JOB OFFER: Accountability Partner -- 2 week gig

wanderinglight

Are you so bored at work that you are constantly refreshing the "Recent Posts" page? Do you long for someone to yell at? Are you equal parts sweetie pie and drill seargeant? If so, then this offer might be for you!

I need an accountability partner to help me through my next shoot on the road (I'm a producer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), which is 14 days starting tomorrow. My last shoot was a disaster, and although I only gained 1lb, I'm not happy with the results. I do really well when I'm at home in between shoots, but because of the fully catered meals, endless snacking and drinking, and long hours, I've slipped into bad habits.

I need someone to answer to, every day. We can either send messages or just keep an open thread. My goals for this shoot are as follows:
*Burn 500 calories 5 out of the 14 days
*Do yoga or core pilates in my hotel room 3 out of the 14 days
*Drink in moderation 2 out of the next 14 days
*NO eating after 8pm

I'd love someone who can actually send me messages every day, and to whom I can report my progress. I want to be yelled at if I mess up. I promise to be completely honest.

Your compensation for taking on this challenging job will be (pick one):
* I will be your accountability partner as well -- expect daily messages and encouragement
* A donation in your name to an online charity
* A compromising photo of Ty

This offer won't last!!!!

wanderinglight

Are you so bored at work that you are constantly refreshing the "Recent Posts" page? Do you long for someone to yell at? Are you equal parts sweetie pie and drill seargeant? If so, then this offer might be for you!

I need an accountability partner to help me through my next shoot on the road (I'm a producer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), which is 14 days starting tomorrow. My last shoot was a disaster, and although I only gained 1lb, I'm not happy with the results. I do really well when I'm at home in between shoots, but because of the fully catered meals, endless snacking and drinking, and long hours, I've slipped into bad habits.

I need someone to answer to, every day. We can either send messages or just keep an open thread. My goals for this shoot are as follows:
*Burn 500 calories 5 out of the 14 days
*Do yoga or core pilates in my hotel room 3 out of the 14 days
*Drink in moderation 2 out of the next 14 days
*NO eating after 8pm

I'd love someone who can actually send me messages every day, and to whom I can report my progress. I want to be yelled at if I mess up. I promise to be completely honest.

Your compensation for taking on this challenging job will be (pick one):
* I will be your accountability partner as well -- expect daily messages and encouragement
* A donation in your name to an online charity
* A compromising photo of Ty

This offer won't last!!!!

kimford28

Hey there! I am happy to help keep you on track:) I live in VA so there might be a time difference.
Let me know!
Kim

ginabena74

I am also here if you need me as well.

Steffykins

I'd love to help you and I'm constantly online avoiding dissertation research but I live in the UK so I don't think I'd be much use to you!

mlillie

I am in Asheville NC and am also happy to help and get help- Plus I heard you guys were headed this way : )

I think this is a good idea in general so if a lot of people post to this- we should start pairing up.

wanderinglight

Thanks for the responses! Okay, how about at the end of today we take a look at who's on this thread and pair up. Day 1/14 starts tomorrow for me -- I'm on a flight and want to work out once I get to our super-secret location (cough cough).

I'm happy to check your progress, if someone else needs daily harassment, er, messages of encouragement! Just tell me your goals for the next two weeks and we'll keep each other honest.

And we'll post to the thread as well.

Thanks again, you guys!

clairegl

Hey Wandering, I'll help you if you help me. I've been on lock down so to speak, for an event coming up and I want to lose 6 to 10 pounds in 5 weeks. My goal is to go the gym 6 days a week for an hour on the eliptical so that I can have enough calories on my diet so that I won't feel deprived.
I have a random schedule that keeps me here at various times throughout the day but I'm happy to have someone to check in with and vice versa.
Good luck and stay strong lady. You can do it!
Claire

Steffykins

Thanks for the responses! Okay, how about at the end of today we take a look at who's on this thread and pair up. Day 1/14 starts tomorrow for me -- I'm on a flight and want to work out once I get to our super-secret location (cough cough).

I'm happy to check your progress, if someone else needs daily harassment, er, messages of encouragement! Just tell me your goals for the next two weeks and we'll keep each other honest.

And we'll post to the thread as well.

Thanks again, you guys!

Sounds like a good idea! I'm looking for someone to shout at me for being lazy/drinking too much beer!!

yoginimary

You know I'm always here for you.

connieq288

I am in Asheville NC and am also happy to help and get help- Plus I heard you guys were headed this way : )

I think this is a good idea in general so if a lot of people post to this- we should start pairing up.

I live in Cullowhee.... I just drove to Asheville today. Had to go to the cub scout store and then went to the mall. It is so cool to see someone on here so close.

Connie

mlillie

yes- I just moved here from Santa Monica Cali about 5 months ago. I am really happy to be here and enjoying the mountains a lot!

mamakitty

I'm in. I need support so much. I check in a lot and I enjoy posting. I will check back tonight.

MK

wanderinglight

Okay y'all, I think the best way to do this is to keep this thread open. Anyone who wants to be kept accountable, please post your goals for the next two weeks. You should try to check in every day, otherwise I will assume you need me to send you a message to get back on track. I'm very good at sending messages that will make you feel guilty (just ask my ex! Ha! I kid).

Anyone in the group can email anyone else with encouragement -- and if I don't see one of you on here posting daily, you better believe I'll be emailing to find out if you are sticking to your plan!

So everybody try to get each others backs.

And awwwwayyyyy we go!

I'm aiming to start of strong by working out tomorrow before I get on the plane (6am) so I can get one under my belt right off the bat.

Our two weeks start tomorrow -- make it count!

mamakitty

Wanderinglight,
if I can get up at 4:30am to workout so can you. It sucks and it takes a lot of mental power but it feels so good after you do it.

I went over on my cals today, because of peanut butter (I love peanut butter), I had it twice today. So I did an extra 50 minutes of pilates. I only burned 120 cals. I just got my new heart rate monitor. I think it is going to be very eye opening to see how many cals I am actually burning.

I have to lose 8 lbs in 7 weeks (trip to mexico). I have never lost wieght that fast, so I am really pushing myself.

Tomorrow is going to be a hard day because my husband and I are spending the day shopping and will be eating out for lunch and dinner. I will work out at least an hour and will be walking a lot. Shopping is going to be discouraging because I am only sqweezing into my normal size now:(

I will definately be checking in everyday. If anyone wants to one on one chat you can send me a message.

See you tomorrow!!!!!!!!
Mk

sarakenna1

Darn, I was hoping I could be a roady. Arg.

BTW, I work for Habitat for Humanity and for some reason people always ask me if we have a relation ship with and/or what I think about EMHE. Do you get the same questions about Habitat? Just curious.

Anyway, consider your self held accountable!

wanderinglight

Hey Sara -- we just did a really cool segment with the Habitat for Humanity Restore in North Carolina, and one of the designers (Didi) has a relationship with Habitat. I think she's a spokesperson. Anyway, we love you guys!

Heading to bed now so I can be up at 5:30am to work out before my flight! Mamakitty speaks the truth.

mlillie

Alrighty- my goals

No binging/mindless eating-record when I do
7-9 serving veggies a day
Plan meals and stick to it.
continue with weight routine and intervals
exercise 6 days a week.
Start yoga again

mamakitty

Wanderinglight, did you get up and work out? I hope so. I workout already. I won't be able to check in until tonight, so good luck. You can do this!
MK

wanderinglight

Greetings from LAX! Wow, I will be so amazed if I can do this from my blackberry!

YES I got up and got in 55 minutes this morning and I feel great! I'm hoping to squeeze in yoga in my hotel room too once I land. Good luck everyone! Will check in late tonight when I get to the hotel.

mlillie

that is awesome- also just to let you know if you ever want to download any great power yoga sessions there are some great teachers in LA who have them for download Since I moved from LA I miss the teachers so much so I decided last night to buy a couple and do them at home!

vukovich

ever notice "desserts" is "stressed" spelled backwards?

remember that when you look at the buffet! :bigsmile: bigsmile:



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wanderinglight

Okay everyone! How'd we do?

I got up and worked out before my flight and I'm about to get in another short before bed workout right now.

Claire?
Mamakitty?
Steffy?
Mlillie?

How did your days go? Anyone else make it safely through Day 1?

mamakitty

I did okay. I ate decent for eating out. I am just really depressed right now because I went shopping for new clothes. Trying on clothes wasn't so bad. It was when I got home and tried them on with my old clothes (from last winter, the ones I haven't worn since last winter) and I could see the difference in how they looked on me. I am very frustrated and disappointed. BUT it just gives me even more reason to keep going strong. I have a lot of cute clothes that I want to wear soon.
Tomorrow will be the big test with the wedding we are going to. My husband already asked my if we were going to the bar too. I plan to do 40minutes of cardio, running outside or treadmill intervals, and strength training tomorrow.

Wanderinglight, I am glad to hear that you were able to workout before your flight. How was your eating? What is your plan for tomorrow?

Have a great night.

MK

oOLiveYourLifeOo

Hey! I just read this post and saw that the "accountability partner" started today! Well I started my goals today too.

I have been trying to loose weight for so long, and last summer when I hit the scale at 285 lbs, I cried and decided I wanted to try to lose some. Well with being a college student, it's difficult! I managed to lose 20 lbs between June 2007 and March 2008. Well in March I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I nearly cried! I didn't know what to do and I just felt lost. Well, when I started my medication, my weight started to drop. From April to now I have gone from 268 to 226. My boyfriend has been there to encourage me. Everytime we see each other, he always compliments on how much weight I've lost, and how much better I'm looking.

But I need more than just him. Because I know I have his encouragment. I need some other people to help keep me motivated.

My goals
0630 wake up with a 20 minute bike ride to follow
1,400 calories per day
no soda. diet green tea and water ONLY
keep my sugar between 90 and 130
Yoga twice weekly
Gym once weekly
Home workout twice weekly

I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar at the end of July (after my boyfriend left for Kyrgyzstan and after my father died) and my "mania" is binge eating. If I get down, upset, or angry...I take it out on mashed potatos, ramen noodles, and mac & cheese. I'd love to have someone to talk to and who'll scold me if I don't do right (because I know my boyfriend won't scold me for not doing right...he'll just say "ok")

oOLiveYourLifeOo

Oh. And I am keeping a journal of my progress with livejournal. the link is crodgers1128.livejournal.com (I think!)

wanderinglight

CRodgers -- welcome! We're here for you. I'm looking for "tough love" on this thread too! I think I need to know that somebody is going to kick my *kitten* if I mess up. Because by this point in my life, I'm tired of self sabotage.

So, on to Day 2 tomorrow.

Mamakitty -- I know clothes shopping can be so depressing. Just know that it will change! Keep positive and don't beat yourself up for how you are now -- just look to the future. I'm glad to hear that you have a plan to get through the wedding! You can do it. Stay on track, and think about if you want to have to confess to your accountability partner (me!) tomorrow night that you messed up...I know you can stay strong. You inspired me to get up this morning and work out, so I'm sending some willpower your way!!

I just got in my second workout and then went down to the bar to hang with the crew. I only ordered water, knowing that I didn't want to use up one of my two drinks night tonight!

Onward!

oOLiveYourLifeOo

Yeah. I really would love tough love. :happy: I feel like it'd be great to have other people in my "support system" because I don't want to rely on my boyfriend too much because I don't want to ruin our relationship by making him my only person in my support system.
Like I know by evacuating for Gustav, I blew the hell out of my diet! :sad: I binged b/c I was so nervous. That is what I do. :embarassed: I know I ate a whole 1 lb bag of gummy bears in the drive from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to Memphis, TN.

On the 13th I start hypno-therapy for weight loss and anxiety/panic disorder. I am actually really really excited.

wanderinglight

Hey Y'all! Where is everyone? I know it's Saturday...

Well, I used up my one out of my two days of drinking! I'm about to crawl into bed. I still stayed within my calories and got in an amazing, two-hour workout today. Turns out our hotel is attached to a medical center and they have 3300 sq ft gym with everything you could imagine! I wanted to stay there all day! Instead I got in a great workout then went to a NCAA football game and had a few beers.

Tomorrow is our first day of shooting -- I'm determined to make healthy food choices and hopefully to get in some hotel room yoga.

I've already worked out 2 out of my 14 days! I'm really excited, since my goal is 5 total + 3 yoga workouts.

How is everyone else doing??

Check in!

oOLiveYourLifeOo

Hey!
I think I did pretty well today! even though I was lazy and stayed in bed until 11. I got out and worked in the yard, burning almost 300 calories (I was cleaning up our Gustav damage and unloading heavy items out of my mother's van). Out of 1,470 calories, i only ate 535 (which I believe is a great accomplishment!!!)
I wish I could get back into a gym. I am watching NCIS right now, keeping my mind busy b/c I cannot sleep. I am going to try to go into church tomorrow, and if I can't make it...I am going to take that time and ride my bike around my town.
my food choices weren't all that healthy. I had pizza and steak (but the pizza was veggie!) but I made sure to cut off all the fat off the steak and I ate my pizza with tabasco (which increases metabolism and fat burning up to 25%. I am the first generation to be born and raised outside of S. Louisiana...so cajun spice comes like a second nature in my house hold) I am full of useful/useless information about cooking. :laugh:

sarakenna1

Sounds like you are all on track! Good work. I did pretty well today, given that it was Saturday (the day I usually chow/drink). I did have 2 glasses of wine and a little vanilla ice cream with peaches. Other then that, I've made pretty good choices. Plus I went to Yoga this morning (a class I usually skip on Saturdays). I'm pretty happy with myself.