It's about two weeks overdue but - hey what's a little procrastination amount WW's???? Truly I'm sorry for the delay, I just could not stop eating and did not want to admit it.
12 Week Challenge
Way back in April 1999 or 2000 - we started the first 12 week challenge...it was just amazing the support and motivation we all got from both the first and second one... so here's number three... they say three times a charm.
I know that anyone who truly sticks to keeping the 12 Week Journal Diary, (whether on paper or online)... setting goals and writing down weight losses... yep gains... points, rewards and leverage will lose weight. I'll create a separate posting to show how it's worked for me - weekly - in the past.
It will never be too late to join this thread. If you're more comfy writing it down... you can get these 12 week spiral bound Journals at your WW meeting. Cost $4 - the best four bucks I've ever spent.
If we count this week... this challenge will take us through the first week of the New Year 2003!!!
Goal / Anchor for New Years - I want to fit into a dress I bought to take to Italy, and could not fit into then or now. This would require losing 10 pounds. I may not make it by then, but I need to try. Whatever weight I do lose would make me happier.
Leverage I'm going to have to think on this... what could motivate me to not have that extra meals worth of BLT's??? (10/22 new insert) I'm tired of wearing my "hot" jeans and feeling/looking like a stuffed pillow. I want (like LM) to look in the mirror and be satisfied. Right now I just rush by.
Rewards Again I'm going to have to think on this. I like the idea of mini-rewards... but havn't come up with any yet.
I have gained 4-5 lbs over the past 2 months from a combination of bad eating and little exercise. The eating part I don't have an excuse or an explanation for. All of a sudden, I couldn't get enough junk food, and I slipped back into some old habits that I'd hoped were gone for good. The lack of exercise has been due to a string of injuries and short illnesses which while not serious, have left me feeling sluggish and, well, fat.
I have been making a half-hearted attempt at journalling over the past week, trying to get in shape for the Patch challenge. So, I'm ready.
My goals:
Goal / Anchor : I want to lose 11 lbs - the ones I've gained recently and the 7 or so that I need to get to my personal goal of 138. Preferably in 12 weeks but if it takes a little longer, that's OK too.
Leverage: My motivation will be feeling better. I'm really feeling the extra weight, and that affects everything, including running.
Rewards: I have to think on this one too. But I know they will be for achieving mini-goals along the way.
Points postings: I'll post my summary for the preceeding week on Mondays, along with my weight from Saturday.
Goal / Anchor: I want to get back to my goal weight which is about 7 pounds away
Leverage: I don't quite understand what that means. But going by what everyone else is saying...I just do not want to grow out of my clothes...again! I used to like looking in the mirror, but less so now. I'd like to be pleasantly surprised again. And definitely for health reasons. These gains have been due to unhealthy thinking and eating - not nice.
Rewards: I think I do need some minigoal rewards. So for my first pounds lost, I'm going to give myself a subscription to Logic Puzzles magazine. I've been meaning to do it for ages, and always forget. Then we'll think about the next reward, next pound down!
It's so good to be back with you. Thanks for joining LM, Seesaw and Lala... hope to be seeing the rest of the gang! And please to any newcomers --- I really feel like I'm back at square one - so "come on down" - we love the support we all can give and get from each other.
Boy it is so good to see all of you again! I'm sure going to need the support.
Maybe I'll have to hang those jeans of the door just to remember - there was a time when they felt loose!
10/24 - Do any of you remember those individual weekly challenges? How about we start with a relatively easy one... water... I'm the worst at remembering/wanting to drink water so this is a good 'un for me to work on.
Good one for me too. I just get so busy I forget to down that clear stuff. I do real well when I work out. Usually down an entire 24 oz. sport bottle in an hour long class. But the rest of the day, oh well. But I'm definitely going to try to do better. It really helps with the WI and just general good health.
Myra, as she reached across the desk for her bottle of Perrier
Patch: Definitely put those jeans in a place where you'll see them as a reminder. You'll get the weight back down! The challenge will be just the motivation/support you need
Yes, I remember the weekly challenges and I agree that by having something to focus on for the week really helps. Now that the weather is cooler here I have to remember to drink my water. I've been making more of an effort the past couple of weeks but having the extra nudge will be helpful.
Good to see so many of us in for the challenge. Several have similar goals too, so that should make it interesting.
It's already making a difference for me. I was slightly over on points yesterday, but that was due to a business trip and not having any choices (lunch was supplied). I just opted for a smaller portion, counted points, and had a much smaller meal last nite. I can guarantee I would not have done that last week.
My weight doesn't seem to be budging but I'm trying to be patient.
Have a good weekend. I'll post weight and points on Monday.
I have to say that drinking enough water is something I do consistently. So I guess I can feel pretty good about myself for that much!
Also - re: those minirewards for minigoals - this was something my WW leader would talk about all the time and encourage us to do. I never did. Somehow I didn't need that kind of motivation...then....THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!!
well last night was a bust - points wise - I was tired and grumbly and ate well over the points limit - HOWEVER - I did manage to remember to have some filling super-low points soup which at least stopped me from having seconds of the chicken parm and saghetts. Jeeze just writing this made me realize I actually ate more points than I thought...
dsmfl;asjflk;esjtpuqtuwjwqet9pqoie!!!
Still trying to figure out a mini-reward motivation -- I think I need one for just getting through this week. I need an inexpensive (aka cheap!) one, bubble baths don't work for me... any ideas?
12 Week Challenge
, but four down from last week 
.
