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I think right now I really need to set some solid goals for myself. Things that are achievable. I have been slacking off in the goal department lately. I will c&p this on the WL thread since my goals go along with that.

GOALS:

-No matter what, stick to my WW point range, drink my water, green tea and take my hoodia pills.
-I MUST start taking my calcium with vitamin d supplement.
-Reduce the ratio of caloric intake and carbohydrates to <50%.
-Get up early three times a week to exercise before I start my day.
-Keep doing the little things that make me feel good ie. nails polished, hair done, make-up on, getting out of sweatsuits.

I am really going to need you ladies to help me by pushing me to do these things. As much as I know I need to do these things for me, I can loose willpower and slack off easily.

~SE

You're pretty strong-willed, I know you can do these...plus, the extra motivating factor is that you keep feeling better and better, so it's like a drug. You'll be a health junkie!! It's good for your family too.

So, what are SMALL steps, or ideas you can take to get started on this. What is the target of these goals (date)--are things things you want to get into the habit of by the end of March, April, 2006?

My ideas for ya (since you asked for our help!!)
1) Try not cooking/having food that you cannot eat in the house (think: streusel). If it healthier for you, then it's healthier for your family, so good for everyone. Not torture. Makes it easier for you to stay on track too.
2) Plan scheduled times to have tea...I have mine at 3pm..it's now something I look forward to as a break at work.
3) Can you place a set of pills somewhere in the house that you'll take them? I've started doing that and it sort of helps. Can you get one of your kids to make you take them (your D10 before school?)
4) Exercise...I was a serious BUM. So, here's how I did it....I started out LOW. Seriously, about 10 min on treadmill. Then I addded 1 min every other workout. You'll be surprised at how quickly it progresses. I started at 3 min on the elliptical and now to 18...still no biggies, but I'm getting there. At this stage, it's not about the physical part so much as the behavior....you're trying to make exercise an enjoyable habit that you look forward to, so make it reasonable and gradual. It took me MONTHS to get that part down, and now I focus on a "real" workout, instead of just the habit of getting up at 6:30am to go. You will feel WORLDS better after working out--such an antidepressant....look at SH..she's HOOKED. So, this weekend, make it a task to clean off the treadmill...you said you have one? Maybe get some small weights (soup cans do well).

OK...now to ME:
Today: I went to the gym. Proud of myself, H did not go, but I went anyway. So, it's now something that I do on my own without the push (ok, I like the push too).

Eating a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner (leftovers). Try to eat 2 servings of fruit again and 4 glasses of water. Vitamin too.

This morning, said the elder morning prayer on my way back from the workout, as the sun rose over the snow-capped mountains...I felt so good. I realized that the most we can promise each day was to LIVE WELL. So, some sort of early morning ritual, peaceful moment is going to be a regular too. It centers my mind to a positive space, which is so fragile these days!

When I was in my funk these past few months, I felt like I stopped calling people, stopped being cheery, just walked around like a zombie. Now, I've started to center myself and started smiling more, engaging with people, even in passing, being myself again, happy and free-spirited. It feels so good. Such a silly thing, but it's surprising how easily this stress takes over our normal selves.

Have a strong day and LIVE WELL.

Always-

Thanks for the ideas. Not having things in the house that I can't eat though is tough. No one else in the house is worried about their weight so it's not fair to them to not have cookies and things they like. I just have to find ways to curb the things that tempt me most.

As far as the treadmill, I do have one. However, it's not here. I let my FIL use it because he had knee replacement surgery and needed it to biuld up his strength. I do have a Bowflex gym though and many exercise tapes. As for deadlines, I really don't have any.

Great job on getting to the gym this morning! GL with the water and veggies/fruits.

On another note, I took the Hoodia this morning as directed and it DOES curb your appetite in a huge way. I am not hungry at all. I still forced myself to have my FF yogurt that I normally have for breakfast. I am due to take another pill at lunch time and if it still works, then I'll be all set. Mid-day emotional and boredom eating can be a problem for me. So, if anyone wants to try it...I bought it off Ebay.......paid a penny for the bottle and $7 for shipping. It's called HoodiaVex. If anyone is interested, the seller I bought from has a lot of penny auctions so you can probably grab it for the same amount of $$.

~SE

LOL!!! that shipping will get you everytime.

I finally drank my green tea (actually it is a jasmine green tea mix) I am hoping it will wake me up because I have been so tired the last 2 days. I feel like a zombie. I think I will try to run tonight after H picks up the kids. It is good you guys are pushing the water. I have to drink 8 glasses a day for my asthma (Drs orders). It cleans the whole body, not just the lungs.

You know when I started WW I started buying like baked chips for me and reg for the family. Everyone liked the low fat stuff and I would end up throwing out the regular stuff. So try getting the healthier alternative maybe your family will like it. If not get it for yourself. If you have a treat for yourself that is less calories then you won't feel guilty about it.

Yeah......the shipping will get you. I still think I got a good deal though. Retails for more then that elsewhere. I am really, really happy with them. I have a little more energy and a little less of an appetite. They give you a little short lived "buzz" too! heehee

So, H is on his way home. I am showered, make-up on....out of my sweatsuit wearing tight jeans..a tight shirt....and them my huge Black Sabbath zip up sweatshirt. Haha. I love my Black Sabbath!

I do buy low-calorie, low-fat things and you are right, the kids usually go for them. The rice cakes, the 100 calorie cookie packs, the FF yogurt. I love the Zoe's cranberries and currants cereal. I eat it dry as a snack or mix it with yogurt. It is sooo good and full on things that are really healthy. That...I usually tell my D10 she can't have...she will literally eat 2-3 measured cups of cereal at a time for breakfast.

I got quite a bit of exercise today. I dropped a full bottle of soy sauce all over my white tile kitchen floor. So, took me a while to scrub the mess after cleaning up all the glass.

I have done awesome (pats self on back) today. I had my FF yogurt breakfast and for lunch I had the weight control oatmeal. So, that increases my fiber and lowers my carbs. I am making a nice dinner of park chops, potatoes and broccoli.

So, I have used 7 out of 18-25 points. I have to calculate dinner......but I think I may have enough points for a beer or two and some 94% ff popcorn.

I have some comedy movies so I am thinking of making a fun night with H watching movies and sleeping on the queen bed in the living room. A partial camp out I guess. That is, if he's not too tired.

~SE

Hi everyone. How did everyone do today?

Today was my first full day on the Hoodia. I consumed a total of 938 calories, 18 grams of fat, 153 grams of carbs and 57 grams of protein. I think that's a record for me on protein. I'm not one who cares for meats, nuts or cheese. So, I am usually lacking in that department.

For WW's I used 11 of my points for the day. I know that's not too good. I might grab a couple plain, salt free rice cakes to have with my tea.

So I am very excited about the results of the Hoodia on just the first day. As long as when I do eat I make healthy choices.....I really think this is going to help me.

I'm aiming to get up tomorrow morning around 5:30-6:00 and work out here a bit before the kids get up for the day.

Small steps.........

Good morning ladies!

Well, I did it!! I got up this morning at 5:30 and got some exercise in. By the time I woke up enough to do it, I only got about 10-15 minutes in before s2 woke up...but it's better then nothing and I still have all day to exercise some more.

Nobody's updating here...I hope everyone is ok.

~SE

YAY!!! You got the exercise in. You know, even the 10-15 min will feel like an energy pill, and then you get addicted, and then you turn into SweetHeart, who's always at the gym!

Good for you, Sounds like you're still needing to eat a bit more? You got so few points in the day.

I did well yesterday. Had a mocha drink with a friend, ugh, that tasted like it was a billion calories. And then got some takeout last night with gal pals. Of course, the glass of wine.

My thoughts on the week: glad I got back into working out again--felt good. Hope to be more consistent with water intake and vitamins. I want to get a routine with meditation/quiet time in the morning (that helped so much), and get more fruits in the diet. Also, this week, I want to cook dinner each night. That was healthy.

I'm starting to realize that the mental and physical health play together....you've gotta have both, which is why I want to stay centered emotionally too.

Goals for upcoming week:
* Drink at least 4 glasses of water/day...2-3 days 5 glasses
* Vitamin each day, calcium pills too and Vitamin C
* 1 cup green tea/day
* 2-3 servings fruits/veggies/day
* Work out 3 times/week
* Cook healthy meal each night
* See friends and have fun 1x/week
* Read books and watch 1 movie in the week (this helps my mind)
* Start getting little tasks (trip planning, taxes, etc) done.
* Talk to family/friends more this week
* Little prayer/meditation time in morning...10 minutes.
* walk to work each day.

Those are some great goals. Another way of sneaking in excercise is to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Sounds silly but it really adds up.

My Goals for this week:
Take my vitamins
Get to bed by 10:30 everyday
remember push ups and abdominal excercises after workout (for a flat tummy and perky breasts)
Organize photos for my crop day next Saturday.
Get up earlier so my D7 isn't late for school.
Concentrate on acting mature and polite.
Slowing down and really listening to myself to see what is upsetting me.

Yeah I guess I am addicted to excercise. Sometimes when H is going to come over I start freaking out and either I have a drink (then who knows what will fly out of my mouth then) or go for a run.

Don't get discouraged about the weight. We all have such a small amount to lose. It is going to be hard. The last 20 pounds is the worst. This isn't weight to lose to look good, we already look good. This is weight so when we get those bikini's this summer we look smashing.

Here is a great website for exercises. exercise.lifetips.com They also have good advice on exercises that you shouldn't do and why.

Ladies...how are we doing today.

Plan to have a healthy day. Emotionally, well, I was cranky and rude to H a little this morning and it bothered me much as I have not been that in a LONG while. I guess it's good it bothers me...means it's not my norm anymore. Planning to get centered again and make it a good rest of the day with H.

Drank a little coffee this morning (black). Drinking the water and have meals planned. Didn't work out...BUM...Tomorrow morning though.

I would like to try 4x working out this week. Bought some vitamins yesterday b/c we're running low. Had a little quiet peaceful time this morning to get centered.

Hopefully a productive day in life and work.

Have a strong day and let us know how you're doing and how the weekends went!