Welcome to the Journals/Diaries

[Joanne]

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose?

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?

-- How realistic is your goal?

-- When will you start?

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight?
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
4. Why do you want to lose weight?
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
15. What are your three favorite foods?
16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
23. Do you eat as a reward?
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
26. What type of snacks do you eat?
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?


Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!

[mitch77]

I've received this diet plan from my workmate. She said she got it off Trade Me though I've looked on there and it doesn't seem to be available anymore. I want to purchase this properly. Can anyone help me?

[rebecca]

Sept 21, 2009 15:43:36 GMT -5 Joanne said:

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose? at least 20kgs

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? between 4-5 months

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? sticking to new eating plan and training sessions 3 times a week with personal trainner

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? sticking to the above answer

-- How realistic is your goal? very realistic

-- When will you start? Saturday 19th Dec 09

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight? 76kgs
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 66kgs
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 66-63kgs
4. Why do you want to lose weight? feel better and healthy
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? for ME
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? not being perpared with having food ready
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? I know I do and told by my doctor
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? eating the right foods would be a start
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? have lost weight in the past by eating healthy, keeping a journal, gym 3-5 days a week
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? stopping eating healthy, eating at wrong times during day
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? n/a
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? yes writting it in my journal help me alot
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? 3 veg and meat usually
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? don't eat out
15. What are your three favorite foods? chicken, fries and chocolate
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? bricklane, pasta restaurants and wendys
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? eat when I am surpose to
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? I would feel like a better person, dressing more sexy for my partner
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry? not usually
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? yes when I get home from work
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret? n/a
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? yes
23. Do you eat as a reward? no
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? no
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? salads/vegies, white meat
26. What type of snacks do you eat? I don't really snack
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? work out 3 times a week with a personal traininer who I have known for a while and at home I have a gym set up
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? both home and at the personal trainners home
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? love cardio (boxing, treadmill) and weight training you feel awesome when you finish
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? just seeing a different me and feeling good at how far I can go
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? yes I like to buy jewelley when every I hit 10kgs or more or if it's a big piece of jewelley that I'm wanting then I would have to reach my target before I would reward myself


Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!

[nita18]

Sept 21, 2009 15:43:36 GMT -5 Joanne said:

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose? 30kg at least

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 6 mths

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
Exercise and healthy eating
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My family especially my husband and friends
-- How realistic is your goal? Extremely

-- When will you start?4th January 2010

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight?120kg 1.59cm
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? No more than 90kg
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?under 100kg
4. Why do you want to lose weight? health wise
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? No I want to feel good and look good long term
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? motivations
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? I got pain in my joint and back
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? healthy eating
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes, I excise regularly and eat healthy
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? I slack and start eating uncontrolabely
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?will have to see really
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? I havn't done it before but I will consider it... as I don't want it as a job but I wanted to attach to it as a lifestyle... meaning the healthy eating and regular exercise
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? well I already gather some cheap low fat recipes that's not only I can eat but my whole family.
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Well... once in 2weeks or 1 a month.
15. What are your three favorite foods? I don't really have any favorite foods but I eat anything thats suits my appitite in big portions.
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? North Shore Valentines.Indians Resturants, Vietnammes resturants
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? reduces fat by using low fat.
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? I will be happier, more active with my kids.
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry? yes only when I am hungry which can be once or twice a day in large portions
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?Yes
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?Never
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? I think so... not that I take notice of it.
23. Do you eat as a reward? Yes
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?No
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? Yes
26. What type of snacks do you eat? dont really snack
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? well I have plan out my excise as , walking , zumba, pilates, joining my son on his rugby training only when by himself not with the rugby. lols
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?Walk around the block for 30 mins and at the comfort of my own home
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?zumba, pilates and dancing
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? my kids
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?Yes!!!!!!! I am thinking of everymonth I will get a faciall makeover, or massage or get my hair done or clothes. that will make me see the differents and I am taking picture of each month.


Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!

[judy]

Have just got my plan and will do shopping tomorrow and start Friday.
Am pleased atthe amount of weight you want to lose is a lot more like what I am aiming for good luck and will follow progress.

[kelly]

Sept 21, 2009 15:43:36 GMT -5 Joanne said:

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose? Atleast 20kg's

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 6 Months

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Sticking to the diet and lots of exercising.

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? My husband and this website.

-- How realistic is your goal? Realistic, its achievable.

-- When will you start? Tuesday 6th April

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight? 181cm & 105kgs
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 85khg's
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 95 to 90kg's.
4. Why do you want to lose weight? to feel me again and good about myself.

5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? My sister is getting married in november and i am bridesmaid and want too look and feel good.

6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Social events.

7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? i love the good food and find it hard to have small portions.

8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? more exercise and chaning my eating habbits alot.
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes have lost 18kg before through jenny craig but put it all back on due to not having the knowledge to keep it off. alot of money down the drain.

10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? knowledge, or lack of.
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? NA
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Have tried that, and yes i dont mind.
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? yes always cook, often meat, vege and potato.
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? not often, maybe once or twice a month.
15. What are your three favorite foods? Mcdonalds, nachos, casesar salads.
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? Lone star, the Taitapu, greek restaurant in town chch.
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? cut out alot of the carbs, eat more vegetables, (free food) cut out the sweet things like icecream & choc.
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? i would have a huge smile on myface permanantly and have more confidence and energy.
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry? Yes
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Yes
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?sometimes.
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? sometimes.
23. Do you eat as a reward? Not really.
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? sometimes.
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? mostly bread or toast, cheese.
26. What type of snacks do you eat? Choc musesli bar, crackers etc
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? walking, not every day though.
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? round home, and a gym but have that on hold for now untill im in a good head space.
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? walking, ab work out and bike riding.
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? imagining how i will feel once i have lost all my weight.
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? looking at and feeling the results. thats all i need.


Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!

[sina2139]

Sept 21, 2009 15:43:36 GMT -5 Joanne said:

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose? 20kgs

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 3months

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
Eating Plan & exercise plan
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? my family

-- How realistic is your goal? its realistic

-- When will you start? started on 15 November 2010

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight?
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
4. Why do you want to lose weight?
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
15. What are your three favorite foods?
16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
23. Do you eat as a reward?
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
26. What type of snacks do you eat?
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?


Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!

[animallover86]

Your diary — How it works

The diary is an invaluable aid in reaching your target-weight. Putting your goals in writing will motivate you tremendously in achieving them. That’s the success secret of weight-loss groups — and what works in these groups will work just as well on the Internet.

Try the following tips:

1. Answer these questions before starting your diary.

-- How much weight do you want to lose? 20-30 kgs.

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 3-5 mth.

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? this diet.

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? my husband.

-- How realistic is your goal? qviet realistic.

-- When will you start? i did on tuesday.

(Suggestion: print this page and think about the questions when you have a few moments of peace and quiet.)

2. Post the answers to these questions in your diary. This exercise will make your goals come to life and feel more realistic.

3. Begin your own diary. Simply click on the “New Thread” button, put your name and “diary” in the subject field (e.g., “Sandra’s diary”) and type your goals into the message box. Make sure to include your starting weight — be honest, it will help you and other members.

4. Stick to it! Once you begin your diary, you’ve already accomplished a huge step toward your target weight — but you must use it regularly. It’s wise to write in your diary on a daily basis, especially at the beginning of the process. Record successes and failures. Ask other members for advice and share your feelings. You’ll notice how helpful and supportive your diary will become.

Other questions you might want to consider answering in your diary, to get you started, and avoid that white page writer's block are:

1. What is your current height and weight? over 90 kg
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 60kg
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 70kg
4. Why do you want to lose weight? to be happy with my self.
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? no.
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? sweet food in shops.
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? cos i cant feet in to all size.
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? portion control and no feezy drinks or sweets.
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? yes. eating les bt often.
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? cos i got pregnant.
11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? cos i never stack to it propaly.
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? not really.
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? yes, all sorts of food.
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? once a week. junck food store.
15. What are your three favorite foods? potato, pasta, cake.
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? indian, chinese, italian.
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? choose les fat food and portion control and not over eat.
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? Everything. i would be happy and feeling sexy.
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry? i think so.
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? yep. some times.
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret? no.
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? yes. diffinatly.
23. Do you eat as a reward? not realy.
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? yes.
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? some ting i cookd.
26. What type of snacks do you eat? chockolites, cookes, cakes.
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? not much.
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?no where.
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? walking.
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? i feel that im getting smaller every day. and i feel more in control.
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? not realy.