Accountability Challenge - Week 29 - October 30, 2009

[Rob Devlin]

The last weekend of October. Wow 29 weeks down. If we all had been losing 1 pound per week since we started this challenge we should be at our ideal weight by now. But, as we have all discovered, is now that easy. It takes a lot of work both mentally and physically.

Set backs are part of the process. I know I have my share. It can be frustrating to make great progress only to fall back. And it is even more frustrating when you find it harder to get back to where you were. I can see how easy it is to get upset at your self for "failing". And getting upset doesn't help the situation.

It has taken us a life time to get to the point that we finally say to our selves "I am fat as hell and I are not going to take it anymore"! So we make the decide to make changes in our life style for the better. We come up with a plan. We change our eating habits, begin a workout routine, we set goals and we dream of the day we reach them. Along the way we see improvements, plateaus and set backs. But no mater what has happen we continue to work at it.

I believe in the accountability system. Everyone needs the cheerleader, critic and watchdog to be successful. That is why I keep posting here. Even if there is only a handful of people who read the book that have signed up and have added to the discussion which is our forum. I am looking for people to keep me accountable for my actions as well as being there for others. I believe we all can be successful in reaching our goals. My hope is that every member here (except for the spammers) gets involved. Lets make a difference in our lives.

So if you are feeling lost, unmotivated or confused start posting. I know there is a lot of things we can learn from one another.

Okay rant over.

I am up 2 pounds from last week. We it is time to stop this weight creep. This morning I purchase the TRX Suspension Trainer. It is the first in equipment for my home gym set up. Unfortunately it may take a few weeks to arrive so I will begin with body weight exercise.

Goals:
Body weight routine 3x a week
Eat more veggies and fruits (6 servings/day)
Drink more water. (3 litres/day target)

[Azeeza]

Reading your post is motivating.. I know I am not the only one struggling. I see why this is a type of support group now. Lets hope the week goes well and that we are back on track. I think I should purchase the audio book and listen to it in the car while stuck in traffic. I have been eating well again! things get hard at times, like just taking the step to GET to gym.. but hope this week it works out :)

[Rob Devlin]

Hi Azeeza, my post was more of a rant at myself for getting out of touch with my goals. I was just telling myself what I needed to get back on track. Accountability is the most important part for me. I know I need to be accountable to myself first then get others to help out.

Glad to hear you are eating well. One small step added with another makes one big step. Keep going and pretty soon you will get there.

Have a great week.

Rob