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Project Me: February retrospective and review

March 3, 2013 By Denise 2 Comments

I can't believe it's already March - where is this year going so quickly? Here is my Project Me backlog for February... Join gym with Mick - helps both of us get and stay healthier Work out at gym four times a week for 30-45 minutes each visit - nothing too strenuous or involved, just get in there and move; exercise is very good at helping to lower my … [Continue reading...]

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A little bit of motivation

February 26, 2013 By Denise Leave a Comment

I mentioned in an earlier post that I'm using a Fitbit One activity monitor along with a Fitbit Aria wi-fi enabled scale. In case you're not familiar with these devices, let me give you a little run down on what they do and why I'm excited to have them in my arsenal. I've used a lot of pedometers/activity monitors through the years and they all work … [Continue reading...]

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Why mindfulness matters

February 21, 2013 By Denise 4 Comments

I want to eat. I want to eat right now. I want to eat a packet of peanuts and a chocolate biscuit and some of that trail mix that someone so kindly left in our courtyard at work. I want to eat it all so that whatever it is I'm feeling right now will JUST BLOODY STOP. Those are the thoughts swirling around in my head as I careen through another … [Continue reading...]

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…and then I had a completely crazy thought

February 19, 2013 By Denise 4 Comments

Updates since last time: Went to the gym all seven days last week Tracked every morsel of food that went into my mouth using MyFitnessPal Made it through a mild episode of depression without turning to food. I wanted to eat, I thought a lot about eating, but instead of eating I tried to figure out what it was that I really wanted and how to get there … [Continue reading...]

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Put One Foot In Front of the Other

February 14, 2013 By Denise 3 Comments

I don't know what to think. I've gotten so used to failure and disappointment when it comes to making good choices about my eating and exercise habits that I'm scared. Scared because it's all coming together so seemingly easily. And I remember when it used to be easy but then one day it wasn't any more. So I don't want to relax and enjoy the feeling because … [Continue reading...]

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Project Me check in: Tuesday

February 12, 2013 By Denise 2 Comments

What I've done since last check-in: Lost a pound, tracked every morsel of food going into my mouth using MyFitnessPal, worked out three times for 30 minutes each time, stopped using food to self-soothe Plan for the rest of the week: attend my Weigh 2 Eat class tonight, attend Making Peace With Food class tomorrow night, work out two more times for 33 … [Continue reading...]

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Project Me check in

February 6, 2013 By Denise Leave a Comment

How did I do yesterday? Pretty well, actually. I had my first Weigh 2 Eat class and committed to tracking my food via MyFitnessPal. I think it's going to be a great group and I'm looking forward to 16 weeks of learning how to get to a healthy weight and stay there. No diet or exercise plans, just habits and best practices that have worked for successful … [Continue reading...]

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What happened to January?

February 2, 2013 By Denise Leave a Comment

"If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans." Woody Allen I had such big plans for January and then my life became completely unglued when things at work went crazy over New Year's Day weekend and things still haven't settled down since. Throughout January I told myself that I needed to come here to report out on my progress, as I'd … [Continue reading...]

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Project Charter available for review

January 2, 2013 By Denise 4 Comments

I've published the Project Charter for Project Me, in case you're interested in reading it. This is the foundational document that authorizes any project and it sets up what is to be done, why, and how the project will lead to the desired effect. I put a lot of thought into what I want to achieve in 2013 and what is reasonable for me to do in the next twelve … [Continue reading...]

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There is beauty in purpose

January 1, 2013 By Denise 3 Comments

I don't recognize myself when I look in the mirror. Puffy face with wrinkles that weren't there this time last year. A sad, resignation behind my eyes that belies the smiles I paste on my face for public consumption. My lower back, hips, and hamstrings hurt nearly every day now - when I lie too long on one side, when I get in and out of Minnie (my Mini … [Continue reading...]

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