Dedication and focus

Posted on November 6, 2014

I want to reflect on dedication.

We all just got through the Halloween weekend. Knowing I had a diet bet weigh in on the 5th and that I am going to come in super close, I planned my meals, allotted for alcohol, and made it through 3 parties without regret AND I lost weight.

I am currently on track to be back to the weight I was in 2008 by end of the year. This is SUPER exciting and using diet bet I will make that goal and surpass it.

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I did not make my final weigh in for the 5th, I was 2 lbs above goal. It's ok. I have others ending soon that I have already smashed and a new bet starting in a few days. 3-wins 1-loss I'm still winning even if I lost this one.

Stay Positive and don't beat yourself up when you don't meet your own expectations. Keep your eye on the prize, as they say.

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Ashley H.

11/06/2014 5:35PM

Thank You for keeping me motivated!

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shrinkingintome

aww thanks!

11/06/2014 8:50AM

When I eat more calories than I should it is because I don't have a plan. I have plenty of good food at home, but got chicken wings last night. I need to have a way to remind myself not to do that at the moment of weakness.

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shrinkingintome

Having a plan is key or at least knowing what you can eat when you are out and about that will not throw you totally off for the day. Chicken wings are not that bad, if you plan for them. There is a place we go sometimes and all I get is there smoked wings, blue cheese, hot sauce to dip, some steamed broccoli, and a side of butter. I've started only eating 6 instead of 8 wings because I realize I am full at 6. And I LOVE their wings and I know they fit into my day just fine as a meal.

Kristine S

11/06/2014 7:59AM

Thank you for this post! Preparation really is KEY! Had I done that, I may have not blown it for Halloween! The Reese's pumpkins got the best of me :( I am so glad to have you as part of this DietBet! Congrats on the amazing work you have put in thus far, and best of luck on this next challenge!

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shrinkingintome

aww thanks so much! best of luck to you as well!