by Mickeyz » July 16th, 2007, 1:00 pm
Hi All,
OK, I have a question/comment. I know this is supposed to be 100 days "cheat free", but people are bound to have some bumps in the road. To have to start all over when one of those bumps comes along seems like this could be an unattainable goal (or at least feel unattainable) for many and create some real disappointment. There is already enough self criticism when one falters. I hate to add to it by saying "now you go back to square one and try get it right this time"! Wouldn't it be better to say the 100 days is up on such n such day and let people stay in and keep clocking their days? I saw this more as a way to get extra incentive, be more accountable and aim higher than I may have on my own. Plus being able to join a group of like minded people on the same path is so empowering.
Personally, I have stopped trying to achieve perfection in my life. For me, it seems to have only lead to added stress and be a sure fire path to heartache, but that is just me. That doesn't mean I don't do the absolute best I can and push myself to always be better.
Don't get me wrong, I love this challenge. I just want everyone to be able to feel like winners and push themselves a little more without worrying about getting knocked back.
This is just my humble opinion and was wondering if anyone else had thoughts on this?
~Mickey~
Reached Goal Nov 2007 61.5 lbs lost
Gained 11 lbs in Mexico 3/08, decided to lose that along with another 5 lbs!