I really like this one! I just want to say congratulations to everyone for taking control of their lives. It is an amazing and difficult choice and takes huge amount of willpower to get up and exercise and eat right everyday. So CONGRATULATIONS!
anyway, my 5 positive thoughts today were:
1. I got throught the entire 50 minute Budokon workout without stopping once!
2. I look really good in my smaller jeans
3. Cool, I could lift it without help.
4. The tredmill is getting easier
5. I really like my hair this way.
my dog thanks you for the well wishes, she's doing much better today.
See everyone tomorrow!
Amanda

Wonderful! It is so good to see all of the positive things that everyone has to say about themselves. That is so good. Everyone try to keep up with affirmations each day for as long as you can/need to. It will make a difference in how you look at yourself and will help you to reach your goals.

Now, another thing that I am doing that I think would be helpful and fun at the same time is making a motivation board. A project!! Anyways, here is what I plan to do:

In a place that very visible like my kitchen or bathroom, I will put up a motivation board where I can display helpful notices to myself. Just like a poster board or something. I'm going to put things like:


-Inspirational thoughts that I read or heard

- Jokes that cheer me up.

- Anything that helps me when feeling discouraged

- Reminders of my goals

- Healthy recipes I want to try

- Before and a place for my after photo

This is something that I am going to start on. It may take a couple of days to finish since I am soooo busy, but I think it will really help to keep me motivated. When I finish, I will take a photo and post for you guys to see. Don't expect anything mah-velous. Just a poster board to keep me pumped! I am really motivated to lose this weight and I will take any and everything that will keep me going.

Keep in mind that no one is obligated to do this. You will find that I will always be throwing out ideas and things to try to keep us motivated so we can all start or continue "Shrinkin'!!

Pump Talk

I know we can all be successful! We just have to stick with it and not give up. No matter what the scale says or the negative family member or co-worker or if our mind seems to be playing tricks on us, we can't give up. We are working towards a goal and it's not an option to give up. Each of us noted 5 positive things that shows we can succeed in what we choose. Let's reaffirm to ourselves each day that we can succeed in losing weight.
Never forget that "The Mighty are those who conquer themselves."

Hello! I hope it's not too late to join...

Thanks, Elycia, for letting me know of this new little group! I was feeling a little overwhelmed at WL because I just don't check in often enough to keep up with everybody .

My name is Stacy and I live in South Dakota. Yep, people actually LIVE HERE!!! Anyway, I've been overweight all my life. I've started and stopped dieting so many times that I've lost count. This time I started at the end of May. I had been steadily losing 1.5lb/week just counting calories, but suddenly the :evil: scale has decided to defy me. I'm up a few, but am not willing to change my tickers just yet. I'm giving it a week to come back to reality (well, my reality that is).

As for daily life, I am married and have an (almost) 17mo old daughter who is the love of my life. I am in my final semester for a BS in Civil Engineering and I also work about 20hrs at an asphalt paving company. I also have a BS in Architecture, so I'll be looking for a job that I can use both of my degrees very soon! We would like to have a few more children, and my goal is to be at 200lb or less before we try again...

Welcome Stacy! We have a great bunch of ladies. Sounds like you have the motivation. We'd love to hear more from you and we can all help each other in our weight loss journeys.

Hi Ladies: I just wanted to check in and let you know I was thinking about you all. I love the inspiration I get from reading your posts and your drive to exercise (I'm working on it) and staying on track. You guys are terrific. Keep up the good work!

Norma

Well Hello Stacy---- That is what happened to me as well. It is nice to see you here. Congrats on your weight loss so far! I think you are doing great

Hello ladies, I am wishing everyone a great day! I am on my way out the door......

Good Morning Ladies:

I hope that everyone is going to have a Tremendous Thursday. I plan to. Just got finished with my workout. This morning was Complete Aerobics and Weight Training, another FIRM. I am doing a FIRM rotation this month, so everything should be FIRM as long as I stick with the rotation. It was tough, but that is okay. I like tough workouts. Make me feel like I am accomplishing something.

So how is everyone? Stacy!!! So good to see you and hear that all is okay. Wow, 2 degrees in what are tough subjects IMHO!! That is wonderful. I can certainly see how busy your life can be and why you are not able to check in all that often. Well, it is admirable that you find the time in your busy schedule to take care of yourself. That pump talk that I posted yesterday was for everyone, but it was for me too. That darn scale can get me so frustrated that I hate getting on it, but I'm so curious if the scale has moved. Like you said it is evil. My husband has hid the scale because it really gets to me when it doesn't move or goes up. Anyways, so good to see you and keep up on that 1.5 per week weight loss, that is great!

Norma, thanx for checking in and being so welcoming. You are so right. Reading the posts of others can be so inspiring.

Kenya, thanx for stopping in and wishing us all a great day. I hope that it is for you as well.

Okay, to keep myself on a positive mindset, I am going to continue to challenge myself with affirmations.

1) I am a smart woman.
2) I love my height.
3) I started a wonderful and inspiring check-in.
4) I am a pretty good cook.
5) I have drank no pop for over 3 weeks now. Yay!

Amanda, would you fill me in on what Bukudon is? Is it some type of Yoga? Congrats by the way of getting through it without stopping. Also congrats on lookin good in those smaller size jeans. That has to be a great feeling. I know I will be doing handstands when I feel comfortable in a pair of jeans again.

Gail, great affirmations as well and for throwing in a little extra with your workouts. It's amazing what small changes can do. Keep up the good work!

Well, I better get going. I believe, I missed a few, but I promise to get to you a little later. Everyone have a great day and try to think positive thoughts and stay focused. We are all on our way.

Ciao!

Elycia

today's positive thoughts...

1.) I made a 5 mile bike ride yesterday
2.) Today I have already accomplished my cleaning, got dinner in the slow cooker, and walked on the treadmill
3.) I have been drinking my water everyday for the past 3 weeks
4.) I am a great friend
5.) I have a wicked sense of humor


wow today was alot harder than yesterday.. I guess its still too early for my brain to do some thinking.. LOL

Welcome Stacy! Congrats on the weight you've already lost!

Elycia, I love that motivation board idea. Looking at it at least once a day will give you that extra little push to keep going in the right direction. Definitely take a picture and show us all how it turns out.

I'm loving all these affirmations you all are coming up! Let's see if I can challenge myself this morning with five more positive comments about myself.

1) I'm a great and supportive girlfriend.
2) Most of my opinions are based in logic.
3) I'm good at diffusing overly emotional situations before they explode.
4) I'm unconventional.
5) I love helping people.

I did some squats on Tuesday, and my thighs were sore all day yesterday. They're feeling much better this morning, so I'm going to jump back into the fray and do some more. I'm loving the little dumbbell weights. I have a small 2 pound set right now, but after a couple weeks of working with them, I'm going to run off and buy the next size up. I want to see some muscles in my arms!

Well,

I have been avoiding posting because of this positive affirmation thing. I kept thinking tomorrow I'll do something so I can post something. What kind of warped mind do I have? I actually think I don't have anything good to say about myself? I see a problem there. I don't have to wait until I lose weight to have something good to say about myself, I mean being skinny doesn't complete me, KWIM? Anyway here I go.

1) I have a wonderful, loving relationship with my husband.
2) My kids are growing up to be great kids. (I have 4)
3) I haven't given up on myself. (there is still hope)
4) I have a great job.
5) I filled out this list.

It's a start. What bothers me more is the fact that it was so hard to do .

Tina R.

ok, Ok, OK

let's see

1. I have lost 95 pounds
2. I am a great sister!
3. I really like myself
4. I am a really good cook, baker
5. I honestly love myself

hey everyone!
Five positive things were really hard to come up with today. (I'm feeling a little broody.)
1. I'm commited (I went to TOPS even though i suspected i gained.)
2. I broke out of the box and went out to dinner with the girls. (i'm shy, i usually just leave after the meetings)
3. I'm resourceful.
4. I squeezed in extra workouts today at break and lunch at work.
5. I'm relaxed. When everything at work went wrong today I just laughed.
TGIF tomorrow, Everyone have a Fantastic Friday!
Budokon is a program that meshes yoga and martial arts by Cameron Shayne. There is a 30 minute yoga practice followed by 17 minutes of martial arts, then 3 minutes of meditation in the 50 minute workout. I bought the weightloss series which came with a 50 minute program, a 40 minute one and a 30 minute one. You start with 50 minutes because it provides more resting oportunities.
-Amanda

Hello ladies:

How was everyones day? Was it Tremendous? Well, I don't know if my day was tremendous, but it was not bad at all.

Kenya, I think we are going to get that house that we like. My husband talked to the man today and it sounds like there will be no problems. Aww, I will be so happy to get out of this crappy neighborhood that I live in now and it is such a cute little house. I think that it will be just perfect. I will know for sure this weekend and I will let you know what happens.

TinaR. Girl, you don't have to worry about the affirmation thing. You do not have to do that at all. That is completely voluntary. I'm sorry if I made anyone think that they HAVE to do it because you don't. Any challenges that are posted, you don't have to do it. Do I believe it would help? Yes, but I NEVER want you to not post because of a challenge. Always feel free to come and post anytime you feel like it. Please don't feel pressured.

Gail, you got those DOMS, huh? You know, those are a pain (sometimes literally) but they are always a good sign to me that I am doing something right. Using muscles that my body isn't use to me using. After they leave and if you keep up your exercise regimen, you won't be hassled by those again. That is unless you try some total different type of workout. You are really rockin. Ohhh, aren't weights beautiful. I love em, they make me feel sooo powerful. Firm workouts are always weights, well they use to be, and I just love it.

Amanda, your #5 positive tells me that you must be in a good place mentally. That's great! When I am in that situation, sometimes I laugh and then other times, I just wanna cry I'm so frustrated. Anyways, great job and thanx for explaining Bukudon. I had not heard of it before. Learned something new about exercise.

Well, ladies, looking forward to tomorrow! Everyone take care and I will see you guys tomorrow.

Ciao!

Elycia

Hello Ladies:I'm akinda bummed out. The scale's not moving and it's depressing me. My new doctors scale has shipped but has not arrived. I did have a NSV with another 3 1/2 inches gone but I'm afraid I'm addicted to that lousy scale! It's tough to think about any thing good about myself feeling like this but I will try.

1. I'm very creative
2. I'm crafty
3. I'm a good cook
4. I'm honest
5. I'm thoughtful

I don't know what's worse. A root canal or this list!

Wow Elycia-- I am keeping my fingers super crossed for you. It will be so exciting!

How is everyone doing? Have a good weekend ladies

Good Morning Ladies:

How is everyone? Well it's Friday and I hope that it is a Fabulous Friday for everyone! I just got finished with my workout. This morning was Fat Blasting Cardio. It was okay. It was only 30 min. Unfortunately the cueing lacked much, so I messed up a few times. It frustrates me when I get lost in the cueing because it is hard to catch up. Well, I completed it nonetheless and tomorrow is A REST DAY! Yay! Well, I will be back at it again on Sunday.

Norma, Sorry about the scale. Isn't it frustrating? Thank goodness I don't have access to the scale anymore because it is just too frustrating. Putting in all of the hard work, but feeling like it is fruitless. We just have to keep in the forefront of our minds that we are doing wonderful things for our body. Our body systems thank us everytime we make healthy food choices and take the time to get moving. Be proud of what you have accomplished so far because you are doing great! It's inspiring to see that you stick with it no matter what. That is really a HUGE feat! Keep up the good work Norma.

Kenya, I know I am hoping for the best. Wow, it would be so nice. I know our schedules are so busy, but maybe we could get together and walk one day. My new house has a nice size lower area which I am going to take part of it and make it my workout area. Ohhh, it will be so nice. I use to have my own fitness room, with all of my equipment and everything, but when the girls came, it became their room. Anyways, the new house will take care of all of that.

Well, ladies, I have to get ready for work. Thankfully this is the last day of training, so I can work p/t hours now. Thank goodness. I am really missing my daughters.

Oh yeah, let me see if I can think of 5 more positives for today.

1) I am very determined.
2) I have a nice voice.
3) I am a nice person.
4) I am loved by my family.
5) I am a quick learner.

Well, I really better go now. Yanno what guys, I think this is getting easier. I belted those out in less than a minute. Uh-oh, I think I am on a roll.

See you lovely ladies later and I wish you all a Fabulous Friday!

Ciao!

Elycia