Successful vs Unsuccessful People

**Shirl** · 07-19-2017 03:38 PM

Adopt and practice everyday habits that will make you successful in everything you do!

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**Ann2** · 07-19-2017 07:35 PM

I think these things are true, Shirl. Thank you.

**Christie13** · 07-23-2017 01:24 PM

Absolutely true. Our attitudes play a HUGE part in our success.

**knp76** · 07-23-2017 01:37 PM

I think a lot of people have traits from both sides. I'm just wondering how you measure success. Isn't it a rather subjective thing? Anyone have any thoughts on that?

**Ann2** · 07-23-2017 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by knp76

I think a lot of people have traits from both sides. I'm just wondering how you measure success. Isn't it a rather subjective thing? Anyone have any thoughts on that?

Good point about everyone's "success" being individual, although not "subjective," if by that you mean sort of "fuzzy." But maybe that's not what you were thinking of. Like all goals, I think "success" is best being defined specifically and being measurable.

My definitions / measures of WLS success:

1. Lose all my excess weight. Check! (Lost 100 pounds.)

2. Maintain my weight loss. Check (SO FAR -- still weigh 100 pounds less than when I started).

3. Eat much more nutritiously than I used to eat. Check (MOSTLY).

4. Stay hydrated. Not so check-y. I could and should do better than I'm doing. I should get in 8-10 cups of liquids/day. I usually get in 7. And it's really not enough in the hot summertime.

5. Do a much better job of "self care" (defined by me as meeting my medical, physical and emotional needs -- everything from taking my daily vitamins/minerals/supplements/meds to brushing and flossing my teeth to seeing my therapist monthly to having my annual mammogram, annual post-WLS blood tests, physical exams, dental appointments, etc.) Definitely check (SO FAR).

6. Be much more physically active through exercise (5X/week), work on our property and in the house, and recreational activities. Big-time check (SO FAR).