Greetings Friends~
Here are the results for Week 5. Congratulations (again) to Jeanine who is this week's Biggest Loser. I can feel her breathing down my neck. I don't mind though since competition is good for my soul (and waist line).
Jeanine tells me that she is doing a plan from Curves where she gets 1200 calories and 60 g carbs per day for the first 2 weeks. Starting this week, she gets to eat 1600 calories and 60 g carbs per day. She has not been exercising but hopes to start 30 minute workouts soon. This seems to be working with flying colors.
As you can see, quite a few people posted a zero this week. I'm not sure if it was a convergence of certain stars in the galaxy that resulted in a diet anomaly or if some members are starting to lose their excitement and motivation. Whatever the case, please let me know what I can do to help you begin moving again.
I am now 7 pounds from the goal I set for November 9th. I wanted a larger loss this week because Chet is Mr. Impatient but my body can only do it One Step at a Time so I am going to accept that four pounds for what it is...progress...in the right direction.
I started doing the stairs again yesterday. I still hate them as much as before but this is another instance of forcing myself to do a small step that will benefit me over the length of my journey. I'm sure there are other things that I hate doing but, lately I have found that I am getting accustomed to new things, so my list is not as long. Jennifer knows that I often say it takes me 21 times doing something before it becomes a habit or a learned behavior. My "healthy" habits are increasing as my bad habits are decreasing.
Today's pictures signify a couple of ideas. Some members seemed to have encountered a road hazard on their trip to healthier living this week. Ask yourself if you are going to jump in, get your hands dirty and change that tire? Or, are you going to stand there and watch someone else do it. I don't think this is a matter of not knowing how. I believe that each and everyone of us has lost these same pounds, several times over.
It is not a matter of whether we can do it but a matter of wanting to do it...really, really, REALLY wanting to do it.
Ask yourself, am I the problem or am I the solution? We each have to search for that answer.
Inspiration of the Day
Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. - Jack Nicklaus, American Golfer
Want an alternative to your favorite pasta salad? Here is one that is much lower in fat. Once you master this, vary the ingredients to add some variety to your meals.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Weight-Watchers-BLT-Pasta-Salad-154715
Blueberry Alert! Blueberry Alert! Blueberry Alert!
Happy Trails!
3 comments:
Again, the super excitement of the weekly results. Chip and I have been talking alot recently about motivation and enthusiasm. He has such a simple way of looking at life. On his journey to lose weight he sets small personal goals. I know that sometimes those goals only extend to the end of the work day or to end of the hour. It seems silly to set a goal for one hour of your day, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. I bet that some of you are getting depressed about your progress. Try setting those teeny tiny goals and you'll be amazed at the ease in which you attain them. Baby steps, people, are still steps.
I agree with that. When I first started doing the elliptical machine at the gym, I thought I was going to vomit after about 3 minutes. Tonight I did 20. Sure, I was still tired and worn out but I bet I could have done even more...I still had energy...and wasn't puking...BUT I remembered that I still had the treadmill and the pool to do yet. I am trying to pace those small steps so I can string more of them together (without being a cripple). Tomorrow will be the real test. Mr. Wendler and I are playing racquetball again. I am going to try to pace myself at this as well. Maybe just one game...say 20 minutes worth...then off to the sauna and jacuzzi to recuperate. Once I see how I feel Thursday morning, then MAYBE next week I can try to play longer. Jennifer is right...any step...no matter the length...is still a step in the right direction. Keep it up Travelers!
Okay, here I am making my first comment. What can I say? This amazing man that I have spent the last 33 years with is making me look in the mirror and changing what I see. We have been on this journey for a long time -- we have gained, lost, and gained weight together. Now, it will be the last time -- we will lose the weight, get healthy, and have fun for many years to come. My addiction is television -- I could sit and watch TV for hours. Thank you Chip for getting me up and moving. It is definitely one step at a time -- it is hard to give up your addictions. I know that it will all be worth it. Thanks again honey -- you are my rock.
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