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Post by yoginikiki on May 25, 2017 19:09:16 GMT -6
Before we head into the weekend--- how is everyone feeling about this first week? I realize this has been a rather dramatic start for us here...moving a couple times....the world going crazy. I want to hear from you about what is working and what isn't working for you! I mentioned this over there when I did yesterday's score, but my sleep has been atrocious this week. I am blaming my new preworkout (which was samples and I have one left for Saturday so that will be done). I need to get back to my supplements too. I'm glad journaling is almost done. I know I can do others, but I do want to try even the ones I don't like. This is me too (trying everything) I just felt weird about some people (vets) being able to choose to do an alternate practice and some people not being able to choose. I think I was overthinking the board drama. Lol.
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Post by jennybeans on May 25, 2017 19:15:28 GMT -6
lovo, if you can work to replace the self talk with positive affirmations, that is huge. I took a public speaking/executive presence course through work where I realized I tell myself negative things which psyche myself out before presentations. Recognizing the moments where I was thinking negative thoughts and actively turning them around into something positive (like 'I know this topic inside and out', etc) made more impact than anything else I could do to prepare. It's hard to always remember to turn it around but if you practice reversing those thoughts it can make a huge difference.
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Post by yoginikiki on May 25, 2017 19:17:58 GMT -6
I think I am going to use the last day of journaling to create a vision board for myself tomorrow. I keep saying I want to do it...but I never actually do it. It will be raining tomorrow and I have a day off!
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Post by lovo on May 25, 2017 19:39:19 GMT -6
Thank you jennybeans & @yoginikki I am amazed how much my mindset has already changed. I will plan to work towards more positive affirmations. Eta - man that sounds so corny. But it is what it is I guess!
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Post by gingy on May 25, 2017 19:48:18 GMT -6
I think I am going to use the last day of journaling to create a vision board for myself tomorrow. I keep saying I want to do it...but I never actually do it. It will be raining tomorrow and I have a day off! I've actually been wanting to do this, so maybe this is a good excuse. I started my WLC bujo in a notebook I'd begun using for my word of the year (and had since dropped off). So a vision spread could be a great way to tie the two together.
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 25, 2017 19:49:31 GMT -6
I mentioned this over there when I did yesterday's score, but my sleep has been atrocious this week. I am blaming my new preworkout (which was samples and I have one left for Saturday so that will be done). I need to get back to my supplements too. I'm glad journaling is almost done. I know I can do others, but I do want to try even the ones I don't like. This is me too (trying everything) I just felt weird about some people (vets) being able to choose to do an alternate practice and some people not being able to choose. I think I was overthinking the board drama. Lol. Yeah, I did too. I mean, that's kind of part of the whole thing- stepping outside your normal comfort and trying new things. A couple of them I would have side stepped and they are the ones I do regularly now.
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Post by yoginikiki on May 25, 2017 19:55:47 GMT -6
Everyone on the team has the same options now - I do hope everyone has a good journey and takes risks.
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Post by hotcuppa on May 26, 2017 4:59:32 GMT -6
Thanks for captaining. I feel great about the first week. Even though I lost some nutrition points most days, I feel like I am eating healthier than I was since bread, pasta, cheese and sweets were such a large part of my diet. Mostly it feels good to be focusing a little on myself.
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Post by yoginikiki on May 26, 2017 5:25:41 GMT -6
Attention!!! New lifestyle practice starts tomorrow!
This is a practice I like to do continuously throughout the challenge. I encourage EVERYONE to stick with this practice for at least the assigned week.
Support Your Teammates Each Day This Week Simple Instructions: * Each day, comment on the reflections of at least three team members. * You may offer support, congratulations, tips, advice, or anything you think will contribute to their experience. * Offering support both here and on the feed both count!
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Post by yoginikiki on May 26, 2017 5:29:02 GMT -6
One last thought for journaling today:
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Post by yelah on May 26, 2017 5:35:34 GMT -6
One last thought for journaling today: I love that! I put inspirational pictures and quotes on our pantry door and I think that I will put that up there. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by luvmyirishtwins on May 26, 2017 5:42:33 GMT -6
yoginikiki this week has been okay. The lifestyle piece has been the hardest but your positive posts and encouraging words make me want to make the most of this last day. The food has pretty good but I have had a hard time giving up my creamer for my coffee and lost a point each day for that. The week before we started was a rough one on our family and spilled over into this week. I like the accountability though and am trying to see each day independently. I just read the new lifestyle practice and I love it! I am excited to get more involved with the ladies in the challenge!
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Post by yelah on May 26, 2017 5:49:06 GMT -6
yoginikiki this week has been okay. The lifestyle piece has been the hardest but your positive posts and encouraging words make me want to make the most of this last day. The food has pretty good but I have had a hard time giving up my creamer for my coffee and lost a point each day for that. The week before we started was a rough one on our family and spilled over into this week. I like the accountability though and am trying to see each day independently. I just read the new lifestyle practice and I love it! I am excited to get more involved with the ladies in the challenge! Are you doing kickstarter? You can have cream. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by luvmyirishtwins on May 26, 2017 5:51:18 GMT -6
yoginikiki this week has been okay. The lifestyle piece has been the hardest but your positive posts and encouraging words make me want to make the most of this last day. The food has pretty good but I have had a hard time giving up my creamer for my coffee and lost a point each day for that. The week before we started was a rough one on our family and spilled over into this week. I like the accountability though and am trying to see each day independently. I just read the new lifestyle practice and I love it! I am excited to get more involved with the ladies in the challenge! Are you doing kickstarter? You can have cream. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am doing kickstater. I needed look into what cream is compatible with the challenge.
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Post by clairefraser on May 26, 2017 6:03:14 GMT -6
Hi! Sorry I haven't been around much. Work was pretty crazy this week.this week has been ok. My eating has been pretty good but I didn't workout as much as I wanted. This morning I slept straight through my alarm and missed my CG workout. Oops. Guess I really needed the sleep.
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Post by thankfully on May 26, 2017 6:11:08 GMT -6
My first week has been a mixed bag. I've been dealing with some weird health symptoms that have sent my anxiety through the roof so I've been sidetracked by that, but I'm going to the doctor today to try to figure out what's going on.
Like in my life in general, I feel like I put some effort in and get part of the way but I never really have my shit together. I had one day with a perfect score and 1 day that was almost perfect, so I did prove to myself that it is possible if I make the right choices and focus. I know perfection is not the aim of this challenge but I always feel like a slacker doing things just good enough.
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Post by yoginikiki on May 26, 2017 6:16:00 GMT -6
Are you doing kickstarter? You can have cream. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am doing kickstater. I needed look into what cream is compatible with the challenge. On kickstarter...I think any non chemical cream is okay. Morning coffee gets a pass....upending everything INCLUDING morning coffee is so much. I learned this in my first challenge. I did lifestyle and lost points every day for coffee and TB told me just to score myself on coffee as if it were kickstarter. You can do that too if you like. Remember, we are only competing with ourselves and our demons. Not each other and not anybody else!
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Post by yoginikiki on May 26, 2017 6:17:38 GMT -6
My first week has been a mixed bag. I've been dealing with some weird health symptoms that have sent my anxiety through the roof so I've been sidetracked by that, but I'm going to the doctor today to try to figure out what's going on. Like in my life in general, I feel like I put some effort in and get part of the way but I never really have my shit together. I had one day with a perfect score and 1 day that was almost perfect, so I did prove to myself that it is possible if I make the right choices and focus. I know perfection is not the aim of this challenge but I always feel like a slacker doing things just good enough. My grandmother said something to me relatively recently that has been lifechanging: Sometimes good enough is good enough. Small changes are more sustainable...and even if you got strong scores half the time...think about how much better that is than your baseline. Hugs.
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Post by cincymama on May 26, 2017 6:54:41 GMT -6
yoginikiki this week has been okay. The lifestyle piece has been the hardest but your positive posts and encouraging words make me want to make the most of this last day. The food has pretty good but I have had a hard time giving up my creamer for my coffee and lost a point each day for that. The week before we started was a rough one on our family and spilled over into this week. I like the accountability though and am trying to see each day independently. I just read the new lifestyle practice and I love it! I am excited to get more involved with the ladies in the challenge! Are you doing kickstarter? You can have cream. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Creamer and wine are why I'm doing Kick Starter again this time!
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Post by yelah on May 26, 2017 6:58:13 GMT -6
I am trying to set it up so that kickstarter is my normal diet. It's not super restrictive - I can do this!
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Post by gingy on May 26, 2017 7:49:36 GMT -6
My first week has been a mixed bag. I've been dealing with some weird health symptoms that have sent my anxiety through the roof so I've been sidetracked by that, but I'm going to the doctor today to try to figure out what's going on. Like in my life in general, I feel like I put some effort in and get part of the way but I never really have my shit together. I had one day with a perfect score and 1 day that was almost perfect, so I did prove to myself that it is possible if I make the right choices and focus. I know perfection is not the aim of this challenge but I always feel like a slacker doing things just good enough. My grandmother said something to me relatively recently that has been lifechanging: Sometimes good enough is good enough.Small changes are more sustainable...and even if you got strong scores half the time...think about how much better that is than your baseline. Hugs. Love. It reminds me of a quote (paraphrased) by Voltaire. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." It's one of my mantras.
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Post by luvmyirishtwins on May 26, 2017 8:10:48 GMT -6
I am trying to set it up so that kickstarter is my normal diet. It's not super restrictive - I can do this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Kickstarter is the one that is in line with my diabetic diet. I already have a lot of restrictions (that I put on myself to keep my numbers good). I only had two things to get rid off but there are several things on the list that are approved that I cannot do currently.
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Post by Minerva on May 26, 2017 9:19:17 GMT -6
My grandmother said something to me relatively recently that has been lifechanging: Sometimes good enough is good enough.Small changes are more sustainable...and even if you got strong scores half the time...think about how much better that is than your baseline. Hugs. Love. It reminds me of a quote (paraphrased) by Voltaire. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." It's one of my mantras. This has been my mantra for the past year. Trying to let go of perfectionism has been hard, but it has definitely helped me reduce self-sabotage in practicing healthy habits. I went into this challenge expecting to focus on exercise/mobility, but I'm actually finding myself more excited to tackle nutrition on a daily basis. It's definitely the part of my lifestyle that needs the most improvement.
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Post by hotcuppa on May 26, 2017 12:59:33 GMT -6
I came across this and just had to post it here.
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Post by coconutbacon on May 26, 2017 14:31:10 GMT -6
I was so excited to see a love tit from you last night, thisbitch! It's great to have you back here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by coconutbacon on May 26, 2017 14:43:46 GMT -6
I'm a little disappointed in myself nutrition wise his first week— I lost at least a couple of points each day. But, I also wasn't using the points for bread and pasta. I lost a point for coconut cashew icecream, a point for tofu, a point for something that had some agave in it, etc. And some points for wine. But still, overall making pretty healthy choices, and I've been on top of the exercise, stretching, water and journaling.
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Post by yelah on May 26, 2017 14:48:30 GMT -6
I've def been losing points for wine. 1 small glass is just not enough when you are a teacher at the end of the year.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 16:02:07 GMT -6
I'm glad to be back, although a bit disappointed that I didn't even make it a week off board.
When you guys are scrolling in the feed, is it wonky? For me, it either sticks or scrolls too fast. I'm always on mobile, which I know is something of a handicap, but since I'm exclusively mobile, I'm generally pretty adept at it.
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 26, 2017 18:13:44 GMT -6
I'm glad to be back, although a bit disappointed that I didn't even make it a week off board. When you guys are scrolling in the feed, is it wonky? For me, it either sticks or scrolls too fast. I'm always on mobile, which I know is something of a handicap, but since I'm exclusively mobile, I'm generally pretty adept at it. Maybe if this hadn't just started you might have made it longer?
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 26, 2017 18:22:24 GMT -6
My nutrition is going to be awful today. I was going to skip working out too, but I made myself get it done. At least I won't lose points in both of them now.
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