It’s been said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. While this is true in certain situations in others doing the same thing over and over is simply working towards consistency.
In my first post I mentioned the affects of MS, chief among them was less activity and weight gain. I also said that I would lose the 30 extra pounds by my next run, which is in less than 3 weeks. Fast forward a few months and I have no lost those 30lbs. I have been working on eating healthier, being more aware of my caloric and sugar intake.
Near the beginning of September my battery in my scale died. I decided to not change the battery until October 1st, leaving me with 3 weeks of eating right and not knowing its affects. As October approached I started feeling better, feeling like I had lost a few pounds. I was anticipating good results. Imagine my disappointment when I finally weighed myself and I had not lost a pound. The results did not match up with the work.
So what did I decide to do? I decided to continue to eat healthier, to continue to push myself towards a healthy lifestyle. A few days afterwards I checked my weight again and it finally budged in the right direction. The decision to keep doing the same thing over and over is finally getting me the results I am wanting.
When results don’t always line up with the work we put into it we tend to give up. There is a crucial word missing from the above definition of insanity – time. In our fast-paced, immediate result society we forget some things simply take time. There is nothing that can change that. Three months of a healthier lifestyle wasn’t long enough, I need a few more weeks to start seeing the results. Perhaps this is where you stand – you’re not seeing results of hard work. Yes, at times repetition is called insanity but in most cases it’s called consistency. And without consistency you can never fully achieve your goals.
Attempt it. Chance it. Try it. Get to It!