LOSE 50+ pounds by July 1st CHALLENGE!!! PART 2
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:flowerforyou: ~ SELF KNOWLEDGE ~:flowerforyou:
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We're our own dragons as well as our own
heroes and we have to rescue ourselves
from ourselves. by Tom Robbins
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ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I realize that if I want to see myself
as I really am, I cannot stand in my own
shadow.
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I've been MIA for a while on this board. Here's my update. I've taken up running again and am almost at the point where I enjoy it!!
I am down 17lbs with 33 to go fo this challenge!!! That's 34%. I am starting to actually believe I can do this.
1/1/2011 258.5
1/8/2011 256
1/15/2011 254
1/22/2011 251
1/29/2011 249
2/5/2011 247
2/12/2011 245
2/20/2011 241.50 -
sw: 231.0
2nd wk: 228.6 -2.4lbs
3rd wk: 228.8 +0.2lbs
4th wk: 224.4 -4.4lbs
5th wk: 222lbs -2.4lbs
6th wk: 218.8lbs -3.2lbs
7th wk: 220.6lbs + 1.8lbs
Current: 222.0 +1.4lbs
Yes I've realized I haven't been following my meal plan but that's now changed. Back on track now!
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I have been having alot of trouble making myself exercise. So today I made my family go on a walk on the american river bike trail. It was nice and good family time and I got in my exercise. We ended up walking a little over 5 miles. Maybe I should start having them do it with me more often. LOL. So I got in 140 mins of exercise today. YEAH
What do you ladies do to make yourself exercise when you really dont want to ?0 -
I have been having alot of trouble making myself exercise. So today I made my family go on a walk on the american river bike trail. It was nice and good family time and I got in my exercise. We ended up walking a little over 5 miles. Maybe I should start having them do it with me more often. LOL. So I got in 140 mins of exercise today. YEAH
What do you ladies do to make yourself exercise when you really dont want to ?
I tell myself It's what I do. I just do it. I know it is lame but I do 30 min or more of exercise each and every day. It is what I do. See below link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/125873--it-s-what-i-do?hl=it's+what+I+do#posts-1710510
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I put stickers on my calendar after I exercise each day!! It sounds corny, but for me it is really reinforcing to see all those stars on all the boxes of my calendar each time I look at it. I also make a small notation of what I did to earn the star. I am just using the old fashioned stars that come in a package with 5 colors! Each month is a different color so there is some uniformity when you look at it...but you could use any kind of sitcker...there are TONS of them out there!!!
So for anyone having trouble exercising... try it! I LOVE it, and it is so rewarding to put another one on!!!
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I put stickers on my calendar after I exercise each day!! It sounds corny, but for me it is really reinforcing to see all those stars on all the boxes of my calendar each time I look at it. I also make a small notation of what I did to earn the star. I am just using the old fashioned stars that come in a package with 5 colors! Each month is a different color so there is some uniformity when you look at it...but you could use any kind of sitcker...there are TONS of them out there!!!
So for anyone having trouble exercising... try it! I LOVE it, and it is so rewarding to put another one on!!!
Good luck!!!
HAHA!! Julie, I am so glad to know it is not only me. I use smiey faces for workouts. I use to note what I do but know that exercise is a regular routine for me the smiley face stickers suffice. I use smalls for when I do Leslie Sansone DVD;'s at home and I use large smiley faces for the days I go to the healthclub. I love seeing my progress when I get up in the morning. It makes me get on out of bad to do another to earn that smiley face! :happy: It does work indeed! We can be such kids at heart but whatever gets us to our goals.
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Hello
Do any of you eat Quinoa? If so where do you find it in the stores? By noodles and rice? I know I have seen it and now that I am looking for it, I can't find it. I still have to hit the larger stores. The knock off or discount groceries do not carry it.
Also if you eat Quinoa, do you have any good receipes for it? Thanks in advance for any replies!
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Sorry everyone I have not posted my weight in. I am in the process of moving this week so my scale is MIA somewhere plus I have no internet as of yet. Hope everyone is doing great! Back to the endless task of unpacking....wonder how many calories that burns lol0
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I found Quinoa with all the other grains..rice/pasta and bean isle in my local grocery store. You can always go to the customer service desk and ask...they will tell you! Check out places like the FoodNetwork, type in Quinoa and it will give you ideas. Other food web sites will do the same thing...I am just drawing a blank for ideas...:flowerforyou:
It is too funny...we are such kids at heart...stickers say it all!! Imagine what our kids used to (or still do if your have little children) when they got a whole sheet of them!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I just love looking at my red stars every time I check something out on the calendar...and that is usually multiple times a day! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Anyone out there having a hard time getting motivated to exercise...I would pick up a package of "favorite" stickers the next time you go out...and USE THEM!!!! See what you think after a few weeks of excercise...seeing your stickers so prominently displayed!!!
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SHORTER VERSION OR THE MEAT OF IT. I thought the whole newsletter was awesome but I know many have a time issue or don't like reading long posts.You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight
By Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Life Coach
To banish your perfectionism, and the all-or-nothing attitude it burdens you with, try these three tips:
1) Allow yourself to make mistakes so you can learn.
When you feel anxious or sad for having done something imperfect, switch from the self-critical "giving-up mode" to "learning mode." Instead of berating yourself the way JoAnn did, ask yourself: "What can I learn from this mistake and what can I do differently right now?"
2) Be realistic.
Making one mistake does not mean you are *always* making mistakes. When you start to feel like you're a hopeless case, ask yourself: "Is that really true? Realistically, what else can I do?"
3) Lower your standards.
Practice making a few mistakes on purpose. Then, practice doing a few tasks less thoroughly than you would have in the past. As you practice you will develop a tolerance for imperfection. And remember, practice makes ... well, maybe not.
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight. Let's say you do what you need to do to lose weight and keep it off 90 percent of the time. You'll probably do pretty well. Why don't you give it a try and find out. It sure beats ZERO percent of the time, doesn't it?0 -
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight
By Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Life Coach
Have you tried the Seafood Diet? Actually, it's spelled "See-Food." So many of us have tried it. You know the one. You "see food," and you eat it. One of my coaching clients, JoAnn, went on that diet last weekend. She ate anything she saw that looked good to her -- at home (white toast with butter, a handful of chocolate chips, crackers), at a gas station (trail mix), and at a friend's house (chips and dip, corn bread) -- and she was heartbroken about it. Why Did She Do It? Said JoAnn, "I'd like to blame it on my hormones, or on the fact that my life is stressful. I could blame it on my frustrating food addiction, or maybe even on depression. But, honestly, I don't know what made me do it.
And if I don't know the cause, I can't fix the problem." Her unspoken message to herself was: "I will keep making poor food choices until I find out why I do this to myself." It almost sounded like JoAnn had made a decision to stay on the "See-Food Diet" indefinitely.
But "Why" Only Matters if You're Perfect In a perfect world, knowing the root cause of her grazing would be helpful, but today JoAnn doesn't know the root cause. So, that's not information that will get JoAnn back on track right now -- and now is her moment. It's all she's got.
JoAnn's Perfectionism Is in her Way When you go on the "See-Food Diet" it's easy to tell yourself, "Now that I've blown it, I might as well keep eating." JoAnn basically decided if she wasn't going to follow her plan exactly, she was a failure -- and she planned to act accordingly. JoAnn was being so unreasonable in her expectations of herself it's no wonder she felt doomed.
Imperfection Happens I'm sure many go on the "See-Food Diet" from time to time. Life happens. But, you can't stay on that diet. And the longer you put off getting back on track, the more damage you will do to your body, mind, and spirit.
To banish your perfectionism, and the all-or-nothing attitude it burdens you with, try these three tips:
1) Allow yourself to make mistakes so you can learn.
When you feel anxious or sad for having done something imperfect, switch from the self-critical "giving-up mode" to "learning mode." Instead of berating yourself the way JoAnn did, ask yourself: "What can I learn from this mistake and what can I do differently right now?"
2) Be realistic.
Making one mistake does not mean you are *always* making mistakes. When you start to feel like you're a hopeless case, ask yourself: "Is that really true? Realistically, what else can I do?"
3) Lower your standards.
Practice making a few mistakes on purpose. Then, practice doing a few tasks less thoroughly than you would have in the past. As you practice you will develop a tolerance for imperfection. And remember, practice makes ... well, maybe not.
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight. Let's say you do what you need to do to lose weight and keep it off 90 percent of the time. You'll probably do pretty well. Why don't you give it a try and find out. It sure beats ZERO percent of the time, doesn't it?0 -
Out of town again this weekend! Last time for awhile I hope. Posting early again.....
Start 245....today 226, lost 1.5 this week. Good luck to everybody!0 -
:flowerforyou: ~ STARTING OVER ~:flowerforyou:
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Vitality shows not only in the ability
to persist, but in the ability to start
over.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I will remember that I can start afresh
any time I like, and don't need to feel
as if I have failed.
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I found Quinoa with all the other grains..rice/pasta and bean isle in my local grocery store. You can always go to the customer service desk and ask...they will tell you! Check out places like the FoodNetwork, type in Quinoa and it will give you ideas. Other food web sites will do the same thing...I am just drawing a blank for ideas...:flowerforyou:
It is too funny...we are such kids at heart...stickers say it all!! Imagine what our kids used to (or still do if your have little children) when they got a whole sheet of them!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I just love looking at my red stars every time I check something out on the calendar...and that is usually multiple times a day! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Anyone out there having a hard time getting motivated to exercise...I would pick up a package of "favorite" stickers the next time you go out...and USE THEM!!!! See what you think after a few weeks of excercise...seeing your stickers so prominently displayed!!!
Good luck to everyone!!
Thanks Julie!!0 -
YEAH I am in ONDERLAND finally............weighed in at 197.8 this week
thanks for all your motivation and encouragement, it really paid off. Hope everyone has a good weekend0 -
Today - Feb 26th I am - - - 241.4
On Feb 19th, 2011 - - - 238.4
On Feb 12th, 2011 - - -238.6
On Feb 5th, 2011 - - - 242.6
On Jan 29, 2011 - - -245.4
On Jan 22, 2011 - - - 246.8
On Jan 15, 2011 - - - 247.8
On Jan 9, 2011 - - - 248.4.
On Jan 2, 2011 - - - 253.4
Didn't see this one coming. But I will just have to work harder next week and get the train moving again. Definitely not embarrassed to have gained weight its just another bump in the road in my fitness journey. I am on Day 40 something of P90X and loving it. I go and walk trails every weekend with the family and love it. Going to the Zoo today to go wrestle with my favorite animal the Lion.
Have a Blessed Weekend!0 -
SW 246
CW 224
That's 22 lbs down and 23 lbs to go! Half way baby!0 -
Hey,
Here are my stats for the week:
Screen Name: 2Young4This
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 157.8
8th Jan 2011: 157.2
15th Jan 2011: 153.6
22nd Jan 2011: 151
29th Jan 2011: 151
5th Feb 2011: 148.2
12th Feb 2011: 148.4
19th Feb 2011: 146.4
26th Feb 2011: 147.6
Lost in this challenge: 10.2
Goal by Jul 1st, 2011: 119 (28.6 to go)
I think this is what you call a plateau!0 -
YEAH I am in ONDERLAND finally............weighed in at 197.8 this week
thanks for all your motivation and encouragement, it really paid off. Hope everyone has a good weekend
Whooohoooo!!! Congrats!!0 -
SW 364
CW 352
Well I managed to maintained and I will take it! I have been struggling but I am sooo determined as I see many of you are too. I was not sure what I had weighed in at last week since I am in a few challenges. All I know is 348 was my lowest weight this month and my goal is to get back to that weight. I am still going to shoot for losing at least on more pound before Monday. That will be a challenge since the weekends are a challenge indeed.
12 pounds lost so far!
38 pounds to go!!:flowerforyou:
Congrats to all of you who are contining the challenge!! Congrats losers!! :flowerforyou: Keep up the good work all! We are doing it peeps!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!:flowerforyou:
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I did it.....I lost 50 pounds total since my journey started last July!!! I still have 32 more to go for the challenge!!!
julieoem
1-1-11 228
1-8-11 225
1-15-11 222
1-22-11 221
1-29-11 220
2-5-11 218
2-12-11 214
2-19-11 213
2-26-11 210 <<<TODAY
Lost this week.....3 pounds this weekt!!!
Lost in this challenge....18 pounds
My goal for July 1st, 2011.......178 pounds!!!
Pounds left to go in the challenge......32 pounds
18 more weigh ins to go!!!!
Good luck this week for everyone!!! And CONGRATULATIONS for hanging in there another week!!!! Especially for those of you that really struggled to stay on track....you can do it...just keep on MOVING!!!!!!!
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I did it.....I lost 50 pounds total since my journey started last July!!! I still have 32 more to go for the challenge!!!
julieoem
1-1-11 228
1-8-11 225
1-15-11 222
1-22-11 221
1-29-11 220
2-5-11 218
2-12-11 214
2-19-11 213
2-26-11 210 <<<TODAY
Lost this week.....3 pounds this weekt!!!
Lost in this challenge....18 pounds
My goal for July 1st, 2011.......178 pounds!!!
Pounds left to go in the challenge......32 pounds
18 more weigh ins to go!!!!
Good luck this week for everyone!!! And CONGRATULATIONS for hanging in there another week!!!! Especially for those of you that really struggled to stay on track....you can do it...just keep on MOVING!!!!!!!
Hugs to everyone!!!!
Congrats Julie on 50 pound milestone!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Awesome job!!:bigsmile: Whoohoooo!!! Such an inspiration! Happy dance!:drinker: Keep up the good work dear!0 -
2 lbs down this week.
SW: 226
CW: 217
GW: 165
Still a long way to go :huh:0 -
thanks ladies for all your encouragement. It really helps me to get motivated and keep going. I truly could not do this without mfp I have tried several times and failed, YOU ROCK..........0
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125 Days -- or -- 17 Weeks and 6 Days left till 7/01- -219.0- - gw
1/01- -269.2- -sw
1/08- -267.2- -w1
1/15- -266.4- -w2
1/22- -vacation- -w3
1/29- -264.7- -w4
2/5--266.5--w5
2/12--2661--w6
2/19--257.9--w7
2/26--262.4--w80 -
SW 1/1/11 200.0
2/19/11 191.2
CW 2/26/11 191.6
GW 7/1/11 150.0
8.4 down
41.6 to go0 -
No weight loss this week.0
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Screen name: KLJ456
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 197.5
8th Jan 2011: 196.2
15th Jan 2011: 195.5
22th Jan 2011: 193.2
29th Jan 2011: 192.7
5th Feb 2011: 188.1
12 Feb 2011: 185.5
19th Feb 2011: 185.0
26th Feb 2011: 183.0
Lost in this challenge: 14.5
Goal by July 1st, 2011: 149
Pounds left to reach 7/1/11 goal: 340 -
check in time!!
sw: 231.0
2nd wk: 228.6 -2.4lbs
3rd wk: 228.8 +0.2lbs
4th wk: 224.4 -4.4lbs
5th wk: 222lbs -2.4lbs
6th wk: 218.8lbs -3.2lbs
7th wk: 220.6lbs + 1.8lbs :frown:
8th wk: 222.0 +1.4lbs
current: 218.8 -3.2lbs :happy:
only 58.8 lbs to reach my ultimate goal & 37.8 to reach the 50lbs goal mark. 0
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