We are quickly approaching the end of the 9-week challenge. I hope everyone is feeling good about the progress they have made towards their goals. I feel good about the "inside" work I have done. I've written about some of it here on this blog, as you know, and I'm pleased with that. My other nutrition goal was to keep a food journal. I have not done well on that goal, so I'm recommitting myself to doing that for the next two weeks. Regarding my fitness goal of being able to run a sub-9 mile. I am faster, and I will have a sub-9 mile soon--not sure exactly when, but soon.
How are the rest of you doing? And remember, there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. So whatever your progress, it is your choice how you view it. You can choose to take a positive view or a negative view. Taking a positive view is productive and will propel you forward. Taking a negative view will only slow you down.
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It's amazing that we are coming to the end of the challenge. My nutritional goals have gone well. I have successfully decreased significantly my diet coke intake (partially replaced by black coffee) and I have done a good job of balancing my meals more along Zone lines than before when carbs dominated. I feel great about all of that. I am committed to continuing to work on portion sizes and emotional eating now that the overall balance of my diet is much better. In terms of my gym goal it was to decrease 3:35 off my Fran time and get under 15 minutes. My pull-ups continue to improve but I'm not sure they are that fast yet. Also my knee hasn't completely cooperated and I have not been doing extra thruster work to make those faster. I can say that my squats are deeper. I can regularly get 3 pull-ups in a row until my hands give out. My push-ups are deeper.
Pat C Thanks again for creating this blog. I don't get to see too many of y'all at the gym on a regular basis but having this support even if only to read some days has been very helpful.
Currently the beauty of the morning is watching the first snow fall of the year from my hotel room overlooking the Rocky Mtns:-)
I'm jealous, Meeks. Snow! That's wonderful. I'm so impressed with and motivated by the changes you've made in your diet. It really shows everytime I see you. And thanks for the feedback on the blog...sometimes I start to wonder who is still reading it, and if it's helpful...so thanks for the feedback!
Mmmm. The Challenge. I feel partially responsible for the enthusiasm going forward having waned. I injured my arm and became frustrated that I couldn't practice my OHS.
I mentally checked out of the Challenge. As a matter of fact, I had decided to withdraw myself. I really haven't stuck to it the way that I had intended for either of my goals.
I was going to let every person decide for themselves if they've succeeded.
Pat - Like Meeks, I do really enjoy your blog. While I don't always have time to comment, I do check in on a daily basis.
Sitting in an amazing hotel room in San Francisco today while Stan is at the office, getting ready to get outside and do something...Meeks is watching snow, I am looking at people dressed for summer. It is to be 80here today! Great day to be outside exploring.
I know that since we started the challenge and I began meeting with Erica, I have been making better food choices. I am eating so much more fruit and veggies and thinking about my meal choices, not just stuffing something into my mouth to "hold me over". I am feeling better because of it. I ordered room service this morning and thought about the pancakes, but knew if I did that, I would be starving soon after finishing and feel icky, not the way I want to be on vacation. I never really thought about that before - just went for the gooey sweets. I have decreased my portions when I eat out, and been ordering smarter.
As far as my gym goals, my push ups aren't there yet, but they are getting better. Ditto on pull ups. I am ok about it though and will not beat myself up about it - just continue to work on it and continue to make progress.
I am feeling better - inside and out, and that is what matters.
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy all the fall colors for me - as I am afraid all the leaves will be off the trees by the time I get home on Sunday.
Meeks and Naomi like hearing about your "awesome" views, while it is foggy and dreary here in ATL. And who can we thank to that : Pat, I too want to thank you, Pat, for putting it all together. Its like our own little diary we get to share with each other, a great support group and a place to just vent, we all need that!
In regards to my goals I think setting them was an awesome idea Shana, nothing pushes you like a deadline and some friendly competition. My two were to avoid the after meal sweets and 5 consecutive pullups. I too suffered some set backs, being sick and spraint foot. But I am proud of my accomplishments, I can now do 2 consecutive pullups (I feel so much stronger though) and I have not had the sweets after meals about 75% of the time, I started to slip 2 weeks ago but got back on just eating what my body needs not extra, so tough!
I like the cartoon today and have to admit I am one of the first turkeys, I am trying to up my cardio before the feast, but I will try to remember to just enjoy each bite and not to go overboard!
Another terrific post, Pat! I have been a bit under the weather this week, battling yet another ear infection. Some childhood maladies are destined to follow us all the days of our lives, I guess. But, gee, when I was younger, I seemed to bounce back quicker from these ear issues.
I do have a new goal after seeing Tina Turner in concert this past weekend. My goal is to be as active as she is when I hit 69! She truly is amazing! Having seen her several times over the years, I can say that she is not what she used to be, but she is a role model for us as we grow older.
I have been feeling OLD this week, brought on I am sure by the ear infection, worry over my Dad's health, and exhaustion. Things will get better! Besides, it is the most wonderful time of the year . . . Autumn in Savannah! Everything is green and the air conditioner is running! :-)
Thanks for posting this Pat. It is very easy to focus on what has not happened, but difficult to be proud of what has happened. I have been extremely focused on the fact that I did not give up candy for 9 weeks, rather than focusing on the fact that i did keep a food journal. I have focused on the fact that I have not reached 10 plank pushups rather than being thrilled with the 8 I can do. We still have 2 weeks, so recommitting to positive thinking is a great idea. Thanks Pat!!
Myesha, 8 is awesome! You only need 2 more!! And you still have 3 weeks!
I am surprised how quickly 9 weeks went by. I think Thanksgiving is going to be even more of a challenge.
I'm doing pretty well on my Challenge goals. My nutrition goal was to follow Best Life Diet for 9 weeks. I like the format alot and while it does require you to journal you don't have to write down everything you ate (just how often, how you felt afterward, etc.). I have lost some weight, not as much as I'd like but my jeans are alot looser.
I already met one of my fitness goals to shave 5 mins off my PR on 4 rounds/400 meter run, 50 squats. I did this a week or so ago. I'm also trying for a sub 9min mile. I am getting faster on the tredmill but haven't ventured outside yet (except at CFED workouts). My best mile time is 9:27 down from 10:44.
I'm glad I finally found your blog Pat. It is nice to see how everyone else is doing. Not much chatter at 6:30am workout. :)
Nikki, welcome! Thanks for the post.
Another food thought...bear with me. I get to the point eventually.
Like many this time of year I've been a bit under the weather and I'm in a bit of a fog. Not terribly sick, but sick enough so that I spent several hours Saturday on the couch, under blankets, in front of a fire, reading the second Harry Potter. How much of a fog? Well, tonight it took me a full 5 mins. to figure out that the purple toilet water did not mean I had to go straight to the doctor tomorrow, but rather was the cleaning solution. So what did I do? I ate a mini box of Dots. If I had them I would have eaten red hots. I also like hot tea with lots of lemon in this situation. It's very clear to me that I'm looking for strong flavors to cut through the taste, smell, brain fog. Kinda like proving I'm still in there somewhere. So, I began wondering. Is that part of the emotional eating too? I've always thought of emotional eating as trying to get "full" and fill an emptiness, but could it be that when we're in an emotional fog we need something to touch, smell and taste to prove we're still in there? I don't know the answer yet, but I'm going to pay attention the next time I'm in an emotional funk. Do any of the books talk about this? It could make a difference in how to deal with emotional eating.
hmmmm, Sheryl. I'm thinking about that.
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