The answer is 'No'.

To my last post. I know I won't. It is just perfectionism at work, making me think I've got a chance of actually living for days, weeks, months on 300 calories per day while working out/training for a race, etc.. It is setting myself up for failure, to think that something wouldn't come along and derail my efforts in some way.

I think the problem is with my goal date setting. To have to meet the criteria by a deadline is putting me into a position to have to put out 150% effort just to get through a day.

I am going to rethink my whole approach. I need to take a step back and figure something out that is doable.

I need a break to figure out where I stand. Not only on the weight loss front, but also with other areas of my life. I've been trying to force things, instead of admitting that they aren't working. I need to slow down, and allow myself some breathing room.

So...I'm taking a few days...the rest of this month, at least until Monday March 2nd. When I come back, I hope to have my life figured out, more than just what to do with weight loss, but how to have more balance in my life, and plans to succeed at more things than ONLY the weight loss.

I think the SBC is complicating things, and preventing me from thinking properly. I'm not sure if continuing with a goal-date mentality is the right thing for me at this time. I don't know--but it comes down to the bottom line: is it helping me to lose weight, or is it hurting? So far, whether it be the challenge, or just a combination of other things, I'd have to say it hasn't been good for me. Maybe--like I mentioned, it is bad timing?


I wish you all the best and may you reach your SBC goals! I hope you continue to do well. I'm only going to be out for 3 days (maybe more), but afterwards, I'll be more centered and ready to have realistic expectations and goals. 100 lbs. is still my max goal weight, and always will be, but I may lower the torment level, and try to at least like myself a little in the meantime.

I'll be reading on clean eating as well. Who knows? Maybe a down-to-earth healthy approach is what I need right now?

Thank you to all my readers for all your support thus far! I'll do my best to be better than ever as March gets underway.

I'm going for results! --Not just grandiose ideals. Anybody can come up with a great sounding plan...but it takes more than that to succeed! February was unproductive. But March is going to take me to the next level. I'm going to make sure of that.

I'll probably enjoy reading your blogs, as I take breaks in the next few days. Please write lots! I'll comment as much as time permits. ♥'s to all.