Friday, June 1, 2007
June Starts!It's a new month for us! Joy had a wondeful post that summed up how I've felt this past month. Since she was willing to share, I decided it was time for me to really get back to encouraging everyone. So, if you're up for it, come check out the post that had be tearing up by the time I was finishing writing it!
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Cory, Encouragement, June Challenge
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8:48 AM ::
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
IS ANYONE ELSE FEELING THE PINCH?
I feel I am slipping down that slippery slope and am on the verge of giving up on the challenge. Am sure some of you have already reached this point - but I would love to know how you turned things around!
Don't get me wrong I haven't faltered as such and binged out but haven't been doing my exercising or striving to reach my goals this month.
I guess not having a challenge partner this month has a bit to do with it - I need someone to push me and encourage me and I really enjoy spurring my partner on. I don't know why I haven't been assigned a challenge partner this month - it just goes to show I can't do this on my own.
For the rest of the month I will do my best but have lost all motivation and am contemplating missing next month so I can get on track. My fear is if I have a break for a month I may never get back to it. I have been on the challenge right from the start and although I haven't really done anything wrong I know I could have done a lot better.
I am really want to get the motivation back again and feel I need to change for health reasons.
If anyone has any advise please leave a comment on MY BLOG. I am hoping and praying that someone can spur me on and I can get back on track again.
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Joy
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6:31 AM ::
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to everyone who completed the "Lent Challenge" - I am happy to report that I am one of them.
When Michelle set us a Lent Challenge I didn't think too much about it and thought hey 40 days I can do that! My challenge was to be less lazy! Weird I know but I had fallen into a rut and wasn't doing very much. I can't say it was easy to start with but once I got into a routine it became easier and easier!
This challenge was just what I needed to give a kick and do more! I have not had a lie in, I have kept the house spotless, kept the laundry up-to-date, been exercising more and generally doing more and fitting more into my day.
When Michelle set us a Lent Challenge I didn't think too much about it and thought hey 40 days I can do that! My challenge was to be less lazy! Weird I know but I had fallen into a rut and wasn't doing very much. I can't say it was easy to start with but once I got into a routine it became easier and easier!
This challenge was just what I needed to give a kick and do more! I have not had a lie in, I have kept the house spotless, kept the laundry up-to-date, been exercising more and generally doing more and fitting more into my day.
I am going to stick with the "don't be lazy" challenge but just not as strictly!
Check out how my "Make yourself a priority in 2007" challenge is going by going to my blog:- www.dubai2ireland.blogspot.com
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Joy
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2:03 AM ::
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Friday, March 2, 2007
Greetings March Challengers!Hi... I'm Morgan!
My blog, In Pursuit of Fitness, is basically a personal chronicle of my fitness journey. I've joined the 12 Month Challenge because I hope to start feeling confident about my body. You can read about my March goals here.
Glad to see so many returning--and new--folks! Let's make March our best month yet!
Labels: 2007 Challenge, March Challenge, Morgan
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9:37 AM ::
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Upcoming: MARCH!Well, as everyone knows February is coming to a close and it's time to pick our March challenges. I've already done a post on my own blog a few days ago, but I thought I would post here.
I'm proud to say that I was easily on track for my February challenge. I'm proud to have completed it easily. Sometimes I didn't want to do the exercise very much, but it was easy to convince myself.
I'm also doing well on our 40 day challenge. No carbonation for me! And I'm definitely getting in my water, and mochas have been my only source of caffine. I'm slowly cutting back on those, although I probably won't cut them out completely. I have to have some sort of treat, right!
So, going into March, I have decided that it is time to focus on something other than activity. I will still be keeping my previous challenges, but now I'm going to concentrate on my eating. It's really easy for me to stay in great control over food during the week, but not so much on weekends. This month I am going to stay in control over what I eat Friday night through Sunday night. This doesn't mean I won't eat things I want, but I will keep them within plan. I won't go over my weekly allowance and activity points anymore. This may not be easy, but it WILL be done!
Everyone, good luck in your selected challenges in March, and I can't wait to see what everyone is doing!
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Cory, March Challenge
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10:16 AM ::
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Count Me InHello all!!!
Count me in on the challenge.....you can find out what I will be sacrificing for Lent here.
Also Happy Birthday John.
***Tee***Labels: 2007 Challenge, Group Challenge, Lent, Tee
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4:36 PM ::
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I think I'm going to cry.
Must have been the residual crack in the Paczki's that made me chose my Goals.
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Tamara
Posted by Anonymous ::
2:43 PM ::
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Okay so I have went back and forth over what to give up. I honestly can't think of any food or drink that I am currently eating that is all that bad. Since I am doing WW it is all about moderation. So.....I have decided that for the next 40 days I will not order lunch out. This may not seem big to some of you but my department orders lunch out 3 to 5 times per week. They are also the kind that keep asking "Are you sure you don't want something?". This will help me save money and lose weight.
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Christy
Posted by Critter ::
8:54 AM ::
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Monday, February 5, 2007
ARE YOU A SNACKER?
One of the main problem I was having is the want to snack - I have resisted it so far, here are some of my tips that might help if you are a snack-a-holic like me!
- Clear out all the unhealthy temptations from your home.
- Hide any intended for other family members or only buy enough to last a day or so - so any binge snacking isn't OTT
- Don't buy things you can't resist. I love crisps - but if I have a big packet I will want to munch them aimlessly until they're all gone.
- Ensure you have a good supply of snacks you do like which are healthy and plenty of fruit!
- Have carrot and celery sticks ready in the fridge for when you get the urge to snack
- Ensure you vary your snacks so you don't get bored
- Try mini packets of snacks - especially those which are healthy
- Try rice cakes and bread sticks
- Read the labels on foods to make sure you don't eat too much fat or salt.
- Do you have enough snacks for the next few days? Don't run out else you'll turn to other things.
- Look for alternatives you might not have thought of for snacking - a small bowl of breakfast cereal can be very satisfying in the evening
- Write snacks down in your diet diary.
- Find ways of dealing with snacks you love. Buy mini packs. Split up packs if you need to so you make sensible size snacking easy.
- Make snacking work outside of the house too. Carry snacks that are safe.
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Joy
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5:34 AM ::
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Monday, January 29, 2007
6 WAYS TO GIVE EXCUSES THE ELBOW
Is your 'big E' the big Excuse or the big Effort?
I think if we are going to succeed with weight loss and fitness we are going to need lots of Es: energy, enthusiasm, efficiency, exercise and you certainly need to put in lots of effort. Sometimes, however, it's easier to put in lots of excuses.
Changes are always tough. Old habits really do die hard. New habits don't just spring into place. You have to be convinced that this change to a healthy lifestyle is entirely possible and is preferable to your old one.
Each time an excuse raises its ugly head during this "challenge", tune into the benefits and fight it. Realise that a change requires heaps of extra energy. To succeed with permanent change we will have to find ways to enhance our emotional, mental and spiritual energy every day.
1. Accept yourself - The more you worry and fight with yourself about how you will never lose that extra weight, the more depressed, worried, anxious and exhausted you become. Once you simply and fully accept that you're overweight and you do want to lose weight, you will be relieved of the tremendous stress and strain. This can be the first trigger that injects you with fresh energy. Suddenly you will find yourself able to do the very thing you were struggling with.
2. Focus on what you want - Get a very clear image of your target weight. See yourself at this weight - physically fit, energetic, happy and healthy. Never mind about how you will get there because the answer to that will come as soon as you're clear about what you want. Then do something different. Take a new route to work, to school with the children or to the shops. Eat something completely different, something you've never had before. Altering the smallest things in our everyday routine snaps us out of the almost hypnotic trance that our habits can keep us in and will give us a fresh, invigorating and energetic view of life.
3. Do something you're passionate about - Think about something you have always wanted to do - and then go and do it! Learn to drive, ski, skydive, go on a cycling holiday, walk a marathon, write a book, whatever! Creating a new focus in which you're passionately interested brings life to your mind and spirit. And before you know it, the change you've been struggling with is well on its way.
When you're aware of the benefits and you feel full of energy, nothing can stop you. Not even some of the well-loved, known and used, tired old excuses such as: 'I start well but I can't stay motivated for long'.
4. Stay motivated - Set reasonable goals: Many slimmers sabotage diets by expecting too much of themselves and can end up feeling disappointed or frustrated. Change three small things: You can change your whole life by changing little things at a time. Plan three changes you can make now - snack on fruit instead of biscuits or crisps. Eat more salad and vegetables. Eat less meat and more fish or chicken and so on. When these have become everyday habits, move on to more changes.
5. Don't get bored - Choose the delicious foods that fit in with your meal plan. Imagine a tasty piece of grilled chicken with green vegetables, a crunchy salad with lots of bite and flavour, and delicious fresh berries. These foods are all out there. Keep your eating interesting. Add a different item to your meal plan each week, perhaps something you have seen in the shops or in your diet choices, on TV, or heard someone talk about - as long as it is a good food choice - try something new.
Together we can do it!
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Joy
Posted by JOY ::
2:15 AM ::
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Friday, January 12, 2007
I big Thanks to everyoneHey!!! I just wanted to say Thank you!!!! to everyone that commented on this post. It means so much to me to know that I have people that care about my well being and that of my family all over the globe. This challenge is one of the best things that has happen to me in a while. I plan on posting an update on my blog later today but I wanted to let everyone know that Noah is fine.
~Critter~
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Christy
Posted by Critter ::
9:43 AM ::
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Monday, January 8, 2007
Week 1Well, I can't believe we've already finished a week of the challenge. It went by so quickly and was mostly a successful one (at least by my standards). I faced a lot of challenges for me and still did okay (not perfect, but okay). For more details, feel free to read my latest post.
Thanks for all the comments and support. I couldn't have done it without you!
Labels: 2007 Challenge, Krista
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5:08 PM ::
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