Welcome to Week One of the Choose to Lose Program.
Congratulations on making this commitment toward better health! First of all I’d like to find out what
motivated you to sign up for this program?
Everyone has different reasons...maybe weight loss, more energy, feel better, look better, etc. What's yours?
Also, think about where you would you like to see yourself ideally by the end of this program
and even longer term…where would you like to see yourself a year from now? Really think about this and post it if you’d
like or write it down as a reminder to yourself.
Choose to Lose Weight Management Program, offered by GoodLife for Goodyear associates and family members.
I joined this program to lose weight and feel better. I am currently having issues with joint pain and know that the weight I have gained is not helping. In the past I have done very well with changing little things in my diet and exercise, but have reverted back to old habits. I am hoping that with this program I will be able to implement a change and stick with it. My husband and children are behind me and know this is for everyone, not just mommy :) My long term goal is to lose 30 lbs. and to be able to bike for 12 miles in an hour. My short term goal is to take this week to week, and celebrate the little accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteMost people who lose weight notice relief in joint pain. Losing just 1 pound is like taking 10 pounds off your joints.
DeleteThat's wonderful that you have family support...it really makes a difference to have that!
Question on breakfast. I didn't see quantities (fat, fiber...) in your breakfast example. Can you comment on having a cliff bar for breakfast (240 calories, 2g fiber, 5g fat)
ReplyDeleteHi Larry,
DeleteFor fiber, between 2-5g/per serving is a good source. Depending on your calorie level, fat should be no more than 30% of your total calories. This is one of the better bars, however, I wouldn't make this a daily breakfast since it has a lot of added sugars. Maybe you could add a hard boiled egg, yogurt or piece of fruit on those days.
I joined this program hoping it could kick me off this plateau I've been sitting on. I have already lost 20 pounds on my own but am stuck trying to shed the last 15. I am hoping this program gets me feeling better than I have already started to and looking great especially for summertime!
ReplyDeleteHitting a plateau is very common and it can be very frustrating, it takes a lot of patience. It will come off. Changing up your exercise routine about every 6 weeks helps. Don't use the scale as your only measurement of success. Pay attention to other changes...your clothes may fit better, body fat percentage may decrease, sleeping better, more energy, etc.
DeleteLooking forward to learning how to resist urges and stay motivated. Any additional tips through this journey would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI am also at a plateau and motivation is low. I need a jump start!
ReplyDeleteChiming in with the "plateau woes". I feel like I'm in a safe place for heart health, but for energy and vanity, I'd like to lose about 20 more lbs. My goal for the end of this 12 weeks is to lose 10 "permanent" pounds and to learn to be the master of my sweet tooth instead of letting it be the master of me.
ReplyDeleteMy perpetual pitfall is that I want to eat in response to everything-- I want to eat when I'm stressed, I want to eat when I'm on a 'high' and feel like celebrating, I want to eat when I'm bored. That last one is a particular trap for someone who works in a cubicle day in and day out. I love my job, but every job has its downside, and there we have it. It doesn't help when there's a brand new box of school fundraiser candy bars set out every week.