the I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE #1

[dreamof145]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Monday Assignment ~ 17 June

I call these 'word hugs'. It feels good to get them and even better to give them out! I wish I had time to give them out all day every day to everyone here, cause every member deserves to be encouraged for what they've accomplished and have all their concerns addressed.

[Fatalblue]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Final Assignment

DAY 7 Tuesday
We Will Succeed

1. Examine your journal entries. Tell what changes in attitudes, feelings, etc. you may have had over the course of the past 7 or 8 days. Tell how this WOE and the feeling of BEING WORTH IT, will help you take control of stay on track. Tell of any insights or AH HA! moments you might have had during the time of this challenge.

I think the biggest change within myself this past week is that I'm more aware of the ways in which this WOL has made me a better/healthier person. I got out of my comfort zone for this challenge and really thought about how I'm a more positive and happy person since starting Atkins. This WOE is truly a gift to myself and in that way, I let myself know that I was worth it, that I am worth being healthy and happy. The feeling of worth that I get from this WOE helps me stay on track because getting off track would be cheating myself. I'm better than that. This sounds silly but my big AH HA moment during this challenge was simply realizing that I'm a success. I've come a long way and I don't always look at it from that point of view. I often look at my goal and see how far I am away from it rather than how far I've come. I think it's important to realize that success is not just in reaching goal but also in traveling toward it and enduring.

2. What positive changes are you looking forward to as you continue to make your journey doing Atkins?

This is a hard one, I've made so many positive changes already. I suppose I'm looking forward to being a lifetime member. I truely see this WOE as a WOL. Contentment is also a good one. I'd like to be content with my body. I'd like to accept it for what it is, with all it's flaws and be satisfied knowing that there will always be little flaws.

[guekjian]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Monday Assignment ~ 17 June

All done...and that reaffirmed so many things...I am very happy that I did it! Good work all!

[Alexa]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Monday Assignment ~ 17 June

As you said Jimme, done last week as have been away. Went to the celebration forum, before and after and answered some questions/gave ideas.

I like the 'word hugs' name Becky .

[Alexa]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Final Assignment

Jimmie - many thanks for hosting this challenge and for putting up my post on here.

It's been great to read everyone's word over the challenge and see so many positive changes and get to know you all more

[Theperfect10]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Final Assignment

the following have yet to make their final post.

kisstuck
I_WILL_Lose_Weight
Carbaholic
cutecourters
ninaloy87
Lady_Hawke
Fatalblue
SilencedMind
CDRAKE1234
I_Luv_Pugs
Theperfect10
Brenda80-2lose
PinkLady260
willlose40
universaltravelr
Kittie
imashrinkydink
Maccabee
hopejoy
Horsenpuggy
darolyn39
esclottes
funkychickenchica
slimndown
Kerith
mitzimarie

Hi Jimmie....I posted my final assignment on time and in full on Page 2 of this thread, I'm a good student and always finish my homework on time!

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Final Assignment

perfect, how i missed it i do not know. but i've got it recorded now and thanks so much for pointing it out to me!

last call, i'm getting ready in an hour or so to hand out prizes!

[kisstuck]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Final Assignment

DAY 7 Tuesday
We Will Succeed

1. Examine your journal entries. Tell what changes in attitudes, feelings, etc. you may have had over the course of the past 7 or 8 days. Tell how this WOE and the feeling of BEING WORTH IT, will help you take control of stay on track. Tell of any insights or AH HA! moments you might have had during the time of this challenge.

I realized that many of us have the same general goals and aspirations for ourselves. We are all working toward a greater good for ourselves, our bodies and our health. I now know that I am worth the effort, I am worth the time and I am well worth the energy to stay with this WOE.

2. What positive changes are you looking forward to as you continue to make your journey doing Atkins?

I want to be able to include myself in family photos! I want to instill in my children proper nutrition and how to moderate their diet so they never have to deal with obesity as I have. And of course, the feeling of being thin again!

As with the assignments use your journal and use this thread to post your answers. See, the journaling had a purpose.

[jimmie 48]

I Am Worth It Challenge Ribbon Winners

WE HAD A TOTAL OF 48 CHALLENGES IN THIS FIRST I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE.

TODAY, WE CELEBRATE THE FINE WORK AND EFFORT OF 27 MEMBERS

~~~~ 2 MEMBERS GET A BIT OF A SPECIAL RECOGNITION ~~~~

BECKY WAS NOT ONLY A CHALLENGER BUT ALSO TOOK THE REIGNS FOR ONE OF THE ASSIGNMENTS. THANK YOU, BECKY, FOR THE PLANNING DAY YOU SUPPLIED FOR US.

*EMMA* NOT ONLY FINISHED HER WORK AHEAD OF SCHEDULE BUT DID A LITTLE EXTRA ON THE SIDE. SHE SUPPLIED ME WITH A PIECE FOR THE PORTAL PAGE DURING OUR CHALLENGE. THANK YOU EMMA!

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IN ADDITION TO BECKY AND EMMA, 21 CHALLENGERS FINISHED ALL THE

HOMEWORK AND BOARDWORK ASSIGNMENTS ..............

sillygirl * biogeek * destynie * Baarb * kisstuck * LooseShoes * Julirama723

elsy * mitzimarie * Fuschia * Sherri * WindCriesMary * Luvmybabies *

Fatalblue * zencyn * Adena * Theperfect10 * mrs.davis1021

obkbbby * guekjian * jimmie 48

THIS PARTICIPATION RIBBON IS YOURS! CONGRATULATIONS AND VERY WELL DONE!

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4 CHALLENGERS FINISHED AT LEAST 4 ASSIGNMENTS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CHALLENGE!

darolyn39 * funkychickenchica * slimndown * hopejoy

[ValidRouge]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Thursday Assignment

Just wanted to drop by and say thank you to Adena, Julie, Mary and anyone else who found something I said helpful to them. I am so glad that I could help you. Know, that each of YOU have helped me too...and I owe each of you thanks for that!!

[Outback Jess]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge ~ Thursday Assignment

Yeah, me too, I want to say thanks to people for picking me as a positive voice. I am just floored reading "MY OWN WORDS"...I can remember so many of those thoughts and statements....
I too have been deeply influenced....
Jimmie Jo, for picking me to be a hostess and being a consistent example on this site. You model committment so beautifully.
Sillygirl, and Floydie for being moderators the whole time I've been here and consistent!!! You model consistency so beautifully for all of us.
My peers, Joy, Julie, and Adena. Girls I watch your lives daily and we are all still here. Your longevity, success and constistency really is what I admire so deeply.
Betsy, you are my LIFESTYLE FRIEND! Misplacedsouthern PM'd me every day my mother was ill...every single day, she PM'd me and barely knew me...talk about support!
Scooterjam, He vibrates goodness and should be the "welcome wagon" for all! He welcomed me and I remember it soooo well.

thanks Jo for doing this, it brings about a great collective good! It reminds me of the power of our words and their lasting presence here!
Jess

[sillygirl]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge Ribbon Winners

Great job everyone, awesome challenge Jimmie!