Post by jan on Dec 12, 2016 22:36:15 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
♥♥Betty♥♥ "Just do it" a lifetime journey
Goal 10/23/13
Lifetime 12/4/13 - now to keep it off!
I can, I will and I'm worth it!
Focus on satisfaction levels will keep me at goal. No entitled eating.
btygarl
Gold Member
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Post by btygarl on 20 hours ago
Turn up the calm. It’s that time of year – multiple holidays, traveling to visit family, or relatives coming to stay with you. No wonder many of us feel overwhelmed.
Need a change of pace?
Get in the slow lane: take these steps to banish stress and get a dose of happiness.
a)Update your status to unplugged – disconnect from the tablet, laptop and smartphone. Spend time with people or a beloved pet instead of all those devices.
b)Learn to say no – don’t try to do everything. Ask for help. For example, instead of throwing a fancy holiday party, invite everyone to a potluck.
c)Put your priorities at the top of your list – plenty of time to sleep, play and exercise.
Do you take time for yourself this time of year? Anything else you care to share?
♥♥Betty♥♥ "Just do it" a lifetime journey
Goal 10/23/13
Lifetime 12/4/13 - now to keep it off!
I can, I will and I'm worth it!
Focus on satisfaction levels will keep me at goal. No entitled eating.
Post by mariel on 8 hours ago
I have definitely learned to say "no" - years ago I finally understood if someone has a problem with me saying "no" it is their problem not mine!! This helped me to realize and respect others when they say "no" also. An invitation or request has the possibility of two answers "yes" or "no" either answer is okay.
I am finding myself eating in a way that I don't like or doesn't help me to feel good. Today I will do better
Marie
Post by cherryt38 on 7 hours ago
I take time for myself pretty much all year round. Being retired, living alone, with not much family close by I have lots of time for myself. In fact I need to make plans to get out and do things, with or without a friend.
Cherry - North Dakota native
Exercise and eating right creates a healthy, active life
Post by cindybdb on 7 hours ago
I take my board time every day. (This one and another board)
I play games on my phone in the morning and while watching TV at night
My gym time is my time to do something for me! It's not up for discussion.
Meeting time is also time for me.
I try to fit in work, cleaning, projects, and playing chauffeur in between
~ Cindy
- The other side of comfortable is where change happens
- You are capable of so much more than you think
- You can eat what you want or weigh what you want.
Post by jasimons on 27 minutes ago
Any stress for me is usually self-inflicted. I do my best to have reasonable expectations and plan ahead. This year, I am planning to take homemade food to share in the staff lounge closer to the holidays. I have some done and in the freezer, with a plan for the final items. I'm feeling good about it, not rushed or frustrated.
I'm doing a LOT better at taking time for myself (did some crafting this weekend) even when there are things-to-do on the list. Those things WILL still get done, the time spend having fun was worth it. I still pay attention to the required tasks, that will never change, but I'm doing better about taking time for myself when there are tasks that can, truly, honestly wait a day or so.
Judy ~ 5' 10" ~ Lifetime January 25, 2007
Lost 30 pounds, 2003/2004, at-home program.
Achieved current stats, 2006/2007, at work-meeting
Currently attending meetings at WW center, Saturday mornings
