Personal Accountability - WARNING: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND HARSH REALITY

"I'm gonna say a few things....I'm gonna use some bad words....you're just gonna have to deal with it"

-Tony Soprano




PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY-

I want to brush on a couple of topics. Accountability is the key to success, regardless of the endeavor. If you answer to no one, you have no reason to push for results. Even when that someone is you. My friend Sir Mixalot, coined a phrase a very long time ago and put it on a record. I have shared it with countless others and frankly, it has become a battle cry of my life. "There are two types of people. Those who look for ways to succeed, and those who look for EXCUSES NOT to. YOU decide which of those two you are".
It's true.
You don't have to like it,
but it's true.

This applies to diet, exercise, addiction, work, family, marriage, parenthood, etc. You have to be accountable for your choices. Every meal decision, every snack decision, every fast-food decision, I know that tomorrow, I'm going to have to answer to my scales, first thing in the morning. Do I want to see success? If I do, then I find a way to enjoy my foods in a responsible manor.

"Dieting is so hard!"

Fuck you and fuck your excuses.

I have gone from 298.9 Feb 1st, to 238 this morning. Know what I changed in my food intake? Nothing.
You didn't hear me.
NOTHING.
For dinner last night, I had steak and potatoes. The night before was home made rigatoni in red sauce with hot Italian sausage in it, covered in mozzarella. Not fat-free bullshit, not low calorie nonsense.
How?
I don't add salt at all. Period. None. "It will taste bland". Tough shit. Use Accent, use Mrs Dash, use garlic. That and portions. I cook just enough for myself and my girlfriend. If there happens to be leftovers, they are packed away before I sit down to eat. There is no such thing as "second helpings" in my house. Do I WANT more? Absolutely!! Tough shit.

"I can't give up soda/pop/coke! That's my one vice!!"

Fuck you and fuck your excuses.

Fine! Enjoy your Dr Pepper and keep struggling with your weight. How many alternatives are there? I drink coffee, unsweetened iced tea, or water. Do I WANT a cherry coke? Absolutely. Know what I want more? Success.

"Ways to succeed, or excuses not to"

"Well, ya have to reward yourself now and then, and splurge"

Fuck you, fuck your excuses, AND fuck any of your friends who feed you that bullshit.

No you don't. You have "rewarded yourself" into the weight you struggle with now.
Why do we think this is an acceptable mindset?
Here, let me fix this up a little.

I'm an alcoholic. I have been sober for 4 yrs now. Should I "reward myself", and go enjoy a nice scotch, like I want?
I'm also an addict. I have been clean since 2001. That's a long time!! Should I "reward myself" and go buy an 8ball? Come on! I showed restraint, and I deserve it, don't i???
I quit smoking cigarettes 7 months ago. Should I "reward myself" with a smoke? G-d know I WANT one!!

Why did any of you say "NO! You CANT do that!!"? I EARNED it, didn't i?? Why? BECAUSE THOSE THINGS WILL KILL ME!! Guess what, sweetheart. So will that fucking ho-ho!! Your reward is looking down and seeing your dick, instead of your belly (ladies, I don't know....your new shoes, I guess). You'll see your reward on your scales every morning!!

I'll end with this final thought.
"Ways to succeed, or excuses NOT to!"

Which do you choose?