Weight Loss Journey week 2

Hello Everyone

Thank you so much to everyone who commented on Ed and our videos and our blog's.

I am excited to share that I have lost 5 pounds since June 1st. and down 1% Body fat.

Over this past week I have been really think about what I have accomplished in my life. I never really thought about that so much, at least I have not ever written it down so that I could see it. Our Coach had asked me to focus on that this week and then really think about what it is I want to accomplish Like how much weight loss and how it will feel, to measurements and taking close up pictures.

I spent some time thinking about the end in mind and then writing out what it would take to accomplish this. Example:

Workout 5-6 day a week
Cardio 40 mins a day
Weight days 3 days a week
Walking at night with family
5-6 Mini Meals
Water 6-8 cups a day
WLX x2 1/2 hour before I eat main meals (Helps me to not over eat)
Meal plans for the week. Done on a Sunday

I spent some time thinking about how I would feel when I have lost the weight and what kind of clothes I would wear to what kind of energy would I have. I am focusing on how I feel and how my clothes fit rather than on the scale as much this time.

My biggest challenge has been the weekends. I have been having a few coolers and Natcho chips sometimes Ice Cream. I have planned to eat good on the weekends but I slip up. I find it helps to Journal when that come up. I ask question like:

1. Why do I want this food?
2. What feeling are going on inside me? (am I stressed, Worried, Tired, Board, Upset etc)
3. Will eating this food help me in my journey?

I find going for a walk really helps by overcoming a lot of these challenges.

This week I am focusing on my workouts and drinking enough water and journaling and getting reconnected with the group from http://www.transformation.com/ and starting to do more videos.

And of course the most important is the affirmations. I have many written out on little cards that I carry around with me, I try to say them in front of a mirror and strange as that sounds, it really works. Yesterday I started listening to Affirmations on Cd's that Ed and I bought from T Harv Eker. So I am always feeding my brain positive information.

I have been using Louise L Hay "Heal your Life" affirmations and workbook. If you have a chance watch the movie "you can heal your life" It's on http://www.youtube.com/ and you can purchase it and Chapters/indigo Amazon etc.

Here is our update video for this past week. Check it out...



Well Here is to another great week.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

Love always
Julie Elliott

Energy and Creativity

March 10th 2010

Today I awoke early and took a shower and headed out with my daughter for a walk. Of course to get my Tim Horton's Coffee. While we were walking I was thinking to myself how great it felt to be outside and doing some activity. I have found over the years the more Technology we have the less time you spend outside or doing any physical activity, especially during the winter.

We start to tell ourselves tomorrow or on the weekend or maybe the summer or the ever popular on January 1st. But I thought to myself, What am I waiting for? Why not today? Why not right now?

While we were out we stopped by Blockbuster and rented the Biggest Loser Wii game as I wanted to try it before I buy it. We got home and tried it and I was blown away again how hard it was and how out of shape I have become. When I finished my workout I felt great. I know have lots energy and I find my mind is clear and the ideas and thoughts are going again and I feel more positive about life and in the future.

Do you ever sit there and say to yourself I am tired and you know you should get up and do something but don't. Do you sit a lot in front of the TV for hours and tell yourself I don't have time or I am to tired?

I have found over the years and a reminder of today that the more I workout the better I feel and the more energy I have through out the day. As well you start to feel better about yourself.

When you feel better you do better. I forget where I heard that but it is very true and you begin to enjoy the simple things in life and get out in nature more and become more creative and active. You will start to enjoy life and those around you.

Something to think about.

1. How much time to spend sitting in front of the TV/Computer (not productive)
2. Do you drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and eat Fruit and Veg's or is it a lot of heavy Carb meals?
3. When was the last time you did a workout, go for a walk/run or hit the gym?
4. What are you waiting for?

Have a Sensational Day.

Love always
Julie Elliott