the I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE #1

[universaltravelr]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Honest, sincere, dedicated, motivated, and all around nice guy.

2.Increased energy, better self-image, more stamina, healthy lifestyle and food choices. Makes me a much more knowledgeable person about food intake, and has opened my eyes to all the bad foods sold in the grocery store.

3.a.I stay entirely to busy.
Course of action: actually take the time to appreciate what little time I have during the day. Allow myself to stop and smell the roses every onece in a while.

b. Not good with stress.
Course of action: when stressed find positive ways to deal with it rather than allowing things to fester and finally explode..LOl. Any suggestions, PM- ME. Although, the exercise so far is doing a wonderful job on my stress, thats a plus.

c. I still look negatively on my body and have trouble seeing myself in a positive light. I have lost a great deal of weight but I am still insecure about myself. The only way to work on that is to continue until I reach a point in which I can look at myself and realize how amazing this journey really is, and finally be satisfied with myself reguardless of how I feel others see me.

4. always in arms reach.


Yes I did have a tough time with this one...But self searching is a great way to get a better understanding of how and why we do things.

[elsy]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

DAY 2 Tuesday


1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself. This can be things ranging from nice feet to great hair or the inward things such as a good organizer. Maybe being trustworthy is your stong point. Whatever you view as the postitives, list those things. Post the list here and in your personal journal.

Believe it or not, this was the hardest question for me, which got me worried for a while, but then once I started writing I couldn't stop....LOL!
* I try to be a good Christian and live by the Golden Rule
* I try to find the good in all people and try not to be judgemental
* I'm extremely organized, highly responsible, and defenitely trustworthy
* I like my big/green eyes, long/curly hair, straight teeth and my height
* I love that I have no cellulite, inspite of my excess weight
* I feel proud about having at least 5 really good friends for over 25 years

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.
* Able to control my hunger pains/cravings about 80%
* Have lots more energy to do everything I always wanted to do
* My pre-baby clothes fit now
* Double chin is starting to disappear
* Recovering my self-esteem slowly but surely
* My husband is really happy that I'm losing weight and overal better relationship in my marriage because of this WOE
* No need to use my inhaler anymore (not even before exercising)
* Blood pressure is normal

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.
* Weight problem since I was a child. (I will make Atkins my WOL and never have to diet again)
* My addiction to food, all kinds. (Atkins WOE will finally help me learn to eat in moderation for the rest of my life. I will overcome my addiction!)
* I worry too much about what others think. (I will take my time to reach my goal without rushing in order to please others. I will live my life by this motto: "I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH")

4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH. (Done printing. Will have a copy in my wallet to remind me everytime I open it to buy food or clothes. Another in my bathroom mirror, in my refrigerator, in my computer at home and work)

Thanks Jimmie. You really picked my brain today.

[guekjian]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself.
I am a hard worker, I am very loyal to those I love, I am optimistic pretty much all the time! Physically I like my face and my waist...good contrast with the junk in the trunk!

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.
I feel in control of my life, instead of being dragged along by the current. Also, I don't have the cravings I used to have for HUGE bowls of pasta with butter...or bowls of cereal (my worst cravings ever) ...and on the gross side, I don't fart anymore (had to admit to that one!)

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.
I am impatient...I am going to make a conscious effort to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day and this fat was not accumulated in a day either, so it will take longer to take off.
I have high expectations...for myself and all who are around me...I am trying to be more realistic...perfection doesnt exist so why stress myself (and everyone else around) out!
I am a wee bit lazy (LOL)...I have been rotten with the exercise( up too late everynight and something always comes up to keep me from going)...I am rejoining the gym with my daughter (15yrs old) as soon as school ends...which is in 2 weeks!

4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH.
DONE!!!

[imashrinkydink]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Monday assignment

1. affirmations are posted

2. I will Exercise 4 days

3. I am writing in my journal daily

4. contract printed and signed

5. I'm sooooo tired of my weight being the first thing I think about each morning and the last thing I think about each night and being on my mind constantly. I must think about my weight at least every 10 min. of the day!!! That is obsessive and stupid........I want to meet a new person and not have "I wonder if they think I'm so fat" running through my mind. I want to do things without wondering if everyone is looking at the "fat girl". I want to quit missing fun things because I don't want to go because I am fat!! I want my life BACK!!!

[LooseShoes]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself.
I have pretty hair and eyes. Good skin, nice looking legs. I am loyal, encouraging, intelligent, philosophical. I am a good mom and daughter. I am giving and helpful to others.

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you.
I feel more confident about myself. I feel younger. I don't sneeze, snort, have heartburn, mood swings, rashes, etc. I have lost 40 pounds, and just everyday life is easier. The exercise makes me feels stronger and I have a sense of self-worth that I'm accomplishing a goal I set. I'm more outgoing to others and care more about my appearance. My daughter says I primp and actually care what I wear now, and it's true.

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives.
Belly & hips are way too big and flabby. Keep up Atkins and exercise and they will go down.
Procrastination. Make goals and set dates to accomplish. Make myself accountable for doing things.
I'm Lazy sometimes. I think I get so many balls in the air sometimes that I get overwhelmed and don't know what to do. Then I do nothing. I need to simplify my life, my house, myself and decide what's important and worth the time and energy to devote to them. Other stuff and projects need to go away.
4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH. done

[imashrinkydink]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

oh boy here goes:

1. I'm a good mother, I love my kids, I have raised 3 of my kids to adulthood and they are all great people. I am caring, I love children, and animals. I am a dedicated friend! I am creative.

2. heartburn gone!, feel better about myself, have control over my life

3. I am "down" on myself all the time. (I need to appreciate myself for me and remember that my weight does not make me:
I need to be more organized with everything and then the WOL would be easier. (I need to prioritize things)

I need to put myself up higher on my list of important things, so that exercise and eating right becomes and important part of my life



I DONT NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH! (If I could just get my own confirmation...it seems no matter what others tell me, I can't believe it myself)

[Adena]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself. This can be things ranging from nice feet to great hair or the inward things such as a good organizer. Maybe being trustworthy is your stong point. Whatever you view as the postitives, list those things. Post the list here and in your personal journal. I try to approach life with enthusiasm and a good attitidue. I'm smart and successful at work. I'm a good mother. Best features: I have pretty eyes and nice teeth.

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.

My confidence has soared. I feel so much better in my clothes and in my skin. I'm proud of myself for staying committed (mostly!) and it makes me feel good about myself all around. I am setting a healthy example for my kids and husband. Food doesn't control my life or my mood. I am learning to really LIKE exercise! Oh, and my skin has never been clearer!

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.

I often put my husband's and children's needs before mine, and then get resentful about it. Over the past few months, with my focus on this WOL, that has changed for the better (it has to, or this can't work for me!) and while he's getting a little less TLC, he's getting a much happier wife.


I procrastinate. To fix it, I can make myself progress through my daily "to do" list in an orderly fashion, rather than hopping around to the quick, easy fixes, or coming up with something else to do to avoid what I don't want to do. I can spend less time here, and make coming here a REWARD for getting things done, rather than a means to further delay.


I have gotten lazy about exercise. I now have a plan (first step) and MUST stick to it. One key will be going back to working out (including running) in the mornings. So much easier to make sure it gets done I do it first thing.



4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH.
Done.

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

b. Not good with stress.
Course of action: when stressed find positive ways to deal with it rather than allowing things to fester and finally explode..LOl. Any suggestions, PM- ME.

i think we may be touching on this tomorrow, michael. have you seen my notes?

wonderful entries all around! it's been insightful to read. some are concentratig purely on the inward positive things, others have both. interesting.

i really like seeing the course of action for the thinkgs listed as our negative ways. good job everyone!

[Fatalblue]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself.
-I love my nose, I think it's cute.
-I have great high cheekbones
-I used to hate my butt, I love it now. I get lots of compliments.
-I'm organized
-I make people laugh
-I'm at the top of my class in grad school
-My eyes are pretty (or so they tell me)
-I'm strong and have great endurance, especially in the legs
-I'm not allergic to anything.
-I have a good singing voice.
-I have a good heart (both kinds... hehehe)
-I'm good with languages.

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.
-I look better
-I feel better
-I'm happier because I'm not constantly preoccupied with how fat people see me as being
-I'm more confident
-I smile more
-I'm waaaay more active
-My skin is clear
-I'm not starving
-I'm no longer extremely inhibited.
-I feel good about myself.

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.
-I still have cellulite on my outer thighs a bit, I need to get back into body brushing.
-I like to do things my way to the extent that I argue about why my way is better and why people should try my way. I need to really loosen up. Sometimes I don't realize that I'm being a control freak and I mistakenly think I'm being helpful. I really need to step back and think before I try to push my way of doing things on others.
-I worry a lot about things. I get it from my dad. Much like before I've been stepping back to relax and rationalize with myself. It seems to work.

4, Done!

[Fuschia]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

#1. I'd say that I'm a good friend, funny and I'm becoming more positive in my life, which does feel better then my former negative nacy ways.

#2. This is my second day of Induction, so I can't really comment yet. Give me a few more days though.

#3. I give up too easily. I end up thinking that if I can't do A, then B will fail as well. I'm working on that, and am trying to learn when to go with B, or even C.
I am also lazy about exercise. I don't like it, so I haven't done much of it. I'm going to try and do some exercises that I like, and I'm going to suck it up and do what I need to do, so I can do what I want to in life.
And I get obessed over small problems, so I know I need to work on that. I'll be trying to see the big picture more often.

#4. Done!

[mrs.davis1021]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Monday assignment

Ok, so I know Im a little late with my homework assignment Sorry. But here goes.

1. Done. I posted notes on the fridge and on my desk at work. I used some phrases like, "If you believe you will acheive" , "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and "I AM worth it". Im trying to think of some other motivational sayings and I will post more as I come up with them.

2. I am commited to 4 days of exercise per week and am participating in the current six week exercise challenge.

3. I have started keeping a paper journal at home. I dont think Im ready to keep a public journal just yet.

4. Contract printed and signed!

5. Losing weight is VERY important to me. I NEED to do this so I feel healthier and look better. It is very much about my self confidence. I dont feel as though I live up to my personal potential because I have low self esteem that is directly linked to my weight. I also dont want to have the health problems associated with obesity. Id like to spend a LONG time on this earth enjoying my life.

[WindCriesMary]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself. I am punctual, honest, I have lovely hair, I'm creative, I do things nobody else does and relish being called unusual, I'm rational, I still have the hots for the man I married 15 years ago...I could go on.

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.
I'll give you positive: When I stepped on the scale this morning I saw a number that started with a 1 for the first time in almost seven years. And it didn't take 10 hours a week in the gym that were fighting it out with the franken diet foods that were supposed to be helping. It came on the heels of fresh strawberries with whipped cream and sunflower seeds and tossing the football with my kids. If that's not positive I don't know what is! Lessee what else...I'm not nearly bipolar with mood swings anymore, no indigestion, better skin. There's so much more.

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.
a.) I tend to let things/people that irritate me slide, when in fact they just pile up on my psyche until I wig out over something that doesn't merit the attention. This one I've already begun to work on, by calling people imediately on the things they say and do that upset me.
b.)I'm a terrible procrastinator. Joining the challenges here on the board are helping me to get moving on things I need to start and finish.
c.) I despise making phone calls, almost like a low-grade phobia. Dunno how to fix that one.

4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH. I have done this, on a post-it note and stuck it to the inside of my wallet where I see it every time I buy something. (I debated doing it in henna on my forearm... )

[Sherri]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1) I have a outgoing personality, with a strong energy, Sometimes so strong it can be intimidating. I smile alot and always try to see the positive in everything. I like my height at 5'10 and am big chested with long,long dark auburn hair with highlights and have peircing green eyes. I'm a faithful and trustworthy friend that can keep a secret. I have a great sense of humor and love to laugh and make others laugh. I'm very organized. I've been told that I'm very wise and can give great advice. I'm extemely independant. I love life!2) The positive effects that the Atkins woe has on me is mostly my health, my beauty,and my outlook on life. Everything is so much better now that I'm doing atkins. I recognized the layers of emotions that I would keep inside melt away as the weight melted away. It has been very healing for me physically, mentally , emotionally, and spititually. Very awakening! HEALING. 3) It is very difficult for me to ask for help because I've been on my own since I was 14. I lost my Mother and sister in a car crash. My world was turned upside down. #2. I'm really lazy about excercise, but have noticed that getting this weight off helps me be more mobile ,so I'm getting better at that. #3. Someimes I act before I think things through and how it will effect others. I'm intollerant of peoples bad habits and have to remind myself that everyone walks there own walk in this life and to be more understanding. 4) Done

[cutecourters]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

1. The good things about myself are: Physically: Nice lips, nice eyes. Inside of me: I believe I am a talented artist and a very creative person. I am a natural entrepreneur. Very determined and independant. I'm hard working and driven. I will bend over backwards for my true friends. I am reliable, I'll do what I say Ill do.

2. The positive effects Atkins has had on me so far is: Of course, the amount of weight I've lost. The energy I've gained, and I have learned how to eat a lot healthier. I have a renewed interest in myself, and feeling more confident. I have proven to myself that I can beat cravings. I've stopped caring so much about the number on the scale, or the speed at which I can lose weight. I know it will happen if I continue this WOE when my body decides it's time.

3. Three negative things: One, I have been a sucker to frankenfoods. I have felt, for the first time, in the past week they have been stalling me. Right now my house is free of them and I plan on keeping it that way. Two, I have self-doubt sometimes. (I have talked about this before.) It is so hard for me to imagine myself thin because I have no reference point, I've never been thin before. The idea of putting on a size 6, I cannot fathom. So this leads my mind to think that I won't get there just because I never have before. I really feel different this time. I feel like I'm going to make my goal, no matter how long it takes. I'm in no hurry, I'm not going anywhere, why have I fallen off after a month in the past? One of my favorite songs says "Gotta try for tomorrow"... and I truely believe that right now. I'm trying not to think about 145 right now, but maybe about 196 that I could see tomorrow. Third, I have been slipping on my exercise. I have a funny way of going through "spurts" of a couple months at a time where I'll hit the gym, and then suddenly abandon it for months on end. I am dragging myself back there tonight even after the not-so-positive experience yesterday, because I know if I go several days in a row, it will be habit and then I'll be back in the swing of things again.

4. Done!

[zencyn]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Tuesdays Assigmment

DAY 2 Tuesday


1. Make a list of things that you view as positive about yourself. This can be things ranging from nice feet to great hair or the inward things such as a good organizer. Maybe being trustworthy is your stong point. Whatever you view as the postitives, list those things. Post the list here and in your personal journal.

intelligent
good with organizing/decorating

2. List the positive effects Atkins WOE has had on you. Post this list here and in your personal journal.

more energy which has enabled me to exercise more which has lead to increased flexibility
virtually no more cramps

3. List 3 negative things about you and a course of action you could take to turn those negatives into postitives. Again, this list should be posted here and in your journal.

Very irritable - I get frustrated easily and end up snapping at people. I need to make more me time and meditate

Terrible feet! Very touch and callused. I need to moisturize them daily

procrastination - I don't get things done as they shouold. I need to keep up with my lists because I don't remember things like I use to.

4, Write out the following and place it in your wallet or purse:
I DON'T NEED OTHER PEOPLES CONFIRMATION TO DETERMINE MY OWN SELF WORTH.

Done