It's Discipline we need

[memoriesbymichelle]

OK so since this whole situation with my step daughter and thinking on issues in my own life, I have come to the conclusion, that for me, it is discipline that I lack. My finances are a result of not being disciplined and my weight issues, the same thing, I do NOT like being told what to do and I am undisciplined.
I am disciplined at certain things, but not all and I suspect that there are others of you that have similar issues. I am a hard worker and disciplined at work. Semi disciplined at home (my house isn't a complete wreck). Pretty disciplined at reading my bible and praying and talking to God.
I am just now getting a slight grip on my finances, and it's not too much of a struggle for me now. I don't spend money on clothes or activities even, it usually just gets piddled away on food or the kids.
And now, my weight. This will be my biggest challenge to discipline myself in. I don't know if I'm totally mentally ready, but it doesn't matter because physically I have to be.

Anyway, what do you think about your life? Are you really disciplined like you think? Or is there maybe room for improvement in some areas?

 

[Life2Christ]

And now, my weight. This will be my biggest challenge to discipline myself in.

It won't be a challenge if you are mad enough. That is why I am fairly disciplined with my body. I just get angry about feeling tired and lazy and looking ugly. I know I'm not physically ugly but because I have low self-esteem I am trying to fight those feelings. Who wants a mom like that?

Plus you have to make it fun. I went to the 99 cent store and got a Disney princess notebook and that is what I use to track my weights and cardio. I have "good job" stickers and make excel spreadsheets in different colors. Its like a fun project.

You could do the same with a food journal. (I do not journal my food).

I hope you use the month of April to make those changes that you want. The fun is in the journey, you know.

Now prayer...that is one thing I need discipline with.

 

[dayhiker]

I've not been too discipline with the work on my bathroom. I do a little most days, but not enough to get the remodel done on a reasonable time!

 

[blackribbon]

Weight loss benefits...even smaller numbers...

Lose 5-7% of your body weight (14 lbs if you are 200lbs) and you reduce your risk for getting diabetes by almost 60%. (Americans are becoming diabetic at alarming rates).

Lose weight and your blood pressure will drop...reducing your risk for heart attack and various artery and venous disease that are robbing a large number of our older populations ability to walk without pain.

Lose weight and your wear and tear on your joints decreases also reducing arthritis.

Even small weight losses are proving to extend the QUALITY of your life significantly.

Weight loss now means you will be breathing and walking better in your twilight years.

Set your goals small and realistic...like 5 pounds. You will start to feel better and it will make it easier to set a new goal of another 5 lbs. Keep track of all statistics of improvement like your waist size and your blood pressure to be able to recognize success even when the scale isn't registering them.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

see this is a problem for me. I have done the whole tracking thing and I hate it, and I cannot do it again. I've done it like 3 or 4 times now. I think for me at this time, it needs to be done in a way that makes it my new lifestyle.

So what about you guys??? Any goals or change going on that you care to share with the group?