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Post by cindybdb on Dec 15, 2016 12:58:22 GMT
This 7 in 7 challenge begins December 1st and ends January 18th. Everyone welcome.
Challengers this round:
Bmazzo/Beverly – To enter into the Christmas Holiday & the New Year without caving in, to take things one day at a time as they come.
btygarl/Betty - Focus on increasing activity level
Cassandra18/Lynn - Stay the course over the holidays
cathygeha / Cathy - one day at a time
Cherryt38 - Cherry – Concentrate on exercise
Cindybdb/Cindy - Lose 5 pounds
Jalibmu/Jan – Get back to goal by tracking and being more intentional
jasimons/Judy – at least half of daily liquid as plain water. Spend at least 5 minutes at the end of the day to reflect.
Kem1958/Karen - Lose 7 lbs; checkin in each day; 10,000 steps 5 days a week
Marie/Mariel - drink 6 glasses of water a day/track daily/over 5,000 steps per day
pamt/Pam - continue stringing my OPOP days together by tracking, meeting Fitbit challenge and staying hydrated
Hostesses:
December 1 - December 7 Pam
December 8 - December 14 Betty
December 15 - December 21 Cindy
December 22 - December 28 Jan
December 29 - January 4 Cherry
January 5 - January 11 Judy
January 12 - January 18 Cathy
Thanks for letting me host! This week will be filled with questions and challenges. If you can do something for just one day perhaps you can continue it and make it habit.
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Post by cindybdb on Dec 15, 2016 13:01:59 GMT
What's your "Why"?
Let's start by focusing on the beginning. Why are we here? What is it we really want? Are we ready to recommit?
For today's challenge answer the following questions: Your answers should be meaningful to you and should really touch you inside
1) Why am I doing this?
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
3) What will I do to make it happen?
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
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Post by cindybdb on Dec 15, 2016 13:06:52 GMT
1) Why am I doing this?
I've made progress in my health and it's important that I continue doing so. I really don't want to go back on BP meds. I really want to get off my diabetes meds.
I really want to get rid of more of this weight. It bothers me every day. My stomach is in the way when I take my classes at the gym. That and the weight prevents me from doing things I want to do.
I want to be able to shop in regular stores for all of my clothes and not have to shop in the women's department.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I want to lose the 8 pounds I've put back on.
I want to break through 225 (a sticking point for me) and get down to Onederland.
I want to shop in regular stores in any dept I want.
I want to be able to do whatever I want without my body holding me back.
3) What will I do to make it happen?
I will get determined again! When I'm determined, I'm unstoppable.
I will get focused on what I really want and keep my goals in mind.
I will take my PoA (Plan of Attack) seriously.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
I need to talk to DS. When he has something he thinks is good he wants to share. I need him to understand that when I say "No Thanks" he has to respect that.
I also need him to not leave food out. He does things like leave open bags of chips on the counter or candy on the kitchen table when he goes to school.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
I need to walk the walk and not just talk the talk.
I need to take myself seriously and treat myself with the respect I deserve.
I need to put my needs before everyone else'
6) Now make your statement of recommitment
I commit to get determined. I will remember what I want and why I want it. I will do what it takes to work towards those goals. I am important and I am worth it. I will get back to the healthy habits that help me to be successful.
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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 15, 2016 14:55:01 GMT
1) Why am I doing this?
I want to stay as healthy as I can. I also want to get back down to my goal weight of 150 which I did once already. And I want to get back into some of the smaller clothes I was wearing when I was at goal.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I want to be more committed, to recognize satisfaction again and stop when there.
3) What will I do to make it happen?
Focus on eating slowly, get up from the table when I have finished a nominal serving before deciding I need/want more. When I do that I usually find that I don't want/need more.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
I don't need as much from others as from myself. Nobody is twisting my arm or forcing food down my throat. I just need to keep that commitment in mind, always. I do find inspiration on the message boards.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
It's all on me, but it is nice to hear encouragement and compliments from others, especially family.
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
I will do what it takes to get back on track. I will firmly recommit every morning. I will focus on healthy food and eating slowly and only to satisfaction. I will do some form of exercise to keep my body strong and healthy. I CAN DO THIS.
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Post by mariel on Dec 15, 2016 15:24:20 GMT
Thank you Cindy. I need to print this out and read it often. It is similar to Beck's books with the "advantage cards"
1) Why am I doing this?
Health - I am a senior, senior and I want to live my life to the fullest with agility and movement.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I expect to get the results exactly as I put the effort.
3) What will I do to make it happen?
I really believe in order for me to get the most out of this will be to surrender the sugar once and for all - it is my biggest detriment to health.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
It helps me to read what each of you do for your own results.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
Stay the course (thanks Pam)
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
One day at a time I will honestly look at my food plan and eat according to the results I want namely "good health".
Marie
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Post by bmazzo on Dec 15, 2016 18:11:39 GMT
1. I am doing this for my health, both mental & physical. I want to live the years I have left to their fullest.
2. I expect to happen whatever I do my best to make happen.
3. I will continue on, trying to weigh in at my meeting at least once a month, & NEVER give up.
4. I need the support & the fresh ideas that I get on this board. Very helpful every day.
5. I am hopping to get some more exercise in the new year. I have gotten quite lazy lately.
6. I commit to taking one step at the time, not to expect the results that I saw years ago, just being the best that I can be, where I am, today.
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Post by jan on Dec 15, 2016 19:16:02 GMT
1) Why am I doing this? I want to live life at my healthiest. I want to fit back into all the smaller size clothes from even 4-6 months ago. I know if I was lighter athis could happen.
2) What do I want/expect to happen? I want to lose 5-8 lbs.
3) What will I do to make it happen? I will become more committed to a healthy lifestyle and better choices.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen? Just knowing that my friends are here to give me the kick in the rear or the high 5 are a big boost. My coworkers don't understand- both overweight and unhappy people.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment? I need the willpower and the self determination. I know I can do it, now I just need to do it !
6) Now make your statement of recommitment" I will take this one meal/snack at a time and strive to make good choices every time. I will end the day thinking back over how I did and how I can improve on the next day.
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Post by jasimons on Dec 15, 2016 20:56:11 GMT
1) Why am I doing this?
Health. I want to make healthful food choices to have the best chance of avoiding heart disease & diabetes. I want to maintain a healthful weight to keep knee pain to a minimum.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I expect that following a healthful lifestyle will cause me to achieve those goals.
3) What will I do to make it happen?
I need to stay focused and improve.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
It's pretty much all about me.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
Set priorities & goals that are a step forward, yet achievable.
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
I will keep my long term reasons in mind by creating short term goals (such as this, the 7in7 challenge).
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Post by Holly Gail on Dec 16, 2016 2:21:48 GMT
1) Why am I doing this?
Originally, because I HATED being a size 14 (I'm a small person, small frame, my weight and height had always been in proportion until menopause). Also, because lugging around the extra 30 to 40 pounds physically felt draining.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I expect to follow SFT (or one of its variations) for the rest of my life. I want to remain a size 8 (and am willing to wear size 6 from time to time).
3) What will I do to make it happen?
Stick with the plan (or one of the SF-type plans)
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
I like checking in with other people who are following one of the SF-type plans. I gotta say that I preferred the WW message board to this "private" board, because anyone/everyone who followed any of the WW plans was able to find us. Not so here...
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
I don't know that I've REcommitted. I think I committed and am still there... Have been LT at goal for about 6 years. I attend WW meetings almost every week and weigh in once a month.
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
Since I never stopped my commitment, I don't feel the need to REcommit. Unless of course you mean something different from what I mean by REcommitment...
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 16, 2016 2:36:39 GMT
1) Why am I doing this?
I doing this because I've come a long way. I love the changes I've made and how far I've come in terms of my health and weight loss journey.
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
I want to keep on moving towards my goal.
3) What will I do to make it happen?
I will keep on keeping on doing what I know how to do.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
I need the accountability of this daily thread to keep me focused.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
I need to remember I can, I will and I'm worth it. I know if it is to be, it's up to me.
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
I will stay focused by tracking, moving and using the healthy guidelines as my way of life.
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 16, 2016 8:36:40 GMT
For today's challenge answer the following questions: Your answers should be meaningful to you and should really touch you inside
1) Why am I doing this?
* to be the healthiest me I can be
* to be able to keep up with my granddaughters next time I see them
2) What do I want/expect to happen?
* I want to: get back OP, Exercise 30 minutes at least 5 days a week and buy a new smaller wardrobe
* What I expect to happen: With my daughter coming this next Tuesday wanting to eat everything she has not had in years it will not be happening till after she leaves UNLESS she is healthy eating minded (not usually, though). SO...once she leaves January 9th I will be back OP 24/7 and exercising again. I will do what I can in the meantime
3) What will I do to make it happen?
* January 9th I will: take out my journal, booklets and recipes an make a plan then follow the plan.
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?
* I may ask for ideas after the 9th...I also will tell my Wednesday friends I am recommitted and have them not push food
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment?
Believe in myself and follow through. I might set up a new journal and decorate, write thoughts, add recipes...kind of like a diary this time. Also have a ritual that I used in 1998...may do that again
6) Now make your statement of recommitment"
* January 10 I will start back OP. I will have a plan. I will follow the plan. I will succeed.
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 16, 2016 8:37:07 GMT
Cindy - great start to this week...made me think and recommit  |
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Post by kem1956 on Dec 16, 2016 12:40:33 GMT
Great questions thanks.
) Why am I doing this? For me and my health
2) What do I want/expect to happen?Keep my Labs in normal ranges, and lose weight,
3) What will I do to make it happen? Wise choices, moderations, Tell myself to think before I eat and when my conscious says no to something, LISTEN
4) What help do I need from this board or others and what will I do to make that happen?Encouragement to start over no matter how many times I fail. Remember their are always bad days but to pick myself up with the next meal and refocus and start over don't continue to make bad choices.
5) What else do you need to do for your recommitment? Exercise strive for those 10000 steps each day, Take time for me each day.
6) Now make your statement of recommitment" I commit to do my BEST each day with food choices and exercise, come to this board each day for accountability, and make time for me each day even if it is just 15 minutes.
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