by Melanie
17. June 2010 08:40
Yesterday I went through Week 1 of the BetterU. Being in a different place than I was when I did this the first time, just a year ago and having learned so much this past year, I find that I am doing things a little different this time. First, I printed the BetterU information and put in a binder and made my ‘notes’. I added in my results and what my goals are and also set up a time-frame of what and when I’d like to accomplish them. SMART goals! (Smart, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, and Time-frame) Which is what Week 1 discusses. I am planning to work on focusing more on one day at a time and planning my exercise and ‘most’ meals in advance. These have been tough areas for me. I am a bit spontaneous and can change plans in a heartbeat (no pun intended!) So, since I’ve pretty much figured out that is much of who I am and following a set plan for me can be difficult, I need to be prepared as much as I possibly can be. I have printed ‘reminders’ to post around my home. (They really do help!) I’m also planning fun things to do that are active along with my regular exercise. Something I have always done is beat myself up when I ‘fail’…or ‘fail’ in my own eyes. I now try and remind myself that when I don’t ‘follow through’ the way I ‘planned’, (I’m human, it happens and it will again!!) that it is just a temporary set-back, and I will get back on track ASAP or that sometimes life just ‘happens’ and we have to take care of other things. Something I see myself doing more now is trying to figure out that when I have one of those temporary occurrences…is why?? What brings it on? Am I upset? Did something happen to throw me off? Am I stressed? All these things are triggers that I find can be and are very challenging. I am getting better at recognizing them and more times than in the past, I am dealing with them in a more positive and healthy way. If it’s food I ‘think’ I want, and I know I’m not really hungry, I try and read or get out and do something or just go to bed. (Night time watching TV is one of my toughest challenges….one thing that helps…all my favorite shows are done! My TV is off much more than it’s on!)
So try this…set up some time for yourself and set your goals. List the things you would like to work towards. And don’t forget to reward yourself! Not with food! We’ve done that enough. Maybe a massage or new earrings! Or shoes! (Sneakers would work….then use them!)
Go Red for you!
Melanie
