Good morning all! I am doing a 30 DS Challenge for 30 Days Straight and would like some brave souls to join me! Has anyone actually ever gotten through the FULL 30 days?? Well I'm stubborn enough to try and motivated like crazy!!
If you're going to join me in this challenge please make sure you do follow through on ALL 30 days. I need as much butt-kicking as anyone else so I will be here to support you and motivate you in any way I can.
Background: About 3 months ago I started low-carbing and exercising every day, I was doing really well and lost 20 pounds until I fell off the wagon GRADUALLY one week...which of course turned into "I'll get back on track tomorrow" everyday since. I blamed it on PMS and food cravings but I really had the choice of what I put in my mouth and how much moving around I did no matter what kind of cravings I felt. As of 3 weeks ago I had gained back 4 pounds and as soon as I saw that number, I put my scale away for good. It's easier for me to live in denial most of the time. I am going to go weigh myself for this challenge and I will be posting weekly updates as far as that wretched digital number on the piece of glass is concerned.
I have set up today as my "Get Organized Day".
So here's what I'm doing to make sure I'm successful on this challenge:
1. Make a list of your fitness goals and the benefits from doing this challenge.
Here are my goals mine:
-Kickstart my weight loss again
-To feel good about it being summer time again instead of feeling like I can't wait for fall or winter to go back into hiding under my long sleeves and big sweaters
-To feel HEALTHY and not miserable about my body and to get myself out of this slight depression. When I was lost my 20 pounds before, I started seeing a different person in the mirror. I started to feel more "okay" with having my picture taken (only from a distinct angle!) and I started to feel more confident about my body. I WANT THOSE THINGS BACK!
-At the end of the 30 days, I will be healthier and more motivated by my results to continue my healthy lifestyle.
-I will accept that not everything in life is perfect, including me, so I may fall off the wagon from time to time - but I will NOT use that as an excuse to stay off the wagon. I will get back on that darn wagon immediately before it leaves me in the dust!
2. At the start of the week have all your favorite workout clothes clean and easily accessible so you don't have reason to not workout. (Big excuse for me).
3. Have everything else organized for your week so you're not distracted with cleaning, paperwork, tv, etc.
4. Set yourself up for success by managing your time properly. I work full time, go to school full time and will now be doing the 30 DS full time! It's easy for me to want to make excuses but by planning out each day and allotting time for MYSELF - i.e. workouts - then I will only be helping myself in the end. I banished myself from facebook for the next 30 days. It's a huge time waster for me. There are 1440 minutes in a day. The 30 DS only takes 20 minutes!
5. You have to want it. It's all about choices in life. I made choices to eat unhealthy food for most of my life and now I am living the consequences of those choices. I want it so bad but I am going to put that desire into action. As Nike says: JUST DO IT!
I hope you're still with me! If I lost you at 30 days then please even consider doing it every other day because it can only benefit you.
Here's the challenge rules:
1. In your first post please state:
- Your starting weight (or how many pounds you have to lose till you reach your goal) and age or any other stats if you'd like.
- What are your goals from doing this challenge?
- Are you on a specific food plan?
2. Please check in at least once a week with your progress. Just be honest if you didn't workout one day.
My stats:
1. Current weight: 256.6 Goal weight: 135
Age: 30
2. See above
- I'm also going to supplement in Jillian's other video Banish Fat Boost Metabolism at least once a week on top of 30 DS.
3. I'm doing low carb
Today is June 20, 2010 - The challenge begins OFFICIALLY tomorrow, June 21 and will end on July 21, 2010.
LET'S DO THIS!!!