Post by vanessawilliams on Mar 7, 2010 18:58:50 GMT -5
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? 10kgs
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 4-5months
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Sticking to the diet & exercise regularly
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? My sister, partner also the support with this diary
-- How realistic is your goal? Very realistic
-- When will you start? Today 08 Mar 2010
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? Height 158 cms, Weight 78kilos
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 66kilos
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 66kilos
4. Why do you want to lose weight? To stay & keep healthy
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Yes the Auckland Marathon in November this year.
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?Drinking alcohol then binge eating the next day
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? can't fit any clothes
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? shop for healthy foods
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? YES. I was on a 12 week challenge at the gym I was at the gym twice a day
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Had baby became lazy too comfortable.
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? not motivated
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Yes
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Yes I cook for my little family. A variety of things range from mince, sausages, steak or fish always with veges, potatoes
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Not very often
15. What are your three favorite foods? Potato chips love love love them!
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? lonestar, yum cha & thai
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? be disciplined know my limits
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? my bulging tummy & love handles
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? No
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? sometimes
23. Do you eat as a reward? No
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? mince & rice
26. What type of snacks do you eat? potato chips
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? walking
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? walk around block
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? taebo, walking/running
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? get healthy and stay healthy
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? yes
Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!
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? 10kgs
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 4-5months
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Sticking to the diet & exercise regularly
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? My sister, partner also the support with this diary
-- How realistic is your goal? Very realistic
-- When will you start? Today 08 Mar 2010
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? Height 158 cms, Weight 78kilos
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 66kilos
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 66kilos
4. Why do you want to lose weight? To stay & keep healthy
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Yes the Auckland Marathon in November this year.
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?Drinking alcohol then binge eating the next day
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? can't fit any clothes
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? shop for healthy foods
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? YES. I was on a 12 week challenge at the gym I was at the gym twice a day
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Had baby became lazy too comfortable.
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? not motivated
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Yes
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Yes I cook for my little family. A variety of things range from mince, sausages, steak or fish always with veges, potatoes
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Not very often
15. What are your three favorite foods? Potato chips love love love them!
16. What are your three favorite restaurants? lonestar, yum cha & thai
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? be disciplined know my limits
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? my bulging tummy & love handles
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? No
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? sometimes
23. Do you eat as a reward? No
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes
25. What do you normally eat for a meal? mince & rice
26. What type of snacks do you eat? potato chips
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? walking
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? walk around block
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? taebo, walking/running
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? get healthy and stay healthy
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? yes
Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goals!