Dinyell33

First off... Sorry to hear about the mishap Lauren A. hope you are doing better today! Weekly Check in! So I know this is like a you either did it, or you didnt situation, but this week I am allowing myself some grey area since I started late! Lol. Overall, I feel i did pretty well. I completed each of my three goals... Kinda. I'm supposed to go to the gym 3 times a week, and this week i only went once, BUT... i did do two Wii Fitness workouts, so I'm counting it! I also managed achieve my goal of not drinking alcohol on more than two days/occasions - red wine Thursday and a couple beers bowling on Saturday. This is a HUGE step up from the last few weeks for me... I unfortunately got into the habit of having a nightcap ALMOST, well, nightly. I am pretty sure that is a huge role in my recent weight gain. I should just remove it altogether, but I'm starting off small. I'm not sure if there is a real strategy in keeping beers/alcohol off your mind on the weekends! As long as you limit your intake, or find other "sober" things to do to distract you maybe. Has anyone ever tried the "Cheat Day" type diets?... Where you eat good all week and then give yourself one free day on the weekend to eat whatever you want. I havent tried this before, but i've heard it works well for a lot of people so i was curious on this team's input!? As mentioned. it's important that we dont be too hard on ourselves for missing the mark here and there. I am guilty of sometimes letting myself go off a single slip up. Mistakes happen, but let's remember to stay focused on the prize and to step up the next day (or even within the same day) to counteract the setback. In my personal experience, when I forgive myself and dont veer off the path, as it's so easy to do, I feel even more empowered knowing that I didnt let that setback ruin my course. Just like in any video game, we often have an extra life or a health meter, allowing us to make mistakes in the game, learn from them, and then go on to beat that level to get to the next. There are always opportunities to earn extra lives or increase your health meter later in the level or later in the game. We just have to stick with it.

Sunshine, I am with you! I fluctuate from 138 -159, currently at 150. I am ready to break this curse and get down to 130+/- once and for all! It's all about creating new, better habits and MAINTAINING. Glad to hear food is not an enemy for you! xo

Thank you for the warm welcome! Well, even though I started late this week, I have to say, so far so good. As far as my three goals go, I am going to make it to the gym tonight and then at least two more times this weekend! I'm planning on going on a hike Sat or Sun morning for my recreational activity. And so far, I havent consumed alcohol once this week! FYI... some background on the goal of not drinking more than twice per week: I am an avid WINE drinker. I love a glass of wine at the end of my day (or a good craft beer), and I work in an industry that encourages meetings over drinks and evening events. So it's very easy to look back on your week and realize that you've had at least a drink a day for like 5-6 days out of the week??! This doesnt help with keeping the weight off either. Two occasions per week seemed reasonable to try to attain this time around, but who knows maybe I can cut it out altogether!? Overall, I am feeling good that I can succeed this week, even with the late start! You guys all sound like you are doing really GREAT so far. It's already begun to inspire me. So thanks for that!

Hi All, I really liked the entusiasm in the group so I just joined today. I am new to NF and the Challenge. I completed my challenge thread yesterday so I included it below for you. I am excited to embark on this 6-week journey with all of you! http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/37637-finding-the-new-me-dinyell33/

Main Quest: To shed some pounds. Missions: Go to the gym at least three times per week.Consume alcohol no more than two days per week.Do at least one recreational activity per week that requires some degree of physical exertion/ exercise. (hiking, tennis, basketball, biking, etc.) Life Quest: Read The Happiness Project ...started this book weeks ago, and still havent made it past Chapter 2. Motivation: I am ready to look good and feel good.I am ready to look good in a bikini!I am ready to be happy. I want to prove to myself that I am capable of doing this and succeeding at it.