All I want is to be perfect. Is that so much to ask?
I want to eat perfectly, only whole grains and vegetables and fruit and lean proteins. I want to exercise perfectly, the pefect amount of cardio, the perfect amount of weight-training. I want to react to frustrations and anxiety perfectly without daydreaming about cookies and something salty, but what?
When I am not perfect, I become discouraged and think, why try, and then I sabotage myself.
I know I'm not the only one but it's still isolating and depressing.
In other words, today was not perfect and either was yesterday. But I am not giving up. Never.
I'm sure you've heard this, but I find it so true to what I will do to myself. I'll try to be perfect on a diet/exercise/whatever regime and then I fail. And then I proceed to do even more damage.
It's like discovering I have a flat tire and getting out and slashing the other three. My.Own.Worst.Enemy.
Good luck today!
Posted by: Roxie | January 18, 2013 at 05:19 AM
I have had that exact week - wanting to be perfect and when I wasn't I threw in the towel. I don't know how to combat this attitude other than to keep plugging away at it. I'm on WW and when I know I am going to have a bad weigh in, I give up. You aren't alone!
Posted by: carrie | January 18, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Actually, yes, it IS too much to ask. You are human, so perfection is unattainable. Just won't happen. Only Jesus was perfect. And He had that divinity thing going for Him, so we're at a bit of a disadvantage. :-) I've joined some other women who have had a SPARK of encouragement to get back on the wagon again. We've formed a group on Facebook if you would like to join us. Or I hope to eventually link the ones who have blogs onto my blog. Maybe I'll get that done this weekend. You can do this! And you do NOT need to be alone. Reach out. Join others. We are here. :-)
Posted by: MamaBearJune | January 18, 2013 at 07:16 PM
Wanting to be perfect...is it too much to ask?
why yes, yes it is! NO ONE on this planet is perfect. Not a single, solitary soul. Expecting perfection is setting yourself up for failure. Failure leads to depression or self loathe (at any level), which causes unhealthy food choices.
I know you know that. I'm just here to remind you, this morning. :)
Posted by: Gwen | January 19, 2013 at 09:13 AM
I'm not sure I'm striving for perfection any longer. I'm hoping I'm just wanting to be the best version of me I can be. Unfortunately that seems to be a struggle!
Deb
xx
Posted by: Deborah | January 19, 2013 at 08:20 PM
I apologize that I didn't realize you were blogging again!
But I have to say, this year was the first year where I told myself I didn't have to be "perfect." I am letting myself have a few treats, drink some wine, and I am making better choices because of it.
Hugs and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Biz | January 21, 2013 at 08:58 AM