How’s your gratitude?

I would say that I am a glass half full kinda guy.  But, that glass can get half empty in a real hurry if things don’t go just right.

O.K.- let’s just say that I go and hop up on the scale. I have been working out all week and eating well and I am looking for a 4-6 pound loss for the week…. maybe this is a little ambitious, but certainly not out of the question.  So- I hop and low and behold, a two pound gain. SHIT!!! ….Well, SHIT!! That blows!!! I wasted all that time, effort and mental anguish. Not even to mention that I didn’t have that cake!!  So now what?

The thing is… it is SO easy for me to end up having a bad day. So easy for me to say SCREW IT- I think I’ll have some wings… not gonna make any difference anyway. SO easy for me to stop trying… stop fighting. Then, what happens the next morning??? It is just a little bit harder for me to get up and get going… a little harder for me to get to the gym.

This is the story of my life. And it doesn’t even have to be the scale. I mean, I could get in a fight with my wife… which I might add happened yesterday at 5am… I mean, WTF??? How do you do that at 5a.m.? BTW- I love her and think she is great- she just pissed me off momentarily… Or, I could have something happen at work and I could just EASILY move into a Twinkies/Doritos bender… I mean, this is NOT a stretch.

But then something happens. And this is the subject of my post today… something says to me that I need to thank God for all the things that I have. These two little boys that God has entrusted to me…. it is an awesome responsibility.  Sure, I would love to have a nicer house, a better car than the crappy civic that I drive. I could have a better job and make more money and be more importaint… but if I want to stay on this path…. if I want to do my best every day… if I want to attack every day and make it the best that I can…. I have to show some gratitude!!!

Do you let the shitty things in life get the best of you?? Or do you roll with the punches? Get back up? Dust yourself off? Keep going? Work harder? Try harder? Eat better?

It is so easy to NOT move in the direction that makes our lives better. What do you do to flip that switch and CHANGE?

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9 Responses to “How’s your gratitude?”

Stephen Vinson Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 2:22 pm

I did so well last year on my weight loss, but then some stuff happened in Novemeber, and I went back to my old bad habits. Finally in Feb this year, I started snapping back.

My running coach Danny has really helped. He focuses more on the mental aspect of fitness and weightloss, rather than forcing guilt on what I didn’t do yesterday, last week, last month, etc.

Your story is awesome!! I hope we can meet one day when you come through Birmingham, AL.

Thank you,

Stephen

Dana Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 2:56 pm

I like to think I am a pretty positive person. When life does get shitty I sometimes stop and wallow a while. The wallow time has become less and less. Depending on my tolerance for pain that day…lol.

Graditude is the only switch flipper for me. Cause let’s face it, life really is pretty good. Judging from the your pic today, you have alot to be grateful for.

The force field thng is too cute. I liked Anne’s comment about using fat as her force feild. Been there, done that.

Have a great day!

Cammy@TippyToeDiet Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 7:22 pm

Great stuff! (Except the argument. How DO you have an argument at 5 a.m.? I can’t even make coherent sentences at that hour.*G*)

When life sends a load of sh-tuff my way, I fret for a minute, and then I ask myself if it’s the WORST thing that could happen. What do you know, I can usually think of a half dozen things that would be worse. And then I can move into that state of gratitude that it’s not one of those half dozen things.

Dawn Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 11:45 am

It really is about having gratitude. Thanks for your comment on my blog it made me laugh. Looks like you are doing terrific, way to go!

Tricia Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

There have been times in my weight loss journey where something didn’t work out like I expected, the same can be said about my life in general. But I use those times as an excuse to refocus and attack the issue. Having a goal to focus on keeps me out of the dumps and on the road to success. :)

Tara Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

Great Post Rob…This has been a learning adventure for me on this issue. Things can throw me off in the blink of an eye and trying to remain conscious of those changes and how to stay in the moment is sometimes difficult. I felt the same way this week about my weigh in. I moved my ass this week and had my first gain in 19 weeks…big bummer to say the least. Family stuff is also a big bummer and I’m having a hard time moving beyond both situations and was looking for a kick ass session with my trainer this morning who subsequently canceled our appointment… another big bummer.

I know these feelings are only temporary and my reaction time is way shorter than it was even 6 months ago. Tomorrow I’m going to definitely work my tush off with trainer and that’s going to help me big time!

Great post!

Dr. J Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am

I think gratitude is the key to every good thing that has happened to me!

Anonymous Fat Girl Says:
May 15th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

What a little cutie! And great post! :)

I used to be that person. I would find any excuse to been in a bad mood or to give up. I’ve learned not to be like that anymore (although I do have my days). I also don’t let the scale control me like it used to.

Katelyn Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 8:50 am

Great Post Rob…This has been a learning adventure for me on this issue. Things can throw me off in the blink of an eye and trying to remain conscious of those changes and how to stay in the moment is sometimes difficult. I felt the same way this week about my weigh in. I moved my ass this week and had my first gain in 19 weeks…big bummer to say the least. Family stuff is also a big bummer and I’m having a hard time moving beyond both situations and was looking for a kick ass session with my trainer this morning who subsequently canceled our appointment… another big bummer.

I know these feelings are only temporary and my reaction time is way shorter than it was even 6 months ago. Tomorrow I’m going to definitely work my tush off with trainer and that’s going to help me big time!

Great post!

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