Enjoy the journey~

sterlinggirl · 01-24-2013, 08:17 AM

Ya know, I've had a lot of people tell me to "Enjoy the Journey." And to be honest, that has been pretty hard to do. But I'm learning to do it. I used to think how can I enjoy life when I'm morbidly obese, have loose skin everywhere, giving up food I used to love and rely on, stuck in the gym trying desperately to burn off as many calories as I can? It's almost like one of those statements where a model tells you to love your body. My automatic response (especially when I was larger) was well that's easy for you to say.

But in regards to the journey, I'm learning for one that the journey really never ends. Sure there are goals along the way. Sometimes HUGE GOALS that we strive for years. But ultimately, there should always be another goal on the horizon to aim for. Becoming complacent is a dangerous thing. If you're not moving forward, you're more than likely slipping backwards.

I'm learning a little more everyday what "Enjoy the Journey" really means. I'm beginning to enjoy the working out, the eating healthier food, the change I see in the photos, the smaller clothes, the results from working hard this past year... all that has been highlights of this journey. It's definitely a roller coaster ride with it's ups and downs.

If you get discouraged when someone says, enjoy the journey, I hope this encourages you. What you're doing is ultimately bettering yourself, and that's something that shouldn't be seen as torture or as punishment. It's a blessing, an opportunity, and a privilege!!

Kissa · 01-24-2013, 08:25 AM

Wow, Kimberly you leave me speechless. Thank you, you wonderful woman.

svenskamae · 01-24-2013, 08:26 AM

What a sane perspective, Kimberly! I'm going to try to keep that perspective in mind, especially since my losses on JUDDD are pretty minimal lately. But I do appreciate feeling good on JUDDD, having a plan for how much and what to eat (so relative peace of mind about food), am enjoying working out and getting stronger, feel more comfortable in my body than I used to feel, and appreciate the support that I get on this board. So that's a lot to enjoy, even when the scale isn't dropping.

Joyjoy · 01-24-2013, 08:35 AM

Kim, wise woman.

SlimNana · 01-24-2013, 08:42 AM

Thanks so much Kim for sharing your words of wisdom with us! Sounds like you've finally found the peace of mind & body we all desire.

Ann

sunday · 01-24-2013, 08:59 AM

LOve this!

Your beauty shines through in your words to everyone. Thank you for your good thoughts!

KeirasMom · 01-24-2013, 09:41 AM

Beautiful, and oh so true!

TryingJudd · 01-24-2013, 09:49 AM

That's a great reminder. We are all so goal oriented, I know I am, that I allow the scale to be the measure of the effort when there are so many other things to consider. The scale is still of primary importance to me and the reason I JUDDD but other things count as well.

Yam-Yam · 01-24-2013, 10:51 AM

Wow, Kimberly! You Wise, Wise Woman!

That was so great for me to come here and read today.

It made me think that I DO enjoy the journey but sometimes feel like I'm on a very bumpy road. It's like, I love flying in airplanes....except when there is lots of turbulence. Then? Not so much.

I'm so glad it's January. That is a great time to focus again on goals. No matter what else is going on in life, having goals helps to ground us and give us hope for a better future.

Thanks for making me smile today!

RebeccaSimpson · 01-24-2013, 11:12 AM

Awesome Kimberly! Thank you for sharing this! This helps a lot!

julieboolie · 01-24-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlinggirl

Ya know, I've had a lot of people tell me to "Enjoy the Journey." And to be honest, that has been pretty hard to do. But I'm learning to do it. I used to think how can I enjoy life when I'm morbidly obese, have loose skin everywhere, giving up food I used to love and rely on, stuck in the gym trying desperately to burn off as many calories as I can? It's almost like one of those statements where a model tells you to love your body. My automatic response (especially when I was larger) was well that's easy for you to say.

But in regards to the journey, I'm learning for one that the journey really never ends. Sure there are goals along the way. Sometimes HUGE GOALS that we strive for years. But ultimately, there should always be another goal on the horizon to aim for. Becoming complacent is a dangerous thing. If you're not moving forward, you're more than likely slipping backwards.

I'm learning a little more everyday what "Enjoy the Journey" really means. I'm beginning to enjoy the working out, the eating healthier food, the change I see in the photos, the smaller clothes, the results from working hard this past year... all that has been highlights of this journey. It's definitely a roller coaster ride with it's ups and downs.

If you get discouraged when someone says, enjoy the journey, I hope this encourages you. What you're doing is ultimately bettering yourself, and that's something that shouldn't be seen as torture or as punishment. It's a blessing, an opportunity, and a privilege!!

Well said!! Thank you for this reminder and the added inspiration!!

Luna Loca · 01-24-2013, 12:38 PM

Kimberly, thank you for these words of wisdom.

I shared in another thread that I'm struggling with goals. I used to have amazing goals. I was great at visualizing my goals. I would lie in bed at night and visualize my life when I finally achieved my goals. And it would make me feel good to know that the stuff I did that day was going to get me to reach my goals in the future.

And then I achieved my goals. And now I have no goals. Well, I do, but they're small. They're not the "lose 100 pounds and look fantastic and fit into a size 12" type goals. They're "lost ten more pounds and tone up and fit into size 10" type goals. Not much power in the visualization department.

I was so focused on the destination that I forgot about the journey.

I need to think on this some more. Thanks for posting your thoughts.

LoCarbGal · 01-24-2013, 01:45 PM

Wow, Kimberly. What a beautiful post and wonderful message. It's funny, I have been thinking lately about this weight loss journey. I found myself musing about how it's not coming off fast enough, and when will I ever get to my goal weight. Thinking about the fact that I will be in weight loss mode for a good year yet, and I've been on it a whole year (this coming Sunday) already.

And then I realized, while I would love nothing more than to be thin right now, I'm probably not quite mentally prepared for it. There's something about losing the weight, seeing it come off, slowly but surely, that makes me stronger and stronger. I know if I can do this, I can do anything I choose to do. I realized that I am getting to know my body all over again. I'm seeing the rolls getting smaller and disappearing, and the curves re-emerging. I need to see this happening slowly, because it is hard earned. And it's a delight every time a new realization hits. Like "I can get up out of a chair and not groan." or "I can go up and down the step stool 50 times while I'm cleaning or decorating, and I won't be miserable tomorrow." Or even how much slimmer I look, even though I'm still quite a ways from goal.

You're right, this is a journey. This is our life. It's not just a time of "limbo" while we're waiting for our perfect size, or body. We have people who love us and depend on us - even right here on this board - just the way we are right now. I'm so glad you articulated this thought for us all to comtemplate.

Thank you!

gotitnow · 01-25-2013, 07:02 PM

Kimberly, What you said was wonderful.

The part about it being so hard to do sometimes resonated with me. I remember someone here writing that quote about being fat is hard and losing weight is hard.....pick your "hard". So much truth in few words, and it really boils down to the choices we make.

Even at goal, we still must get up every day and make the right choices to continue. So, like you said, the journey never ends. Coming here can really help with this!

May we all continue to enjoy our journey so we can keep having the blessing and privileges you spoke of.......Cause WE chose to!

Thanks again for new dose of inspiration!!!

Phyl

Kissa · 01-26-2013, 03:52 AM

Phyl you are right, it was an inspirational post. Well put.

I used to have that in my Siggie, about the choose your hard, lol. But it is so very, very true.

sunday · 01-26-2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotitnow

Kimberly, What you said was wonderful.

The part about it being so hard to do sometimes resonated with me. I remember someone here writing that quote about being fat is hard and losing weight is hard.....pick your "hard". So much truth in few words, and it really boils down to the choices we make.

Even at goal, we still must get up every day and make the right choices to continue. So, like you said, the journey never ends. Coming here can really help with this!

May we all continue to enjoy our journey so we can keep having the blessing and privileges you spoke of.......Cause WE chose to!

Thanks again for new dose of inspiration!!!

Phyl

Yes. We chose to! love this post!

Carly · 01-26-2013, 06:54 AM

Thank you Kimberly for your wise words. I want the journey to always continue. I don't ever want to feel like a finished product. Goals do change over time and at this point in my life I've battled most of my "challenges" and have won, but I don't ever want to stop learning and growing. In my mind the end of the journey signifies the end of living and I'm not anywhere ready for that!

Flossyliz · 01-26-2013, 08:40 AM

What a wonderful message Kimberley - and such beautiful and wise responses too!

Seabreezes · 01-26-2013, 01:57 PM

Thank you for the thoughtful post. Even when one reaches or is close to goal it is a daily challenge to maintain! I have gotten to a low weight many times, but then find myself needing to lose some extra pounds again and not really sure where they came from!!

This group is so wonderful that it definitely helps the challenges we face. We are not ever alone.

Hugs

grammyw/kitties · 01-26-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlinggirl

Ya know, I've had a lot of people tell me to "Enjoy the Journey." And to be honest, that has been pretty hard to do. But I'm learning to do it. I used to think how can I enjoy life when I'm morbidly obese, have loose skin everywhere, giving up food I used to love and rely on, stuck in the gym trying desperately to burn off as many calories as I can? It's almost like one of those statements where a model tells you to love your body. My automatic response (especially when I was larger) was well that's easy for you to say.

But in regards to the journey, I'm learning for one that the journey really never ends. Sure there are goals along the way. Sometimes HUGE GOALS that we strive for years. But ultimately, there should always be another goal on the horizon to aim for. Becoming complacent is a dangerous thing. If you're not moving forward, you're more than likely slipping backwards.

I'm learning a little more everyday what "Enjoy the Journey" really means. I'm beginning to enjoy the working out, the eating healthier food, the change I see in the photos, the smaller clothes, the results from working hard this past year... all that has been highlights of this journey. It's definitely a roller coaster ride with it's ups and downs.

If you get discouraged when someone says, enjoy the journey, I hope this encourages you. What you're doing is ultimately bettering yourself, and that's something that shouldn't be seen as torture or as punishment. It's a blessing, an opportunity, and a privilege!!

I am so happy to hear you talk like this I only wish that I could see past the present and into the future. I will see if the 5:2 lets me feel as good as ADF

gotsomeold · 01-27-2013, 04:13 AM

Kimberly, I just plain love you!!!

01-24-2013, 08:17 AM	#1
sterlinggirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midland. Michigan Posts: 1,911 Gallery: sterlinggirl Stats: 225/166.8 5'9 46 age 155 End WOE: 4-2013 Searching for new WOE/JUDDD Start Date: Jan 2012. Name Kimberly	Enjoy the journey~ Ya know, I've had a lot of people tell me to "Enjoy the Journey." And to be honest, that has been pretty hard to do. But I'm learning to do it. I used to think how can I enjoy life when I'm morbidly obese, have loose skin everywhere, giving up food I used to love and rely on, stuck in the gym trying desperately to burn off as many calories as I can? It's almost like one of those statements where a model tells you to love your body. My automatic response (especially when I was larger) was well that's easy for you to say. But in regards to the journey, I'm learning for one that the journey really never ends. Sure there are goals along the way. Sometimes HUGE GOALS that we strive for years. But ultimately, there should always be another goal on the horizon to aim for. Becoming complacent is a dangerous thing. If you're not moving forward, you're more than likely slipping backwards. I'm learning a little more everyday what "Enjoy the Journey" really means. I'm beginning to enjoy the working out, the eating healthier food, the change I see in the photos, the smaller clothes, the results from working hard this past year... all that has been highlights of this journey. It's definitely a roller coaster ride with it's ups and downs. If you get discouraged when someone says, enjoy the journey, I hope this encourages you. What you're doing is ultimately bettering yourself, and that's something that shouldn't be seen as torture or as punishment. It's a blessing, an opportunity, and a privilege!! __________________ Kimberly 60# Gone .. Searching for how i will lose the last 10 vanity pounds and keep it off ~

01-24-2013, 10:51 AM	#9
Yam-Yam Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,047 Gallery: Yam-Yam Stats: 230/191/183 @5'9"tall and 58 yrs. alive WOE: Dukan 8/1/11 and now JUDD (12/22/11) Start Date: 8/1/11	Wow, Kimberly! You Wise, Wise Woman! That was so great for me to come here and read today. It made me think that I DO enjoy the journey but sometimes feel like I'm on a very bumpy road. It's like, I love flying in airplanes....except when there is lots of turbulence. Then? Not so much. I'm so glad it's January. That is a great time to focus again on goals. No matter what else is going on in life, having goals helps to ground us and give us hope for a better future. Thanks for making me smile today! __________________ Yam-Yam

01-24-2013, 12:38 PM	#12
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	Kimberly, thank you for these words of wisdom. I shared in another thread that I'm struggling with goals. I used to have amazing goals. I was great at visualizing my goals. I would lie in bed at night and visualize my life when I finally achieved my goals. And it would make me feel good to know that the stuff I did that day was going to get me to reach my goals in the future. And then I achieved my goals. And now I have no goals. Well, I do, but they're small. They're not the "lose 100 pounds and look fantastic and fit into a size 12" type goals. They're "lost ten more pounds and tone up and fit into size 10" type goals. Not much power in the visualization department. I was so focused on the destination that I forgot about the journey. I need to think on this some more. Thanks for posting your thoughts. __________________ "before" from the bad old days. "Success occurs in clusters and is born in generosity" --Julia Cameron Describes my JUDDD Buddds perfectly.

01-24-2013, 01:45 PM	#13
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,858 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207.5/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 56.5 lbs	Wow, Kimberly. What a beautiful post and wonderful message. It's funny, I have been thinking lately about this weight loss journey. I found myself musing about how it's not coming off fast enough, and when will I ever get to my goal weight. Thinking about the fact that I will be in weight loss mode for a good year yet, and I've been on it a whole year (this coming Sunday) already. And then I realized, while I would love nothing more than to be thin right now, I'm probably not quite mentally prepared for it. There's something about losing the weight, seeing it come off, slowly but surely, that makes me stronger and stronger. I know if I can do this, I can do anything I choose to do. I realized that I am getting to know my body all over again. I'm seeing the rolls getting smaller and disappearing, and the curves re-emerging. I need to see this happening slowly, because it is hard earned. And it's a delight every time a new realization hits. Like "I can get up out of a chair and not groan." or "I can go up and down the step stool 50 times while I'm cleaning or decorating, and I won't be miserable tomorrow." Or even how much slimmer I look, even though I'm still quite a ways from goal. You're right, this is a journey. This is our life. It's not just a time of "limbo" while we're waiting for our perfect size, or body. We have people who love us and depend on us - even right here on this board - just the way we are right now. I'm so glad you articulated this thought for us all to comtemplate. Thank you! __________________ ~~~LCG~~~

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01-24-2013, 08:25 AM	#2
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Wow, Kimberly you leave me speechless. Thank you, you wonderful woman.

01-24-2013, 08:26 AM	#3
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	What a sane perspective, Kimberly! I'm going to try to keep that perspective in mind, especially since my losses on JUDDD are pretty minimal lately. But I do appreciate feeling good on JUDDD, having a plan for how much and what to eat (so relative peace of mind about food), am enjoying working out and getting stronger, feel more comfortable in my body than I used to feel, and appreciate the support that I get on this board. So that's a lot to enjoy, even when the scale isn't dropping.

01-24-2013, 08:35 AM	#4
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Kim, wise woman.

01-24-2013, 08:42 AM	#5
SlimNana Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 485 Gallery: SlimNana Stats: Age 54 5'6" WOE: IF 16/8	Thanks so much Kim for sharing your words of wisdom with us! Sounds like you've finally found the peace of mind & body we all desire. Ann

01-24-2013, 08:59 AM	#6
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	LOve this! Your beauty shines through in your words to everyone. Thank you for your good thoughts!

01-24-2013, 09:41 AM	#7
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	Beautiful, and oh so true!

01-24-2013, 09:49 AM	#8
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,677 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	That's a great reminder. We are all so goal oriented, I know I am, that I allow the scale to be the measure of the effort when there are so many other things to consider. The scale is still of primary importance to me and the reason I JUDDD but other things count as well.

01-24-2013, 11:12 AM	#10
RebeccaSimpson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: wonderland aka europe Posts: 162 Gallery: RebeccaSimpson Stats: 174 goal 140 5'10 WOE: juicing and juddd Start Date: 01/24/2013	Awesome Kimberly! Thank you for sharing this! This helps a lot!

01-25-2013, 07:02 PM	#14
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Kimberly, What you said was wonderful. The part about it being so hard to do sometimes resonated with me. I remember someone here writing that quote about being fat is hard and losing weight is hard.....pick your "hard". So much truth in few words, and it really boils down to the choices we make. Even at goal, we still must get up every day and make the right choices to continue. So, like you said, the journey never ends. Coming here can really help with this! May we all continue to enjoy our journey so we can keep having the blessing and privileges you spoke of.......Cause WE chose to! Thanks again for new dose of inspiration!!! Phyl

01-26-2013, 03:52 AM	#15
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Phyl you are right, it was an inspirational post. Well put. I used to have that in my Siggie, about the choose your hard, lol. But it is so very, very true.

01-26-2013, 06:54 AM	#17
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,181 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Thank you Kimberly for your wise words. I want the journey to always continue. I don't ever want to feel like a finished product. Goals do change over time and at this point in my life I've battled most of my "challenges" and have won, but I don't ever want to stop learning and growing. In my mind the end of the journey signifies the end of living and I'm not anywhere ready for that!

01-26-2013, 08:40 AM	#18
Flossyliz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 930 Gallery: Flossyliz Stats: start 150 now 126 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: August 27 2012	What a wonderful message Kimberley - and such beautiful and wise responses too!

01-26-2013, 01:57 PM	#19
Seabreezes Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 1,196 Gallery: Seabreezes Stats: 191/155/160 WOE: Low Carb ala JUDDD Start Date: Seems like forever - restart June '11	Thank you for the thoughtful post. Even when one reaches or is close to goal it is a daily challenge to maintain! I have gotten to a low weight many times, but then find myself needing to lose some extra pounds again and not really sure where they came from!! This group is so wonderful that it definitely helps the challenges we face. We are not ever alone. Hugs

01-27-2013, 04:13 AM	#21
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Kimberly, I just plain love you!!!