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Posted on October 13, 2015

Day 36 - New week, new game, continued positive attitude!

OK - so my first DietBet game (Lisa L's) is done, finished, under my belt...I was a winner, winner, chicken dinner in that one. It gave me great pride to know that I had started something, pushed myself, worked my ass off & lost some weight BUT most importantly feeling better than I ever have...

SO - I joined another game (Get Lean by Halloween) right away to keep me on track & keep the positivity train rolling...since starting this one, the train has stopped dead in its tracks...haven't lost a single pound. Haven't gained either... I continue as I have but now week two, I'm starting to find my mind doubting myself...going into that old familiar dark place that has kept me down for years...

I have had a rough week or so emotionally as well. I had a family member pass away to cancer...so since starting this life transformation 32 days ago, this has been the first real issue & test, I suppose that has affected my emotional state...it is hard to deal with, if you have always used food as a blanket...I have been strong. I have NOT given in (HUGE pat on the back), but the emotional part has been talking to the mental part & it’s getting my positivity down...I am dealing with it, but man it SUCKS...why can't we all just live without hurt...

SO, part 2 - I joined another game (Jillian Michaels Kickstarter) this morning...figuring I will up the anty & really get my ass in gear...I figure, if anyone can kick my arse it's Jillian Michael's, right? Come on Jillian, I'm betting on you...I've placed my bet to join, but I'm doubling down on you...

Here's to a new week, a new game & a continued positive outlook...I will regain my temporarily misplaced focus & continue to push myself...I will not beat myself up over #'s on scales, I will drill it into my head again & again:

I AM worth it.
I WILL do it...for ME.
I am STRONG enough.
I will remain POSITIVE.
I will continue to MOTIVATE myself & OTHERS.
I will EAT RIGHT.
I will exercise daily.

Happy to have a place to let my thoughts out...hope some of you can share in my frustrations, push me & as always inspire me to be a better person. We are all here for a reason - let the support train continue. I don't know about you, but the sweet reward of helping others gives me the greatest satisfaction of all. If your struggling - know you ARE NOT alone...we all have struggles...IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

LET'S DO THIS!!!

LAUGH, LOVE & SMILE...the rest will take care of itself...BE KIND to YOURSELF & OTHERS!!

Jody

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Jen

10/13/2015 1:01PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. You sound like you have an amazing outlook for having gone through a tragedy so recently! Give yourself huge props! Amazing! I love that you doubled down! I've just started my first bet but I find your blog inspiring!

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Jody M.

Thanks Jen - its all about pay it forward & giving a positive outlook...good luck...I'm here for ya if ya need a cheerleader!

Kirsty

10/13/2015 11:06AM

Ugh, stupid formatting doesn't want me to have paragraphs :(

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Kirsty

10/13/2015 11:04AM

Hey Jody, you are doing great, just keep going :)I've had a lull in results after the first month of my transformer, and came up with quite a useful exercise to help me take stock, look at what I'm doing (both right and wrong), and work out what I need to do from now.I did it in the form of a blog in three sections:1. What I've done well (broken into Nutrition/Fitness/Motivation/Results - basically a chance to remind yourself and pat yourself on the back for all the new habits you've formed, how much better you feel, how much better your clothes are fitting etc. It's really good to see how far you have come)2. What I've done less well (in the four sections again - a chance to honest about where you have put in less work, where you think you can do better)3. Goals (based on the weak spots you identified in part 2, I found it gave me back a lot of control, reminding me that I'm not perfect, but I can take simple steps to be better)So, it's probably not for everyone, but I found it really good for being clear about the changes I still need to make, shaking things up and helping me recommit to a long term change when I felt I was really struggling.Hope this helps.

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Kirsty

Sorry about the formatting issues in my post. The paragraphs just disappeared :(

Jody M.

Its all good...thanks for the support!

Flo

10/13/2015 9:56AM

This is a great blog Jody, very encouraging and positive. I love the concept of the 'support train', that's going to stick with me!

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Jody M.

All aboard!!!!

m k.

10/13/2015 9:56AM

HiHow much did you lose for those 34 days?

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Jody M.

Thanks...I'm afraid it will be much more difficult...but I will succeed (at least that's what I'm telling myself)...LOL

m k.

There's no turning back now. I have to lose 20 pounds till November 29th. I bet with my brother ($1000). And for me those first 10 pounds shouldn't be as that hard bit next 10 that will be a fight. I'm 5'7 right now 155 pounds. At least I won't fight alone right :-)