8 Week Challenge - Mid-Week Check-In

This challenge started Monday October 30th and runs til Christmas hence the "8 weeks". Anyone can join at any time along the way. Set your own goals for the period. Be sure to think of some reward for yourself at the end whether it is something purchased for yourself or simply taking some much needed time for just yourself - it all counts. As for goals, try not to set a goal of complete "perfection" meaning doing something 100% of the time, 24/7. Life sometimes gets in the way. Set goals that are reasonable and attainable - no need to fail before you even get started. Also, try not to set a goal of losing x number of pounds between now and Christmas. Being over 1 year post-op, I think we all know that it is hard to predict losses. Just commit to things like water intake, exercise, good eating habits and if you have weight to lose... the scale may very well be kind and move. Welcome, if you are new! Report-in, if you started this earlier in the week! Kathy

Starting today!!!!!

Excellent, Terri! As for your hunger this morning after the oatmeal... I'd suggest eating something with the oatmeal or in place of it. Dense protein will keep you full longer. If you had say an egg with the oatmeal... that would change your body's response to the oatmeal. Less insulin will be given off. Mixing proteins with your carbs makes a difference. Good luck! I want you in those jeans comfortably! Kathy

Hey Kathy, I'm doing great on the challenge. My goals were: 1. Workout 3-5 days per week, increasing resistance each week. I just started a fitness program, and I'm noticing the benefits of exercise. Worked out 4 days this week. I tried interval training on the elliptical machine and my highest resistance was 8.!!! 2. Get in my water, at least 64oz I started carrying a bottle of water when I workout and I noticed that I am drinking an extra 20 oz of water when I work out. So this week I got in at least 80 oz of water on the 4 days I worked out. 3. Make healthy snack choices. This is going to be a hard one, I've got to think about it a little bit and pinpoint exactly what I want to do here. Maybe I'll go with no snacking after 8:00 pm Monday - Friday. I've been paying attention to my late night snacking. Still need work in this area. But I'm concious of what's going on. Instead I've been trying to play with my kids and keep my hands busy. This was easy when my son and I put a puzzle together this week. 4. Stick with the challenge for the next 8 weeks. One week down, only 7 to go. Have a great weekend. Teah

Hi everyone, today is day 3 for my challenge. I have been 2 days clean of all candy. day 2 was easier then day 1 and i hope day 3 will be easier yet. I agree with what was posted about not expecting perfection, I say I am sugar detoxing, but in reality I am candy detoxing. I have had a piece of devils food cake, but no candy bars, hard candies, chocolates etc. I am succeeding. Also I challenged myself to get back to excersise. I walk 2 miles a day, but had stopped going to the gym. I did go to the gym and plan to go again today at lunch. The support of checking in is a huge help! Good luck everyone. We can do it!! Melinda

NO SUGAR HAS PASSED THESE LIPS TODAY!!! Yes people Hell has Frozen over Diana 9/17/03 360/205

Whew, is it getting hot in here or what? Great going, hon! Go, Diana! Kathy

I have exercised 4 days this week and my goal was 3 to 5 times per week. So, go me. And I have done execellent with my food choices. Melissa

Kathy - I told you I loved this idea and have incorporated it into my staff - it is really working! I have gotten all of my fluids so far and have not said the "S" word (and I don't mean sugar! LOL) I have also started praying to my scales each night - we will see if they anwser my prayer! Next week I am adding extra exercise (adding something each week just so I don't overwhelm myself) I am really getting into this! Have a great day! Valerie

alll of my goals were related to my weekend behaviors, so we'll see. Actually, I hve had a spectacular week food-wise and I'm pumped up to keep it going this weekend.