TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE: 5/26-5/31

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firmscorpio

Cathlete
This week's topic is:

LETTING GO:
We let the past weigh us down.Especially,the things that we didn't do.The negativity that we carry around.The emotions and feelings of failure we let constantly interfear with our positive thoughts.We spend to much time on the things we didn't do_Or the things we "should" have done.Time to let go of those feelings from the past.We need to move on with postive attitudes,thoughts,emotions and feelings.We focus so much on our eating habits&workouts.We get down on ourselves when we don't eat clean or miss a workout.

We're only human.We have to let go of those feelings.Go with the flow.It's time we think about all the postive changes we made in our eating habits&workouts.How much stronger&healthier we are and have become over the years.Time to give ourselves a pat on the back and say"I'M PROUD OF YOU".We need to be our own best friends.

On that note.I'm starting this week off with MBS.Starting with the Firms&Fitprime for the next couple of weeks.Until i get myself back into my morning workout routine.Need to do shorter workouts.I'm giving myself 5 Weeks to reach my goals.I only have a couple and they are the important ones to get me back on track.
 
Hi ladies,
FS, I hope you have fun while reaching the five week goal. Sounds like a good plan.
Robyn, many congrats on the job interview, I hope you get the job and be very happy and satisfied. You deserve it.

Hello to all challengers.

I am still on my 2 weeks cardio plan and it's going well. Today I did MIC and Hi/Lo heaven.

Have a beautiful day.:)
 
Hey there!

FS great topic and good luck on your 5 week goal. You sound very motivated sure you will reach it it.

Hi Bita. Thanks on the good luck on the job. I really appreciate the well wishes. Wonderful how supportive everyone is! Great on your 2 week cardio sounds like you are doing great on it.

Did 10-10-10 today. Love it lots of variety.
 
Hi FS & Bita --

I didn't post a lot last week, but I'm glad there are still a few of us hanging in. The Ya ya board has frustrated me so much in the past that I just don't want to bother with it.

Finished the SELF Challenge yesterday. Did exceptionally well until the last two weeks. Then I got involved with painting the basement walls. Still have the trim to go. Looks like more than me is being transformed.

FS, your topic is so timely. I'm working on getting rid of some negative emotions right now. My DH got involved in something he shouldn't have, and even though the behavior has stopped, I still have days when I battle some very negative feelings. I liked your comment about being our own best friends, because that's where I am right now.

Robyn -- how exciting about your interviews! Best of Luck on them.

Juli
 
Today was a tough day at work.TTOM and it's doing a number on me.Didn't get up this morning to workout.I have to go to bed earlier.Sleep is a very important factor.I have issues that i need to work on.Going to make a list of my goals in my new computer and post them everywhere.I am going to drill into my brain.Going to make them nice& colorful AND BIG.Going to brainwash myself.I am going to accomplish these goals.

JuliN,i have the same problem with the ya'ya's and feel the same way.I'm glad we are hanging on.We'll get through this challenge.Congrats on finishing the Self Challenge.I bowed out a long time ago.I hear you on negative feelings&emotions especially,when it has to do with your spouse.I hope things get better soon.

Robyn,good luck on your job interview.I'm sure you'll get it.
 
Hi Bita, FS, and Juli!

Thanks so much for your good wishes on the job! I had the second round today and REALLY liked everyone a lot. I talked to 3 folks and HR and it went for 3 1/2 hours. It was suppose to go 2! SO that's a good sign. I actually have gone 2 rounds and they still need to talk to some other folks.. it feels so right! Just gotta keep positive during the waiting period. (Imagine a week or so). I have another interview at another place too which is great - 3 places this month - though I really like the place I talked to today!

I was checking in and haven't worked out yet but wanted to thank to for your nice wordss!

FS and Juli yes I agree glad we are still hanging around here and Bita too:)

FS you will back your goals but if you need a day off that's fine too!

Well I may have today as my rest day - usually do one a week!
 
Hi ladies,
Hope you are doing very well.
Life is filled with challenges, isn't it!!
Juli, many Congrats on finishing your self challenge. I am sure that experience has given you more stamina and strength. More power to you.
FS, you are doing great and you are so aware of your feelings. Good for you.
Robyn, great success on all your interviews. That is so wonderful to have so many opportunities. You must be good.

I did Imax and step&intervals minus the weight section from the CTX series.

You guys have a great day.:)
 
Bfi,Imax&Step Intervals?Wow,your a mad women.Must have felt great afterwards that's for sure.I did get myself out of bed this morning.I did the firm:Super Cardio Sculpt.I really like the new firm tapes.I did get Cathe:StepFit,StepMax,StepHeat,&Abs hits along with the Body Blast series.I am going to order the new firms also.It's additiction buying these workout tapes.But,it's a healthy one.LOVING MY NEW COMPUTER!!!!I made my goal list with these beautiful pictures.I posted them on my frige,on my bureau&in my workout room.Doing pretty good so far.I'm giving myself five weeks to accomplish them if not all.At least a couple.

Been working on decluttering&dejunking my house.Can't take the mess any more.It's alot of work.But,it's going to be awesome when i'm done.Working on my finance also.Recording all my spending.Putting myself on a budget.This challenge is starting to transform me.
Robyn,good luck on your job interview.Sounds very promising.Fingers are crossed.
 
WHAOO BABY!! This board has been busy.Did vol 6 this morning.I did order the firms new three pack.Can't wait to get it.Working on my June rotation this weekend.Very excited.Also,working on my cleanse foods.Tons of house cleaning and car cleaning.It's amazing of all the work we put on ourselves.Better get my life in order.
 
Hi girls. I'm back after 6 wonderful days off for vacation. Sure was tough getting back to work! SPOILED!

I did Cathe's 10-10-10 yesterday and Burn It UP(Slim in 6) Wednesday. Today I did Firm Upper Body Split. REALLY LOVE that one. It has so MUCH!!!AB work in it. Kills me, in a good way of course.

Robyn-Sounds like you've pretty much got the job in the bag to me. Good luck sweetie.

Bita-You ARE!! wonder woman. Your workouts amaze me! Glad you're posting here and at Ya Ya's. I post both places too.

FS-You sound so good and so positive honey. SO GLAD! I think you're gonna do this!

I re-joined WW and then went on vacation! Ah well, this is for life not just for the short term.!!!

My weigh in is next Monday night. I'll tell all even if it's bad news.

Hi to Gloria, Wild Pony(???) and others. Have a wonderful weekend all.....Janice
 
Hi ladies,
Hope you are doing wonderful.

Janice, as always it's so good to "see" you. I am so glad you had a wonderful vacation. Must feel great.

Today I did Gin's Intense moves and Mindy's Extreme Intervals minus the pump party.

Have yourselves a beautiful day and have a great weekend. :)
 
HI ALL!

Well, back to reality. The cruise was lots of fun. My DS's really enjoyed it. We swam with the stingrays and snorkeled and ate way too much. Believe it or not I only gained one pound. I guess it was all the walking we did.

I've been busy with unpacking, laundry and just catching up today so I haven't exercised. I still have on my exercise clothes though so I haven't ruled it out yet. I may get in a quick cardio.

DS set up his new computer and we're getting use to it. It's amazing how much faster it is. I can't get into ya-yas now though. I'll figure it out later.

Robyn, it sounds like something exciting is going to happen soon with your job situation. That's wonderful!

Janice, aren't vacations wonderful! Tough to come home sometimes. How's you FIL doing with his treatments?

(((Juli))) Sending you positive vibes and a prayer. How much more work do you have on your new basement?

Firmscorpio, it's so good to see you back with us again. Remember your own advice... babysteps! Don't burn yourself out.

Bita! You go girl! We're going to rename you Dr. Cardio.

Ok, the dryer has stopped. Time to throw another load in. Have a great day girls.

Gloria:7
 
Goldengirl,I bet it's hard to get back into the swing of things.I missed you!!!

Gloria,your vacation sounds awesome.You must still be in vacation mode.Nothing worse then catching up on laundry after vacation.

Bfi,i have Gin Miller Intense Moves.I haven't used in a real long time.I was thinking about giving it away.Should I?

I did NSTA this morning.Feeling much better these days.Tomorrow morning workout is BBB.Looking forward to getting back to my morning routines.Working on June's rotation tonight.Tons of house cleaning to do this weekend.
 
Hey everyone!
Gosh nice to see so many of us are still here :)

Bita glad you are still posting with us too :)
FS - you sure have a lot of MOTIVATION! I can feel it in your post
Janice - Welcome back from vacation. Glad you had a great time.
Gloria - Wow such a cool trip. Sounds like so much fun! Had to laugh about your time to do the laundry!

Thanks to all of you for your good hiring thoughts! I REALLY appreciate it. Believe me I will be SURE to tell you all if it's good news. Had another one (other place) Friday not such a good fit but went quite well nonetheless!

Good work out week - Doing S&H - cardio - 10-10-10, Imax, think kickbox today though I MUST do some lawn work and house work! Funny with the volunteering and 2 interviews this week - I'm WAY behind!

Glad to hear everyone is doing well - we are a great bunch if I may so!

Have a good day all - we are getting MORE rain :( well no drought here this year!
 
Hi All --

I haven't posted much this week because things have been hectic but I've been really good about my workouts. I even broke out Standing Legs (remember that killer???) and did it with my heaviest!

FS -- How's it going toward your goals? You're smart to have only a few select ones -- too many can be disheartening. I should know since I fell into the "too many goals" trap when I was much younger. My DH and came up with 19 goals one year and at the end of the year had accomplished 17 of them. We were so disappointed!!! So .. we decided to TRY HARDER and we came up with 27 goals for the following year. We only made 25 of them! We were convinced we were failures.

Then we decided to cut back to only the goals that had the greatest impact. We came up with about 5 and some of those were multi-year ones. One of them was to be debt-free, mortagage and all. It's been 12 years since I've had debt of any kind. The moral of the story is: It's ok not to work on all your goals at once!!!

Gloria -- Thanks for your kind words and prayer! We're glad to have you back. You too, Janice!

This weekend we painted all the trim and doors for the new basement room. The next step is for the carpet guys to come in. That should happen in the next week or two. We're making progress but it still looks quite unfinished. Stay tuned ...

My best to all--

Juli
 
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