I'm sure you are wondering what I am talking about; THE BRAT WITHIN. I have been stuck at the same weight for 2 weeks and now today am up about 4 lbs. I know exactly why. Since being ill a few weeks back I have had a hard time getting back into the exercise regularly again. I'm frankly a little bored with what I have been doing so started a class at the YMCA called Zumba. It is fun again but I am at the mercy of them holding the class and can't just go when I have time. The other reason is my eating. I have been doing okay but not great in that realm. I am still eating things I should and watching my portions but once in a while I just eat something that is WAY out of bounds. UGHH!! Starbucks Java chip frappaccino's are not on the plan!!
My friend, Charity, challenged me to fill in the blank on the following three sentences and this challenge came at a good time for me.
1. I have really had to check IT (fill in your own "it") a lot this week.
2. IT has been a monster hanging over my shoulder all week.
3. I'm back into the swing of things but IT has been hard to shake.
My first "it" is complacency. Go back and fill in the blank with that. How about lack of motivation, lack of resolve, backsliding, selfishness or...my favorite...THE BRAT WITHIN. My internal brat is a monster that demands I listen when she wants that 2nd helping...she insists on pouting when I want to exercise. I try pushing her out of my mind and running away from her by weighing the consequences of bowing down to her demands but she has become stronger due to my recent illness, trial or whatever. She was gaining strength as I was sick; down for the count. So...I have spent the last week trying to expose my "it." I think I have seen her true colors and I don't like her very much. She threatens to destroy my chance at health and happiness. My resolve, starting yesterday, is to keep her down....try and watch for the signs of her arrival. I am back on track with my eating and back to exercise. I will lose this extra 4 I have put back on.
Frankly, I believe we all have a brat within that keeps up from reaching goals. When does your brat come out to play. Does he/she keep you from spending more time with family, from doing your housework or other work. Maybe she is the one who keeps you tied to your computer or TV. My brat is very selfish and when I don't keep her diciplined she throws a tantrum. Sometimes those tantrums are hard to fight.
Please God....give me strength for the task. You are my strength. I need help.
