Countdown Activity 7 - What Can I Do In 8 Weeks – Motivation
kaliswalker
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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. - Jim Ryun
Motivation is the reason for people's actions, willingness and goals. Motivation directs ones behavior, and it's what causes a person to want to repeat a behavior. It is one of the most important reasons that inspires a person to move forward in life. An individual's motivation may be inspired by others or events (extrinsic motivation) or it may come from within the individual (intrinsic motivation).
Today's list 10 reasons you want to lose weight or maintain your weight. What do you want to change? How do you want to look? How do you want to feel? What things will you be able to do in the future with a slimmer healthier body? And list all the OTHER things that you want to change!
You can put it in a blog, or record it here. The most important thing is to have a written record to remind yourself of your goals and motives. During the 56 days of this challenge it will keep you going when you remind yourself why you are doing this.
Think of yourself reading your list at the end of the Challenge, and having accomplished your goals!
Here is a blog I enjoyed. PERSISTANT123 blog
What Can I Do In 8 Weeks? Saturday, January 23, 2021
I have been decluttering thing room by room. I am trying to simplify my life. I found this in a file of miscellaneous papers. It made me smile. I think that Kaliswalker challenged us to do this exercise in 2015. Things have changed since I initially did this, but I decided to sit down and complete it again.
What Can I Do In 8 Weeks?
I can keep the promises that I have made to myself.
I can thank God that I am healthy.
I can review and tweak my Eating Plan.
I can begin training so I can hike the Stone Mountain Loop Trail in October.
I can lose 5% of my body weight.
I can comfortably wear a 2X instead of a 3X.
I can complete 8 additional stages on my virtual hike of the Appalachian Trail.
I can paint my kitchen a bright color that I like.
I can see a difference in my appearance when I look into the mirror.
I can continue my habit of doing an Aquacize class three times a week.
I can spend time walking and talking with my Mother.
I can sort through things that I have not used in over a year and give them a new home.
I can join a gym and try new equipment and classes. If I don’t like them, I will have the satisfaction of knowing that I tried something before deciding it was not for me.
I can try a new recipe each week.
1. Chicken Cordon Bleu (Air Fryer)
2. Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake (Microwave)
3. Teriyaki Pork Chops (Air Fryer)
4. Cornbread (Air Fryer)
5. Roasted Ranch Potatoes (Air Fryer)
6. Bourbon Street Chicken (Slow Cooker)
7. Breaded Chicken Parmesan (Air Fryer)
8. Chicken & Broccoli Casserole (Air Fryer)
I can enjoy the rewards that I have promised myself and not feel guilty for doing things just for me.
I can meditate and enjoy spending time in my new covered deck.
I can thank God for the family and friends He has brought into my life!
What Can You Do In 8 Weeks?
I will post my checklist in a post below. Please post yours too.
If you are catching up on Countdown Activities, here are the links.
Countdown Activity 1- Information & Blog https://bit.ly/3NA5M7t
Countdown Activity 2 - Exercise https://bit.ly/3NE1wU9
Countdown Activity 3 - Healthy Eating & Nutrition Plan https://bit.ly/3ugJrVo
Countdown Activity 4 - Introduce Yourself https://bit.ly/3OXeXj5
Countdown Activity 5 - Win Today Checklist https://bit.ly/3yaYHEv
Countdown Activity 6 - Win Tomorrow Checklist https://bit.ly/3yB0iVw
Motivation is the reason for people's actions, willingness and goals. Motivation directs ones behavior, and it's what causes a person to want to repeat a behavior. It is one of the most important reasons that inspires a person to move forward in life. An individual's motivation may be inspired by others or events (extrinsic motivation) or it may come from within the individual (intrinsic motivation).
Today's list 10 reasons you want to lose weight or maintain your weight. What do you want to change? How do you want to look? How do you want to feel? What things will you be able to do in the future with a slimmer healthier body? And list all the OTHER things that you want to change!
You can put it in a blog, or record it here. The most important thing is to have a written record to remind yourself of your goals and motives. During the 56 days of this challenge it will keep you going when you remind yourself why you are doing this.
Think of yourself reading your list at the end of the Challenge, and having accomplished your goals!
Here is a blog I enjoyed. PERSISTANT123 blog
What Can I Do In 8 Weeks? Saturday, January 23, 2021
I have been decluttering thing room by room. I am trying to simplify my life. I found this in a file of miscellaneous papers. It made me smile. I think that Kaliswalker challenged us to do this exercise in 2015. Things have changed since I initially did this, but I decided to sit down and complete it again.
What Can I Do In 8 Weeks?
I can keep the promises that I have made to myself.
I can thank God that I am healthy.
I can review and tweak my Eating Plan.
I can begin training so I can hike the Stone Mountain Loop Trail in October.
I can lose 5% of my body weight.
I can comfortably wear a 2X instead of a 3X.
I can complete 8 additional stages on my virtual hike of the Appalachian Trail.
I can paint my kitchen a bright color that I like.
I can see a difference in my appearance when I look into the mirror.
I can continue my habit of doing an Aquacize class three times a week.
I can spend time walking and talking with my Mother.
I can sort through things that I have not used in over a year and give them a new home.
I can join a gym and try new equipment and classes. If I don’t like them, I will have the satisfaction of knowing that I tried something before deciding it was not for me.
I can try a new recipe each week.
1. Chicken Cordon Bleu (Air Fryer)
2. Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake (Microwave)
3. Teriyaki Pork Chops (Air Fryer)
4. Cornbread (Air Fryer)
5. Roasted Ranch Potatoes (Air Fryer)
6. Bourbon Street Chicken (Slow Cooker)
7. Breaded Chicken Parmesan (Air Fryer)
8. Chicken & Broccoli Casserole (Air Fryer)
I can enjoy the rewards that I have promised myself and not feel guilty for doing things just for me.
I can meditate and enjoy spending time in my new covered deck.
I can thank God for the family and friends He has brought into my life!
What Can You Do In 8 Weeks?
I will post my checklist in a post below. Please post yours too.
If you are catching up on Countdown Activities, here are the links.
Countdown Activity 1- Information & Blog https://bit.ly/3NA5M7t
Countdown Activity 2 - Exercise https://bit.ly/3NE1wU9
Countdown Activity 3 - Healthy Eating & Nutrition Plan https://bit.ly/3ugJrVo
Countdown Activity 4 - Introduce Yourself https://bit.ly/3OXeXj5
Countdown Activity 5 - Win Today Checklist https://bit.ly/3yaYHEv
Countdown Activity 6 - Win Tomorrow Checklist https://bit.ly/3yB0iVw
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Reasons to lost weight
Be a good example to my teen girls
Keep blood pressure in acceptable range
Keep up good blood work results
Not get out of breath running as easily3 -
What can I do in 8 weeks
Lose 5% of my weight.
keep my blood pressure in the optimal range.
get out of breath less often.
i can try some new exercise classes and videos.
i can continue to do strength training workouts three times a week.
i can comfortably wear a size 16 instead of a size 18.
I can continue to eat a variety of healthy foods.
i can try new recipes each week.
i can try new foods that i have not tried before.
i can spend time with loved ones and friends.
i can keep the promises that i made to myself.
i can continue to walk every day and to dance every day.
i will try new dances and dance videos.1 -
The 10 Reasons I Want to Lose Weight and Then Maintain That Loss
1. My body will thank me.
2. My mind will thank me.
3. My partner may (will) take inspiration from my success.
4. I will be feeding my body with the best foods on earth.
5. I will be feeding my mind and soul on a daily basis to keep it sharp.
6. I won't be subjecting myself to a future of avoidable disease and pain.
7. I won't be subjecting myself to feelings of stress, failure, and self-doubt.
8. I will feel proud of myself.
9. I will feel strong.
10. I will (this is pretty material, but what the heck) be able to buy myself a new, beautiful wardrobe!
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What Can I Do in 8 Weeks?
I can finish unpacking our home! I can develop a better morning routine to have a filling & healthy breakfast each day I can spend lots of quality time with my husband and our boys I can lose up to 5% of my current body weight I can feel better about my progress and see a new perspective on how change takes time I can make walking a daily part of my routine, or on bad weather days, yoga/HIIT/dance I can declutter our home to make space for more play and relaxing
My Ten Reasons For Losing Weight
1. I NEED to improve my overall health, and that starts with finally getting into my health weight range.
2. To be able to keep up with my active boys and my husband!
3. I want to be proud of my accomplishments and continue to love the person staring back at me in the mirror.
4. I want to have a chance for a healthy pregnancy once I reach my goal since we want to have at least one more child.
5. I want to be stronger and mentally healthier as well.
6. I want to love the way my clothes fit me, instead of being concerned with their tightness.
7. I want to be able to climb a flight of stairs without feeling like I cannot breathe properly.
8. I want to fit into the swings at the park to swing with my boys.
9. I want to be able to swing in our hammock with my husband without feeling like I'm weighing it down.
10. I want to feel super happy with every step I take, that I am the best, healthiest version of myself that I can be!
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What can I do in 8 weeks?
I can stick to my routine
I can lose the weight I put on in a difficult living situation
I can love my job and do it well
I can get the kitchen and my office remodeled.
I can get out of the house and experience Montana
I can make friends
I can walk the dogs the 2 miles to the mailboxes on weekends and up different roads to discover where I live
I can unpack boxes that go in the kitchen or office
I can find a church I like
I can pay off the credit cards used to move here.0 -
What Can I Do In 8 Weeks – Motivation
Really stick to healthy eating
Do more strength and stretching exercises
Move every 90mins-2hrs
10 reasons you want to lose weight
1) Get off blood pressure and cholesterol meds
2) To see grands grow up
3) To be healthier
4) Be able to run again
5) Feel good about myself
6) Not look FAT in pictures
7) Stop pain in hip and knees
8) Energy level increase
9) Healthier heart
10) Clothes fit better
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What can I do in 8 weeks?
I can absolutely work toward getting 'back on track'. Initially, I will have to pay attention to everything that I eat/drink and make a note of everything I do. In a few weeks, some of these things practiced will become more of a habit and then I can figure out what else I can do in 8 weeks.
Today's list 10 reasons you want to lose weight.
1. I want to feel better.
2. I want to look better to me (especially in the mirror!)
3. I want to look better in my clothes.
4. I want to make sure that I don't gain any more weight so that I don't have to buy a new, bigger-sized wardrobe.
5. I would love to buy new clothes in a smaller size.
6. I know that my blood pressure has been creeping up as I've gotten older. Although there is no need for meds at this point, I don't want to have to face the reality that I have to go on daily medications. I'm going to try to do what I can to stop that from happening for as long as I can.
7. I suffer from back aches. While I exerecise (that is the biggest reaon that my 'exercise of choice' is walking ~ it is gentle on my back and does help to keep those aches at bay).
8. I'm facing laser treatment on my left leg. My mother had varicose vein stripping years ago. I am facing this although the procedure is not as invasive or painful as it was years ago. I would like to have this leg taken care of and then not have t make a decision about doing the other one again, losing some weight can help with that.
9. Increased energy(?)!!'
10. In general, I wish to move into my tomorrows feeling good about myself and my body.Heidi (hicim705)
2022 Summer 5% Challenge
Overall Co-Leader, 2022 Summer 5% Challenge hosted on MFP0 -
8 weeks become stress be gone or almost gone
like to get off medication
would like to find new ways to cut the stess and weight down
be me feel confident
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