Motivation

[Guest guest]

YOU GO GIRL! Awesome job of kicking yourself in the butt . Most

of the time I get up and do my workout. But I've found that if

there's times when I don't feel like working out, I come to this

message board and always seem to find something inspirational! Works

every time (except for the times I didn't even get out of bed) .

Keep up the good work!

JennA

> Hi All,

>

> Something happened in my brain this morning that I want to share

with all of

> you -- maybe I can give back some of the motivation that I've

received so

> far.

>

> This morning, I woke up late. I was supposed to be out running by

6:00. At

> 6:30 my dd woke me up to take her over to the church for her early-

morning

> religion class, and as I was returning, I was justifying to myself

my

> decision to not run when I got home. It all made perfect sense:

> --I could run later in the day.

> --It was wet out, and it might start to sprinkle again.

> --I was tired.

> --I don't like to run this late in the morning - there are people

out who

> will see me - with my pitiful endurance.

> --It doesn't really matter when I go.

> --I needed to get ready for work.

> --I could spend the few extra minutes making protein pancakes for

eating at

> work.

> --I had too much to do before it was time to get the boys off to

school.

>

> Makes sense, right? Who in their right mind would go ahead and

run????

> (A person committed to change, that's who!)

>

> Anyhow, with the plan of *not* running, I entered the house (6:38)

and went

> straight to the computer. I *had* to check my email. Well, some

wonderful

> person in our group had posted a comment that struck me right

between the

> eyeballs....Something about how week 8 is when the changes really

start to

> happen.

>

> I'm in week 8. And my thought suddenly was, HOW WILL I CHANGE IF

I'M NOT

> WORKING OUT????? I can't change without giving it my ALL!!!

>

> So, because I expect to see those changes, I went back to the

bedroom and

> changed into my workout clothes. I told my husband " See ya! " and I

left

> about 7:10. Yes, I got back later than usual, but so what??? The

adrenoline

> from running got me moving faster than usual, and the boys were on

time to

> school *with* their lunches, and having already put away their

clothes and

> unloaded the dishwasher! Plus they had a hot breakfast! I didn't

have to pry

> them away from the computer, as I never let them in there --- I

needed their

> help to get them ready on time.

>

> So, the point is, why do we sometimes argue *for* our weaknesses?

>

> The " old " , the BOB in me, would have make excuse after excuse

about

> why it made more sense to workout later on. And I might have, or I

might NOT

> have. (We're expecting a storm that would have probably discouraged

me from

> running.)

>

> The " new " , the one who's seeing improvement in many areas, is

now in

> the Driver's Seat of her life. Expect big results!

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

,

Well put! This line especially hit home for me.

> So, the point is, why do we sometimes argue *for* our weaknesses?

This is going to be a big area of re-training for me. I can

rationalize ANY decision based on my weaknesses.

I'm focusing on reaching the point where my workouts in the morning

are as non-negotiable as taking a shower or eating breakfast.

Sue

[Guest guest]

WOW!!! .......your my hero

Motivation

Hi All,

Something happened in my brain this morning that I want to share with all of

you -- maybe I can give back some of the motivation that I've received so

far.

This morning, I woke up late. I was supposed to be out running by 6:00. At

6:30 my dd woke me up to take her over to the church for her early-morning

religion class, and as I was returning, I was justifying to myself my

decision to not run when I got home. It all made perfect sense:

--I could run later in the day.

--It was wet out, and it might start to sprinkle again.

--I was tired.

--I don't like to run this late in the morning - there are people out who

will see me - with my pitiful endurance.

--It doesn't really matter when I go.

--I needed to get ready for work.

--I could spend the few extra minutes making protein pancakes for eating at

work.

--I had too much to do before it was time to get the boys off to school.

Makes sense, right? Who in their right mind would go ahead and run????

(A person committed to change, that's who!)

Anyhow, with the plan of *not* running, I entered the house (6:38) and went

straight to the computer. I *had* to check my email. Well, some wonderful

person in our group had posted a comment that struck me right between the

eyeballs....Something about how week 8 is when the changes really start to

happen.

I'm in week 8. And my thought suddenly was, HOW WILL I CHANGE IF I'M NOT

WORKING OUT????? I can't change without giving it my ALL!!!

So, because I expect to see those changes, I went back to the bedroom and

changed into my workout clothes. I told my husband " See ya! " and I left

about 7:10. Yes, I got back later than usual, but so what??? The adrenoline

from running got me moving faster than usual, and the boys were on time to

school *with* their lunches, and having already put away their clothes and

unloaded the dishwasher! Plus they had a hot breakfast! I didn't have to pry

them away from the computer, as I never let them in there --- I needed their

help to get them ready on time.

So, the point is, why do we sometimes argue *for* our weaknesses?

The " old " , the BOB in me, would have make excuse after excuse about

why it made more sense to workout later on. And I might have, or I might NOT

have. (We're expecting a storm that would have probably discouraged me from

running.)

The " new " , the one who's seeing improvement in many areas, is now in

the Driver's Seat of her life. Expect big results!

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In a message dated 5/25/03 6:48:23 AM Central Daylight Time,

writes:

> Yes , well that's the major issue with autism. We need to find

> motivators to get our kids to WANT to do the next thing....Lord knows I'm

> still

> trying to figure out what works to get Maddie out of the tub each morning.

>

> The last two days I MAY have found something (first it was turning BArney on

> in

> the other room, then letting out the water, then sprinkling cold water on

> her,

> then showing her the powder box.....but they all lost their zeal after a

> bit)

> that works for this week. What I do is show her the towel and cheer for

> her as if she's already done what I asked her to......makes for a little

> anti-climatic cheering afterwards, but hey!!! LOLOL

> Let us know about the Strattera. My SIL has her son on it for his ADHD,

> but says it's not doing much. BUT she says she knows others on it who say

> it's

> great. Supposedly, the nice thing about it is it's extremely low side

> effect factor.

> Donna

Oh yes, when doesn't feel like doing something it just isn't going to

happen. This is much more apparent when he has a sinus infection or is somehow

not feeling well. But, when I look at the big picture this is much better than

when we would get VERY upset and get out of control for an hour over one

transition.

Donna, how I know about the bath issues. used to get a bath or shower

every a.m. I dreaded mornings. I used every motivator I could think of. Silly

string after everything was done was fun for several months. Then he was just

done with it. Bummer!

For those of you who have aggressive 5year olds or even 9 year olds, have

faith. was very aggressive. Now I only see it when very frustrated with

his

brother or a rare blow up. His in-home therapists and I were commenting on

how many " precautions " we had to take to keep ourselves safe (never bend over in

front of , he'd kick you in the face, and on and on).

He is still a handful and needs one on one most of the time but nothing like

4 years ago.

Just had to share that it does get better.

Karyn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/26/2003 10:17:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

KVanRyzin@... writes:

> Donna, how I know about the bath issues. used to get a bath or shower

>

> every a.m. I dreaded mornings. I used every motivator I could think of.

> Silly

> string after everything was done was fun for several months. Then he was

> just

> done with it. Bummer!

Ooohh, thanks Karyn!!! That's one I haven't tried yet!!!! Although

knowing Maddie, she'll be eating it....that's what she does with the

powder...LOL

Donna

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/28/03 11:49:16 AM Central Daylight Time,

writes:

> Donna, how I know about the bath issues. used to get a bath or shower

>

> >

> > every a.m. I dreaded mornings. I used every motivator I could think of.

> > Silly

> > string after everything was done was fun for several months. Then he was

> > just

> > done with it. Bummer!

>

> Ooohh, thanks Karyn!!! That's one I haven't tried yet!!!! Although

> knowing Maddie, she'll be eating it....that's what she does with the

> powder...LOL

> Donna

>

LOL!! I tried using the foamy soap as a motivator for . DUH, he loves

eating things like suds. He loved to eat it. Not exactly the motivation I was

going for.

Trial and error!!

,

I try to make sure that the bath isn't the end of the fun. used to make

his towel into Buzz's rocket and we'd pretend he was flying somewhere or a

firetruck.

The things I've done.

Karyn

[Guest guest]

Motivation...

A tape measure .. when the scale lies, the trusty tape measure tells

you the truth...

Preplanning meals daily, weekly ...keeps you on track and makes you

feel in control ..

Writing down your reasons WHY .. little cards ...write it down.. read

it daily each morning posted on your mirror ...

Head transplant ... your face pic on a body you'd like to aspire

to ...again posted on your mirror...

Live like ta fit person and you will become what you believe! :-)

<<joni>>

*challenges are inevitable but defeat is optional*

[Guest guest]

I like the face on a body trick. also, for me immerse yourself in

info I read Energy and Muscle media from cover to cover, posting here

and rereeading my goals daily. If you have kids, get them involved

in eating healthy. I tend to keep promises to my kids more than

myself, Get a buddy to be accountable too.

Bridgette

> Motivation...

>

> A tape measure .. when the scale lies, the trusty tape measure

tells

> you the truth...

>

> Preplanning meals daily, weekly ...keeps you on track and makes you

> feel in control ..

>

> Writing down your reasons WHY .. little cards ...write it down..

read

> it daily each morning posted on your mirror ...

>

> Head transplant ... your face pic on a body you'd like to aspire

> to ...again posted on your mirror...

>

> Live like ta fit person and you will become what you believe! :-)

>

>

> <<joni>>

> *challenges are inevitable but defeat is optional*

[Guest guest]

This may sound bad but watching over weight people eat bad food

motivates me. I think to myself 'If I ate that I'd look like that'

Knowing that last year I could not bench press my bar(45 lbs)now I'm

adding 30 lbs to it for a total of 75 lbs. Actully I haven't done

this one in a while, bet I can do more now.

Before BFL I was having headaches everyday, I was lightheaded all the

time, I had migraines several times a month. Almost gone now, still

get a few headaches. I use to live on tums, now I occasionally I have

a few the day after free day.

2mph was my top speed now it's 5.4

My 19 year old nephew moved in with me last year, he has been

overweight for 10 years. Setting a good example for him motivates me.

He as lost alot of weight just eating right. Has not been measured

but his clothes fit much looser now. He swears if is from walking

around the college campus & from work (Unloading trucks at Sears).

But I know the BFL food has played a big part.

My measurments

5'4 "

weight- 210 was 222 9 weeks ago

chest - 44.75 was 46.75

waist - 44.25 was 47.75

hips - 46.50 was 48.00

Dani W

> Hello ladies! I have been active on and off this board for a while.

> I was just wondering what tools some of you use to keep you

> motivated during the 12 weeks, especially around the middle of the

> Challenge when the initial gung-ho attitude wears off? I have 50

> pounds to lose so I know it will take me more than one challenge.

> 5'9 " 190pounds

> bust-42 "

> waist-33 "

> hip-46 "

> I cant believe I just posted those measurements

> DAWN

[Guest guest]

Hey Dawn - I'm 5'9 " and right about 190 pounds myself. Measurements are pretty

similar, too, although you got me by a couple of inches in the bust. When did

you start your challenge? I'm in the middle of one but I had surgery last week,

so I'm more just gearing up for the next one, which I plan to start as soon as

this one ends (in just two weeks!).

Libby

Motivation

Hello ladies! I have been active on and off this board for a while.

I was just wondering what tools some of you use to keep you

motivated during the 12 weeks, especially around the middle of the

Challenge when the initial gung-ho attitude wears off? I have 50

pounds to lose so I know it will take me more than one challenge.

5'9 " 190pounds

bust-42 "

waist-33 "

hip-46 "

I cant believe I just posted those measurements

DAWN

[Guest guest]

Dani - you are doing awesome

Bridgette

> > Hello ladies! I have been active on and off this board for a

while.

> > I was just wondering what tools some of you use to keep you

> > motivated during the 12 weeks, especially around the middle of

the

> > Challenge when the initial gung-ho attitude wears off? I have 50

> > pounds to lose so I know it will take me more than one challenge.

> > 5'9 " 190pounds

> > bust-42 "

> > waist-33 "

> > hip-46 "

> > I cant believe I just posted those measurements

> > DAWN

[Guest guest]

Thanks : )

3 more weeks!

> Dani - you are doing awesome

> Bridgette

[Guest guest]

Perfect. Printed and on it's way to my fridge. That may just be the

kick in the pants I need.

Thanks skinnie

Beej in Idaho

> I found this lil tidbit, I really liked the last line in this one:

>

>

> You need motivation? Join the club!

>

> I need motivation to iron my husband's shirts.

> My husband needs motivation to do the dishes.

> My dog needs motivation to do anything.

>

> We all need motivation

>

> Trouble is, no one else can really help us.

> We have to find the motivation from within ourselves.

>

> We have to want to lose weight

> We have to get fired up

>

> It's no good sitting down and squeaking 'I need to lose weight'

(sob).

> We have to stand up and SHOUT IT!

>

> We have to say:

>

> I'm FED UP of feeling bad about myself.

>

> I WANT MY LIFE BACK!!!!

>

> I want to LOOK GOOD!

> I want to FEEL GOOD!

> I want OTHER PEOPLE to feel good about me!

> I want to have FUN!

>

> But shouting it isn't enough either

>

> We have to start ACTING as though we MEAN it.

> We have to get OFF our butts and start making PLANS.

> We have to STAND TALL and take ourselves SERIOUSLY.

>

> No one else can do this for us

>

> So get going, girls!

> Stand tall and start taking yourself seriously.

>

> NO MORE excuses.

> NO MORE junk food.

> NO MORE fad diets.

>

> The moral?

>

> First, get an attitude. Then get slim.

[Guest guest]

How about cc and some fruit? That's my fav!!! (if i haven't said it

before!). I get this Tropical Fruit in a can and it's awesome. Of

course, remember to rinse it before eating....a tip I learned from

.

> I just want to say that you guys are really motivational and have

helped me

> stay on track. I am only in my third week, but each day there is a

time

> that I am looking in the pantry for something " bad " to eat. My

first two

> weeks were near perfect but this week I have had some slip ups,

nothing

> major but a couple of times I just needed a fix of something sweet

or salty

> and grabbed a handful of something. I seem to get the craving at

my sixth

> meal at around 9:30 or so. It is a time that my daughter has

finally gone

> to bed, I am worn out and don't feel like fixing my sixth meal.

>

> Some of you mentioned that CC was good before bed. I make the

following

> shake for my 4th meal. Could I make it for my sixth as well? Is

that too

> much CC in one day?

>

> 1/2 Cup FF CC

> 1/2 Cup FF Plain Yogurt

> 1/2 Cup Pink Lemonade Crystal Light

> 1/4 Cup Mixed Frozen Fruit

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well, I am trying it now. I am not a fan of CC but the fruit on top kinda

hides the taste, as long as I have fruit with each bite. ) I used 3/4

cup of CC and 1/2 cup of fruit. Does draining the juice and rinsing it

reduce the sugars? My can says a half cup has 15 sugars.

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Re: Motivation

How about cc and some fruit? That's my fav!!! (if i haven't said it

before!). I get this Tropical Fruit in a can and it's awesome. Of

course, remember to rinse it before eating....a tip I learned from

.

> I just want to say that you guys are really motivational and have

helped me

> stay on track. I am only in my third week, but each day there is a

time

> that I am looking in the pantry for something " bad " to eat. My

first two

> weeks were near perfect but this week I have had some slip ups,

nothing

> major but a couple of times I just needed a fix of something sweet

or salty

> and grabbed a handful of something. I seem to get the craving at

my sixth

> meal at around 9:30 or so. It is a time that my daughter has

finally gone

> to bed, I am worn out and don't feel like fixing my sixth meal.

>

> Some of you mentioned that CC was good before bed. I make the

following

> shake for my 4th meal. Could I make it for my sixth as well? Is

that too

> much CC in one day?

>

> 1/2 Cup FF CC

> 1/2 Cup FF Plain Yogurt

> 1/2 Cup Pink Lemonade Crystal Light

> 1/4 Cup Mixed Frozen Fruit

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just make sure I mix in at least one packet of Equal or Splenda for

each serving of CC (blended smooth) and fruit, or I just can't swallow

the stuff. Blech. Too reminiscent of lumpy spoiled milk for me in

its natural state. 1/4 t. of vanilla or almond extract, cinnamon, or

pumpkin pie spice helps a lot, too.

Maggie

Re: Motivation

How about cc and some fruit? That's my fav!!! (if i haven't said it

before!). I get this Tropical Fruit in a can and it's awesome. Of

course, remember to rinse it before eating....a tip I learned from

.

> I just want to say that you guys are really motivational and have

helped me

> stay on track. I am only in my third week, but each day there is a

time

> that I am looking in the pantry for something " bad " to eat. My

first two

> weeks were near perfect but this week I have had some slip ups,

nothing

> major but a couple of times I just needed a fix of something sweet

or salty

> and grabbed a handful of something. I seem to get the craving at

my sixth

> meal at around 9:30 or so. It is a time that my daughter has

finally gone

> to bed, I am worn out and don't feel like fixing my sixth meal.

>

> Some of you mentioned that CC was good before bed. I make the

following

> shake for my 4th meal. Could I make it for my sixth as well? Is

that too

> much CC in one day?

>

> 1/2 Cup FF CC

> 1/2 Cup FF Plain Yogurt

> 1/2 Cup Pink Lemonade Crystal Light

> 1/4 Cup Mixed Frozen Fruit

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

funny you should ask that. I am an apple shaped person- at 157 I had a bigger

potbelly, than I do now at 130 lbs,- there's no miracles on this program, just

hard

work and common sense results. I still have a " paunch " - but it does fit into a

size 6.

All of your body parts are worked equally, everything firms up, but there won't

be any

spot-reducing.

-jojo

-- In , " trimmerspirit "

<trimmerspirit@y...> wrote:

>

> Dear Members,

>

> I recently lost 60 pounds and I still have 60 to go. I was down about

> my flabby body when I came across body for life. I am so insecure

> about being 43 with a hanging belly. Will this program get my lower

> abs back into shape?

[Guest guest]

Wow, that is great!

I don't know if the pictures are still here but there was a BFL'er

named Mina and she lost a great deal of weight. Her hanging belly

became a flat stomach...and I am sure if you look through the photos

here you may see results.

I think every body is different and we carry fat in different

places. I think people associate the paunch with older women but I

know women in their late teens and early twenties that have them

too. And conversly, women in middle age that have rock hard and flat

stomachs.

It sounds like you are doing very well in your pursuits. What have

you done and why are you looking to change? Congratulation on your

first 60 and let us know how you are doing if you start BFL to work

on the final 60!

>

> Dear Members,

>

> I recently lost 60 pounds and I still have 60 to go. I was down

about

> my flabby body when I came across body for life. I am so insecure

> about being 43 with a hanging belly. Will this program get my lower

> abs back into shape?

[Guest guest]

Wow, that is great!

I don't know if the pictures are still here but there was a BFL'er

named Mina and she lost a great deal of weight. Her hanging belly

became a flat stomach...and I am sure if you look through the photos

here you may see results.

I think every body is different and we carry fat in different

places. I think people associate the paunch with older women but I

know women in their late teens and early twenties that have them

too. And conversly, women in middle age that have rock hard and flat

stomachs.

It sounds like you are doing very well in your pursuits. What have

you done and why are you looking to change? Congratulation on your

first 60 and let us know how you are doing if you start BFL to work

on the final 60!

>

> Dear Members,

>

> I recently lost 60 pounds and I still have 60 to go. I was down

about

> my flabby body when I came across body for life. I am so insecure

> about being 43 with a hanging belly. Will this program get my lower

> abs back into shape?

[Guest guest]

I see that quote every day at school. I pass it on my way to gym

class (go figure...).

>

> How is this for motivation!!!!

>

> If you always do what you've always done,

>

> you will always get what you have alway gotten.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Mobile

> Take with you! Check email on your mobile phone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

~

have you gone through the Pathways seminars??

*~sarah

Motivation

How is this for motivation!!!!

If you always do what you've always done,

you will always get what you have alway gotten.

---------------------------------

Mobile

Take with you! Check email on your mobile phone.

[Guest guest]

Yes, that is similar to the definition of insanity:

Continuing to do the same thing and expecting different results.

Stasia

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[Guest guest]

Linet -

Is this your first child? I don't know you, but it sounds like you are

mixing post-natal emotions in with your food/nutrition/exercise emotions....

I am in my 9th week, of my first challenge; I have lost a grand total of

about 3-5 pounds, and my body fat % hasn't changed (on either my Tanita

scale or my Omron bf monitor); somehow, however, I have gone down a size in

clothing from 14 to 12..... and the 14's weren't loose on me at the

beginning of the challenge! Can't quite figure that out...

In the FILES section of this group, there is a document

called:

<http://f3.grp.fs.com/v1/QMFgQ1Xvo47u9vFmxIF5Mp8WT-HGzhcqUxGPWS7ND3V7E8JRYX\

dysBZ8gBDml_Eh9LCVNu8drK04XFaLoG_Tcl4SHsMAU07mQmz-WGcxWg/BFL%20Lady%20success.do\

c>BFL

Lady success.doc - BFL Board Womens Success Posts. I realize you have done

this program before, but it may help to read this file again.

I also suggest that it's helpful to read books about why we overeat - right

now I am finding a lot of good info in the books by Geneen Roth.

Congratulations on your family and getting on the program -

n

At 08:32 AM 10/27/2005, you wrote:

>hey, I am about 5 weeks into my program i have not lost a pound or any

>inches however i do feel good on the inside. This bringing my motivation

>down

>hill. I sometimes hit that negative spot you know that little voice that

>tells

>you what is the point to this.

[Guest guest]

Hi Linet,

I don't have the words to motivate you, but a while back in September

posted an e-mail to the group that inspired me greatly, and I saved

it. I am hoping you will see that everyone has times when they are not

motivated, and times of tragedy.. but they keep going. Tom Archipley, the

1999 Grand Master Champion, started and quit, not

once but twice, and won $100,000 his third time out!

http://tinyurl.com/dlku6

Here is the e-mail that posted. Hopes this helps!!

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Subject: Top Ten Excuses to Quit

I found this while I was browsing around today. Good stuff!

~~~

TOP TEN EXCUSES TO QUIT YOUR CHALLENGE—ALONG WITH THE RESPONSE OF A

CHAMPION!

We all encounter adversity during a challenge. It's not 'if', it's

when it will strike. And it's not what happens to you, but what you do

in response to it that makes the difference! Here are the " Top Ten "

excuses for quitting I see often on the guest book, along with actual

responses of champions to that situation.

Hope you find it inspiring—I did

10. " My ____(husband, wife, friend, dog) isn't supporting me in this

and won't do the challenge with me. "

Queen's husband came up with the idea of a couple's challenge,

then flaked out immediately. Take a look at her 1999 photos!

http://tinyurl.com/92ggf

9. " I'm sick with the flu, and missed a few workouts. I can't finish

now. "

Jerry Braam spent a week in the hospital with the flu during his

challenge. He is the 2001 33-39 grand champion!

http://tinyurl.com/9jjml

8. " I couldn't get to the gym and missed my workouts! "

Jeffries, runner up 2002, put her 3 kids on her back and did her

legs workout lifting them, when she couldn't make it to the gym.

http://tinyurl.com/ay645

7. " I have long work hours and I'm too tired to go to the gym when I'm

done. "

Porter Freeman worked as the owner/bartender of a nightclub while

doing the challenge, and worked out at 5 in the morning, on his way

home!

http://tinyurl.com/9c9vt

6. " I'm around food all the time and can't resist the temptation. "

, 1999 experienced champion, worked as a waitress in a

restaurant all during her challenge.

http://tinyurl.com/dknr7

5. " I travel a lot and can't find the time and places to work out. "

Cater, the 2002 40-49 grand champion worked and still works as

an over-the-road truck driver.

http://tinyurl.com/ch87e

4. " I'm too old to build any muscle or take off fat like I used to! "

Francis McCabe, the 2003 runner up in the over 50 crowd, is 86. Take a

look at his photos!

http://tinyurl.com/9hpgn

3. " I'm hurt and I just can't go on. "

, another seasoned citizen, champion in 2002, had a torn

rotator cuff, bad back and high blood pressure while he took 8 inches

off his waist during his challenge!

http://tinyurl.com/7wnfd

2. " There's been a loss in my family, and this is not a good time for

me to do this. "

I don't minimize what you have experienced at all, but I do offer this

next champion's response as a possibility for you.

Grimes, the 2003 Inspirational champion, lost her 16 year old

son in an accident, and did her challenge as a tribute to him.

http://tinyurl.com/anzd4

AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO QUIT YOUR CHALLENGE!

1. " I've quit twice before, and even if I finish, how could I possibly

win? "

Tom Archipley, the 1999 Grand Master Champion, started and quit, not

once but twice, and won $100,000 his third time out!

http://tinyurl.com/dlku6

Pam

--- lilimama@... wrote:

> hey, I am about 5 weeks into my program i have not lost a pound or any

> inches however i do feel good on the inside. This bringing my motivation

> down

> hill. I sometimes hit that negative spot you know that little voice that

> tells

> you what is the point to this. I find that my mind is taking over me and

> getting

> the best of me when it is time to workout. Yes i have had some ups and

> downs

> like i just went away for 4 days did not eat that bad but i could not

> work

> out now to get back into the program i find it so hard. Before i had no

>

> equipment only a couple of dumbells and a threadmill and i lost so much

> weight

> because i was so focus. And now that i have a whole gym set up in my

> house i even

> have a smith machine i just cannot get focus. The hunger that i had

> before i

> had the baby is not there i would anything in the world to have that

> back.It

> does matter how much new equipment you have or how many new gagets you

> get

> if you do not have the hunger and motivation you will not go anywhere.

> I feel

> like i am doing cardio never ending and that i am never going to see

> improvements in myself. I am telling you i lack alot of motivation ever

> since i had

> my baby. I was so motivated before i even became one of the poster

> girls in

> your group i am Linet under the poster girl checkout my picture. But

> now after

> having that last baby one year ago i seems like a long road to travel.

>

> linet

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

no this is my 4th child. That is why i can not figure what is going on i

have done this whole ordeal twice before after 3 children and lost all the

weight and even more than what i wanted to. I really think that i am to focus on

the weight part of it all and not the over all get healthly part of it. The

last time i did bfl i was more focus i just getting healthy and the weight well

it started coming off. I guess i feel presured from myself. I beat myself up

about how much i gained with this baby instead of just saying to myself that

i am at a good start to a healther me. I do some changes on the inside of me

like i sleep better and can do cardio without dying and more energy. I make

all type excuses like for one i should be going to sleep early in order to

proform well on my workouts the next morning. Just last night my husband said

stop making all these excuses why you can not go to sleep early and just do it

it is for your health and he is totally right. I guess i am not focus on

myself at least not 100% like i should be.

Thank you all for you kind words

sometimes i do not respond to emails but i do read them all and it keeps me

going.

linet