A Boot Camp is usually brutal (I asked my brother who was in the Air Force). After Boot Camp comes Basic Training. This month, we will enter into a weekly assignment to honestly assess each part of who you are: Physically, Emotionally (relationally), Spiritually, and Mentally (organizationally). Why? If you really want to change, you must be (brutally) honest with yourself. You, of all people, know what you must change to improve or sustain your progress.
This week: Focus on Your Body
Weigh in and Measure: This is a must to dissolve all rationalization. This IS your reality. Do you like what you see? Is this where you want to be in a month or year from now? You can and must begin to change your reality with healthy eating and regular exercise. This is not JUST for size, but for a healthy cardiovascular system, for mobility, and strength.
Workout: Design a work out that works for you at home, on the road, on vacation. You must like it. You are your own Phys Ed Instructor. Don't wait for the perfect day or week to start. Start now. Even if you start small, just START.
Record and Submit: If you need to join a health club or walking group or a weigh-in group, you MUST if you want to see success quickly. On your own, you will more easily rationalize or relapse or give up. Don't give up. Be strong and submit to the process of losing weight effectively and healthily, planning and preparing meals and sticking to your plan with the help of an accountability partner. A little success goes a long way to motivate.
Be encouraged,
Becky
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It was great to have the call, and I thought I would just put my info out here, before I chicken out. A little history about myself. I grew up the extremely skinny, clumsy and goofy kid. In my mid 20's I gained some confidence and was still skinny and clumsy, but I liked myself and how I looked. When I married at 27 I weighed 110 lbs at 5'11''. Today I am 50 and last night I weighed in at 229lbs. and a 49 inch waist. I told my husband I am twice the woman I use to be, but there was not laughter from either of us. My weight climbed very slowly until I was about 45 then it made huge jumps. I was working full time and extra, had 3 children active in activities, many church activities and lots of fast food. But, when I look in the mirror I see the 25 year old pretty thin girl. If I accidentally look in the mirrow I wonder who is that fat, old looking woman. In April I joined weight watchers. I lost about 20lbs, but had to drop my membership when we moved. Last night I joined a group at my church called First Place. I had gained 10 lbs back. That being said here is my plan:
ReplyDeleteI will work at keeping my commitments with First Place. This involves healthier eating, bible study, scripture memorization and exercise.
My main exercise will be walking. I will walk alone, with my daughter and with my dogs. I did ask some ladies last night to consider walking with me. I am starting with 2 miles a day, but I want to progress to jogging. My goal is to run a 5k. (in weight watchers I had been part of their 5k challenge so I have walked a 5k)I am using an app on my phone called trail guru to keep up with time and distance.
I am going to focus on getting my waistline in a healthy area. I know that because of the size of my waist I am at risk for some nasty things that I do not want.
I would like to add that I have a daughter who at 13 does not have my childhood shape. She is consdidered obese and when we took her measurements today for a uniform it was 47 inches. This breaks my heart for her. This puts her at risk and I know that it is mainly my fault for poor eating habits. She does have her father's family shape and it makes me sad that she has to deal with this at such a young age. My husband is extremely overweight. He had type 2 diabetes, cholerstrol and blood pressure issues. He had his first heart attack when he turned 37 and had open heart surgery when he turned 40. He is now 48. I would ask you to ask me if I am exercising and keeping my commitments. I would appreciate your prayers for my family.
Kimberly I'm very proud of you for sharing openly with us--it takes a lot of courage and allows others to open up as well. Please consider keeping us posted with updates. We'll be your cheerleaders. B
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Kimberly,
I am very touch at your posting and yes right now I am pray. That you would not give up..and keep walking. I pray this for all the group. I am sorry that I was unable to be on the call yesterday. We are just starting up and getting orgnized with MOMs in Touch groups here.
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arms wiggly
I am 5"7' and 168lbs feel slugish and have a jelly tummy and jelly legs.
I should be at 140 ok
Plan: I need to have a plan for everyday.
will not eat sweets. TOday is pizza night at our house. have to stop falling into the idea that just one pc is not going to be bad. stop saying " oh, I just can't lose wt. whats the use."
Just say no.
will write down and record on the computer everything I eat. start today.
Prayers needed please......
ReplyDeleteHubby clicked something on the computer which set off a day of viruses, and then an anti virus scan took two full days and it didnt fix everything.
sigh
Big mess here.
In the last 6 weeks, I have been more consistent about going to the gym and riding the exercise bike/treadmill, lifting weights and stretching. I am seeing a huge difference in muscle tone/ strength and energy. I have always been active, but not really pushing myself aerobically. Walking does not do it for me. My legs were getting saggy with just walking. Now the muscles are bigger and stronger and supporting the underlying soft tissue. My upper body is stronger. I have time to listen to books on my i-pod while I work out. I have cancelled other activities to work out regularly. I am reading a book that my DC recommended: "Healthy at 100" by John Robbins. I have only read a small part where they talk about exercise AND diet (Jack Lalanne is quoted). You must do both, can't just do one to reap the benefits. Since I have been moving more, I don't desire the "white stuff" as much. My cholesterol was elevated in my blood test several weeks ago, so I need to change my diet and exercise more and retake it in 6 months. This is a huge motivator for me... I will work on lowering it myself with activity etc. I have a friend who will be my accountability partner - her son just left for college as well. And Becky, I remember you saying you don't go to lunch. I so agree with that. I am planning to catch up with girlfriends on the track at the Y instead of over a high caloric lunch. It is never too late to start. Thank you so much for the motivation! I still need to listen to the call last week...
ReplyDeleteMickey-how was Mom's in Touch? That is such a great group. I need to find one here. I hear you on the jelly tummy. I'm like santa with his bowl full of jelly-a great big bowl.
ReplyDeleteLaura-sad about computer. I had a problem with my cord. That is why I have not emailed.
Hugbear-sounds like you have had a great week!
I did well in the exercise this week. I walked every day except for one. The last 3 days I even added a small amount of running. There is a 5k this weekend that I think I will take my daughter to and walk. It is for heart health. Food was a little better, but not much. I have such a craving for sweets!
My body is rebelling. My knees hurt and I am very stiff, but knowing yall are checking I am pushing through!
Finally cleaned up virus stuff, computer running ok now (I think).
ReplyDeleteI had a bad week with the challenges. Do not need to do anything but maintain weight, but my fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis went off this week.
I have so many jobs to juggle, and an extra task with some tax stuff this week.
Thursday the 9'th we have a huge court hearing. We are trying to get money from our mortgage company. They committed fraud against us. Both of us have had a bug on top of all this, and are not feeling well. We have to be in court all Thursday afternoon.
Just praying God will get us through this.
Laura,
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Dear God..be be be with Laura and her Husband.
They need you today and Thursday the 9th. Plz help them to get all they deserve. She is so wounderful and faithful to you. Bless her today. amen
Hi Ms. Texas,
ReplyDeleteWell, I did mesure and right now am hungery. Wted in also. I am thinking about trying a BOOT CAmp at a gym.
Thanks Mickey.
ReplyDeleteReally need the prayers, not feeling well at all.