In three short weeks you!![]() I was hurting, inside and out. I just covered it up well. And here’s the reality my friend, I still have days where I’m tired and sad, and worried and discouraged BUT I also have the energy, drive and determination to know, now, . I want to share something with you, if you are feeling discouraged or if seeing my transformation makes you feel worse not better. I want to say something to all of you who might feel no hope and think there’s no way you could do what I’ve done. Let me just tell you, you CAN!! BUT, only when you decide that the pain of where you are now is worse than the pain and determination to have a better life, better health! I mean this truly, you can only find the motivation and strength within yourself. Your friends and family can want it FOR. DECIDE you love yourself more than the food you crave, the couch you sit on and the comfort zone you live in. There are tools that can help you achieve your goals, but ultimately YOU must decide you want this more than you want the things that got you where you are. It’s small daily decisions, one step at a time, one pound at a time and you will find yourself transforming.
I am praying for each of you who are facing self doubt, discouragement and disappointment. This is a physical, mental and spiritual process and you can find the strength within yourself to change your life! IF “I” can do this after 2. ANYONE can! In my first post, way back in June, I shared with you a few things I wanted to be able to do! Never believing, truly, they could happen. My husband has lost 4. I’m so proud to share that my 2. Seeing my son get healthy and achieve his goals! He’s learning good habits now that will last him for the rest of his life. He could have never done that at the weight he was last August. I WISH I could bottle up how I FEEL inside and give some to each of you, who are where I was last May, just a taste of how amazing it feels to get healthy and to shed the burden of food addiction! ![]() So we have created a number of healthy weight loss recipes for you to choose from, but we also encourage you to create your own weight loss and low fat recipes too. Download our free Reboot with Joe Juice Diet App for iPhone to track your meals and progress. Download App *Individual results may vary. Just a taste would give you hope that it is possible! Just a taste would start you down your own journey, but all I can do is tell you to step out in faith ! I’m believing it for you! If you are ready to make a change I want to encourage you to reach out to me . I pray over each of these posts that God will use them to bless, encourage and motivate others to get healthy and LIVE the best life they can! How to Do a Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge at Work: 9 Steps. Consider the timing. January and late spring are both good times to start a challenge. In January, people often make a New Year’s resolution to trim down; in late spring, people are preparing for swimsuit season and will feel more motivated. You will need to review the rules of the contest and the guidelines for how the diet works. To persuade people to join in your contest, consider these ideas for recruiting. Add an announcement to your workplace newsletter. Post flyers in the break room, in the gym or in the cafeteria. Spread the word via word- of- mouth. Send group emails giving people the opportunity to sign up for the challenge. Post an announcement on your corporate intranet. Use social media to advertise the opportunity. You can even create your own Facebook page for the event. Set a place for your weekly weigh- in. Also, choose a designated support person who is not participating in the contest to perform the weigh- ins and record the results. Use the fees that you collect to purchase weekly, monthly, or end- of- contest prizes. Alternatively, you can pool the cash and present a cash prize to the winner of the contest. Make sure to cover these important topics. The dates of the contest. Whether people are losing weight as individuals or whether they will participate on teams. The composition of teams, including the number of members and the designated team leaders. ![]() Location of the weigh- in. Registration fees and prize information. How weight loss will be scored (scoring based on the percentage of body weight lost rather than on the number of pounds lost makes the contest more fair)Attendance requirements for weigh- ins and any weekly meeting that you plan to have. Organize weekly support activities. You will offer emotional support to one another as well as teaching one another new weight loss strategies. Discuss what has and hasn’t worked during your weight loss journeys. Join to walk or to exercise. Sign up for a walk- a- thon for charity or sign up for a 5. K or 1. 0K race. Work out a deal with a local fitness facility to set up group exercise programs and to provide instructors and personal trainers. Attend health lectures or programs as a group. Hold healthy potluck dinners to share recipes or meet at restaurants that offer healthy food choices. Create your own Biggest Loser challenges. A competitive spirit will help to keep people motivated throughout the challenge. Put together a ceremony to hand out awards to teams and to individuals. Make sure that any prizes are fitness- oriented so you preserve the spirit of the contest. Meatless in March Challenge . We are going to focus on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grain foods, seeds, plant- based meat substitutes, etc. That’s right, living foods. These foods are full of fiber, nutrients, anti- oxidants, healthy carbs and more. Plant foods can be great for weight loss, especially low calorie, high fiber foods. No fish, chicken, beef, pork, etc. No flesh foods. 2) Tues – Sun – Make at least one meal each day All Plant Based – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. We will post resources and recipes here on the blog and on our social media channels. We will also post a printable list of breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas each week on Mondays. The list for Week 1 is available below, along with. You don’t have to eat the recipes on the list. They are just provided to get your started. The fun starts on Monday, March 6th!“I’m going Meatless in March with @blackweightloss! For example: If you are on medication that limits your intake of vegetables or have a digestive disorder, this may not be the challnege for you. If you are a diabetic or have blood pressure issues, discuss the pros and cons of a plant- based diet with your doctor or a nutritionist before trying this challenge. What you ultimately eat in your meatless meals is up to you and your needs. Here are some suggestions: All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. All whole grains – Examples. That means BEANS of all kinds. Quality vegetable oils, like olive, avocado. Give your body a rest from the dye, additives, added sugars and chemicals in many drinks. Other plant- based foods/condiments: meat substitutes (like seitan), tofu, nut? Give it a try for one week or four. The choice is up to you. Want to join us? Leave us a comment below and let us know. We are also hosting a Diet. Bet this month – $3. Bet – Lose to Win! Resources. Meal Plans to help you get started: Recipes and Articles. Books*Medical Disclaimer: If there is any reason why you should not change your diet and how you normally eat due to an ailment, pregnancy, blood sugar issues, chronic illness, allergies or other medical issue, Do Not participate in this challenge. If you have trouble digesting raw or cooked fruits and veggies, this is not the challenge for you. When in doubt, speak with your doctor before joining any weight loss challenge or before starting ANY.
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