What is your greatest Weakness?
So you know in job interviews when they ask you “What is your greatest weakness” and you’re supposed to answer something that sounds like a negative but turn it into a positive….Well I always say my greatest weakness is impatience. This is true. I am VERY impatient in most aspects of life. I speed everywhere (not much but it is true) - I can’t get stuff done fast enough….and slow talkers, well I live in the south and lets say I get frustrated all the time.
So, I’ve been struggling lately with impatience. You see, I’ve been continuing on in my work outs. I actually haven’t missed 1 day at the gym since the beginning of February. I’ve gone 11 days in a row and plan to hit the gym tonight as well. I’ve also managed to stay with in my WW points each day so theoretically I’m right on track….but mentally I’m struggling a little and it is because of my weakness.
I mean I totally understand that a body has to go at its own pace and I’m almost 80 % embracing that but I really feel like at 267 pounds I should be able to shed 2 pounds a week easily as long as I’m exercising and eating right (which I am.)
And I know all the arguments to this tiny weight loss like -building muscle and shedding inches - but I’m just saying that sometimes it is so hard to not feel bogged down by the sheer number of pounds I have to loose and at one pound a week it could literally take 2.6 years and that is if I loose every week (yeah I did that math grr.)
So when I start letting this weakness take over like a devil on my shoulder that “munchie monster” shows up. I’m sorry but he’s just a huge a-hole! And now he’s even working his way into my points. Sure I can stay with in my points but rather than eating a veggie for 1 point I’m thinking that the WW ice cream I have is just a measly 2 points, etc. So, impatience and that damn munchie monster are trying to take over my mind again….Well at least by saying it out loud I know I won’t let that happen!
And the show must go on! I will loose this weight even if it is 1 flippin pound at a time for 2.6 years until it is gone! In the meantime I’ve gotta try and find some patience…and kill that ahole “munchie monster.”
Happy Tuesday!
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I have the impatient problem too. I have lost weight fast in the past only to gain it back. I have to keep telling myself that this time its slow but its gonna last forever! Keep up the exercise–I bet you’ll be suprised next weigh in
I feel ya, Im imaptient with my 3yr old, Im trying to work on that!
It sounds like your doing a great job, dont get dicouraged, your doing really good!!!
You have the right attitude…just keep doing it…and not giving up. It sounds lame, I know…but if you’ve gotten this far, you’ll totally finish. It’s going to take time, but it will happen.
I don’t even know you, but reading your blogs and seeing your progress give me hope. You make me smile.
Oh heavens girl I think we all have that problem when it comes to weight loss. It just can’t go fast enough…even though in the back of my mind I am saying slow is better and healthy..I still get that little voice that says “pffftt if we are going that slow.. sureeee you can get out..ohh hey girl get the dessert,you know you wanna”…YIKES! I know exactly how you are feeling. I think you are doing a fantastic job with knowing your weakness and shouting it out. Let it know who’s boss. YOU YOU YOU! You are already pounding at it by hitting the gym. Time is such a pain in the butt….this time its on your side! hang in there
Oh girl! I hear ya!! This week I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! Sometimes it’s easy to keep going and sometimes it’s like walking thru mud! Just easier to lay down and give in! BUT NO! You must NOT sink! I say sink the ahole munchie monster instead!! LOL!
You’ve lost over 20 pounds!! That’s AMAZING!! You can’t forget that!! And you can’t forget where you’re going…but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to forget how long it might take to get there
Just KEEP GOING!! You’re doing SO WELL!!! It’s easier to keep going than it is to gain back all you’ve lost and have to re lose it all in a couple more months…so keep going!! You’re doing GREAT!!!
My greatest weakness is: KRISPY CREME DONUTS! And don’t think I’m joking I’m serious. I love them more than food! And I’ve been so good and the darn scale won’t bulge so…..if I don’t lose some pounds this week MURDER will be the case the gave me to my scale lol. Patience will come Jenn just keep working (its what I tell myself) and you shall see results. Congrats on the wonderful job thus far!!!! We will get there I hope before my birthday darn!!!! lol Have a great one!!!
Jenn -
I have the same problem! I think impatience is my absolute biggest weakness in all areas of my life. You are doing great! Keep on doing the best you can and you’ll get there. . .
Katie
Why don’t you tell us how you REALLY feel? LOLOL Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuust kidding…
Glad you blogged about this, because recognizing that impatience is what undermines your resolve and sends the “munchie monster” your way is half the battle right there. To recognize and deal with it. So much better than going into a binge totally blind, don’t you think?
Now what to do about it? PRACTICE your patience. If you have to get mad dog mean about it… In this game Jenn, slow and steady loss is the only way to go to keep the weight off. And you are doing that. Don’t look at the long haul of it all. It’s too overwhelming. Stay in the “now” and one day at a time and you WILL get there, k?
Big hugggggggggggs,
Shan