In order for a commitment to work, our commitment needs to be higher than our expectations, AND we need to decide today that we will pay the prices. The reason that we decide to pay the prices in advance is twofold: we commit to pay the prices; it is an already decided event that we've paid the prices. So when obstacles hinder us, it's not a big surprise or a big deal because it's something that's already agreed upon. We decide in advance that we've already dealt with these circumstances.
Steps for Making a Commitment:
1) Current Assessment.
2) What is a new commitment that excites you?
3) What prices are you willing to pay?
4) Collect evidence of progress or completion.
1) Before I started 12/03/07, I was not committed at all to a weight-loss plan, I was hoping that by eating "reasonably" (without keeping a diary) that I would maintain my weight. I would occasionally have 1000 calorie meals and tell myself that I wouldn't have much else that day, but then forget about it in the evening. I was probably keeping my caloric intake around 2,000
calories and not exercising (too cold).
2) a) Lose weight down to 156
pounds in a healthy way (weight loss). b) Be able to run a 6 minute mile in 6 months (athleticism). I will make a new commitment when I reach each
goal.
3) Prices willing to pay? Be hungry, pay more for food, have sore muscles, get injured, pay for
gym membership, be consistent day-in and day-out, be criticized for not doing it "right", extra time and attention, be tired in the morning, journaling, need to be more prepared food-wise for each day, need to work around big meals with friends and family, digestive distress. I commit to paying these prices. The circumstances surrounding my commitment are handled. It has already been decided. So be it. Amen.
4) I've already lost 2.2
pounds in 8 days. I now fit into size 38 pants comfortably when before they would be very uncomfortable and I'd have to wear size 40 pants.
Declaration: I am a strong, courageous, responsible man!
