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Post-it notes … even if it is a little bit silly.

As I sat down to write this blog this morning, I passed various neon Post-it notes that I have placed around my apartment. They say things like, “You love exercise!”, “Make good choices today!” and “You can do this!” It’s the latest little tip that I’m trying after speaking to my JC consultant. Surprisingly it’s worked…even if it is a little bit silly.

Last week I lost half a kilo which is exactly in line with what I wanted. All the quick glances at the Post-it notes whilst I’m doing my teeth or opening the fridge must have some kind of cumulative effect. My weight now is not coming off as fast as what it did last year when I lost my first ten kilos, so I’m trying to find new ways to motivate and inspire myself. If you guys have any tips, I’d love to hear them!!

I think I’ve mentioned earlier that I like to go for walks near where I live to get in my exercise. Some days it’s just too impossible time-wise to make a deliberate trip down to the gym – so I put in my Ipod, head out the front door and go on a walk…I listen to music if I wanna pump up my pace or if I’m feeling a little more relaxed I listen to podcasts – usually of my favourite radio shows or of my favourite entertainment podcasts.

Anyways, on my way towards the local park I pass this one large window..of course I pass a lot of windows but this one I became particularly interested in. I guess because the first time I walked past it and looked in – just glanced really, not expecting to see anything – it’s a ground floor window – I saw a huge lady, like 250 – 300 kilos on that reality show, lying in a hospital type bed. She was just staring out the window, her head propped up with pillows, probably unable to really move. Probably someone has opened her blinds so that at least she can see the occasional person walking by and have some sense that she is still in the world.

I remember the first time I’d saw this lady, I was just so sad. Of course I started getting curious too so each time I passed by the window and the blinds were up I’d try to look in, just for a few seconds as I walked by. I’d try to smile at the lady. Once I saw her eating a bag of chips. I guess to me, every time I walked past and saw her it reminded me of why I’m doing this. I don’t want to end up like that lady, having to watch the world go past. Sure, I might never have ever gotten to her extreme size but if you don’t do anything about your health, I can see how your weight can spiral out of control until you get to a point where you just feel hopeless. Where you just give up. And that’s what saddened me. I never want to give up on myself and I don’t think you should either. So even if we have to write embarrassing Post-it notes to ourselves, don’t ever give up on encouraging yourself and wanting to become healthier and happier.

I’m sorry to say but I haven’t seen the blinds raised on that window all year. I can only think the worst.  

Rebel xoxo