THE MOTIVATION & GOALS THREAD

Original post by shamma

Oct 16, 2003 12:14 PM

What do you do to keep yourseld motivated and to stay on track, to keep losing weight, eating right and exercising??

I always try to picture myself where I want to be and what I will be wearing when I get there.

Another thing that I do is I will buy an anticipation outfit and make it be my motivation

I reward myself with nice w/o outfits whenever I reach a goal.

As they say, nothing taste as good as thin feels, my gf told me this is from her WW meeting. I like that a lot

I love to exercise, so there I do not need too much motivation, when I feel like my workouts are getting redundant and not challenging me anymore, I try different classes, african dance, aqua aerobics, boxing etc.

shamma Posted: Oct 31, 2003 05:46 PM

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WOW Scott, I think I will add those to my collection, they sound serious and right on. I love em.

Have a wonderful weekend all I hope you make great choices of what you eat and do this weekend.

Lata

Here is a quote to keep you going over the weekend

Feed your faith and your doubts will
starve to death...--J.Molnar

Maribelle7777 Posted: Oct 31, 2003 07:48 PM

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Yay Scott!!!

I faltered last night and a bit today. One of our vendors sponsored lunch for us - Chinese. Mary had rice. Oops.

BUT!!! I didnt have OR WANT the apple cider donuts my boss brought in. I mean really - I had absolutely no craving for them!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Mary

shamma Posted: Nov 03, 2003 11:33 AM

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Morning all, hope your weekend was one of great choices. I feel rather slim today, I get those days, when I feel as if I could just let my midsection just hang out, or wear a fitted shirt.....LOL I feel good today. I am off to the gym at lunch for some toning. See you all lata.

Here are your quotes for today

'I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.

Charles Dickens
1812-1870, Writer.'

'Don't argue for other people's weaknesses. Don't argue for your own. When you make a mistake, admit it, correct it, and learn from it - immediately.'

Stephen R. Covey
Author and Speaker

shamma Posted: Nov 03, 2003 11:43 AM

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Mary, you have self control you see that?? aren't you proud?? and even if you had it nothing was wrong, everything in moderation, as long as you did not eat the whole box.

Any updates from anyone this week on anything they want to tell us?? good, bad or indifferent. This is your AA of making wiser choices and eating healthier and leading healthier lifestyles.

stacedz Posted: Nov 03, 2003 12:07 PM

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I have lost 25 pounds! I lost my 25th lb. this weekend and I am down 10% of my weight, that is something to cheer about!!! Hey, new title woman Shamma, where is Muffy?!?!?

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

shamma Posted: Nov 03, 2003 12:45 PM

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Wow Stace, I am so proud of you. So is Muffy, she even brought along a friend to cheer you on. Do you plan on losing more weight?? WOW how did you do it?? was it hard, do you exercise, or did you just change your eating habits. That is a major accomplishment. You go girl

Go Stacey

Give me a S - S
Give me a T - T
GIve me an A - A
Give me a C - C
Give me an E- E
Give me a Y - Y

What does it spell, looooser Stacey.....go Stacey

Keep up the good work, Muffy might have to bring out the whole troop the next time you report to us.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Nov 03, 2003 02:00 PM

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Shamma you rock....

Stacey, thats awesome...What an accomplishment

stacedz Posted: Nov 03, 2003 08:18 PM

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Thanks Shamma and Scott. I am doing WW and yes I exercise with it, I have to. I do my own thing on the weekend (eat what I want) so the exercise helps. I'd love to lose another 25 so hopefully that will happen. And I really feel good when I exercise! I firmly believe you can't do one without the other.

I heard someone say that for people to maintain what they have lost, they must exercise! 2000 steps a day (about a mile) will burn 100 calories, think about that!!!

Thanks Everyone!!!

shamma Posted: Nov 04, 2003 10:38 AM

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Morning everyone, here is your motivational quote for today. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

'Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no matter how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles.'

Og Mandino
1923-1996, Author and Speaker

stacedz Posted: Nov 04, 2003 07:38 PM

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Love that one Shamma Momma!

cooky11111 Posted: Nov 04, 2003 09:48 PM

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Stacey, I am doing WW too! I am doing it online because there is no close place over here. It has been about 3 weeks and I lost 8 pounds so far. That is great all the weight you lost. I love WW you get to eat whatever you want. I was on LA Weightloss and hated it! You can only eat certain foods. Good Luck to you and let us know your progress!

Oh and thanks for putting that smiling face back on, I love that picture!

stacedz Posted: Nov 04, 2003 09:50 PM

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Margaret, you are too sweet! And you go girl with your weight loss on WW as well! That is great progress! We can motivate each other!!!

cooky11111 Posted: Nov 04, 2003 09:54 PM

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Sounds great...My problem right now is the kids and their Halloween candy...thank goodness it is almost gone. Every one of those little fun bars are 2 points! I tried a recipe on WW online yesterday. OMG it was so good, my DH said best Pork Chops ever!
1 Can of Diet Coke
1 cup of Ketchup
2 TBSP of Brown sugar
Mix Ketchup and Diet Coke very well pour of pork chops and then sprinkel the Light Brown Sugar bake for 1 hour at 350 mmmmgood!!!

(Gosh Sorry everyone guess this tread isn't the recipe one...)

stacedz Posted: Nov 05, 2003 08:57 AM

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That sounds great. I wanted to do a WW recipe thread because I have made so many that are good but no one ever contributed.

PrincessRose Posted: Nov 05, 2003 09:56 AM

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I just wanted to say that I'm feeling smaller.

I haven't weighed in yet this week, but I just FEEL smaller to myself. My pants are a little loose, so I'm Happy.

Everyday I wake up and I do a little inspection, and if I think about how I feel, and if I feel just a teensy bit smaller than I felt yesterday, I'm happy.

This is probably ludacris (sorry for spelling it like the rapper, but the coffee hasn't kicked in yet), but I like it.

Rachel

shamma Posted: Nov 05, 2003 12:11 PM

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Rachel, I know that feeling all too well. I walked over to my co-worker and told her that I feel really slim today and wearing black makes me even smaller. When you weigh in please let us know the results.

Stace, there is a WW recipe thread on the Recipe board you can add your own WW or any other recipe for that matter to it.

Cookie welcome. How is doing WW online???

shamma Posted: Nov 05, 2003 12:12 PM

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Here is your motivational quote for today

'Obstacles cannot crush me, every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.'

Leonardo da Vinci
1452-1519, Scientist, Inventor, Artist

shamma Posted: Nov 05, 2003 12:13 PM

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Another just b/c

'Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.'

Helen Keller
1880-1968, Blind and Deaf Educator

cooky11111 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 12:39 PM

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Shamma, I love doing WW online. They even have boards there you can go for support and questions. Also I have a Pocket PC I was able to download all the Restarant and Fast Food places and then you can see what points are for what you want to order. They have some great recipes...I can go on and on. I did it before at meetings but like this much better.

ikasse02 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 01:53 PM

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Way to go ladies...You are a motivation!

Here's motivation - did anyone see the NYC marathon this weekend? Holy cow people are so determined...over 98% of people finish and that course is damn hard (my FI is one of the 98+%!)

Now if I could only bottle that up and use it when I need it! (like this week with all the leftover candy floating around!)

Going shopping for clothes today - nothing fits (for good reasons!) and I need nice clothes for a trip in 2 days!

Happy losing!