My 7 day commitment is almost the same as last week with drinking more water and tracking food intake – it’s not second nature yet. Now that I am feeling well again, I want to continue (and perhaps increasing) my exercise routine.
Yes, I want to continue with the PC. It took the third and fourth sessions to crystallize my thoughts and appreciate the power of the prize – I don’t want to lose this momentum. The web site (blogging) idea is great! I also think that monthly meetings would be beneficial for one-on-one interaction, sharing challenges and successes and words of wisdom. I KNOW I CAN’T DO THIS ALONE!
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Jean,
ReplyDeleteYou are doing some very inspiring things, not least of all motivating yourself to workout on the days you are not meeting with a trainer.
What could you use help with? In my perfect world, I would ask you to check in with us each day to let us know how it is going and to ask for whatever help you may need. At the very least, we could do our best to help hold you accountable to your 7 day commitments.
Maybe give it a try?
Hurray, like Bruce I'm new to blogging and already feel successful that I'm online. Since I fall in the "old dog" category, this is quite something.
ReplyDeleteThis week I have 4 goals: drinking MORE water, exercising 5 days, tracking in food journal, and working on relationship with friend who has turned a bit negative with my commitment to exercise.
I need help with drinking liquids (other than coffee). I know this sounds a bit goofy but I rarely drink anything. I can give up soda thinking I would substitute water but that didn't happen. Any suggestions?
Secondly, I need to strategize how to work with a negative (perhaps jealous) friend. This isn't the person I know and would like to help her understand. Her comments were hurtful and unexpected but am reluctant to throw away the relationship.
I think this is sooooooooo cool!
I'll tell you what's cool...you working towards your Prize and asking for help like this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say about the water, other than go grab a glass full! One of Sarah's commitments was to drink a glass before every meal. Anyone else have any suggestions?
Regarding your friend, thanks for asking for help. My first instinct is to always put myself in the offended individuals shoes. What might my responsibility be? What could I have done differently? It is important to clean up your side of the street first. If you have 10% responsibility and the other person has 90%, apologize for your 10% without expecting the other person to do anything in return. Just take responsibility. Often times the other person will immediately soften and take their responsibility as well, allowing you to move on. However, don't mistake this for eating humble pie and getting walked on.
I once was in a similiar situation. I apologized for what was legitimately my 10%. I mean, this guy was very wrong in this situation. I apologized for jumping to a conclusion at which point he said "I am glad you apologized, but you questioned my integrity, and I cannot forgive that". I responded "Don't get me wrong, I am still questioning your integrity, I am just apologizing for my part in this situation". Things went downhill from there, but there was nothing else for me to do. I cleaned up my side of the street, but was honest and didn't let myself get walked on.
The last thing I would say is, if it is a good friend, not to let your ego get in the way of reconciliation. Be a leader.
Anyone else?
Jean,
ReplyDeleteThings working out OK with the friend? How about the water?
I don't have to ask about the exercise! You're kicking butt!
How do you feel?
Jean -
ReplyDeleteWater drinking. Can you find a big bottle and just carry it around with you? That way it is in the forefront of your mind. Even better to know the ounces it holds - then you'll be able to gage whether or not you are making headway with regard to more water intake. I even keep a glass next to my bed at night, and frequently take a drink or two of water during the night if I wake up.