2008 I Am Worth It Challenge

jimmie 48 · #1 December 13th, 2008, 08:58 AM

I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE
focusing on your
PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.

We all have a history. Concerning food choices, our history is not a pretty picture. Individually, we've let ourselves get 20, 30, 50 and 100+ pounds overweight. We got lazy, we got sedentary, we quit moving. Our appearance might have gotten shabby. Our clothing was probably drab and colorless, not to mention big. We may have gotten comfy just staying away from others. Feelings of low self worth probably were a part of our everyday life.

The 2008 I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE will let you focus on where you were, where you are and where you want to be at the end of 2009.

You will only have one assignment for this challenge. An essay will be required that addresses the 3 points of the challenge.... PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. There are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers but I am calling you to be honest with yourself.

CHALLENGE SIGN UP AND CHALLENGE DATES
DECEMBER 13 THRU 21

AWARD DATE
DECEMBER 22

~~~~ CHALLENGE RULES ~~~~

If you want to be a part of this challenge, sign up in this thread. A simple " I'm in" will do. Once you are signed up, you may begin on your essay. Your essay must be turned in, meaning posted to this thread, no later than midnight, Eastern Standard Time, December 21. You can sign up as late as December 21 but your essay will still be due by midnight EST December 21.

The following items must be included in your essay:
1. Why you became overweight? Be as specific as you feel comfortable sharing.
2. What event and/or thoughts led you to start a weight loss journey? Include any information you would like to share about the first time you read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. such as inspiration, ease of this woe, etc.
3. Have you been committed since your journey began? If not, what caused you to veer off track?
4. Taking a good hard look at your present self, are you happy with your progress?
5. Are you doing what needs to be done, to insure your future is the final destination that you invisioned for yourself?

jimmie 48 · #2 December 13th, 2008, 09:19 AM

i'm absolutely in

DLS · #3 December 14th, 2008, 07:20 AM

I'm in!

Great challenge!

Lisa · #4 December 14th, 2008, 08:03 AM

I'm in!

Great timing...of course!

#4..."have you ever been committed..."---I know you mean dedication, but I just could help of thinking white, padded walls and people in white coats sound kind of a nice vacation, too

jimmie 48 · #5 December 14th, 2008, 10:21 AM

thanks for joining me, girls!

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Lisa*

I'm in!

Great timing...of course!

#4..."have you ever been committed..."---I know you mean dedication, but I just could help of thinking white, padded walls and people in white coats sound kind of a nice vacation, too

lisa, that's what i meant... padded cell, tight fittting lovely white wrap around coats. LOL LOL it happens after about 3 or 4 years of being here. LOL

lets just think 'spa'.

**liv** · #6 December 15th, 2008, 07:59 AM

I'm in and committed

I was here last December and I really wish I had joined the challenge. It would have been fun to look back on those thoughts now.

jimmie 48 · #7 December 15th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liv

I'm in and committed

I was here last December and I really wish I had joined the challenge. It would have been fun to look back on those thoughts now.

thanks for joining us, liv! i agree, it's kinda interesting to sift back through things and see what, where and how we were doing. i've been surprised at some of the things i've looked back on.