Leading ladies group (closed group)! Fourth week weigh in!

Good morning leading ladies!

I hope you are all doing well and that this week was all about further developing strategies that are aimed at helping us feel good on the inside and outside. I can't believe this is already week 4! One month in doing this together and banning together for one amazing goal: bringing out our own leading lady!! I am soo proud of each and every one of you because your taking the time and effort to do what u need to do for yourself.

This week I want us to reflect on two things: 1.) what does self-care mean and are we practicing enough of it and 2.) are we practicing the power of visualization?

Assignment 1: Weigh in

I weighed in at 204.2 loosing 1 lb for a total of 21 lbs. This week was difficult because I didn't see much loss during the week. Actually I would see some gain here and there and I have been eating well. I think I am retaining more water weight because my period is trying to start My guess is that until I get past my period my scale and I wont be on great terms lol.

Assignment 2: Reflection quote: Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

When I read this it reminds me that we have so much power over how we feel but often we forget it. We give that power to other people and hence why we often feel worse. We need to hold on to that power and never allow others to dictate how we feel. I know it can be difficult to bring that power back because we all feel great when we hear positive comments from others. However, some people choose to use that power to destroy others on purpose with negative, hateful comments. Don't allow others to have that power! Take it back and always hold on to it.


Assignment 3: Self- Care assessment

We can all agree that in trying to meet our weight loss goals we are looking at two important aspects: exercise and nutrition. This cannot merely be a diet or phase, however, it must transform into a new lifestyle for us. In working so hard in these two areas we can come to neglect other important areas that are crucial for our well being. I see examining our transformation as examining a new purse. If the bag is fabulous but the straps look horrible the final product will not be a total success. What are other areas that are crucial for your self- care and why? In my case I feel I need to work on my spiritual side. I don't consider myself as much religious as I do spiritual. I feel I haven't tapped into this side and really develop this area. I love thinking of spiritual concepts and ideas and how to incorporate this into my life. I feel its an area in which I can control how I feel and how I perceive the world around me.

Assignment 4: The power of visualization:

Yesterday I read an article about Kirstie Alley and how she lost 100 lbs. Two things really struck me from the article. 1.) the 100 lbs off of course! and 2.) she said she visualized herself in a size 4 and over time she got there. How many of us believe in the power of visualization and actually practice this? I truly believe in this because how can we expect others to see our changes if we can't see them happening. When I visualize my final weight loss I see myself weighing 155 lbs and being in a size 10. I can see myself being truly happy at this point and feel confident in myself. Of course I wouldn't mind going below these goals but I do feel that as I get closer to my weight goal I am sure I could further envision future goals and successes i can work on. I believe the secrets to having effective visualization is 1.) having practical goals (can't desire to weigh too little than what your body will allow you too) and 2.) drive. You gotta feel that passion, the excitement to work hard to get there! So my leading ladies, do you believe in visualization and if you do, what are you visualizing for yourself today??



Keep working hard ladies! Because it takes a few weeks to incorporate new habits and become comfortable with them I want to devote one more week in practicing our exercise and nutrition goals and practicing them WELL. Give it your all ladies!!! We all benefit when you personally do. Next week we will incorporate one more goal and further build our goal and success list.

Have a great weekend and feel free to leave comments, concerns or questions!!


Much love, respect and peace to all of you my amazing leading ladies,



Jasmin