Lesson 15 “Suffer the pain of discipline or regret”
Lesson 15 “Suffer the pain of discipline or regret”
We all want to avoid PAIN. The thing is it is impossible to avoid pain, we have to CHOOSE OUR PAIN.
This is especially true with a diet, or with exercise, or with saving money, or with studying for exams!
If we go for the short term pleasure option this leads to long term regret.
You know when you are committed to total food replacement and then one day, after a crap day, you are tired and you just want to EAT. So you just blip blip blip. In that moment you choose short term pleasure…. and then now you have to face the long term pain, of being knocked out of ketosis, and slowing down your weight loss, losing your mojo and maybe not getting back into that zone that you were in. You end up kicking yourself… “If only I hadn’t of blipped that night, I would be flying still!”
So if you feel really stressed some night, and you have thoughts of blipping, it is so important to stay strong on the diet and stay disciplined. Discipline is a funny thing, it can actually become very enjoyable after a while, you can actually start to get a kick out of how freaking disciplined you are!! You be like – Check me out!! You cannot tempt me! HA!
So when you feel tempted, kick in those new habits, go for a walk, have a nice bath, pain your nails, sort out your wardrobe, declutter a drawer, phone a supportive friend. Be self disciplined.
The pain of self discipline can be enjoyable.
The pain of regret, is not..
Those blips are not worth the feeling of looking into your wardrobe and knowing that nothing fits you. Or the pain of dread because of a social event coming up soon. Or the worry of going to the doctors to be told you have diabetes or other obesity related diseases.
So you can choose the pain of regret, or the pain of self discipline.
When you really think about it… there is no choice is there?
It is time to love yourself, care for yourself, and live from a place where you make the right choices for your health and wellbeing, because that empowers you, and being self disciplined sets you free!
I hope you enjoyed today’s blog, and I would love to hear your comments on the pain of self discipline or regret.
Love
Julz xx
So, I gave up smoking in Feb this year after 30 years of smoking. It was so difficult. But the pain of discipline has given me better health, I do not cough all the time and my children are no longer influenced by me smoking. Woo hoo. The pain of discipline has paid huge dividends.
I started my weight loss journey in May this year. I lost over 4 stone, joined the gym, cut my hair and felt amazing. I was flying, and was so impressed with my resolve. But, I blipped in August. Big time. Put 2 stone back on again very quickly. Gutted. I’d already sold most of my clothes and suddenly nothing fitted me again. The pain of regret knocked my confidence & left my kids questioning what I eat. The disappointment in myself has been horrible. The shame.
However, I have pulled myself around again finally. The pain of self discipline rules yet again and I am back with a vengeance. Get me. I am so strong. I can and will do this and I am already planning the next New Me. Thanks for making me feel proud of myself today Julz, instead of ashamed. x
this is the first time I haven’t been tempted to blip – I finally realise I am worth the work and going to definitely get to my goal this time – new Me is on the way
I love this blog Julie Anne, it is so true ! There is no greater more smug feeling than being self disciplined about the diet !! The worst moments for me have been the day after blips when all I feel us remorse and guilt ! The 100% game has really made me accountable again ! I’m now so determined to go through to Christmas and feel glam in a new little Christmas outfit ! As they say , no pain , no gain !!!! But new you has only bought pleasure to my life , it is soooo worth it ! Thank you x
love this julie we all go through life with regrets but this plan has taught me self control and i feel so empowered when i resist temptation everyday,i am loving the 100% group as it has made me even more determined to stick to plan thank you x
This post is so true. I do actually get a buzz from making the positive decisions for me & each time I make a positive decision not to blip its extra evidence to myself that I can do this and I don’t need food to comfort me or make me feel better. I am so much happier now I am making good decisions.
Great post. The last few months my mindset has totally changed. More determined than ever!!! I do care and definitely choose the option ‘pain of self discipline The funny thing is, it is easy now and makes me happy.
I am the happiest I have been in a long time, thanks to New You.
I realise now I am important and deserve to be happy. xxxxx
Loved this blog Julz….but then I love them all. Such wise words. Think most of the SS family have done the above and lived with the pain of disappointment and regret at having let ourselves down. I know I hate letting the group down but most importantly ME…this is something or someone I have learned to treasure. Was just saying to my daughter today. A lifetime of putting everyone FIRST and feeding the void/stress/ etc with crap and wine. Now I am flying the plan again, really loving the 100% Group. it has kept me really focused. My life has changed a hundredfold thanks to you and this plan, my health has improved a hundred fold too….I posted something tonight….YOU ARE what YOU EAT and it is true….feeding our bodies with the NY products is making us all healthier individuals….helping us lose the excess body weight…is giving us our self confidence back…..can’t wait to see what your write tomorrow…this journey is about self discovery not just about losing the pounds. xxxx
How apt that this is your blog today. I’ve been having one of those days where I’m tempted to blip but have resisted so far. What you say is so true, it is not worth it and the regret is too late. Thanks Julz, I am staying 100% til Christmas, bring it on!
I really wish I could tell everyone how good this diet is…
Its taken me some time to get back in the zone but I’m back with full steam ahead.. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting the smile back on my face and the size 14 (from size 22) jeans on my butt!! I really couldn’t do this with out all the great support I and everyone gets from all the amazing, caring, and truly inspirational people… Thank NEW YOU Xxxxxxx <3
Short term pain for long term gain -and with New you plan the short term pain delivers quick results as well as the longer term gain. In addition to that the short term pain is not all that bad given that the variety and flavour of the TFR packets is really good. At night when I eventually sit down is the time I sometimes get tempted but my treat is either hot raspberry crush or hot pink lemonade or those drinks cold in a nice glass which gives the sense of a real treat. Thanks for today’s blog and have s great day.