Post by irisinnia on May 16, 2020 12:28:39 GMT
Welcome! This is a thread for people who want to attend a meeting from the comfort of their own home. We are primarily a PointsPlus board (Go Team Yellow!) but all are welcome to revel in the GHG's, 16 Routines, and topics that never get old.
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This Week's Topic: How to Stop Hating Exercise - A Summary from the Weight Watchers Success Handbook
Do you feel like exercise is a “necessary evil” a “chore” or are “guilt-ridden” if you don’t do a certain amount or log in the time? You can read a thousand articles about how it’s good for you but that’s not going to help when you’re jogging on a cold morning or feeling the burn. The success handbook discusses “5 Truths of Exercise”:
(1) The Urge to Quit is an Opportunity - Pushing yourself to exercise can seem foreign and uncomfortable but practicing getting over the negative feelings is practicing what you need to do to be successful on program - after all, isn’t that the same type of negative feeling you have when you want to eat something off plan? This is an opportunity to face the thoughts ant the emotions that are holding you back.
(2) A Slow Start is the Smartest Track to Success - Working out isn’t one decision, it’s a thousand little ones. You have to decide what exercise you’re going to do, when, where, what will you wear, who will watch the kids, do you have the necessary equipment, etc. It’s okay to take a week to figure out all the little details of how you’re going to be active next week. Also, your body will need some time to get used to an activity, so do not be afraid to go slow! Many people overdo it and then either injure themselves or give up.
(3) You Have the Time, You Just Might Need Help Finding It - Many people claim that their day is far too busy to fit in exercise, but if you fill out an hour by hour schedule of your week, you may find pockets of time available or even pockets of times that are misused.
(4) Today’s Low Could Be Just What You Need - A million negative thoughts can come up when you’re starting to exercise. You are probably not where you want to be physically and may feel like you’re starting from nothing. Keeping a record of your exercise and your progress is a great way to keep motivated because you’ll be able to see how far you’ve come, a 1 minute run may turn into a 5 minute run, and a 5 minute run could become a mile. Seeing your steady improvement can build your motivation and confidence.
(5) Boredom Sets In Only if You Want it To - Sometimes your workout feels boring, find a variation to make it feel fresh. The Handbook lists 12-15 variations on just walking (ex. Walk for time, walk for distance, listen to music, walk outside, join a walking club, talk to a friend on a headset while walking, etc.)
What part of this write-up speaks to you?
Do you have an exercise in mind? What is your goal for that exercise?
What’s your biggest barrier to exercise and how will you overcome it?
This Week’s Routine: (13) Identify tasks you now do sitting and do them standing or pacing.
GHG of the Week: Choose Whole Grain Foods Such as Brown Rice and Oats Whenever Possible
Meal of the Week: Lunch
What are you having for lunch?
Recipe of the Week: Turkey Avocado and Hummus Roll-Ups (3PP)
www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/turkey-avocado-and-hummus-roll-ups-no-bread/
If you're new here, feel free to introduce yourself!
If you have anything to celebrate, share and give yourself a bravo sticker: +
If you want to make it official, you can weigh yourself and put it in your tracker or share it!
If you need some accountability, feel free to post daily how you’re doing on PP/GHG’s.
This Week's Topic: How to Stop Hating Exercise - A Summary from the Weight Watchers Success Handbook
Do you feel like exercise is a “necessary evil” a “chore” or are “guilt-ridden” if you don’t do a certain amount or log in the time? You can read a thousand articles about how it’s good for you but that’s not going to help when you’re jogging on a cold morning or feeling the burn. The success handbook discusses “5 Truths of Exercise”:
(1) The Urge to Quit is an Opportunity - Pushing yourself to exercise can seem foreign and uncomfortable but practicing getting over the negative feelings is practicing what you need to do to be successful on program - after all, isn’t that the same type of negative feeling you have when you want to eat something off plan? This is an opportunity to face the thoughts ant the emotions that are holding you back.
(2) A Slow Start is the Smartest Track to Success - Working out isn’t one decision, it’s a thousand little ones. You have to decide what exercise you’re going to do, when, where, what will you wear, who will watch the kids, do you have the necessary equipment, etc. It’s okay to take a week to figure out all the little details of how you’re going to be active next week. Also, your body will need some time to get used to an activity, so do not be afraid to go slow! Many people overdo it and then either injure themselves or give up.
(3) You Have the Time, You Just Might Need Help Finding It - Many people claim that their day is far too busy to fit in exercise, but if you fill out an hour by hour schedule of your week, you may find pockets of time available or even pockets of times that are misused.
(4) Today’s Low Could Be Just What You Need - A million negative thoughts can come up when you’re starting to exercise. You are probably not where you want to be physically and may feel like you’re starting from nothing. Keeping a record of your exercise and your progress is a great way to keep motivated because you’ll be able to see how far you’ve come, a 1 minute run may turn into a 5 minute run, and a 5 minute run could become a mile. Seeing your steady improvement can build your motivation and confidence.
(5) Boredom Sets In Only if You Want it To - Sometimes your workout feels boring, find a variation to make it feel fresh. The Handbook lists 12-15 variations on just walking (ex. Walk for time, walk for distance, listen to music, walk outside, join a walking club, talk to a friend on a headset while walking, etc.)
What part of this write-up speaks to you?
Do you have an exercise in mind? What is your goal for that exercise?
What’s your biggest barrier to exercise and how will you overcome it?
This Week’s Routine: (13) Identify tasks you now do sitting and do them standing or pacing.
GHG of the Week: Choose Whole Grain Foods Such as Brown Rice and Oats Whenever Possible
Meal of the Week: Lunch
What are you having for lunch?
Recipe of the Week: Turkey Avocado and Hummus Roll-Ups (3PP)
www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/turkey-avocado-and-hummus-roll-ups-no-bread/
