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  • #1

    Motivational Tools

    Hello Everyone,
    I have been on Atkins for just over two weeks now and have had tremendous success....so far. However, i was wondering if anyone has any special motivational tools I can use to keep myself from cheating and to keep on the wagon! Its all of a sudden gotten a bit harder! So, I thought we could all post some little tricks of our own and share some ideas! THANKS SOOOOO MUCH!!!!




    Inches:
    Chest: 47, 46, 45
    Waist: 52, 51.5,50.5
    Thighs:48, 47, 46
    GOALS:
    260 Starting
    255 May 6th, 2008
    250 May 10th, 2008
    245 May 15th, 2008
    240 May 17th, 2008
    235 May 20th, 2008
    230 May 23rd, 2008
    CHEATED LIKE A MADMAN!!! Now Im at 245 as of May 26th, 2008
    240 June 18th, 2008
    233 July 3rd, 2008
    230 July 11th, 2008
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  • #2
    Re: Motivational Tools

    Pictures of myself that really show my size are helpful. Help to remind me why I am doing it. Try to eat something else yammy (but legal) if some craving hit has also helped me.

    And if you are getting bored with your diet, it may be a sign that you need to move to OWL. I started over last week and I know I will move to OWL as soon as the 2 weeks are over. It is exciting to move up the ladder and you forget about stuff you cannot eat and concentrate on stuff you can eat.
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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    • #3
      Re: Motivational Tools

      I have my menu posted on my fridge as well as some pics of bathing suits I would like to fit in someday!
      SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
      27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







      The Game Plan:
      Goal weight 120 lbs
      Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
      Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
      Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
      Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
      Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
      Mini goal #6-175 lbs
      Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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      • #4
        Re: Motivational Tools

        thats a great help thanks...im gunna be doing some menus tonight, as well as look for some old pics!




        Inches:
        Chest: 47, 46, 45
        Waist: 52, 51.5,50.5
        Thighs:48, 47, 46
        GOALS:
        260 Starting
        255 May 6th, 2008
        250 May 10th, 2008
        245 May 15th, 2008
        240 May 17th, 2008
        235 May 20th, 2008
        230 May 23rd, 2008
        CHEATED LIKE A MADMAN!!! Now Im at 245 as of May 26th, 2008
        240 June 18th, 2008
        233 July 3rd, 2008
        230 July 11th, 2008

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        • #5
          Re: Motivational Tools

          I practice a lot of positive thinking. When I first started out, I wrote up a goal contract and read and signed it every day. When I was really wanting to cheat, I had it posted on the fridge door with magnets where I would have to move it to get to the food I didn't need to eat.

          I looked at some of the things I did that caused me to eat mindlessly, and made rules to prevent doing that. I had to eat at the table--no more eating in front of the computer or in bed. I set the table with a nice place setting with a good view. I made my meals attractive to look at as well as consume. I practiced cutting small bites and then putting down my cutlery between bites, giving my entire attention to the taste, smell and mouth-feel of each bite. As soon as I finished eating, I immediately put up the leftover foods and cleaned up the dishes. I have been known to keep picking at leftovers until the pot is empty. I made a cut-off time to finish eating for the night and stuck to it. Once I start eating after dinner, I don't want to stop.

          Lots of little things add up to big changes. Keeping at it for a long time makes the changes permanent. It takes some real delving into why we eat in a way that makes us gain weight, and then we need to make a plan to change those things for the better. It takes some effort, but nothing worth having comes without effort on our part.

          Sunny!
          People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


          "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
          ~~Herodotus


          Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
          Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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          • #6
            Re: Motivational Tools

            those are some GREAT tools i can use! THANK YOU!!




            Inches:
            Chest: 47, 46, 45
            Waist: 52, 51.5,50.5
            Thighs:48, 47, 46
            GOALS:
            260 Starting
            255 May 6th, 2008
            250 May 10th, 2008
            245 May 15th, 2008
            240 May 17th, 2008
            235 May 20th, 2008
            230 May 23rd, 2008
            CHEATED LIKE A MADMAN!!! Now Im at 245 as of May 26th, 2008
            240 June 18th, 2008
            233 July 3rd, 2008
            230 July 11th, 2008

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            • #7
              Re: Motivational Tools


              I also use progress pics to keep me going. There are times when the scale won't move and I get frustrated but then I'll see what I "USED" to look like and I get inspired to push a little harder.
              I keep a small journal with me. I jot down what I eat, how much I drink, what kind of exercise I do and anything weight loss related. I can look back and see for myself why I may or may not have been losing at certain times. This allows me to tweak things and design a better plan for myself if I begin to get sloppy. I also admit I love looking at the before and after pics here on ADBB- I even go to the older pics where the links have been closed. Hay...a loss is a lost and I'll get my inspiration where ever I can

              I'm Dez follow me on twitter @mizcardio
              Age~39 Height~ 5'6"
              SW~ 204 / CW~ 164
              Was a size 18 Now a Size 8 Goal!!!
              January challenges---> Squats & Abs

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              • #8
                Re: Motivational Tools

                hahaha thats great! My Dad recently found an old photo of me and i was like "BARF!!!!!!!!!!!!!" HAHAHA IT WAS GOOD 2 C A CHANGE!




                Inches:
                Chest: 47, 46, 45
                Waist: 52, 51.5,50.5
                Thighs:48, 47, 46
                GOALS:
                260 Starting
                255 May 6th, 2008
                250 May 10th, 2008
                245 May 15th, 2008
                240 May 17th, 2008
                235 May 20th, 2008
                230 May 23rd, 2008
                CHEATED LIKE A MADMAN!!! Now Im at 245 as of May 26th, 2008
                240 June 18th, 2008
                233 July 3rd, 2008
                230 July 11th, 2008

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                • #9
                  Re: Motivational Tools

                  Motivational tools? Ah yes, the pictiure of me pre-fat days from 10 years ago or so. That helps. The custom made suit I had made special for me that hasnt fit in ages. Isnt in style anymore but would be nice to fit into once more. That's also good motivation. And the bible. I ask the Lord to give me strength, and he does. Hope this helps. God Bless, Joe

















                  HW371/SW371/CW325.4(08/04/0/GW225!!!

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