Let's Get Positive

Here we are again! Some are new to our healthy living challenge and some have participated several times in the past. But we all step forward this week together. We weigh ourselves and take our measurements (and hide this info in a safe place) and we begin to be accountable for our health choices once again.

Each week you will look here (I usually gave the new blog post up by Sunday to give you time to grocery shop if needed) for our weekly bonus challenge. For this week we are going to start the year off by being incredibly POSITIVE! For our weekly challenge you need to do the following:

FOR THOSE THAT ARE NEW:1. Join myfitnesspal.com and friend at least 3 ladies to be support to you. (You can find names in the header for out healthy living group)

FOR EVERYONE: (No matter how many times you have competed.)
1. Read or re-read the FAQ's and RULES tabs on the blogs site
2. Weigh yourself and take your measurements3. Begin logging onto myfitnesspal.com every day to record what you eat and drink.4. Choose 3 positive affirmations for yourself and repeat them each day this week. Share them with your healthy living partner. 


Positive daily affirmations can help you conquer your past and present fears, and enjoy your present or create a better future. Affirmations can redirect your values, help formulate goals, and help prepare you for situations, whenever or wherever they may occur.

In general you can say your positive daily affirmations silently or aloud to yourself. For our weekly challenge however we are going to be saying them out loud with enthusiasm. I would like you to write your affirmations on a card ─ make it your phone screen saver, carry it in your pocket, tape it to a mirror, or place it somewhere where it is always visible to you. Repeat your positive affirmations at intervals throughout your day, to reinforce the positive belief and to maintain a positive state of mind.

You should state your positive daily affirmations in the present tense, that is, use "I am..." rather than "I will be..." Saying things in the present tense will program your subconscious mind to believe that what you affirm is already fact. When the subconscious believes that, it will start arranging for bringing what you affirm to you. In other words, the subconscious will drive you to perform the actions needed to live out what you affirm; and, acting thus, you will create the circumstances that make them actually happen for you.

Another important guideline in formulating your affirmations is to write them in the positive state. Many people have the tendency to write affirmations in the negative state (ie: I am not going to pig out on candy anymore!) ─ which immediately defeats the purpose and the effectiveness of the affirmation. Affirmations written from the negative perspective will never work.

(Do not forget all day and then blurt them out 10 times before jumping in bed!)
A few ideas for positive affirmations :1. I love to exercise! Moving my body relieves my stress, calms my mind and is just plain fun.
2. I love fruits and vegetables. I notice when I eat them I feel full of energy and life. They are my favorite treat.
3. I am in control of my health and wellness.
4. I have abundant energy, vitality and well-being.
5. I am always able to maintain my ideal weight of _______.
6. I radiate good health.
7. I sleep soundly and peacefully.
8. I have abundant energy, vitality and well-being.
9. The more I honor my health and body the better I feel.
10. I love clear clean water. It is my favorite drink and I love sipping it all day long.
11. I am a sweet treat gourmet. I love waiting and planning all week for one special dessert.
12. I am a record keeper. I enjoy writing down my exercise and meals. It reminds me I control the destiny of my health.