It seems ever since I acquired my goal weight I have let myself go a bit. It's nothing terrible like it was before but it starting to make me feel a bit large. I am currently 205 pounds and have gained about 20 pounds since I have been in the Marine Corps. That is in all honesty my fault. Now that I am here what else do I have to work for. What goal can be as great as losing over 100 pounds and then becoming a Marin. I think I need to not work on goals. Maybe I should try to be the best fitness I can be. See how far I can truly push my own body. I know I will never have a six pack, I know I will never be attractive but I can damn well try my best to run a marathon, complete a triathalon and be happy with myself. I know now that I was not unhappy because of my weight. Now that is gone I am still troubled by my lack of self confidence and love for myself. Maybe I can distract myself a bit longer with trying to work on my goals.
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theslowrunner:
@iggy It sucks right? I have lost a lot of weight and I am never going to that point again. Still, I beat myself up for the smallest amount now. It's good to keep yourself in such a strict manner but damn if it isn't a heart breaker half the time.
rubblerocks:
I think its fairly common to reach a goal and then relax and ask yourself "OK. What now?". Find something new to motivate yourself. And chill out buddy, this struggle/challenge is only going to last the rest of your life! I don't know how much THAT will help but it just might be the truth.