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Post by VixensVengeance on Jun 12, 2021 21:39:43 GMT
Keep in mind that the challenge here is not to set an easy goal and then accomplish it. That is only lying to yourself that you are challenging yourself. Also keep in mind that your goals should trump any excuses you may be wrestling with. It should be the primary pursuit and all excuses to not achieve your goal are only designed to "let you off the hook". That is not the idea because that idea is based in fear. Finally failure is not something to be afraid of. It is through failure that we learn the most about ourselves, especially when we face that failure but do not let it keep us from moving forward and trying again. The challenge then becomes one that is hard enough for us that it threatens failure. But this is designed to bring out our internal courage as well. This is living outside that comfort zone of knowing you can do something. Make the challenge one you can truly fail at. Only then, whether you succeed or fail, will you grow.
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 13, 2021 5:01:51 GMT
I would like to keep to my original schedule since I started it and that only gives me 12 more days to complete my task And I feel I need to start somewhere or I may never start so I will bump my challenge up to 15 pounds so I must drop from 230 to 215 by the 24th of June.
This will help me start to get my focus on starting to change and challenge myself
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 17, 2021 14:24:57 GMT
I have one more week until my challenge is up.... I have been doing a lot of studying and it looks like we can actually change Our thinking .and the hardwiring of our minds whether it's from our parents are from our own self..... I will start taking cold showers 3 to 4 times a week to stimulate my circulation and Increase my primal instinct of survival and focus... It also helps to oxygenate your body and especially your mind..... And being I believe stress and low oxygen levels produce most diseases that should take care of most problems.... After doing more research of course cutting out all sweets and bread I think I'm going to seriously restrict any beans or corn products because of the pesticides that affect both your health and the chemicals actually hurt your thought process... Today I got to work an hour early and took a 40 minute walk and I was able to watch the ocean it was a good experience. To exercise get oxygen to my brain and strengthen my thought process...
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 22, 2021 13:15:55 GMT
My 30 day challenge is almost up. it will be up in 2 days .and I will give a report on Friday on my total attempt. I do feel a little better. I have been walking a little more but not as much as I would like to. I will make more time to do that even If it's at work... I'm starting to realize my mind is my greatest nemesis.. Of course I was taught it's our primary weapon And we carry it everywhere we go. it looks like over the years with my sporadic thinking. And thinking of a 100 things all simultaneously. It' has not been good and over the years it has affected me. Probably in a multitude of negative ways. Combine that with total fear of everything and it is not a good combination... I am working on that now... And I am taking conscious steps and actions to force my body and mind to be in subjection to my will. 1st step is to force my body to lose weight and do what I want it to do. I am strengthening my mind if I want it to stop for 5 minutes it will not eat or move until I tell it to. I think taking cold showers is also helping Me in 2 ways 1 it helps my circulation I believe. And 2 I'm forcing my body to do something I'm afraid of. It's been hot in Southern California so so taking a cold shower is not even close to taking a cold shower in Montana. But it will have to do for now... My weekend was good I did eat a little more than I should have but at least it was healthy food and no junk food
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 24, 2021 14:41:20 GMT
OK today is the 24th and it has been approximately a month since I have seriously started my Wait loss. I was thinking about fasting today and tomorrow to try to skew my results and get in a couple extra pounds... Then I thought that might not be very productive and I am really trying to be consistent dependable and steady with my thoughts and actions... My scale is an old scale and it's slightly adjusts to how you stand on it.. But I would say with Fairly good certainty I have lost 8 pounds. It seems my scale is reading a couple pounds heavy compared to a digital scale I jumped on one time. So for now I would say I'm about 222 pounds. I guess I did not fail as long as I keep moving forward I learned to be more consistent and not extreme binge eating on the weekends like I normally do.. Also I used to have an insatiable hunger for sweets and I did have to have a lot everyday.. That has diminished. Now I don't crave sweets very much . I did buy 0 sugar sweets and I would indulge myself on weekends but now I am even curbing that down. So moving forward I will continue my same path Because my end goal is to get down to 200 pounds.
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Post by VixensVengeance on Jun 25, 2021 17:36:43 GMT
You do not sound convinced that you did not fail. I would agree. You had a specific goal, loose 15 pounds, it was time based, 1 month and you stated it was achievable and relevant to your passion. So why didn't you achieve this goal? What held you back? What excuses did you make and continue to make for why you failed?
Don't beat yourself up that you failed. It is common. Know that it will teach you a great deal about yourself. This test is an incredibly important first step on this journey and it must be mastered before moving on. It teaches the pursuit of excellence, to never compromise, and the arts of focus and sacrifice for your goals.
I would like you to try this test again. This time with the goal to succeed without compromise. Do research into your goal. For example the human body can safely lose about 2 1/2 pounds per week when done correctly. What other things can you do to lose weight? Best foods? Always try to take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. How important is sleep? In short I want this goal to begin to consume your life. Be constantly thinking of it and ways to achieve it.
Spend as much time as you need to think about my comments here. Ask questions you have. And then when ready retry this goal with the power of your research and the passion that you will not fail. Post regularly here on what you learn and progress you make.
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 25, 2021 18:53:18 GMT
Thank you . and I am up for the challenge I am stronger today than I was a month ago. And especially 6 months ago or a year ago... I have been studying quite a bit on nutrition and foods. I think I have what it takes to complete this and be be healthy. I do realize one component I am not getting and that is sleep.. And I realize how important that really is. I even slept at my work in my truck last night just because I didn't want to make the 5 and a 1/2 hour round trip home home And back to work.... That didn't go too well I ended up staying up late anyway but I will have to fix that. Yet OK if I calculate losing 22 more pounds by a safe 2 and a 1/2 pounds a week that comes out to 8.8 weeks. I'm going to bump that up and be done in 7 weeks starting from June 24th I will have lost all 22 pounds of weight by August the 12th. This is my new goal and I will periodically keep posting how it goes. I have more resolve now
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 26, 2021 19:25:17 GMT
This is a little off topic but it relates I think before my life was led by feelings and emotions . I would be thinking of 2 or 3 things super deep at the same time. And it seems like that's when your life starts to get out of control where now no even the step as consciously making a decision to force my body not to eat even if it's for 10 minutes or 5 hours . In a way it is empowering. Even though it's one of the few things I am in control of. It is a big foundation. I can now grow my mental strength and for me right now that is very important. Yesterday I was a little disappointed in myself. And it looked like I gained 2 pounds last night So I became a little frustrated. but ttodayi see maybe that was only water so I will continue my journey. Thank you again for taking your time for this platform to help other people. It means a great deal to me.
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Post by Forceuser on Jun 29, 2021 16:38:28 GMT
Things are going good I am focusing more on my goals most of the time. I do relax a little bit here and there..on food. I've been going through other things in my life. And have had a few experiences but I am pushing all of that away and focusing And being conscious of what i am doing.... I can already tell it has helped me to have strength to focus in on my bigger goals with work and future things... My fear level is starting to go way down. I've realized everything we do in life is a reaction Out of fear or love... I'm starting to become very conscious of this and in doing so. I can now focus in on not being driven by fear. I think this total weight loss of 30 pounds was a very optimistic goal for me.. I know it will help me accomplish my other goals of being more active and strengthen my mind and body at the same time
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Post by Forceuser on Jul 2, 2021 16:49:30 GMT
OK this is a little more challenging than I 1st thought. I 1st thought I would be able to drop the weight like hot butter. It's not so true it seems. It's funny in a way I would binge eat and I would have to have a lot of sweets now I am eating healthier but it seems like I have just swapped addictive foods. Instead of sugar I am addicted to pistachio nuts. Once I start eating I can't stop myself I will eat a large bag everyday. I was doing good I dropped a total of 10 pounds down to 220 . now I have plateaued for the last 4 days. Now I must rethink my strategy to break this plateau. I will continue to update as my progress continues.
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Post by VixensVengeance on Jul 4, 2021 17:49:56 GMT
You are definately on the right track here. I see your obsession growing and it is good. Remember that diets never work in the long term, lifestyle change does. Your awareness of this and diligence to continue to do what it takes to move forward is obvious. Keep it up!
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Post by Forceuser on Jul 12, 2021 19:13:51 GMT
Thank you for the advice I do realize it's all about a lifestyle change not a quick fix. I have been continually pushing Other things out of my life So I can regain my strength and my will power and mindset. I will not derail this topic to go into Other things that have been happening I have mindfully And wilfully pushed those things away.
The plateau has lasted a little longer than I anticipated. I did have someone ask me to go on a camp out this weekend Friday Saturday and Sunday.... I have to say I did not realize how much I needed that Normally I have 20 things going on at the same time in my head. For the 1st time and I don't know in how many years I actually pushed everything out of my head . worries . fear .concerns struggles. work. everything !! obligations etc. At times I would even just stare at the trees. For a long period of time. It was very refreshing I felt in control of my actions and thoughts and not the other way around I felt I was getting very grounded. I did relax on my diet a little and i just told myself a little extra now and then was OK I still need to enjoy life. So now I will continue onwards to my goal And new life style... I have about one month to make big progress.
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Post by Forceuser on Jul 20, 2021 15:45:43 GMT
OK not much progress the last week I had a lot of family medical emergencies to take care of. I just looked at the calendar I have 23 days left. I'm about 218 pounds So I have a solid 18 pounds to lose. It's definitely going to be difficult but not impossible. To the Victor goes the spoils. And my spoils would be healthier lifestyle and learning to get back in the groove of determination and accomplishing what I set out to do I will report back in about a week
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Post by VixensVengeance on Jul 20, 2021 20:02:57 GMT
Sounds great, keep it up! I know its a difficult challenge but you will be proud of your accomplishment in the end and have learned the true meaning of obsessive passion lol..
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Post by Forceuser on Aug 3, 2021 19:20:49 GMT
OK I'm back for a quick update looks like I have about 9 days left . It started off pretty hectic lately Being constantly in-and-out of the hospital in emergency rooms for a family member. A lot of stress and lack of sleep. And then On Friday I was laid off from a job I was at for 8 years... It's so funny now I realize more and more the power of fear and how we react when we have it. When we get angry disappointed frustrated. upset and insecure it's because we are afraid. Whether it's because we're insecure we don't feel loved or we are afraid of the future or or we could say the unknown... My mind is becoming strengthened and I know everything thing is all right... I have done something to release the stress out of my life I started writing letters to different family members. To encourage them in life And also To a few family members who have passed on in life who severely abused me. I am starting to feel really good about life and letting go of anger hurt and fear I am becoming more focused and realize there is nothing I can't do when I focus and know it's possible.. I have stumbled On my short term goals but I am back on my feet and will continue to move forward.
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