Overcoming procrastination

sweetlisa · 09-08-2006, 02:34 PM

Overcoming procrastination is often easier said than done, especially for those who procrastinate! Are you one of those people who always find some reason to wait until next week to start getting fit and healthy and begin that new healthy lifestyle you have been talking about? Well, if you are, I suggest you stop talking, stop procrastinating, and start doing! Those who keep putting healthy living off remind me of that old Saturday Night Live character named Rosanne Roseanna Danna, played to perfection by the late Gilda Radner. Those of you familiar with Gilda will remember that “It’s Always Something” was the punch line for her Rosanne Roseanna Danna character, the embodiment of the necessity of overcoming procrastination. I might add that it was also the title of Gilda’s autobiography!

With that said, I have some news for those of you who have been seeking means of overcoming procrastinating. No matter what you do, who you are or how well you prepare, something will always come up to test your will, confront your motivation and challenge your commitment to healthy living. This is not only the rhythm of life; it is also a reality of lifestyle change as well. So why not make today THE DAY you start overcoming procrastination and living that healthy life because there will never be a time with no interruption. As Gilda would say, “It’s always something!”

AllieCat0817 · 09-08-2006, 03:14 PM

I actually have the opposite problem. Sometimes I wish I COULD procrastinate. I am a forward thinker, TOO much. Sometimes I get anxiety trying to be 'in control' of everything ahead of time and extra-plan. But God OFTEN takes care of that for me and shows that HE is in control, not me!

momof3heathens · 09-08-2006, 11:44 PM

Do you think it possible to be both a procrastinator and a forward thinker? I am always 10 steps ahead of myself mentally but physically I take my time doing things and then mentally beat myself up for putting things off until it gets out of hand. After I am too stressed to really do a good job and just get upset because I am so overwelmed.

indogia · 09-11-2006, 01:59 AM

I am a Do it now person,when I want to do something,I wanna start yesterday...lol

indy
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sweetlisa · 09-11-2006, 02:40 PM

my problem is I will plan and plan away but never actually do it. its so easy to just say oh one last cheat and I will start tomarrow.
well I am doing good now I am on day 4 of the kimmer experiment and have lost 8 pounds so far

. Love Lisa

momof3heathens · 09-11-2006, 09:36 PM

Great job Lisa.

buffedstuff · 09-11-2006, 10:06 PM

it is so sad I have to punish myself for doing wrong. No tv, no computer etc until I do a certain task. but I do reward myself for getting it correct.

09-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
sweetlisa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 32 Gallery: sweetlisa Stats: 240/202/130 WOE: M&E Fast/Atkins	Overcoming procrastination Overcoming procrastination is often easier said than done, especially for those who procrastinate! Are you one of those people who always find some reason to wait until next week to start getting fit and healthy and begin that new healthy lifestyle you have been talking about? Well, if you are, I suggest you stop talking, stop procrastinating, and start doing! Those who keep putting healthy living off remind me of that old Saturday Night Live character named Rosanne Roseanna Danna, played to perfection by the late Gilda Radner. Those of you familiar with Gilda will remember that “It’s Always Something” was the punch line for her Rosanne Roseanna Danna character, the embodiment of the necessity of overcoming procrastination. I might add that it was also the title of Gilda’s autobiography! With that said, I have some news for those of you who have been seeking means of overcoming procrastinating. No matter what you do, who you are or how well you prepare, something will always come up to test your will, confront your motivation and challenge your commitment to healthy living. This is not only the rhythm of life; it is also a reality of lifestyle change as well. So why not make today THE DAY you start overcoming procrastination and living that healthy life because there will never be a time with no interruption. As Gilda would say, “It’s always something!” __________________ Lisa: 38 years old Nothing Tastes as good as thin feels!.

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09-08-2006, 03:14 PM	#2
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,974 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	I actually have the opposite problem. Sometimes I wish I COULD procrastinate. I am a forward thinker, TOO much. Sometimes I get anxiety trying to be 'in control' of everything ahead of time and extra-plan. But God OFTEN takes care of that for me and shows that HE is in control, not me!

09-08-2006, 11:44 PM	#3
momof3heathens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver Is, BC Canada Posts: 623 Gallery: momof3heathens Stats: 388/260/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Always a startdate	Do you think it possible to be both a procrastinator and a forward thinker? I am always 10 steps ahead of myself mentally but physically I take my time doing things and then mentally beat myself up for putting things off until it gets out of hand. After I am too stressed to really do a good job and just get upset because I am so overwelmed.

09-11-2006, 01:59 AM	#4
indogia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,020 Gallery: indogia	I am a Do it now person,when I want to do something,I wanna start yesterday...lol indy xxxxxxxxx

09-11-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
sweetlisa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 32 Gallery: sweetlisa Stats: 240/202/130 WOE: M&E Fast/Atkins	my problem is I will plan and plan away but never actually do it. its so easy to just say oh one last cheat and I will start tomarrow. well I am doing good now I am on day 4 of the kimmer experiment and have lost 8 pounds so far . Love Lisa

09-11-2006, 09:36 PM	#6
momof3heathens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver Is, BC Canada Posts: 623 Gallery: momof3heathens Stats: 388/260/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Always a startdate	Great job Lisa.

09-11-2006, 10:06 PM	#7
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	it is so sad I have to punish myself for doing wrong. No tv, no computer etc until I do a certain task. but I do reward myself for getting it correct.