I think when we practice discipline in one area of our life it disciplines other facets of our life. ~ Anna

She's right. When I put my life into order-
* I plan my food diary for the week
* I shop for food and prepare/prep my meals for the week to keep me ahead of the game
* I pre-schedule my exercise commitments and keep those appointments
* I get to work on time
* I keep on top of the children's homework, or I should say I keep them on top of it
* I have everything planned out which allows me time to keep the house picked up
* I'm happier, so date night is accomplished
* I keep in touch with friends and family

There's more, everything just falls into place; but if I miss one step, it's like dominoes. It all falls apart.

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I really have a long term (and current) goal of being able to sustain my size and my weight without writing ANYTHING DOWN EVER AGAIN. ~ HALFTHEMAN (John)

I learn so much from my fellow CK's. The first part of this post, revolved around discipline. Discipline in what I eat, discipline in what I do and discipline in how I do it. It's a good sound concept, and...it works.

Then, reading the Forum for inspiration, I happen upon John's weigh of life (yes, the pun is intentional). Also a good sound concept...and it works.

Both smart people, both have their act together, both are right.

So where does that leave me? I need discipline, that's for sure; but isn't John's weigh the ultimate achievement? To achieve and sustain my weight and size, automatically; without planning, without controlling, just....automatically.

There has to be a middle ground, for me. I need both concepts, for me. I need discipline; because I was the youngest child, I was the only girl, I'm married to a man who adores me and would do anything for me that my heart desires, and I'm financially secure enough to buy most of the things I want or need. In other words; I'm spoiled. Very. I need discipline.

I have a busy, busy, life. I like to go, go, go. In order to achieve my financial security I must work, work, work, which makes me tired, bored, and in need of entertainment. The entertainment is fun, fun, fun; well, you see how my life goes. I need spontaneity while sustaining my current fitness level, my weight loss, I must have flexibility.

I need to be able to have discipline without allowing my life to be controlled. Right now, I haven't achieved either. Like I've said before, I'm work in progress.