the wayside, and let's start the slow, steady climb back to where you want to be, where you deserve to be.

Where you belong.

x


52 comments:

  1. That's the thinking that got me started on my weight loss journey. All I need is 6 to 7 months to lose the weight. That's a long time BUT it's not as long as 10 years....which is how long I've been TRYING to lose the weight. So...you're right...and I'm ready. This is the year.

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  2. I'm so frustrated with this attitude as well..there is nothing that cant be done when it comes to losing the weight....only YOU the loser can do it for yourself. Heavens just say NO and do more walking in your day..not that hard, but boy some people keep repeating the same mistakes month after month...
    Okay my hormones are all over the place due to the cortisone so have NO patience at the moment and letting it go on your blog as I don't want to hurt any blogger personally...

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  3. I'm going to give it my best..

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  4. Why is this the sentence that made the most sense to me: Wheezy britches bubblepop flickerdoodle sansabelt Sasquatch.

    Hmmm.

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  5. Leave the "I can't do it" thoughts and the worthless excuses by the wayside, and let's start the slow, steady climb back to where you want to be, where you deserve to be.

    Where you belong.

    Jack, if that ain't a BIG YES, than I don't know what is! Fantastic post!!!! You tell them!

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  6. oh...and on top of everything he just said, follow this blog because it is awesome and will always make you chuckle, put a smile on your face, or give you a good kick in the pants like it do today :)

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  7. "this ain’t your first rodeo" Amen brother...

    - Lisa
    http://inweighovermyhead.blogspot.com/

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  8. This is exactly what I needed this this morning. Thank you! :)

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  9. I don't think I've ever seen such an eloquent @sskicking!

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  10. Thanks for the kick in the fat-pants!

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  11. You're awesome Jack, seriously! I'm going to steal this post and link to it :o)

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  12. Alright! Fine! but I'm gonna whine about it.. kidding kidding =P

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  13. I love your crazy talk! I think I will carry that with me today! Yes, this is my year, it is time to do it, I declared this is the year, I live! and your wonderful FUNNY blog helps me to start my day off right!

    THANK YOU!

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  14. All I have to say right now is "HERE HERE!!!"

    Good form Jack, good form.....


    You really are a great motivator!!!

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  15. I can do it! Wait a minute, I AM DOING IT!!! :)

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  16. Oh, I'll lose it this year. And you have my permission to harrass me without mercy if you see me slipping off the wagon. LOL Seriously, I am pumped about this year.

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  17. Hey wait, I didn't get any special invite for the magical mystery weight-loss tour! That train must have left without me! Actually that kinda sounds like puff the magic dragon is part of that journey. lol

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  18. Jack, I'm in it to win it (or lose it) this time!

    :)

    Julia
    http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com

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  19. 700+ followers?

    Jack, keep it up and you're going to get popular!

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  20. I got some pretty good groundwork laid this past year, since June, and worked out some crap. Still more crap hanging around, but I definitely see myself dropping those last 60 lbs this year. I think it's going to be a great summer. :)

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  21. Why don't you let poor Ben go?

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  22. My will power usually only makes it 30 min. or less (thats how long it takes the dominos guy to get to my house). But this year will be different, I will be ready for temptation. Like a midget at a urinal I am going to have to stay on my toes. Thanks for the inspiration Jack.

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  23. There is no want, it's only will, there is no can't, it's only do...

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  24. no one can do it for you you have to do it yourself, the blood sweat and tears are all worth it in the end you just need to keep fighting!
    great post my friend!

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  25. Ohhh Yes! We Can!!! I just LOVE me a great pep talk. I really do. And Jack, That was a GREAT pep talk.

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  26. I CAN DO IT!!! I WILL DO IT!!! CONSIDER IT DONE!!! That's the attitude we all need for sure. Great post! This is a similar speech I plan on giving my TOPS folks tonight.

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  27. Put me in Coach, I'm ready to play!!!

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  28. Way to say it man. It's all about our own individual journey and we can ALL do this. Thank you!!!!

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  29. amen!!!!!!!!!! hit the nail on the head with this one.

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  30. I made a copy of this post and printed it out! Just to remind myself daily! Thanks jack!

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  31. LOVED THIS ONE! great pep talk! thanks!

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  32. Reality checks are hard to deal with, but I like the way you think!!!

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  33. I needed this today. Really needed it. Thank you.

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  34. This will definitely be my last rodeo.

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  35. Damn this is good stuff. I just my have to print this one and hang it on my fridge.
    Everytime I visit your blog it's like a shot in the arm of testosterone fueled pick me up!

    Thanks!

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  36. I'm with you, dude! Operation @ss Shrinkage is underway!

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  37. That was a very inspirational talk. Thanks for that. I definitely needed that.

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  38. Thanks! That was inspiring! I've added a link to my blog. Not that it gets read by many but if nothing more than a reference for me to check back on.

    Congrats on your successes! I look forward to the same!

    -B
    http://diaryofasoontobe.skinnygirl.blogspot.com

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  39. and this is the year I MAKE GOAL! Thanks, Jack

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  40. I've made the decision and there is no turning back. Nor do I want to turn back. THIS IS my year!

    Thanks for the added inspiration!

    ~Kellie

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  41. I am doing it! Thanks for the reminder Jack. We all have our own journey and all need to find our own way.

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  42. How come you do not have a blogroll?

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  43. Jack, this post strikes so close to home for me. Thanks for your comment on my post today. I hadn't read this one before I wrote it, but I think we're saying similar things, just in a different way! Your success gives me hope.

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  44. Congratulations on your weight loss! I agree, and I think this year's going to be a great year for a lot of people!

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  45. Great post. I am going to print it out and read it every day. Thank you.

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