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Refocusing - Winning Outcomes

Sometimes I just don't have anything to say, and last week was one of those times.  Part of this is because I've been in a weight loss slump.  When I'm not losing, then it's hard to find the inspiration to write something substantial.  I know what needs to change, I just need to do it and stop saying I'm going to do it. Back in January, I <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/2012/01/winning-outcomes.html" target="_blank">wrote about Weight Watchers' Winning Outcomes helpful habit</a>.  Here are some things I've stuck to: <ul><li>Meal planning two weeks at a time: for me this simply means carving out meal options for two full weeks - not actually tracking them and such.  That part I still need to work on.  However, I did plan out my day today and that feels like a huge relief!  I know I could have easily "blown it" today if I had not pre-tracked my day, overestimating how much I would have left for dinner. In fact I would have had next to nothing had I brought my usual snacks.  Must. Continue. Pre-tracking.</li><li>Two days of weekly activity.  I've stuck to this with no problem - it was easily doable for me.  Now I've added in one extra day per week.  More about that later!</li><li>Eating out only one meal per week.  No Starbucks Mon-Fri.  This was going well for me right off the bat.  I know applying this rule (along with the others mentioned above) had significant impacts on my weight loss... and the success I was having just a few weeks ago.  Then the Terrible Awful happened.  Then things quickly went downhill.  This rule is going back into effect...effective immediately!  While I have eaten 2 meals out this weekend - ok, fine, what's done is done - the rest of the week will be meals prepared by myself or Joel AT HOME.     </li></ul> Now that I've gotten that all off of my chest.... One way to combat my failed attempts at eating healthy lately has been to step up my exercise each week.  I'm trying to keep it varied, so as not to get bored.  While I'll still be utilizing the gym, I also found a new activity that I've been enjoying so far.  It's called <a href="http://www.firmdirect.com/firm/ecs/main/firm-wave.html" target="_blank">The Wave</a>.  You might have heard of this from an infomercial.  I actually read about it in <a href="http://www.allyou.com/" target="_blank">All You's</a> recent issue of their health magazine.  They touted The Wave and The Bender Ball as being some of the most effective at-home workouts available.  I've used The Wave three times so far, and all three times I've been very sore afterward, which means it must be working! I will be doing a full review of The Wave in an upcoming post.  In case you're curious though, I purchased mine from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Firm-05-54004-Wave-Kit/dp/B001VLFEDU/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1332767982&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.  The Wave is an arched platform that you use in conjunction with several workout DVD's.  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulSF4do_S7HVX1pHvz0h_Y5Dw9IWYMc67w2ytgVqb-cde_LrT5Gj7J3q2n7joecBEn9p0QeK8I1NL3RX-tkUdcF5hW7UFRlGXsmtI5IjZzae9G8qx1keLQrf0_v_oZ-Z0CjT6Oaxpo8Q/s1600/the+wave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulSF4do_S7HVX1pHvz0h_Y5Dw9IWYMc67w2ytgVqb-cde_LrT5Gj7J3q2n7joecBEn9p0QeK8I1NL3RX-tkUdcF5hW7UFRlGXsmtI5IjZzae9G8qx1keLQrf0_v_oZ-Z0CjT6Oaxpo8Q/s320/the+wave.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If it gives me variety and isn't overly complicated, then I'll do it.  So far so good! Have you heard of The Wave?  Have you tried it?  What at-home workout do you like the best?

Sometimes I just don't have anything to say, and last week was one of those times. Part of this is because I've been in a weight lo...

Winning Outcomes

I really want 2012 to be THEE year that I achieve some strong weight loss goals.  While I would love to reach my ultimate goal weight of 165, I still want to be realistic.  After all, I'm gonna have <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/p/wedding.html">a lot</a> going on this year! Not only am I planning our wedding, but I'm about to begin my 4th semester of pre-nursing school on Tuesday.  On one hand, this seems stressful at first glance, but when I really think about it, it's actually exciting.   By May, I'll be that much closer to pursuing my dream career, and by October, I will be a married woman! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5OFuR3gX_TJHV3b4HSBu6fnCslfQjkUyVJbGtH5Tp2cTdWXUe3Eg12mu6IesH5x_o9coViy4618nlEm-c035tDaDDarro1bS7JNuixA0D0nXeDva7GLPv_OX3rJc4Xp_h4dybCO-BOI/s1600/biology+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5OFuR3gX_TJHV3b4HSBu6fnCslfQjkUyVJbGtH5Tp2cTdWXUe3Eg12mu6IesH5x_o9coViy4618nlEm-c035tDaDDarro1bS7JNuixA0D0nXeDva7GLPv_OX3rJc4Xp_h4dybCO-BOI/s400/biology+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm sure these guys are going to OWN me before it's all said & done too!</td></tr></tbody></table>Mixed into that equation will continue to be my successful journey on Weight Watchers.  Though, I cannot just make that statement and magically expect to achieve my goal of 190 lbs. (Man, do I wish it were that simple!) A few weeks ago at a WW meeting, my leader handed out the Winning Outcomes pamphlet. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ONRv1yeUtGpDBU2fL4BqYTY4fyLfyxIxtSLPCydE9LQGShcXBWIDUwe_ukHf-50s86v259pK9ziFuH97Vf5wJthEAbAd78ecTLSGo6gJoBB4AcyBLqDnq-3AHhJKxe80dx3p3ReXx38/s1600/Winning+Outcomes+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ONRv1yeUtGpDBU2fL4BqYTY4fyLfyxIxtSLPCydE9LQGShcXBWIDUwe_ukHf-50s86v259pK9ziFuH97Vf5wJthEAbAd78ecTLSGo6gJoBB4AcyBLqDnq-3AHhJKxe80dx3p3ReXx38/s400/Winning+Outcomes+011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> This pamphlet talks about the power of goal setting (perfect for all NYR makers!) as well as how to make clear, obtainable goals for yourself. Weight Watchers wants you to plan ahead in order to achieve your goals.  They give you 3 strategies to help you do this:  1. Use Weight Watchers Tools for Living: Winning Outcomes "Winning Outcomes" is basically WW's fancy way of referring to a "goal".  And listen, even if you're not on WW, it doesn't matter!  There is absolutely no PointsPlus tracking involved in ironing out your goal(s), whatever they may be.  When stating your Winning Outcome, WW advises you to: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAecbEzxIhVcEAzh7mNkakQVLhWSQeBfP36uQ8NmnMXehu1vizfako2UP0zfaa0doa_S7MbLBeP9ZrhvOU-7KatvoxenrStf-REoLXpmY74_ThnlZ9A61IbxvB1Qym1oYgOojfcK2ehU/s1600/Winning+Outcomes+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAecbEzxIhVcEAzh7mNkakQVLhWSQeBfP36uQ8NmnMXehu1vizfako2UP0zfaa0doa_S7MbLBeP9ZrhvOU-7KatvoxenrStf-REoLXpmY74_ThnlZ9A61IbxvB1Qym1oYgOojfcK2ehU/s400/Winning+Outcomes+014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"><ul><li>Positively state it. I want to weigh 190 lbs by October 6, 2012. (as opposed to "I don't want to be overweight anymore.")</li><li>Be very specific. I'm going to achieve this goal by committing to exercise 2 days per week, as well as staying within my Daily PointsPlus Target 5 of the 7 days (DPT).</li><li>Have the goal be within your control. I don't have to rely on anyone else but myself to achieve this goal.</li><li>It must be a good fit with your life.  Stating, for instance: "I will exercise every single day for 3 hours each day 5 days a week."  I don't have that kind of time, and I'd venture to say most of you don't as well.</li></ul></blockquote>2. Use Weight Watchers Tools for Living: Storyboarding Now that you have your Winning Outcome defined, how do you plan to achieve it or what is going to help you achieve it?  Tell me your story: <ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4_Rv98Eeyx0CFLQF-XxuuzoikX1_El38J_JatE9laBYZ2UFgV80UcQA1GCSmpk-Q_L1dyql95u0YIaNR3uHV9rpMD-zXr8x_dWtjoaiixp8S3tCgXgOhX5lovuV7DupwwH_amBoCoSo/s1600/Winning+Outcomes+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4_Rv98Eeyx0CFLQF-XxuuzoikX1_El38J_JatE9laBYZ2UFgV80UcQA1GCSmpk-Q_L1dyql95u0YIaNR3uHV9rpMD-zXr8x_dWtjoaiixp8S3tCgXgOhX5lovuV7DupwwH_amBoCoSo/s400/Winning+Outcomes+016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I plan to reach 190 lbs by October 6, 2012 by committing to meal planning every week.  I will plan for 2 weeks at a time, utilizing the Friday I have off every other week to do this.  My exercise plan will go as follows: <ul><li>January/February: 2 days per week at the gym for at least 35 minutes</li><li>March/April: 3 days of activity per week - 2 at the gym, 1 at home (at least 35 minutes)</li><li>May/June/July/August/September: 4 days of activity per week - 2 at the gym (varying workouts), 2 at home (varying workouts) (at least 35 minutes)</li></ul>Anything beyond the stated exercise goals above will be a bonus! I am going to allow one day per week to eat out (NOT including Mon-Thurs), but still be mindful of what I'm eating at the restaurant.  Additionally, Starbucks is no more Mon-Fri!    3. Reward Yourself All Along the Way. I certainly don't have a problem doing <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/p/goals.html">this</a>!  But really, I quickly gravitated away from food rewards, because it became detrimental quickly.  "Yes! I had a loss at WW tonight.  Hey Joel - let's go gorge ourselves at XYZ restaurant to celebrate!"  No more.  The non-food rewards are SO much better, not to mention long lasting.  I get to see the results of my weight loss success daily, thanks to my <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/2011/12/weekend-recap-1-day-late.html">bracelet</a>. Also, feel free to use my Goals as a guideline for your own, but by no means compare what you're capable of getting yourself to what I am (not that I'm a baller, but if you have the same idea as the Pandora, for instance - that crap is expensive!  They make <a href="http://www.chamilia.com/">comparable bracelets</a> that are just as nice and MUCH more affordable).  I'm a 27 year old girl with no kids and a fulltime job.  If you're not in that boat, then reward yourself with smaller, less expensive rewards.  Any kind of makeup item would be a good start here (I <3 nailpolish!!), or a new book, slippers and/or pajamas for your shrinking bod, a new top... the inexpensive ideas are really endless.  Just do SOMETHING.  Working toward these SMALL goals (i.e. 5 pounds at a time) has made ALLLLLL the difference for me! <div style="color: purple;">For the fellow WW, have any of you filled out this pamphlet?  What is your story(boarding) on how you're going to make your big goal this year? Share, share, share - it can only help us all!</div>

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