Team Yellow ~ Why?
progressnotperfection84
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Hi everyone! The first challenge has been posted. On top of the challenge for this week I am challenging you all to take your starting measurements...you don't have to share them just keep them to yourself and retake them every 2-4 weeks. Sometimes the scale won't budge but the tape measure shows a loss.
Now onto the challenge for this week.....
"There wasn’t really a physical challenge last night and since this is our first week and I don’t want to overwhelm everyone, we’re going to do something easy. While they were on the treadmill last night, Jillian tells her team that they have to find their why? Why they are here and are losing weight. That’s what I would like everyone to do for the challenge this week. The good news is that some of you have already done this in your team threads as part of your introductions, so it should be easy! It’s an important step though. If you don’t have a reason that is important to you, its not likely you will succeed. So really sit and think about it for a moment and then share it with everyone. You need to post your “why” in this thread*(not your team one) by 8pm EST on Tuesday Oct 22. This is an easy challenge but I know people will forget about it so do it sooner rather than later you procrastinators! There is no “attempt” or “exempt” this week for challenges, you either do it or you don’t.
For those of you who like a physical challenge, there is an optional one this week. This whole challenge is based on a show, albeit a workout show. How many of you actually workout while you watch Biggest Loser? Or workout at all while you watch tv? The average American watches something crazy like 5 hours of TV a day, 90 minutes or so of which are commercials. This optional challenge this week is to workout during the commercials. You can do whatever you want, but I found this fun challenge based on the type of commercial you are watching. Give it a try while you are watching tv this week.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/assets/uploads/commercial_infographic.jpg "
Please remember to send me your challenge information and weight to me by 9 pm CST Sunday night.
* post in the Official Week 1 thread.
Good luck everyone!
Jamie
Now onto the challenge for this week.....
"There wasn’t really a physical challenge last night and since this is our first week and I don’t want to overwhelm everyone, we’re going to do something easy. While they were on the treadmill last night, Jillian tells her team that they have to find their why? Why they are here and are losing weight. That’s what I would like everyone to do for the challenge this week. The good news is that some of you have already done this in your team threads as part of your introductions, so it should be easy! It’s an important step though. If you don’t have a reason that is important to you, its not likely you will succeed. So really sit and think about it for a moment and then share it with everyone. You need to post your “why” in this thread*(not your team one) by 8pm EST on Tuesday Oct 22. This is an easy challenge but I know people will forget about it so do it sooner rather than later you procrastinators! There is no “attempt” or “exempt” this week for challenges, you either do it or you don’t.
For those of you who like a physical challenge, there is an optional one this week. This whole challenge is based on a show, albeit a workout show. How many of you actually workout while you watch Biggest Loser? Or workout at all while you watch tv? The average American watches something crazy like 5 hours of TV a day, 90 minutes or so of which are commercials. This optional challenge this week is to workout during the commercials. You can do whatever you want, but I found this fun challenge based on the type of commercial you are watching. Give it a try while you are watching tv this week.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/assets/uploads/commercial_infographic.jpg "
Please remember to send me your challenge information and weight to me by 9 pm CST Sunday night.
* post in the Official Week 1 thread.
Good luck everyone!
Jamie
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Hey Jamie, how do you want us to send you the info? Through message or by posting in this thread?
I shared my Why over in the Official Week 1 thread already because I would completely forget if I didn't do it right away.
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Here is my "why."
I have chronic depression, and it's something that I have to work consciously to manage every day. When the depression starts to creep up and start taking control, I stop going out. I stop working out. I stop caring about what I'm eating, just drinking wine and ordering take-out every night. And I get fat. Last time this happened, I managed to get obese. I went to a psychiatric hospital that was really fantastic when things got out of control, and they taught me how important proper diet and exercise is in managing my symptoms. So this isn't just about looking better (though that is a great benefit), it's about feeling better, and feeling in control of my own life. Taking care of my body is a crucial component of taking care of my emotional health, and that's why I'm doing this.0 -
My why is wanting to set the best example for my daughter. I do not want her to ever feel like she is being held back by her weight like I feel. Children model their actions based on what we do not what we say. I would do anything for her, the least I can do is be a healthy role model.
Jamie I cannot weigh in until Monday this week because I will be on a cruise and will not have internet access. Please send me your positive vibes yellow team so that I don't over eat while away. I won't be able to log my food or read the posts until Tuesday. Have a great rest of the week everyone!0 -
Hey Jamie, how do you want us to send you the info? Through message or by posting in this thread?
I shared my Why over in the Official Week 1 thread already because I would completely forget if I didn't do it right away.
Please send me a message with all your challenge info and weight. Great job getting your "why?" in early!0 -
Here is my "why."
I have chronic depression, and it's something that I have to work consciously to manage every day. When the depression starts to creep up and start taking control, I stop going out. I stop working out. I stop caring about what I'm eating, just drinking wine and ordering take-out every night. And I get fat. Last time this happened, I managed to get obese. I went to a psychiatric hospital that was really fantastic when things got out of control, and they taught me how important proper diet and exercise is in managing my symptoms. So this isn't just about looking better (though that is a great benefit), it's about feeling better, and feeling in control of my own life. Taking care of my body is a crucial component of taking care of my emotional health, and that's why I'm doing this.
Don't forget to post your "why?" in the Official Week 1 thread. Great job getting it done early. Glad to hear that you are making progress on managing your symptoms. I have a family member in a similar situation and is taking the "I'll just keep on with my bad habits and hope things get better" approach.0 -
My why is wanting to set the best example for my daughter. I do not want her to ever feel like she is being held back by her weight like I feel. Children model their actions based on what we do not what we say. I would do anything for her, the least I can do is be a healthy role model.
Jamie I cannot weigh in until Monday this week because I will be on a cruise and will not have internet access. Please send me your positive vibes yellow team so that I don't over eat while away. I won't be able to log my food or read the posts until Tuesday. Have a great rest of the week everyone!
Thanks for the heads up. Don't forget to post your "why?" in the Official Week 1 thread. Have fun on your cruise! You have to tell us about it when you get back! I hear there are a lot of activities on board to check out too.0 -
Ive already posted my why in the main thread but I thought I would post it here as well. So.... here goes!
My why is very similar to several others who posted earlier. I have a horibble self esteem, I hate myself. This self hate is now spilling out into my everyday life where I take it out on my kids or anyone else that I come in contact with. I am also causing my daughter to have the same self esteem issues and that really just kills me. I have relied on my own efforts over and over and have never gotten anywhere. Now I am relying on my faith in God to see me through this journey. I rely on HIM for comforts through my own insecurities. I want to foster a Godly image and a healthy realtionship with food for not only my daughter but all 3 my children. Thanks every for posting their "why's" and making it easier for me to do the same!!! Have a great day! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Ive already posted my why in the main thread but I thought I would post it here as well. So.... here goes!
My why is very similar to several others who posted earlier. I have a horibble self esteem, I hate myself. This self hate is now spilling out into my everyday life where I take it out on my kids or anyone else that I come in contact with. I am also causing my daughter to have the same self esteem issues and that really just kills me. I have relied on my own efforts over and over and have never gotten anywhere. Now I am relying on my faith in God to see me through this journey. I rely on HIM for comforts through my own insecurities. I want to foster a Godly image and a healthy realtionship with food for not only my daughter but all 3 my children. Thanks every for posting their "why's" and making it easier for me to do the same!!! Have a great day! :flowerforyou:
Great job! Glad to see that you are working to turn a negative into a positive 0 -
Where is everyone? It's been quiet here the last couple of days. I'm thinking up a great last chance workout for this next week. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.0
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Where is everyone? It's been quiet here the last couple of days. I'm thinking up a great last chance workout for this next week. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
I'ma here
bring on the challenge for the last chance workout!! 0 -
Where is everyone? It's been quiet here the last couple of days. I'm thinking up a great last chance workout for this next week. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
I like the last chance workout idea! 0 -
Where is everyone? It's been quiet here the last couple of days. I'm thinking up a great last chance workout for this next week. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
I tend to eschew the computer on the weekend as I'm online so much during the week. I still have my phone and my tablet so I just lurk quietly. I can't wait to see everyone's weight loss numbers! 0 -
I am here to be happy and to get healthy. I am newly married and I want to feel sexy again. My why is simple I want my old pre baby body back.0
