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100 Day Challenge Bunch - Day 7: I can do it!

Tami

Whew! You've made it through the first week! How do you feel right now? A bit excited? Hopeful? Scared? You probably feel some level of all of these. If you've struggled with your weight in the past, you may also be afraid you'll repeat your same old patterns.

Kick those thoughts away! For the moment, squash your doubts about staying on your diet and exercise plan. Today, you are strong! You're invincible! And nothing can stop you! This time, you're going to do it!

Become your own cheerleader

To increase your success with this program, skyrocket your self-talk and create a strong belief you can do this. Become your own cheerleader, shouting out words of encouragement that will keep your motivation strong every single day.

To enhance your cheerleading, think about why you are so convinced you can be successful. Invent several phrases that reinforce your determination to stay on your plan for at least 100 days. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. I'm totally determined.

2. I've done it before and I can do it again.

3. I'm using a great weight-loss plan.

4. I'm capable of accomplishing anything.

5. Others have done it and so can I!

Recite these phrases every day, using them to reinforce your determination to make this program work.

Inspire yourself

Have you read any real-life stories about people who've lost a lot of weight and also maintained their success? Draw from these examples as well as from friends or colleagues who've accomplished phenomenal goals. Let these people inspire you and help keep you motivated to stick with your efforts. Tell yourself, "If they can do it, so can I."

Practice saying the words "I can do it!" over and over. Write them on sticky notes, and then post them on your mirror, your computer screen, and your car dash. Read them many times a day, maybe even 100 times. Push them deep into your mind and use them as a powerful affirmation that you will succeed with your plan.


TODAY'S TASK: Create a Cheer for Yourself!

  Tami Replied:

Here is mine:

You can do it, Tami! Yes you can!
Look how far you've come in Onderland!
With God and your friends from SYD . . .
nothing is an impossibility!
Keep on going girl, walk, walk walk.
and everyday give yourself some positive talk.
Others have done it and so can you!
Just remember to keep God in all you do.

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  Anonymous Replied:

I love the poem, Tami!! I am going to post my affermations on my bathroom mirror and my computer!!

I can do it this time!

  Tami Replied:

Yes YOU CAN!!!

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  Anonymous Replied:

I do like this one! Mine are:

1. I am Committed!
2. I am in control!
3. Thin feels Great!
4. Other can do it...so can I!
5. I've done it before..I can do it again!

I will tell myself these 5 things every day...because....I AM COMMITTED AND IN CONTROL!!!!

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  Anonymous Replied:

Here are mine:

1. I am committed and am doing it for myself!
2. I am not letting outside influences mess up my efforts!
3. I am done feeling guilty and embarrassed about my weight - instead I will change it so I can feel great!
4. I am taking it slow and don't expect a miracle overnight!
5. I can do it!!!!

  Sharon VA Replied:

Tami, that poem is so inspiring! You make me feel like I can do it too.
I can do it. I know I can do it because:
1. I am planning my meals
2. I am drinking my water
3. I am pushing myself to get more movement
4. I can do this with God's help.

  Kate Replied:

My mantras just have to be:

1. "Kate! You've done it before; you CAN do it again".

2. "Kate! You know you feel so much better both mentally and physically when you stay on track.

2. "Kate! Just do it"!

  jenny Replied:

Mine is
I would rather be thinner than fatter
Dont waste what youve done.
Keep pushing

  Pinkdream Replied:

Love the poem Tami!! I say to myself...
1. My past does not dictate my future only what I do right now! You can do it!
2. You are perfectly fine right now so get to it now!

Seems to get me focused!

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  Anonymous Replied:

1. I know this is my time.
2. I will not allow any one sway me from my goals
3. I will not look back. Now is now
4. I will drink all my water and then some.
5. I will journal all the food I eat
6. Exercise is now a priority.

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