I had this realisation while writing my '100 reasons to see the 12wbt through' post, that while its all very well and good to have these goals, having a plan to achieve them is just as important. The two go hand in hand really. I'm quite shocked that it took me this long to realise that - what with me being the obsessive planner that I am. So! Let us rectify this oversight of mine immediately!
100 WAYS I am going to see this through.
1) Follow the program
2) be active in support forums
3) be selfish
4) realise I'm not superwoman
5) grow herbs
6) grow as many vegies as I can
7) ride my exercise bike during long phone calls
8) No TV between 11am-3.30pm - this includes movies!
9) prepare meals in advance
10) positive thinking about winning that woolies comp...
11) Find on the cheap recipes
12) use exercise as a stress relief instead of chocolate
13) go on bushwalks
14) take mr man to the park more
15) ride to swimming when its not raining
16) ride to the video shop when we go
17) NO MORE FAST FOOD
18) Don't buy the crap, don't let junk into the house
19) Ride to kindy during uni holidays
20) take mr man to the pools
21) say yes to social outings
22) believe that I can do this
23) make 'weight loss' friends
24) draw inspiration from others achievements
25) schedule in exercise
26) have backs ups for when I can't get to the gym
27) go shopping on a full stomach
28) only go to a super market once a fortnight
29) go shopping without mr man where possible
30) pack a healthy lunch
31) get a sippie drink bottle, carry it everywhere
32) drink more herbal tea
33) no eating after dinner
34) no snacking
35) exercise in the morning when I can
36) play more
37) dont get snacks at the movies
38) figure out how much I actually spend on fastfood, save that money instead
39) stretch to prevent injuries
40) work on my confidence/self esteem
41) stop comparing myself to others
42) stop trying to justify everything
43) get mr man involved with cooking more
44) be more approachable
45) do a combination of treadmill and outside running
46) get a heart rate monitor when affordable
47) update music on phone often
48) be more approachable
49) stop caring about what other people think
50) wear what I want, whats comfortable and/or makes me happy
51) take risks, seize opportunities
52) lear to say no to people
53) No more making cakes
54) incorporate strength training
55) cook from scratch more
56) stop procrastinating
57) find a workout buddy for some days
58) go to the beach more
59) spend less time indoors
60) start hating the lounge
61) take before photos
62) take during photos
63) take starting body measurements
64) take during body measurements
65) do a starting fitness test
66) do fitness tests during
67) report all findings on support forums
68) stay focused on my goals
69) blog as much as I can
70) socialise more
71) become a gym junkie again
72) start doing cycle classes
73) look people in the eye, not at the ground
74) remember that I am worth it
75) remember that this is important not only for me, but for mr man
76) teach mr man how to ride his bike
77) garden more
78) do more incidental exercise.. read: housework.
79) focus on positivity, not negativity
80) find a way to balance the budget
80) switch the evening sweet black tea to a herbal tea
90) no more juice
91) eat breakfast, every day.
92) go swimming
93) dont use food as a reward
94) acknowledge myself when I do well
95) stop going out for dinner
96) push myself
97) plan for the bad days
98) smile more
99) get settled into a regular sleep pattern
100) stay focused on what's actually important.
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So, I have finally found the guts to attempt the 12wbt. This is my first paid program since I did Jenny Craig 4 years ago, but I feel like I have been on some sort of diet or exercise plan for my whole life - yet I have never managed to achieve all my weight loss goals. I loose faith, it gets too hard, life takes over - but I realised this morning that I have been living 'on hold'. I have been putting off doing everything I want to do because I have let myself believe that my weight defines me. It doesn't. And I need to stop letting it. I need to escape my bubble. So I'm going to try and do that during this challenge. Instead of putting of my life until I hopefully complete the challenge and the fit me emerges, Im going to live as much along the way. That being said, I also realise that my weight does hold me back from doing some of the things I want to do. So I'm going to start this blog with a list of 100 reasons to stick to this challenge, something I can stick on my wall and remind myself why I need to keep doing this - even when it gets tough! So here they are -
100 reason to see this through!
1) to have more energy
2) to FINALLY be able to wear a bikini in public without being concerned someone will mistake me for a beached whale
3) to be able to keep up with my boy
4) to set my boy up with healthy habits for the future
5) to make sure he doesnt get teased for having a fat mum
6) to improve my sleep quality
7) to improve my skin
8) to stop being lazy
9) to say that I did it
10) to improve my chances of finding a job
11) to increase my confidence
12) to be able to do the city2surf
13) to be a runner
14) to be able to use my qualifications and start personal training
15) to increase my chances of finding a partner
16) to to enjoy going clothes shopping
17) to not feel judged going grocery shopping
18) to inspire others
19) to be able to take my boy to the beach without a second thought
20) to stop craving chocolate
21) to not feel like a heffer at the gym
22) so I never get chafe again
23) so my thighs don't touch
24) so my arms dont look like christmas hams
25) to reduce my cellulite
26) reduce my chances of getting varicose veins
27) reduce my chances of heart disease
28) to prove to certain people that yes, I can do it.
29) to do things without having to think about whether my weight will allow it
30) to keep up with the fit people on the treadmills
31) for people to ask me how I did it
32) to be able to have more kids
33) to have ankles
34) to have collarbones
35) to earn my reward of a new tattoo
36) to earn my reward of a trip to the hairdressers
37) to stop feeling jealous
38) to feel confident going out socially
39) to not feel like I stand out
40) to not second guess that Im too fat for every outfit I try on
41) to achieve a healthier self image
42) to find the confidence to make our big move!
43) to go in fit challenges with my friends, and not be scared I'm holding them back
44) to prove you don't need to have money and wear lorna jane to do it
45) to restore my faith in myself
46) to be able to wear my pretty lingerie.. and buy more!
47) to fit into all my old pretty dresses
48) to show my legs in public
49) to not be so sweaty and yuck
50) to be able to deal with summer better.
51) to stop the snide comments
52) to not have to worry about my weight anymore
53) to take away my biggest excuse
54) to go bike riding with my son
55) to run with our future puppy
56) to wear pencil skirts
57) to fit through tight spaces
58) to be asked to help lift heavy things
59) to grow my muscles
60) to have a fantastic holiday, not worrying about my weight
61) to meet more people
62) to stop being an introvert
63) to take more pictures with my boy
64) to allow people to take pictures of me
65) to save money
66) to have greater mental clarity
67) to combat depression
68) to be able to run to class
69) to leg press 100kgs.. beat my old pb of 90kgs
70) to win a pushups competition
71) to [rove that you don't have to live on lettuce to look amazing
72) to run up the skillion
73) to find healthier ways to cook
74) to swim again
75) to step into my old clothes and see the difference
76) to empty my 'to go' jar and fill my 'gone' one
78) to not be scared 'im going to break it'
79) to complete my family
80) to enjoy life
81) to shock people
82) to look amazing at graduation
83) to wear whatever I want to graduation
84) to not be embarrassed to go to finale
85) to not hide from people I used to know
86) to hike
87) to learn to surf
89) to not be scared of taking my son kayaking
90) to be proud of myself
91) to pick up
92) to have more sex
93) to be able to say 'im never going back there'
94) so my son can be proud
95) to be able to shift my focus to more important things
96) to stop beating myself up
97) because I want this
98) to have a shot at winning
99) to see the transformation
100) to find myself.. and be myself.
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