March 18th, 2009
New to Group
Hey John, Manda sent the link to join the group. I saw how it worked for Andrew and would love it if it worked like that for me as well!! Going to the gym 3-4 days a week, doing cardio for 25 minutes (on lunch break). Just added on weight machines to my membership so hopefully that will help out as well. My goal, in three months, is to lose 20 pounds for starters....then another 20 after that! Wish me luck!!
Jessica, it's great you joined. Your goals are attainable, without a doubt. Take it from Andrew- with dedication, and some perspiration, you can accomplish anything you set out to do. Andrew will probably give some tips on how he ate during the 90 days (lots of good stuff) last time around. A good combo of nutrition and exercise will definitely get you to your goal.
I will ask that you share some of your weaknesses with us, and how you plan on adjusting during these 90 days. We're here to help in any and every way Jess. CYA
Jesse,
Welcome to the challenge. Great determination and motivation will bring you all the luck you need.
Weaknesses huh? If I am to be honest with myself...and you....I would have to say that my willpower is my weakness. It's not very strong. If I am craving gummy bears...I am going to eat gummy bears....and not just one....I will eat a handful or two. Even if I have someone telling me to "get out of the cuboard or stop munching" I still try to justify it by saying "I go to the gym 3-5 days a week, I am entitled to eat some gummy bears" Which may be true.....but two handfuls? and Everyday? No.
As far as my plan goes.....ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!!!! I am not a big drinker so it's easy to say No Drinking. It probably won't even phase me if I didn't have an alcoholic beverage for 90 days. Please, I would love suggestions.
Manda, Totally willing to do the walking thing....your place or mine! They extended the bike trail all the way by our house! Very nice walk.
Well maybe you can do what Amanda is doing right now in having an "allowance". Amanda, you can share your plan with Jessica if you would like.
There's nothing wrong with "cheats", but within reason. As I had mentioned in another blog, nutrition is the major factor in our health in wellness. Working out/exercising gives us a more toned look and keeps our vital organs working strong. I recommend giving yourself One handful of gummy bears a week. You choose- eat them all at once, or have one or two a day until that "handful" is gone. I myself avoid all cheats during my 90 days (drinks and Sour Patch Kids!), simply for the challenge, and the feeling of achievement at the end is incredible! Either way, you have every right to have some form of cheat meal/snack. How about finding an alternative food that you can snack on besides the gummy bears? Baby carrots and Hummus are a favorite snack of mine while watching TV.
by Amandamaye on Mar 18, 2009 at 10:14 am
Jess I am so excited you joined!! I was hoping one my friends would join in with me! Let me know if you need any support in anyway. Maybe on the weekends we can meet up and go walking in the nice weather! :)