Good morning everyone. Today is March 1st and the 1st day of
our 90 Day Lifestyle Challenge. I am so excited for all of us and for what the
future holds for those of us who play full out and commit to this challenge and
stay committed for the entire 90 Days. It is my philosophy that we can do
anything for just 90 Days.
I realize that today is Friday and Friday is not the normal
day to start a 90 Day Challenge, but I say let’s do some things a little
different this time. As a matter of fact I think that our chances of succeeding
will be greater because we are starting off differently than all of the other
challenges we have begun. We usually start a challenge or a diet on a Monday,
right? Oh yeah, by the way, we will not be using the “D” word at all throughout
this challenge. We are finally making some permanent necessary lifestyle
changes. Wouldn’t you agree?
So because we are starting on a Friday, I say let’s use the
first three days to get clear on our objectives for the next 90 days. Give some
serious thought to what it is you would like to accomplish in the next 90 days.
Since this is “Girlfriends Losing Weight” Facebook page. I think it’s safe to
say that most of us would like to see a smaller number on the scale than the
one we are seeing now. So what is your
number? Go easy on yourself. Remember, baby steps. Make it a goal that you can
reach, but also one that stretches you a little beyond your comfort zone. For
me that number is 15. It may be a little higher for some and a little lower for
others. Remember to keep it real….lol….I mean realistic! I don’t want to lose
any of you along the way because you set your goal too high and if you don’t
see a lot of progress in a little time you may begin to feel like a failure and
disappear. We have all done it. NOT THIS TIME. You have to promise me and
yourself that if you fall off your horse one day, that you will jump right back
on the next day. That is a major key to you success. You can’t fall off today
and stay off you MUST get right back into the game. Come on say “I promise”!
Next in our list of objectives, think about your overall
wellness. Some of us have issues with cholesterol, high blood pressure, sugar
levels and heart disease. Getting these factors under control could also be a
very important objective for you over the next 90 Days and very doable.
Understanding “WHY” you are here, what exactly is your
motivation for participating is critical to your success, probably more than
any other motivating factor. Dig deep on this one, don’t stay shallow and on
the surface. Write down your answer and then as yourself “What else?” and then
ask yourself “How would my life be different?” and then again “What else?”.
This is a good start on what to ponder for a few days. But
in the meantime, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, start each day with:
1. An
affirmation and/or a prayer. Ask for courage, wisdom and discipline.
2. Be
grateful. Make a list of all the things you are grateful for in your life and
wake up every morning grateful.
3. Drink a
tall glass of room temperature water with fresh squeezed lemon juice. And
throughout the day drink half your body weight in water.
4. Decide to
keep yourself at a specific amount of calorie intake per day. 1200, 1500, 1,800
ect.
5. Limit
carbohydrates (pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, flour etc.), sugar, soda
(especially Diet) and fried foods. Think sensible meals.
6. Eat lots
of lien protein (Chicken, beef, sea food)
7. Exercise!
At a minimum do more than you’ve been doing. Take the stairs, go for a walk,
ride your bike, go hiking, hula hoop, jump rope, do exercise video at home
etc.)
8. Weigh
yourself in the morning when you first get up, after you’ve gone to the restroom
and but naked.
9. Measure
your upper chest (under your arms at the top of your cleavage), bust (directly
across your nipple), waist (at the bend), hips (largest part), each thigh and
each arm.
10. Take a
photo! Just for yourself….you don’t have to share if you don’t want to. But
make it cute anyway. You don’t want to be like me….wanted to share before and
after photo but the before picture was just not a good look overall.
Remember Girlfriends you are doing this for YOU, because you
love yourself that much. I’m not going to say it will be easy, but I will say
“IT WILL BE WORTH IT”! YOU”RE WORTH IT!
Please share with us your primary objective/s for
participating in the 90 Day Lifestyle Challengem. My objectives are overall
wellbeing, weight loss, discipline and spiritual connection.
Good Luck, I’m cheering for you.
Your Girlfriend in the Journey
