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Post by ermabom on Aug 8, 2016 8:20:20 GMT -5
Credits for yesterday: - Ate all meals sitting down - Successfully resisted a couple of urges to snack - especially when DH decided to open up a bag of crispy spicy Indian snacks at 4 pm, which is a vulnerable time for me. - Went to bed early because I was tired and didn't want to risk snacking after dinner because I was tired - Ate my meals at planned times even though I was starving in the am and wanted to eat lunch at 10:30!
I did not read my ARC yesterday so will make sure I am back to reading it today 2x.
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Post by pepper on Aug 8, 2016 8:26:25 GMT -5
Even though I was tired, I did my squats and planks that are part of a 30 day challenge I'm in. I chose healthy snacks.
This exercise is good for me to do. It helps me to remember how good I feel when I do something positive.
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Post by squintco on Aug 8, 2016 8:35:53 GMT -5
Good Morning,
Like teddytiger, I record my credits in a 3x5 notebook (I think I stole the idea from her…thanks Teddy!). I write my food plan and any goals I want to accomplish for the day on the page and the write my credits on the back of the page.
Credits for yesterday: • Read my ARC and response cards • Ate all meals slowly and mindfully while sitting down • Did not taste/sample any food while cooking • Measured all food that was not pre-portioned • Drank 8 glasses of water • Ran/walked 4 miles • Got in over 10K steps
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Post by cinderella333 on Aug 8, 2016 8:48:50 GMT -5
I did not start counting credits until I joined the beck board on big tent. At first I stole the credits from everyone else (Thinking oh I did that too!)- It felt really uncomfortable to record my credits (Like I was bragging, or worse not doing as much as everybody else that must mean I suck)- so I worked on re-framing my thought process and looking at it as my personal goals to hit everyday.
One Area I struggle with is acknowledging a good job- for example when I resist the office candy bowl (telling myself its not planned food) , I dont tell myself good job- I so work on acknowledging when I actively accomplish a beck goal using a beck thought process- work in progress!
Cindy~
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Post by pedidiva on Aug 8, 2016 8:55:48 GMT -5
I have found the crediting myself to be so helpful.
* It keeps me motivated * it is drowning out the negative inner critic that talks in my head *it has helped me to be more loving and nuturing and accepting to myself * it has helped me to be a better parent to myself.
What a great tool!
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Post by pedidiva on Aug 8, 2016 8:56:29 GMT -5
Oh, * checked in with coach *ate slowly * exercised *food plan *credited myself
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Post by mdmd2008 on Aug 8, 2016 9:00:53 GMT -5
I like this exercise. Yesterday, I successfully: - sat while eating, even with snacks! (and I snacked less yesterday) - read my ARCs - was active around the house - drank a ton of water - did not drink wine or a gin and tonic - cooked dinner instead of eating out - planned my lunches for the week
Today, I successfully: - got up early to walk 30 minutes - read my ARCs - ate breakfast sitting down
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Post by lani on Aug 8, 2016 9:08:18 GMT -5
Good morning, all. Credits for Sunday:
I stayed under my calorie goal I worked out Read ARCs more than 2 times Read some affirmations I use from meditation practice meditated Ate sitting down, mindfully
I have a hard time with giving myself credit. I blame my Scandinavian upbringing where modesty was emphasized. Time to evolve from that!
Today it is 7:00 AM. I have read my ARC and am getting inspiration watching the gymnastics from yesterday on DVR.
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Post by ashtangi on Aug 8, 2016 9:19:55 GMT -5
This part is going to be tough for me because my default mode is to find fault with myself. It's going to be a challenge but I think switching around my thinking is going to make a big difference.
Credits for Sunday: --read my ARC --ate sitting down --planned my meals through Wednesday so far
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Post by twizzler827 on Aug 8, 2016 9:28:40 GMT -5
Good morning everyone, I am back from vacation and have caught up to you! Today will be my first "credit" day. So far, I have:
Read my ARC Exercised Ate my breakfast sitting down Logged breakfast and exercise on MFP
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Post by mary~m on Aug 8, 2016 9:31:43 GMT -5
I had a bumpy start last week and almost gave up. But I didn't.
Credits: Didn't quit Read my ARCs Ate seated/mindfully most of the time Met my step goal for the week Cooked a lot of tasty/healthy food for the week
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Post by lisaz801 on Aug 8, 2016 11:00:52 GMT -5
This is very difficult for me - I'm the first to praise others but never myself. This whole Beck experience is such an eye opener for me. I think I have to lighten up on myself and start to recognize and give myself credit for doing what I feel is routine - reading my ARC, going to the gym, eating while sitting - as all positive habits for a healthy lifestyle. Today I will take credit for actually writing this down and admitting to everyone how difficult this is.
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Post by djayne on Aug 8, 2016 11:36:26 GMT -5
I think giving myself credit will help me when I slip so it doesn't turn into a huge earthshaking event! So far today:
I turned down French toast covered with butter and syrup for a healthy breakfast. I read Day 4 and took notes. I logged my menu plan for the day. I started a list of good things!
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Post by JJ on Aug 8, 2016 11:53:00 GMT -5
I struggled mightily yesterday and realized I am really not putting the in the effort in that I need to be successful, so I am giving myself credit for going back and rereading from day one and not giving up, which I would have done in the past.
I amended my ARC and read it several times I set up a new system for reminder alerts I ate sitting down I tracked my food (that was painful) I reread Days 1-4
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Post by lisabee on Aug 8, 2016 11:54:03 GMT -5
I've read my ARCs, sat down to eat everything, and only eaten what I'd planned to eat. I got back from a weekend away yesterday, and I'm giving myself credit for eating while seated and mindfully while I was away.
I struggle with giving myself credit, but if it will help me then I'll do it. Practice makes perfect, right?
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Post by gladiola1127 on Aug 8, 2016 12:10:12 GMT -5
Hi, everyone.
My credits for today, so far: - Got up for early morning walk with friend. - Already at 12k steps on fitbit. - Planned meals for the day. - Read my ARCs. - Still working on the sitting down while eating, and with practice, it's getting better. - Just being nicer to myself in general about eating and dieting and exercising. More: you go girl! Less: Look how you messed up!
Nice to see everyone here working on this stuff together.
Glady
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Post by gladiola1127 on Aug 8, 2016 12:13:09 GMT -5
Whoah! Almost forgot!
I tried stand up paddle boarding this weekend for the first time and rather than worry about what I looked like in a bathing suit, whether I would fall off and make a fool of myself, etc.
I just did it. And had fun.
Huge credit.
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Post by chalkitup on Aug 8, 2016 12:33:19 GMT -5
I actually sat down and read my Beck chapter this morning instead of trying to rely on what I remember from the other times I've done this.
I sat down to eat breakfast.
I read my ARCs and rewrote them into my new journal for Beck.
I'm packing some things to take with me since I'll be out and about over lunch. I'll take a Lara bar and a banana so I don't feel like I have to stop and eat somewhere.
I'll check in later with the rest of the day.
I noticed as I was reading the chapter that I often do not think I deserve credit. I think it's a combination of growing up in a "don't toot your own horn" family, not thinking I've done enough to earn credit, and also just thinking it's kind of cheesy. But, I'm going to fight my desire to downplay what I do well. Even if a part of me does still want to roll my eyes at saying, "Good job sitting down to eat!'
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Post by bamaramagirl on Aug 8, 2016 12:51:53 GMT -5
Read my arc Ate a healthy breakfast and did 2 forms of exercise Decided to eat a healthy lunch instead of give in to vacation mode Walked 2.5 miles Kayaked
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Post by hipmom on Aug 8, 2016 13:05:22 GMT -5
I haven't read the chapter yet, I'll do that tonight. My credits from yesterday/today are:
- Didn't eat any of the snacks at a family cookout. I'm finding this a little hard to give myself credit for, because for some reason I didn't even think about them, so I didn't have to have a plan of attack. Although I did remind myself that I had to eat while sitting, so maybe that's how I avoided them.
- Cleaned out the refrigerator and freezer. For me it's easier to meal plan if I have an organized fridge/freezer.
- Planned week's meals (B, L & D) and shopped for ingredients.
- Met with personal trainer for strength training and will hit the gym tonight w/DH.
- Stayed withing my planned calories.
- The roll for my veggie burger was moldy and I didn't let that derail my healthy lunch plan -- I had the veggie burger over salad greens w/light dressing that I keep in the work fridge.
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Post by cj59 on Aug 8, 2016 13:06:33 GMT -5
I'll probably always struggle with giving myself credit for things. I wasn't brought up to be that way and it's not in my personality to talk about myself or my achievements that much. But I'll work on it I'm giving myself credit for: - Reading my ARCs - Staying on my eating plan - Exercising every day - Remembering to sit to eat all weekend, except for one time - Reminding myself that success at losing weight is measured in many other ways than just by the number on the scale (no loss this week even though I had a strong week) - Remembering that this is not a diet that I'm on, it's a way of living my life now and in the future
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Post by corgi on Aug 8, 2016 14:12:00 GMT -5
This is going to be really hard for me. When I was little, I would feel so guilty whenever I did something wrong I'd hide in my room. My mom later said she never had to punish me because I'd already done it, and half the time she never figured out what I was feeling guilty about. But, several of my ARCs revolve around the theme of "self esteem" and "liking myself more" so this is definitely a good one for me.
Credits for today:
- Swapped out fruit cup for hash browns going out for breakfast this morning. And I love hash browns, but they will be verboten when we get to the actual dieting part so better to let them go now. - No eating standing up. - No eating in my studio, only the dining room or back patio table. - Finished reading the book about my diet plan, figured out how to incorporate it into my daily bullet journal for tracking. - Thanks to my vet's office being slower than molasses (one hour in a room!) I reread all the Beck reading for today and moved my ARCs from a notebook to my phone.
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Post by lumberjack55 on Aug 8, 2016 14:29:40 GMT -5
It's almost the end of my day (I'm in Prague) and here are my credits. Had a very light lunch and for dinner had just soup and salad. Walked 17,000 steps. Read my ARC and will check in with my coach right now.
I working hard to stay connected with both the Beck group and the Willpower group, and even though I'm not perfect, I'm giving myself a huge credit for at least trying.
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Post by michgirl80 on Aug 8, 2016 14:45:58 GMT -5
This will be difficult but realize that's why it's going to be important.
My credits: I haven't given up despite a rocky start I recognized sabotaging thoughts while I was having them I sat down for breakfast and lunch
Does the notebook have a specific purpose later in the book or is it for Journaling this whole thing (arcs, st/r, credits, foods journal, etc)?
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Post by opal on Aug 8, 2016 15:19:29 GMT -5
This exercise is so difficult for me.
I ended the week with more steps than I had planned.
I was in reasonable control of what I ate last week.
I had a small loss.
I have a long day today and I rearranged my schedule so that I was able to get a walk in before work as I probably wouldn't do it after work.
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