Times they are a changin (micro version)

In my twenties, I was fit, active and full of self-confidence. Now as I come to the end of my thirties, I can claim none of those things. Over-weight, out of shape, don't get out much partly because I lack much of the self-confidence I used to possess. I have spent the last several years saying things like "I sure would like to get in shape," or "I really need to lose weight." I am not alone in this, as many Americans find themselves over-weight and out of shape.

Someone pointed out to me that when you say things like "I really need to lose weight." You are saying it as if you are outside of the statement. You do not own it and therefore you do not intend to do it. When I change the statement to put myself in it and own it, it makes all of the difference and is what separates success from failure - "I AM going to lose weight." Slight change, but a major one from perspective of the person saying it. I want to, I would like to, I ought to, I should, these are all outside of what you hope to achieve.

Losing weight is the easiest thing in the world to do. I mean that the formula for successfully losing weight is a simple one - eat less and exercise. Simple, or stated another simple way - reduce the calories you take in to less than what you need to sustain your present weight. This is so easy, yet nearly impossible for so many people. The reason is also simple. People still are outside of the problem, and they don't commit, they dont make losing weight a priority in their life (hmm go to the gym or watch Lost? Well its late and I will just be up all night if I work out now....). If you don't go into it like it is the one thing in your life that you will not miss, you will not succeed. It is a simple fact that our nature finds us seeking an easier softer way, but to lose weight, eat less, exercise, keep doing it.

In a short time I will be starting the P90x program. I am giving this one my all. I will complete it and I will follow the program to the letter. I know it is hard and a lot of work, but I am going to do it and I will not quit. I am inside this one, I own it. I will lose weight. I will be fit. I will... I will....