Resiliency and weight loss

Back when I was taking college classes, I took this really cool intro to Sociology class. Of all the things that I remember from college, I remember my teacher telling us that resiliency (the ability to change and transition easily) was a greater indicator of a person's potential for success than any other factor--social, economic, emotional.

I believe that in weight loss, resiliency is the greatest factor to potential success. Obviously, change is required to choose and adopt habits that lead to healthier eating and more physical activity for a lifetime. Beyond the initial change, however, there is the ability to keep weight off. During our lives, things change. Children are born, parents age, jobs change, households change dramatically, the economy blooms or depresses. All of these things may force us to adapt how we eat and act.

I am writing about this because I had this glorious plan. Payday was supposed to hold certain things. And it did. But our spending didn't pan out the way I had hoped it would. I had planned to purchase alli to assist with my dieting plans, in addition to some sweatpants, and good walking shoes.

I got good walking shoes. But I am not going to be able to buy alli right now. And I'm not going to be able to buy the sweatpants either. Now, don't tell me...you can work out without new sweatpants and you can change your diet without alli. I know both of these things. But my plan was destroyed today.

Resiliency tells me to find a new plan. My old plan says give up.

Fortunately, I am highly resilient. After spending about an hour online, I have found a way to make diet modifications that will be helpful without the added expense of alli. In addition, I will continue to go walking, regardless of whether or not I get the new pants to boost my spirits while I establish a new habit. I will be successful, but only after finding a new plan and adjusting my attitude to accept life as what it is...changing and unpredictable.

Tomorrow I go grocery shopping and do my first official weigh-in. Here's to change for a lifetime!