"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps"
Close your eyes, (well, read the whole paragraph first - then do it) think back to that moment that you decided that it was time to shed those pounds... See yourself in that moment; where were you? Who were you with? What time of day was it? What were you wearing? What just happened to alter the course of your life?
If that seems a little dramatic, (the whole "alter the course of your life" question), it was meant to - as the major [Japanese] car manufacturer's advertisement says - ask someone you know who has done this successfully... they'll tell you that I'm right. Success at weight loss and keeping it off literally changes your life.
Do you remember the circumstances of your "last straw" moment? Can you get back in touch with what you were feeling then? I hope you can get to at least some of it, allow your imagination to complete the picture, if you have to. This is the moment you set your goal. Whether you articulated it or not, you DID set a goal.
So now we have something to work with. Go back and re-read the Confucius Quote. You might feel today like your goal is too lofty or unattainable. Confucius says - not true - adjust the action steps.
Since this blog posting is turning out to be an "exercise" in goal setting and getting there. Take out a pen and a blank piece of paper and write down 3 things that you are DOING that are helping you get there, now please put a smiley face next to each one. YAY YOU! Leave a gap of 3 or 4 lines and write down 3 things you are DOING to hinder your efforts, now put a frowny face next to each one of those actions. No whaaaaaas - we are going to change that now!
Decide right here and now - which one of those three hindrances do you want to work on first? Underline it so that it stands out. Now, for that item you are going to change; draw three more faces next to the frowny face graduating from the frowny you just drew to less frowny to neutral and then smiley. You are now going to decide what actions steps you can take that will change to frowny face to a smiley one. (E.G. you may decide you are going to change your activity routine to include water aerobics, and you are going ask your sister to go with you). Write these 4 questions --- and then answer these questions for yourself.
1. What do I have to do to begin changing this? (the answer is likely to be something practical or logistical - such as "call my sister so we can coordinate our schedules to get the the pool together")
2. When am I going to do that? (On Monday evening after work)
3. What is plan B? (If my sister can't go with me, I'll ask my brother's wife. If that doesn't work, I'll ask at WW to see if another member wants to join me)
4. What will I reward myself with when I move this item from the hinder list to the helping me list? (NO consumable rewards - please)! (A trip to the outlets to buy new sneakers).
Once you have tackled those 3 "hindrances", individually, slowly and one at a time, I am going to bet that you'll be headed in the right direction towards your goal.
Okay - on your mark... get set... go!
New items in the Meeting Room
Have you seen the new things?
Love at First Bite!
Members have been asking for bars with shorter ingredient lists. Our new bars—Aloha! Almond, Oh, So Nuts!, and Berry-licious Cashew Chew have been getting the thumbs up from members are have a PP value of 3, and are made from truly wholesome ingredients and NO High Fructose Corn Syrup—wow! $4.95. (On sale for $3.95)
We will be sampling the Oh, So Nuts! Snack Bar this week. Make a date to come to your meeting to collect your sample.
Best Darn Food Ever.
What recipe do you have a hankering for? Whatever it is, the classic recipes in our new cookbook, Best Darn Food Ever, will satisfy your desires and help you stay on the PointsPlus program. You’ll find ways to double the delight of your favorite foods—amp up cheesy goodness, kick up the spice factor, or make chocolate desserts taste extra chocolaty!
Like P90X? You’ll Love Our New Fitness Series...
If you’ve ever been intrigued by hot fitness programs P90X or The Firm but believed they were too extreme, your time has come! The PointsPlus® Fitness Series, is a brand-new way to look at exercising, and was designed by health and fitness expert Jennifer Cohen specifically for Weight Watchers® members!
The five-day-a-week fitness system has five DVDs featuring 15 different workouts with easy-to-follow routines for every fitness level. This series works your entire body with stretches, basic cardio, and interval training to keep your interest and energy levels up. And with so many DVDs, you’re unlikely to get bored.
We will be sampling the Oh, So Nuts! Snack Bar this week. Make a date to come to your meeting to collect your sample.
Best Darn Food Ever.
Like P90X? You’ll Love Our New Fitness Series...If you’ve ever been intrigued by hot fitness programs P90X or The Firm but believed they were too extreme, your time has come! The PointsPlus® Fitness Series, is a brand-new way to look at exercising, and was designed by health and fitness expert Jennifer Cohen specifically for Weight Watchers® members!
The five-day-a-week fitness system has five DVDs featuring 15 different workouts with easy-to-follow routines for every fitness level. This series works your entire body with stretches, basic cardio, and interval training to keep your interest and energy levels up. And with so many DVDs, you’re unlikely to get bored.
If you're new to my blog **welcome** I typically post on a Sunday and a Wednesday - that's the recipe day. Please send me feedback and comments, I love to hear from you :)
See you in your meeting this week - We have a sale on SNACK BARS, POP CHIPS, BAKED SNACKS AND A FEW OTHER ITEMS.
We are going to be talking "TRACK AND LOSE"
See you in your meeting this week - We have a sale on SNACK BARS, POP CHIPS, BAKED SNACKS AND A FEW OTHER ITEMS.
We are going to be talking "TRACK AND LOSE"
Ever thought you might like to work for Weight Watchers?
I've been mentioning the opportunity to come and work for Weight Watchers for a couple of weeks. We have a recruitment drive going on at the moment. If you've applied in the past, and you didn't hear back, please return to the website and do it again. We have added the position of recruitment specialist in our territory which will insure a smoother process.
I, as you know, work for the company as a full time equivalent employee. But that's not the norm, lots of my colleagues work 2, 3 or 4 meetings (some meetings are back to back), the neat thing is that you get to decide how much time you want to do.
There are 2 roles: receptionist and leader. Each are unique and both require specific skills. Both roles are crucial to the success of members. Are you close to, or at, your goal weight, have you got a kind heart, a belief in the program and a few hours a week? Why not take those and turn them into a few $ of pocket money?
We are about to begin a recruitment drive, if you want to get a jump on finding out more, this link will take you to the space on the Weight Watchers website where you can find more information and take the plunge. Good Luck! (And, P.S., please mention that I am your referrer - thanks).
AND Finally - another Confucius Say:
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
I've been mentioning the opportunity to come and work for Weight Watchers for a couple of weeks. We have a recruitment drive going on at the moment. If you've applied in the past, and you didn't hear back, please return to the website and do it again. We have added the position of recruitment specialist in our territory which will insure a smoother process.
I, as you know, work for the company as a full time equivalent employee. But that's not the norm, lots of my colleagues work 2, 3 or 4 meetings (some meetings are back to back), the neat thing is that you get to decide how much time you want to do.
There are 2 roles: receptionist and leader. Each are unique and both require specific skills. Both roles are crucial to the success of members. Are you close to, or at, your goal weight, have you got a kind heart, a belief in the program and a few hours a week? Why not take those and turn them into a few $ of pocket money?
We are about to begin a recruitment drive, if you want to get a jump on finding out more, this link will take you to the space on the Weight Watchers website where you can find more information and take the plunge. Good Luck! (And, P.S., please mention that I am your referrer - thanks).
AND Finally - another Confucius Say:
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
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