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I read someone's blog about Dr. Oz and his just ten challenge which includes wearing a bracelet. I went to his website and learned that a lot of his challenge mirrors what we do here in Sparksville. Nice to know that we are doing things the right way. I really respect Dr. Oz and his knowledge. Well, it turns out the bracelet is free when you sign up for his challenge. I read all his tips and decided that I didn't want to wait for a bracelet. I am involved in enough challenges right now so......I found an old bracelet that I haven't wore in ages and made it my visual reminder that I can do this. I call it my "Today I Can" bracelet. 
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SEATURTLE86
11/30/2010 12:38PM
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Love your "Today I Can" list. Visual reminders really do help. Love Dr. Oz too. Thanks for the info on the bracelet and his website.   
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NUTTYSNOOPYFAN
11/29/2010 12:23PM
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NUTTYSNOOPYFAN
11/29/2010 12:22PM
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RAYLINSTEPHENS
11/29/2010 11:25AM
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  does that help?
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OLDERDANDRT
11/29/2010 10:31AM
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LAURELSPARK
11/28/2010 10:59PM
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Sounds like great motivation. I found a bracelet that I had made for Christmas last year and I've decided to wear it as a reminder. 
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LINDYPAINTS
11/28/2010 9:40PM
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Great Blog... I'm going to have a "today I can" day too!
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HOPE2011
11/28/2010 8:40PM
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What a great idea! I'm on the Dr. Oz team and will be getting a bracelet soon, but this is a terrific idea to do in the meantime! Thanks for the idea! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ZANDASMOM1
11/28/2010 8:36PM
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I love Dr. Oz!! I actually went and signed up and got the bracelet the other day. It's not necessary...what I have here on Spark is PRICELESS!!!
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GOOZLEBEAR
11/28/2010 8:32PM
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What a wonderful idea. I think I will look in my jewelry drawer and find a bracelet that will help keep my goals in front of me! Thanks for sharing this. I've had a good time with family but sure haven't stayed on my healthy eating program or exercise! Report Inappropriate Comment |
I have been Sparking since January 18 so am about 6 weeks away from my one year anniversary. I want to lose 20 pounds. Not much and it feels very silly to me to worry about 20 pounds when I read blogs by people who have lost 100's or want to lose 100's. Those are the people I admire and want to support.
so here I am figuring out where I stand right now.
I have 7 pounds to lose with Christmas in the middle. It might be more since I don't weigh in until Wednesday.
I have learned a lot here. I have learned that life is life and it is to be enjoyed every day. I have learned to exercise, even in small spurts helps. I have learned that support here is true support. I have learned to track what I eat and what I do for exercise. I have learned where I need to be calorie wise to lose weight.
So why is it so hard to lose these last 7 pounds? I have said before that I think I sabotage myself because I have never been able to maintain before and I am not sure I will be able to this time either. Yet, I have stayed around 150, give or take a couple of pounds for months now.
I have lost, on average, a little over a pound per month. People say when you lose slow, the weight tends to stay off because you have learned new ways to eat. This is not a pity party blog. This is a what do I need to do to lose the last 7 pounds blog.
It is an I am being silly over 7 pounds.
This is a thanks for listening blog.
Now I am off to do my Quick Fire Challenge for the day.
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NUTTYSNOOPYFAN
11/28/2010 3:03PM
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If you were talking to me and I suggested I was being silly over 7 lbs., you would tell me it wasn't true and that I wasn't being silly. So I'm here to tell you the same thing. You're not being silly. It's YOUR goal. If it's 7 or 77 lbs. and it's affecting you, it's important. You've gotten plenty of good advice here regarding what you need to do to get those last 7 lbs. off. Might I also suggest that this would be a good time to do some spiritual and emotional work to figure out if you have something deeper going on within yourself that makes you think you're not going to do it this time since you've never done it before. Sounds to me like this is a great opportunity for growth. Your weight loss is no less important than someone who has lost/is trying to lose 100+ lbs. If you are interested, I have a few book/website suggestions for you if you are interested in exploring the mental/spiritual aspects of why you haven't shed those last 7 lbs. No pressure, just resources I have found helpful personally, because for me, losing weight is 97% about the mental/spiritual journey. Your Spark Friends are here for you, no matter what. 
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NUTTYSNOOPYFAN
11/28/2010 3:02PM
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If you were talking to me and I suggested I was being silly over 7 lbs., you would tell me it wasn't true and that I wasn't being silly. So I'm here to tell you the same thing. You're not being silly. It's YOUR goal. If it's 7 or 77 lbs. and it's affecting you, it's important. You've gotten plenty of good advice here regarding what you need to do to get those last 7 lbs. off. Might I also suggest that this would be a good time to do some spiritual and emotional work to figure out if you have something deeper going on within yourself that makes you think you're not going to do it this time since you've never done it before. Sounds to me like this is a great opportunity for growth. Your weight loss is no less important than someone who has lost/is trying to lose 100+ lbs. If you are interested, I have a few book/website suggestions for you if you are interested in exploring the mental/spiritual aspects of why you haven't shed those last 7 lbs. No pressure, just resources I have found helpful personally, because for me, losing weight is 97% about the mental/spiritual journey. Your Spark Friends are here for you, no matter what.
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KDYLOSE
11/28/2010 11:55AM
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As you said yourself, if you've maintained this weight for several months then you basically know how to do maintenance. So push for that 7 pounds if you want them, but I think you'll be fine when you get there.
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KIM--POSSIBLE
11/28/2010 10:28AM
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One thing that I found helpful when I was near goal and trying to lose those last few stubborn pounds was to really track my sodium intake. I was already eating tons of fruits and veggies, drinking water, and cutting most processed foods. I noticed that when my sodium was up (above 1,200 mg per day), my weight would be up for several days. I tracked it closely, and kept it below 1,000 most days, and I did get down to goal over the summer. Sounds like you are doing great! Keep it up! You will get there! Comment edited on: 11/28/2010 10:29:29 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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FXYGMA
11/27/2010 11:03PM
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Don't fret over what didn't happen you have accomplished a great deal and you even listed them so why worry about what hasn't happened YET? It will happen! You have learned so much and made alot of friends. Melinda 
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ACIMPEGGY
11/27/2010 10:48PM
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This is what broke a plateau for me: eating less but more often, a couple shorter (but they added up to more) fitness sessions, eating mostly at the lower end of my ranges, and-believe it or not - getting a bit more sleep and water. Have you tried any of these classic SP tactics? 
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BRIAEL
11/27/2010 10:20PM
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I've read that many people say it's harder to lose the last pounds than the earlier ones - I don't know how true that is from a scientific viewpoint versus a psychological battle with your subconscious .. but if 7lbs is holding you back, it's holding you back. You can do this. YOU ... CAN .... DO .... THIS. Seriously, it's in you. You've come this far, it's just a little farther before you hit maintenance. :) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MAMABUGAZ
11/27/2010 10:19PM
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Hi PCow. I appreciated your comment on my blog, so, I came to look at yours. Yeah; don't feel silly over 20 lbs., or, the 7 that are left. It's easier to lose those smaller amounts of weight, now, than waiting until you have 50 or 100 or more to lose. However, don't get too complacent, either, after you lose it, because of what you hear about losing slowly and the weight staying off. I lost 25 lbs twelve years ago. It took me a year to lose them. After several years, I'd gained them all back. Then, I developed multiple sclerosis, and the steroids and other meds put on another 40 lbs. Trying now, to get back to 135 lbs. When I started this time, I had 50 lbs to lose. I've lost 13 since September. When I lose them, I plan to stay on SparkPeople, this time, and keep them off. You can do it, too! :-) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SUNFLOWERGAL40
11/27/2010 9:59PM
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I don't think you are being silly over 7 pounds. It is your goal! You wouldn't let one of your kids give up so close to a goal. You would keep pushing them to reach it. Which is exactly what you are doing to yourself! Just keep pushing!
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OLDERDANDRT
11/27/2010 9:13PM
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There you go!!! You just answered your own question! Keep to your food plan, cardio, ST and keep up with those QF's!!! Throw your body a monkey wrench and do your things a tad differently!!! And yes, the slower you lose, the more apt to keep it off!! You know all the "secrets"! You are expert at how to eat and exercise!! No way you'll not maintain!!! Just never quit. Consistency is the key. You've changed your lifestyle and you know you're not "dieting"! Diets end, and lifestyles are forever.
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You are human!!! Just know that this is a little blip and that in the big picture you are amazing!!! Being a stress monkey at this time is probably unavoidable! Break things into do-able steps for yourself and remember to do something that makes you smile or laugh and BREATH!!!!!
