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Transformation Lesson #5
The Power of Positive Pressure
All right Transformers…. here’s today’s lesson...
One of the most powerful ways to accelerate your transformation is by setting a strict deadline for when you’ll achieve certain results. And, to add even more fuel to the fire, it helps to have both a prize and penalty.
This is one of the reasons that the Challenge model I started back in the 90’s has worked so well for so many over the years – it requires a certain amount of work to be done within a certain amount of time, and, the exciting prizes offer an extra incentive to finish.
Can you think of any other examples in life where this basic formula is used to propel us towards positive action and results?
How about taxes – I know that I always get my tax returns done and turn them in by April 15 so that I get my tax refund (incentive) quickly, and so I don’t have to pay a penalty. This is one of the most powerful examples there is in terms of motivating millions of people to stop procrastinating and get their work done.
How about the educational system? In my university studies, about the only time I really buckled down and focused on my projects and reports was when they had to be turned in for mid-terms and finals. I would always aim for A’s which I considered a nice reward; and, of course, I was always looking to avoid the “penalty” of a poor grade.
In a much more intense example, we have life/death situations. When someone is told they only have six months left to live, very often they live more, love more, and “show up” more in those six months than in all the years of their life put together.
So with these examples, what do we see? Is it that people finally acquired enough knowledge, enough information, enough resources, enough therapy, enough help from others, to stop procrastinating and start transforming? It doesn’t look like that’s the case to me. What I see is that until there’s enough pressure, they won’t really commit to bold action. We might cautiously test the waters by dipping in a toe or two, but we won’t truly dive in until conditions change. For some, that means until a full rock-bottom experience – until there’s no other choice but change. For others, conditions can change because a moment of inspiration or simply because they took a courageous leap of faith!
Going back to the examples above, would you say that the power of those deadlines was a result of the individual setting the deadline or was the deadline externally imposed?
It was external, right?
This is another very important point. When deadlines come from an external source, they carry a lot more weight than they do if we set them ourselves. For example, this marathon I’m training for… the date of the event is October 19 and I didn’t set that date. And so for me, it’s externally imposed. And every time I share my goal to run that race, it strengthens my commitment to it. I’m highly suggesting you do the same with your goals and deadlines… make them clear to others who will hold you accountable.
Unfortunately, when it comes to traditional forms of self-improvement, the power of positive pressure is missing. Deadlines are rarely considered, much less mandated. And so dramatic results or inspiring success stories tend to be few and far between. For example, when most people start a “diet” they don’t set a deadline for when they’re going to achieve a certain result, other than the standard New Year’s resolution along the lines of, “I’m going to do it this year.” I mean, how many people have you seen sprint to the finish line on something like that – buckling down in November and December to achieve their objective? Hardly anyone, right?
Remember the example of professional athletes – they have a very limited period of time to accomplish what they’re on the field to accomplish, and as that time runs out, their performance becomes greater and greater. Now, if two NFL teams were meeting up on a football field and the referee explained that they should play the game, according to all the same rules, except that they should leave the time of the game open ended, “Just play until one of you two teams wins,” what would happen? I mean, really, think about it… what would happen if two teams lined up, played the same game by the same rules with the same players, but yet with no timeline or deadline to finish the game? Pulling that one thread unravels the whole sweater, doesn’t it? And it will do this every single time. The same is true for us. The more time we have to achieve a transformation goal, the more we’ll dilly-dally around, procrastinate, and eventually lose focus altogether.
Parkinson’s Law
When I started my first publishing company back in 1987, I had virtually no formal training in how to run a company. Come to think of it, I still don’t. But anyway, my Dad taught me some very important and powerful lessons which helped me a ton. One of which is often described as “Parkinson’s Law.” What this old adage says is that whatever project you’re working on or whatever goal you’re looking to achieve, it will end up taking all the time you allow it to… “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” This concept was explained in great detail in a book published in 1957 called, “Parkinson’s Law: The Pursuit of Progress.”
So what this means is if we give ourselves three years to lose 25 lbs of bodyfat and gain 5 lbs of muscle, it’ll take every single day to make that happen. However, if we give ourselves just a few months to accomplish that same objective, it will be accomplished in that period of time. I don’t like to see people take years to do something that should only require months.
Here’s something else which I’ll add as my asterisk to Parkinson’s Law: “The more time you allow for the completion of a project, the less likely it is that it will ever get done.” What I mean by that is if you give yourself just a few months to achieve a specific transformation goal, you’ll be more likely – perhaps 10 times more likely – to complete the work and create the results than if you allow yourself years to do it. Especially the way things are today, with so many distractions, so many diversions, so much mindless chatter going on in the world… it’s a challenge to stay focused if we have too much time to do something.
Make no mistake, strict deadlines offer a powerful motive to get going and stick with it. Having a limited amount of time to produce the results you’re aiming for, immediately lifts your energy, focus, and drive. It also empowers you to be more resourceful, more creative and more effective. As time is running out, you’ll find yourself performing at a higher and higher level as you tap into more and more of your true potential. Deadlines also force us to think and act beyond previously imposed limits and boundaries. When it’s clear that your old way of doing things cannot possibly allow you to achieve your transformation goals in the amount of time allotted, you’ll see that you find new ways to move forward, guided by faith, intuition, and confidence.
Prizes and Penalties
Another key ingredient to an effective and powerful deadline is to make sure that there’s always an incentive and a penalty at the end of the road. Again, in sports, winning and losing are powerful incentives for the players and coaches involved.
And, for every challenge event that I put together and promote, there’s always something exciting offered for the top finishers and the downside is pretty profound as well… for those who start a Transformation Challenge and don’t finish, the loss is that they miss out on the positive results they could have experienced; they miss out on the positive energy and happiness that those who finish enjoy, and they also miss out on the opportunity to inspire others through their example.
BE THE CHANGE Challenge
To help you tap into the power of positive pressure, I’ve set up a new Transformation Challenge with a deadline to begin of May 25, 2009. The timeline is 18 weeks, and the deadline to finish is September 27, 2009. No one, for any reason, is allowed to enter any later than 5/25 nor finish any later than 9/27.
As for incentives, for this particular round, 3 successful transformers will be crowned Champions, and each will win a $10,000 reward for themselves and another $10,000 which they will donate to the charity or cause of their choice. AND, each of the Champions will be awarded an all-expense-paid, first-class trip for 2 to Hawaii to attend an upcoming Transformation Adventure!! (Yes, it’s important to have fun too!)
Again, the absolute deadline to sign up for the “Be the Change Transformation Challenge” is Monday, May 25. If you haven’t signed up yet, please consider it. Again, this is the last notice I’ll have the opportunity to share with you about this. You can sign up by clicking here. On Monday, 5/25, you’ll get the complete list of Rules and Regulations, as well as more information on how to transform the health of your body, mind, heart and soul. And it’s all FREE. You don’t have to buy anything… you just have to do the work to get healthy and get on with loving your life and inspiring others in the process.
Fair enough?
Until next time...
Bill
P.S. What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? What’s your reward and penalty? Please share your answers and insight in the comments section below to strengthen your commitment as well as increase your energy and focus!
ASSIGNMENT #5 THE POWER OF POSITIVE PRESSURE I started my 18 week challenge on Monday, June 1st, 2009. I will end on October 3rd, 2009. I will have my after photos taken on October 5th, 2009. I will complete my Transformation story and put it in the mail to Bill on October 9th, 2009. I will lose a minimum of 40 pounds. I will drop a minimum of 3 pant sizes. I will be noticeably toned. My body will be stronger and I will have more endurance which will be evidenced by completion of the Denver Mini I will train to run the Denver Mini on October 18th. I have made my hotel reservations and purchased the flight tickets for myself and my husband (he is running also). I will sign us up for the race by August 31, 2009. I will compose an e-mail regarding the Denver Mini Marathon and raising funds for Make a Wish by July 10th, 2009. I will e-mail that letter to my contacts on July 11th, 2009. I will post on face book July 11th, 2009 and continue to post every day until I leave for Denver. I will compose an updated e-mail every two weeks and send it to my contact base. I will develop a plan to recruit corporate sponsors and start contacting them by July 31st, 2009. I will recruit a minimum of 50 sponsors to donate a minimum of $5.00 per mile. (I can feel the positive pressure in my stomach as I type this). I will complete 13.1 miles with a smile on my face and the positive pressure of knowing that a child is counting on me to grant their wish. I will become less aware of helping myself and more aware of what I can do to help others. I will help other people with an attitude of listening rather than advising. I will remove all attachments to their outcomes and encourage them from a place of unconditional love and support. I will be in a constant state of visualization of what will be only focusing on what I want more of in my life and not what I don’t want in my life. I will monitor my self talk regularly keeping it upbeat and positive. I will acknowledge to myself that life is a constant state of self improvement and I will always strive to be a better and more balanced person in the areas of Spirit/Mind/Body. I will work regularly to feed my spirit which……transmits to my mind and then visually manifests in my body. All of these goals will contribute to my positive pressure by producing an outcome which will allow me to consciously create the life I dream of having. A life in which I am a positive example to other people an example of what it is like to have a peaceful purpose where I live each day to its fullest
Goal: 1.) I will complete all of Bll's assignments, complete the challenge and turn in my packet. Deadline: September 27, 2009 Rewards: helping others by my example and sharing my experience further self awareness and growth continuing to become a better person everyday Goal: 2.) I will have a full time job helping people improve their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Deadline: September 27, 2009 Rewards: fullfilling job and getting to furhter serve my purpose in life steady income Subgoals/objectives: I will get at least two clients per week, so I can build my clientelle to a full time requierment. I will have at least 10 clients by August 2 2009. I will have at least 20 clients by September 27, 2009. I will retain at least 75% of my clients for longer than 12 sessions. Goal: 3.) I will become financially independent and prosperous. Deadline: September 27, 2009 Rewards: I won't need to ask my parents for groceries anymore. I'll get to travel more often. I will be able to pay all of my bills on time with no problem. Subgoals/objectives: I will get on the payroll at St. John's healthclub to teach fitness classes there by August 1, 2009. I will build my clientelle at Gold's Gym by two per week. I will budget my money. I will get a job training at a private studio by October 2009.
This has been by far the easiest assignment so far. Probably because the 'reward' aspects are so tantilizing I can taste them. Goal 1: To lose 35+ pounds of body fat and develope muscle defenition in my abbs, legs and arms within 18 weeks. Inspired Action: Follow BFL exercise and nutritional program. Penalty: Same ol' inner self talk .."You failed yet again Fatso!" Reward: Knowing - really knowing that I have complete control over my physical appearance and inner self talk! Goal 2: Improving my Inter-Personal Skills Inspired Action: Post everyday by offering sincere encouragement and recognition to others who are sharing this 18 week transformation journey. To inspire those whom I know and love yet are doubtful that personal transformations are actually possible. Penalty: Losing out on this wonderful opportunity I have been given to meet a lot of amazing people and to personally help the many I already know who are still hurting. Reward: Meeting, greeting and becoming involved with many loving, caring, knowledgeable and inspired T.Comm members. (Lucky me!) Becoming 'the change' by actually living the life my family and friends want to live but are still doubtful they can change. Goal 3: Befriendy the Spiritual aspect of my "Higher Self". Inspired Action: Attend Church on Sundays. Read favorite Bible passages. Read the following books I have purchased but have not read yet: Sacred Contracts - Carolynn Myss Excuses Begone and Inspiration - Wayne Dyer Biology of Belief - Dr. Bruce Lipton How to Change Your Life - Ernest Holmes Infinite Mind - Valerie Hunt Penalty: Losing out on valuable knowledge and diverse insights offered through various teachings Reward: Knowledge! Some things in life are priceless! -Susan-
My goals.....to finish the 1st 18 weeks...end date Oct 26th. Reward: to spend my 39th birthday (Nov 1st) feeling healthy,amazing,strong,very proud of what I've accomplished, possibly being the last one in my family to struggle with weight issues if I stay with it thus inspiring my parents, family and friends! Penalty: Not feeling the above and also picking up the old baggage I'm working so hard to let go of! Also allowing other generations beyond me to struggle because I didn't conquer and finish to be able to teach them. Goal: I would like to weigh 143lbs (losing 30 lbs)after 1st round with increased muscle definition Reward: Knowing I could do it! Penalty: Reinforcing my negative thought patterns I'm am overcoming now. Finishing round 1 is not the end, but the beginning. I intend on staying on BFL for the rest of my life and reaching a better me with each completed round!
oh my goodness. how do i set positive pressure via reward and penalty while also letting go? can i set a positive pressure goal without knowing how I am going to accomplish it? I guess i can always come back later and delete this. :) :( ok- here goes courage: by the end of my 18th week, I will lose 30 pounds. I will drop at least 3 dress sizes. My reward: I will wear a bikini in public (overcoming years of body shame). my penalty: i will let myself down (and face the prospect of another 30 years of body shame after tasting the sweetness of freedom from self loathing). I am SO scared right now!!! this takes things to a whole new level.
Round two~ I will lose 40 pounds by the end of this round...I will release 4 dress sizes. Reward: Healthier Body...even MORE energy which I cant imagine I FEEL SO GOOD....Healther BMI and the PRIDE of releasing the unhealthy weight! I want to be at a healthy weight of 169 by the end of the year! THATS MY GOAL! Right now I am pushing for 187. I am putting the scale away and just TRUSTING THE PROCESS and KEEPING MY FIRST VISION of WHERE I AM GOING! Athletic...vibrant...brightly glowing...sparkling...flowing in love....RUNNER...strong....proud yet humble....embracing My health! Reward my children and my hubby so proud of me! I myself proud of me and LIGHTER more FULL vessel of honor unto my GOD!Serve others toward health and wellness and the JOY of caring for my BODY! Shari
*I began my challenge on Monday, May 25th and will complete the 18 week challenge on September 28th. *I will complete my packet by October, 7th so that I can earn two golden tickets for my husband and I to attend the Denver Convention. Here are my goals for the challenge as I am currently aware of them: Goals for Nurturing my Soul: 1) To engage in 30 minutes of devotional time, Scripture reading, journaling, praying. Timeline: Daily Reward: growing a sense of connection w/God, increase in peace and serenity Penalty: failing my challenge because of depending on my own will seeking help from my Higher Power 2) To give service to others: Service activities and timeline: a) On July 1, 2009, I will apply to volunteer at the Tennessee Baptist Children's Shelter b) On August 4, 2009, I will have maintained abstinence from overeating for 30 days will sign up to lead an Overeaters' Anonymous meeting for my home group. c) On September 1, 2009, I will call Alive Hospice to volunteer as a grief counselor. Reward: Meet new people, satisfaction that comes from helping others, connecting to that part of myself that loves to serve others, spending time with kids! Penalty: Too much self-preoccupation which equals depression and stagnation. 3) To create a gratitude journal Timeline: Weekly. Enter five blessings in the journal every Friday and post on line in my blog (since I am concluding week 5, there should be 13 entries by September 28th). Reward: Becoming more aware and connected with the divine, more optimistic outlook. Penalty: Guilt, Guilt, Guilt which also contributes to depression 4) To Participate in Community Worship Timeline: Weekly on Sundays Reward: Spend quality time with my husband and God. Penalty: Spiritual stagnation. We are Christians in community not Christians in isolation! 5) To make a decision about transferring to another denomination Timeline: September 27, 2009 Reward: Undecided Penalty: Halting of my professional goals 6) To blog about the places and experiences that I have seen God's "unseen" hand working in my life and in the lives of others. Timeline: Weekly on Mondays (since I am concluding week 5 this week, there should be 13 entries by September 28th). Reward: Becoming re-charged about the amazing things God can and will do in our lives. Penalties: Becoming complacent once again and lacking spiritual vitality. Diminished ability to be a good pastoral counselor. 7) To go on one social outing per month without my husband Timeline: Monthly Reward: Make new friends, revitalize old friendships Penalties: Isolation, depending on my husband too much for my social needs 8) To remain open to new growth, awareness and the prompting of the Holy Spirit, adapting and adding goals and action steps as needed. Rewards: Growth and improved health! Penalties: Stagnation 9) Raise $500.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Timeline: by October 1, 2009 Rewards: help to fund at least part of a child's wish, being a part of successful fundraising team from T.com! Penalty: Disappointing a child... Goals for Nourishing my Body: 1) To follow the Eating for Life meal plan, consisting of 6 small meals of balanced carbs and protein and 1 free day of menu choices. Timeline: Daily 2) To follow The Body for Life fitness plan by exercising for a minimum of 3 cardio days and 3 weight training days. Timeline: Weekly. 3) To supplement the fitness plan with additional classes in yoga and water aerobics and active, daily lifestyle changes (engaging in more chores, home repair projects, taking stairs, etc.). Timeline: Weekly. 4) To post progress reports on eating and exercise on my blog. Timeline: Daily 5) To improve sleep hygiene by striving to maintain a 12 midnight to 8:30 a.m. sleep schedule. Timeline: by July 31, 2009 6) To Lose 50 lbs. Timeline: by September 28, 2009 7) To reduce clothing size to less than size 20 Timeline: by September 28, 2009 Rewards: Reduced clothing size and less embarrassment about my physical appearance; increased energy level to meet demands of other goals and enhance enjoyment of life and relationship with my husband. Further improvement in the status of health measurements such as BP and Triglyceride level. Pep in my step! Ability to handle multiple demands on my time and energy without becoming exhausted, overwhelmed or depressed. Penalties: Having to live with myself if I fail, not being able to fit into the old clothes that I have been saving and anxious to wear, possible depression or discouragement. 8) To follow the 14 week Davi d McGovern training plan for walking a half-marathon to prepare for Denver! Timeline: Begin July 19th and conclude on October 18th. Rewards: Helping grant a sick child a wish, accomplishing a goal that I have wanted to accomplish for 9 years, inspiring other obese people that they too can change and that it's never hopeless or too late, get to see relatives who live in the Denver area that I have not seen in years. Penalty: Inability to complete the marathon, letting myself down. Goals for Sharpening my Mind: 1) To enroll in a Graduate Record Exam prep course Timeline: by July 1, 2009 Reward: Get a high enough GRE score to get a scholarship for doctoral work. Penalties: No scholarship means no Ph.D. work which means no dream fulfilled to work as college professor (now that's pressure). 2) To read three books cover to cover. Timeline: complete one book per month, by the last days of July, August and September. Rewards: Improved comprehension and concentration, satisfaction of completing a short term goal, getting some good conversation material. Penalties: Less enlightened, GRE score will be lower. Notes: Establishing penalties seems to be a learning curve for me. I don't have kids so I am not used to coming up with punishments I guess? By giving myself a deadline of Friday, June 26 to complete Assignment 5, I applied the power of positive pressure and got it done!
Assignment 5 I wasnt sure what my goals were when I started this Transformation. I just knew if I had one more fat lose goal I was going to scream, I've started so many Body-for-life 12 week programs, I can't count. I don't care what the scale says, I lift weights and so I am heavier by scale weight. Once upon a time I was obsessed with it. I had to let that one go about 10 years ago. My goal is to enter into a cycling race. Don't know the distance of the race yet or where it's going to be. I will get further details. This is a big step for me in getting my Self-Esteem back. I've always been into fitness, ever since High School. I've wanted to become a trainer for years, Ive even got the books now. I never believed in myself enough to go the distance. When I was first married I applied for a job as a trainer at one of the local gyms in Reno, NV. My husband, at the time, encouraged me to interview for the position. So, I did. I got the job. I was so excited, they were going to certify me to. I tell my husband and he says I can't take the job. I ask him, "if you didn't want me to work there why did you tell me to interview?" he says, "I didn't think you would get it" Wow, tell me what you really think of me. I declined the job, had to listen he's my husband. (I sure have changed) What hurt the most, he knew how much I liked the fitness industry and I wanted to be a part of helping people reach their goals. I've helped people alone the way, just not at a gym. Right before my husband kicked me out of the house and we divorced, I had bought a new Bianchi and was going to start training for a Triathlon. Well, my plans changed when we divorced. I was blind sided by this decision, so my life went down hill for a few years. I'm climbing my way back up to the top, so the next step is for me to step up to the plate and sign up for a race. Ya'll are doing the Denver Race, I'm not a fan of running, so I will watch from the side lines. I want to challenge myself. This is the Success I'm afraid of. This has been a monkey on my back for many years. I deserve the best for myself. I deserve to have Success in my life. If I don't succeed, I will have ya'll to answer to. So, when I hit send, it's out there. This is scary for me. Cheri
June 15 is my starting date. and October 18 is the finish date for me. I am setting my goal to get back down to my ideal weight of 190 pounds, which would be a 30 pound loss. More so, I'd like to have a chest that is worth being proud of. I'm finishing my fifth challenge on only my third week of the program. So far so good, I'm really excited about the Eat Right Program but I've had troubles keeping to the six meals a day deal. I'm setting the goal that by week 5, which is July 13th, I will be fully on board with my Eat Right characteristics. My reward will be that I will be in cruise control for the remainder of the 18 weeks. My punishment will most likely be hearing from my wife (who also is on the T-plan) LOL!!!!
Gary’s Goals 1. Maintain fitness level …18 weeks…good health (reward)…my body will go to ****(penalty) 2. Be closer to my wife…immediate…closeness…marriage failure(penalty) 3. Increase income (17,500) month and create retirement savings… first in 1 month, (reward) weekly golf games, not get to play golf (penalty)
This is simple. I started on June 15th. I have a hard time putting an "end date" on here, as I believe this will be a permanent, lifestyle change. But, the competition, or 1st level challenge phase, will end, for me, on October 18th. (That's 2 1/2 weeks before my 15th anniversary. Perhaps I should schedule a getaway?) My reward will be the very fact that I trusted the process, and realized the results. My penalty, if I quit, will be living with myself. ~Victory09 (Kimberly)
Assignment # 5,well i had to think about this one for awhile.My start date was may 25,2009 at that time it was get healthy and feel good.My reward wil be to play hockey for a season,the whole season not just a game and give up.My penalty well nothing changes if nothing changes,so i am going to be the change.My finish day is sept 27,2009 though i really don't plan on stopping, see ya at the finish line :)
My goals for transformation are: 1. By September 27, 2009 I will complete both a 5K and 10K race; the 5K for a PR time and my first 10K, as part of my ½ marathon training plan. The reward will be not only the ability to say that I have a PR (personal record) race time, but the confidence to say “I am a runner” when I reach the starting line in Denver. If I fail to accomplish this it will leave that shadow of doubt in my mind when I arrive in Denver. 2. Between now and September 27, 2009 I will attend church services at least 3 out of every 4 Sundays, including at least one visit to another church to learn about their music ministries. The reward will be to foster a deeper relationship with God and to begin renewing my own ministry through music. The penalty will be the knowledge that God was waiting for me and I failed to move forward in our relationship. 3. By September 27, 2009 I will complete my second Transformation challenge, having completed all assignments openly and honestly, exercised consistently, and eaten in a way that properly fuels my body. My reward will be greater health and well being, not just physically but mentally and spiritually as well. My penalty will be the understanding that I failed to follow through with the growth and renewal that I enjoy from my first challenge.
My goals are to go from 191.5 pounds to 175 pounds and to go from a 37 waist to a 32 waist by September 15th. The broader goal is to maintain a consistently healthy lifestyle for the second half of my life. I will put 10 dollars a week into a fund for each of the 12 weeks of the challenge...my reward will be I get to spend the 120 dollars on myself, my punishment is the money stays in the bank.
I just wrote down in my calendar the deadline of September 27th. I'm going to keep exercising, which I've always gave up on! Keep eating good, which I have no choice about because of diabetes (well I do have a choice, but I choose to live, so I'd better eat good!!!). My rewards are simply. To be able to run around and play with my 7 year old and stop saying no to her about playing, because it's physically hard. To be able to put on any piece of clothing I choose and look good. To have some energy for the first time in a long time. For my diabetes to be gone. To win the $10,000 of course!! My penalty? To not be able to do those things. To let myself down and keep telling my daughter no.
Even though i had been following BFL for 3 weeks prior to signing up for the transformation challenge i have put the start date as the day i signed up as i am unsure of if i can put the date i started BFL, so my start date is 2nd of July 2009, i will complete the 18week challenge and finish on the 29th September 2009. The goals i want to achieve in this time are: For once in my life i want a flat stomach, i would love to start to develop a 6 pack by then however that is not a goal for 18weeks as this can be somthing that can be worked on after achieveing the flat stomach. I want to get my body fat % down from 24.4% to around 10%, and for my developing muscles to be clearly visable. But most of all i wanna be nice and toned, i dont want to be massive, i just want to be toned. My reward for obtaining this This is a bit of a weired one, as i am going to reward myself 1 week early if i achieve my goals, The reason for this is because on the 21st of september it will be my birthday, i havent celebrated my birthday for 5 years because 5 years ago my wife was pregnant with twins, and they were due to be born on my birthday, unfortunatly within a couple of weeks she mascarried both of them, and i cannot forget about that, however if i achieve what i want to, then i will celebrate for the 1st time since. My Penalty IF i dont achieve I havent set myself a penalty as i believe not being successful would be a big enough penalty.
1. I Shawn Hershey will work no more than 25 hours a week starting June 8th until August 28th. Reward: I will be able to spend more time with my family and teach my children about health and exercise and show them that they are first and foremost in my life. Penalty: If I don't, I will miss this summer as a golden opportunity to love and nurture my wife and children. 2. I Shawn Hershey will plan at least one family event each week from now until September 27th. Reward: Will help me continue my mission to be the best husband and father I can be. This is what I am living for now. The smiles, the laughter, and the love from them is what makes me want to continue to exercise and live for them. Penalty: If I don't, my family is not first and foremost in my life. 3. I Shawn Hershey will make one of my wife's dreams come true by 9/27/09. Reward: This will give me one more opportunity to show my wife how much she means to me. How much I love her now more than ever. This is the one goal that will take work on my part, but boy the feeling I will have when this is complete will be reward enough. Penalty: I will miss the opportunity to make a dream come true. One dream that is not too bad financially. A dream I never knew was one for her. So excited. 4. I Shawn Hershey will eat 5 or 6 well balanced meals each day with 2 servings of vegetables while continuing exercising 2 to 3 hours a week. Reward: Energy!!!! Strength!!! Exercising has allowing me to transform into the husband and father I want to be. It allows me to come home from work and still love my wife and play with my kids. Living a healthy life full of joy, passion, energy, confidence, and love. WHOO HOO! Penalty: No energy, no power mindset, no desire to take care of myself. Will be on my way to early grave for sure. Apparent from my test results back in November. 5. I Shawn Hershey will build a body that is a reflection of the strong, confident, loving, and nurturing leader I want to be for my family. Reward: Wife will be proud to walk beside me in public. Children will be proud to say, "that's my Dad"! I will feel proud of who I am when I look in the mirror. Penalty: Wife would rather I stay home than be miserable and cranky with them in public. OUCH! Kids will want to bring their friends home to see their Dad. 6. I Shawn Hershey will transcend the be the change message with love, encouragement, and support to all. Reward: The new baby will never know the old, unhealthy, miserable, selfish, cranky Dad. My children will feel the energy of their new Dad. They will feel the presence of me in their life. Nurturing, teaching , and leading them through the struggles that they will go through. The will feel me picking them up when they fall down no matter where they are. They will see the value of health. My wife will feel the love from me. The love that has allowed me to transform into the man she married 8 years ago. The man that said "I do" to the beautiful woman 8/4/01. The man that promised to love her everyday until I die. This is the best reward of all. Penalty: A father and husband no one would want. A person no one can stand to be around. A person who could not effect the life of another. NO WAY! My new life is too important now.
I started the challenge on 6/1 and will end on 10/3 - I will be celebrating my 36th Birthday on the 16th so my reward will be to by myself a HOT outfit and go out & celebrate not only my birthday but my success. My pendalty will be no outfit - no going out.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 - thats my big day. My new beginning. My new me. I am glad I did this excercise and actually calculated out my goal and what its going to take week after week to make this happen. I CAN do this, and I CAN reach my goal of LOSING 70 POUNDS. At the start of this transformation I weighed 232 pounds, and at the end I am going to weigh 160 pounds. My 40th birthday is Sept 10th, so reaching the real prize for me would be giving myself this gift for my birthday. Also I have always dreamed of going to Hawaii so that coupled with being able to possibly win and donate 10K to a charity of my choice is a HUGE motivating factor. So let the race begin. If I do not reach my goal, then the penalty will be continuing to feel horrible and failing at something I want so badly. I just have to SEE myself at my goal weight and I can get there.
Dear fellow Transformers, My timeline for my Transformation of my lifetime, is 18 weeks, which will conclude on September 27, 2009! My reward at the completion of my 18 weeks September 27, 2009 will be me being in the best shape of my life, better shape then when I swam the 500 freestyle in high school. I will be stronger, leaner, and more focused! The destructive habits that were a part of my life prior to May 25, 2009 will no longer be the weight of resistance and the wall of obstruction that plagued my daily existence for the last ten years of my life. The invisible chains that have bound my mind, imprisoned my soul, and crushed my self confidence will be broken. My triumph in Transformation will be shared with any one and everyone who will listen, my help love and support will flow abundantly to those wanting and needing support to Transform! Most of all my greatest reward is a new beginning, a life lived with passion and purpose! My penalty for not completing this Transformation on September 27, 2009 would be having to live as a slave to a life outside of my control, a slave to food and alcohol addiction, a slave to depression and resentment, bitterness and despair. Most of all my penalty for failing to Transform would be not being all I can be as a Father to my children, not being a roll model that inspires my children to be the best they can be and reach an unprecedented level of success and happiness in their life!
My final weigh date is August 30th, 2009. My target weight is 215 lbs. My reward will be that I can finally fit into a size 34/36 waist. I would very much like to have the confidence to take off my shirt on some beach as I am playing a sport. If I do not achieve this goal, then I face having to needless put off working on my other dreams and goals I have written down.
By August 25th 2009 I will have lost 30 lbs and gained at least 3 lbs of muscle, and fit into a size 8 dress.
My Deadline is August 24, 2009 My goals are to 1) Have achieved a 30" waist (like the one I had in college - down from 35" at the start) 2) Be able to do 60 pushups without stopping 3) Run 2 miles in 15 minutes 4) Have made daily planning a habit in my life.
Cathy's goals, time limits and rewards C2 - 2009 1. I will lose 10 more pounds by August 25, 2009 so I can meet my new granddaughter feeling great. 2. I will learn more about nutrition and apply it to my every day life to improve my health. DONE!!! 3. I will increase my core strength through exercise. continuously through the challenge for stronger everything. 4. I will increase my gross income by July 30, 2009. 5. I will train for the 2009 Denver Marathon and be ready to run in October so that I will not suffer pain and embarrassment. 6. I will increase the quality and the quantity of what I give to others daily and forever. 7. I will give all of my loved ones back control of their own lives by letting them go. With the exception of those under 18 that need my help and guidance. DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8. I will allow myself 1-2 hours per day on t.com. Not doing to good...will start tomorrow and remind myself daily with a post it note on my computer screen...I am getting better, my reward is more personal time 9. I will relax and enjoy this round of transformation..and my life. NO PROBLEM>>DONE. 10. I will work on my ego and remind myself daily: Ongoing and succeeding, the results are it's own reward.
Begin Date: 5/25/09 Finish Date: 9/11/09 My goal is to lose fat and gain lean, beautiful muscle. I want to look great at my 38 year reunion in early September. My emotional transformation is happening very quickly and I cannot even begin to express my gratitude! I have lived with continual self-inflicted mental torment for way too long. It is incredible to have my life back! I am heading into week 4 and have not missed a single workout and Saturday I ran a slow 4.75 miles on hills - yeah! The Denver Half Marathon is on the horizon and I'm right on schedule. So - the prize is looking fit, feeling strong and being spiritually, emotionally and mentally complete by the time I get together with my former classmates. I will glow from the inside out! Also - I will accomplish my new goal of running the half marathon in Denver. And, since I can already visualize the person I will become, I will begin training to be a "life coach" so I can help others achieve the life transformation I am attaining. The penalty - well - that is not even an option because I'm not turning back into the wasteland of brokenness, depression, regret and hurt. The past is gone and I will live in it no more! God has literally answered my recent prayer of desperation. My husband and sons are mega supportive. All I have to do is get up an hour early six days a week and work out - a very small price to pay. I love you dearly!
My goal is to lose another 46 pounds and gain 5 pounds of muscle by September 20, 2009. My reward!!?? I am going on the CFL Cruise on September 27, 2009!! I have had a lot of success with BFL in the past, and am very much looking forward to finishing this out strong!! Day 1, Wk 5! Here we go!!
August 28, 2009 - 7% body fat
I set a goal of being a size 22 this summer which would take me down 2 sizes from my biggest size. So my deadline is July 23rd, 2009!
OF COURSE!!! DEADLINES!!! So easy to think of, yet I've NEVER set one for myself. So, here goes. My absolute deadline is Dec. 10 2009. Some friends have helped my wife and I plan a cruise for us and our six kids. I want to be able to enjoy that cruise to its fullest and to do that, I have to not be worried about what I look like to others or feel like inside. My goal is 40lbs fat loss, 15lbs muscle gain and a WHOLE LOT OF ENERGY!!! My reward of course to FULLY enjoy the cruise and maybe even ride some horses down in MX. Also, to be able to keep up with the kids throughout the ship!!! My penalty, to have a worrisome and unfulfilled vacation that may even leave my kids wondering..."ok, did I really even go?"
My timeline and ultimate deadline is my 28th birthday. That is on the 30th of November. That is just slightly over five and half months away. As a smaller goal on my way to my birthday deadline, I would like to have lost 25 pounds at the halfway point. That is the end of August. My reward. Happiness. My penalty. Failure and more second rate life to live. This community will be a major help in keeping motivated.. Although, as I feel right now, I won’t need much external motivation. Something in me has clicked.
My ultimate reward is going to be; being smaller than I was when I graduated from high school, which means loosing at least 25 pounds by September 27. And also to have nice shoulders, I don't know why, but I want well defined shoulders...lol
I will complete my challenge on Sept 27, 2009. My rewards will be: 1. Being back to my wedding weight. 2. Going on a cruise with my husband in Oct knowing that I look great and feel confidant. 3. A new wardrobe! I won't even feel guilty going shopping because I will be able to stay that size! :) 4. Be comfortable in a swimsuit again! My penalty: 1. Going on the cruise knowing I could have looked amazing but was too lazy. 2. Staying in my "fat" clothes 3. Being embarrassed to be seen in a swimsuit 4. Lack of confidence and low self esteem
that makes so much sense, the parkinson's law, now that i think about it, that has happened my whole life...my projects and goals did take all the time that i alllowed it to... so, now i have just written on a little piece of paper the following, "By June 19, in exactly 10 days from right now, i will weigh 175lbs and look like my after photos from 2007!" i will keep this little piece of paper in my wallet, which is on my person for the next 10 days... right now, my weight is around 185lbs... i will not give this goal any more time than it really needs...
My goal is to weigh 170 lbs. by the end of this challenge. I want to be able to run an entire 5k without stopping as well. Frank
Ok, I don't have a scale anymore, so I can't use weight as a goal. But, I'm going for a size. I want to fit in asize 10 by the end of this challenge. I want to be leaner, and have some muscle definition. I want to achieve this by the end of this challenge. Whew! I feel like I'm going out of a limb here. I hope I haven't cut myself short. I'm going for it. Carmen
Okay - one correction. My Transformation will end on September 13th, 2009.
I'm on to week #5 and assignment #5. I am having a great time so far. My 18 week TRANSFORMATION began on Monday, May 11, 2009 and will end on Sunday, September 20th. When I write this, it seems so far away - but I am not discouraged. It gives me hope that I will be able to change so much more of myself, not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. My ultimate reward will be to surprise myself and my family when Bill chooses me as one of the three transformation champions. Cocky? Maybe! But I am confident that I CAN DO THIS! What a thrill it will be to give Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer a check for $10,000. I will do this in memory of my mother who dies from Breast Cancer at age 29. I was only 2 1/2 years old. My reward will also be to be here for my family! Other rewards will be a much healthier and energetic body, mind, heart and soul. I will have lost at least 25 pounds and will have completed each goal I have set for myself. My twin sister and I are sharing this Transformation experience together - so we are planning a trip together to celebrate our accomplishments. It may even be to Denver this year. My penalty - I don't want to assign something specific because I don't plan on enforcing it. That's because I plan on Being the Change. But - since I NEED to have something as a penalty - it will be... wait for it... feeling like I have disappointed everyone, including myself and my family that I did not accomplish what I set out to do. I will not be able to inspire all those around me to believe they too can BE THE CHANGE! I won't let that happen. I can't let that happen. So - here I go! There's no one to stop me but myself and I am in it to win it! Cheers! - Candie
I will lose 44 pounds in my 18 Week Transformation Challenge and weigh 197 pounds. My Challenge ends Sept 11, 2009
Assignment #5: I have successfully completed “Phase I” of my journey on May 10, 2009. I immediately embarked into “Phase II” on May 11, 2009. I will be completing my second phase of the transformation journey on September 13, 2009. • Rewards: Continuing to remove unwanted body fat that isolates me from the world of exercise, mobility, and authenticity. • Rewards: Energy and focus • Rewards: BEING present in MY life and the lives of my children • Rewards: FREE from pain (physically) • Rewards: BEING a role model for my children and husband • Rewards: BEING an inspiration to others • Rewards: BEING my authentic self living free of my ego: living grounded • Rewards: BEING THE CHANGE • Penalty: My first A#5 in Phase I was about having regret that I had not done this journey sooner. That was the penalty for me. Ignoring what I knew was there for me when the time came and I was ready. There are no longer penalties in my journey – simply rewards. The prices I’ve paid are in the past where they shall stay, and I have my eyes on the here and now. I’ve come so far in this journey. I once said I desired simplicity. I have simplicity – it’s a choice. We can choose to complicate our lives in the company we keep, the debt we find ourselves in, and focus on the failures rather than the accomplishments. That is what simplicity is about – knowing that you have the power to simplify your life by taking charge of your choices. I have chosen to exercise, eat clean, and live with no regrets and my life has become simpler and more rewarding than I could’ve ever imagined. Surrendering to this journey and putting my faith in me and the higher powers has made my life simpler. I can choose to let the economy bring me down, or having a failed marriage dictate my current marriage. Or I can take charge and make change. I choose the later: TAKE CHARGE and MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN! I want this journey more than anything in life. I know through application of surrender to my higher powers life will be simple and rewarding. I know it because I’ve lived it, and I am living it. A house, a car, nice clothes, money, it is all material items that can define who we are if we allow it. I will be defined by the goodness in my heart and the greatness I offer the world – I choose to TAKE CHARGE and MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN.
Timelines: Started 18 week transformation: May 3, 2009 Ending 18 week transformation: September 5, 2009 (perfect timing, to enjoy the successful completion of transformation challenge 1 by enjoying free day at the GREEK Festival!!!) PRIZES: A healthy lifestyle ~ a healthy me! The ultimate PRIZE Shed unwanted body fat 20.5 lbs (at least) / tone up Pride in myself! Knowing I DID IT ! Paving the path for life long living! Shopping trip for new clothing ~ Get a babysitter for the day and go shopping and out to lunch with my life coach (my hubby!) Get a manicure and pedicure. EXTRA PRIZES: be crowned Champion, and win a $10,000 reward and another $10,000 to donate to charity win an all-expense-paid, first-class trip for 2 to Hawaii to attend an upcoming Transformation Adventure!! Penalties: Be haunted by the feeling "just another thing I quit..." and failure
oh my deadline is October 3, 2009.
I'm not setting any number goals because I get so wrapped up in the actual numbers I loose focus of the journey and of the progress I have made. My goal for these 18 weeks are: -to pay off all outstanding debts in full (excluding student loan and car) -to be in better physical shape than I am now (stronger, faster) My reward for these two things is a well deserved sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Also I will buy some new clothes, not a lot just some. My punishment would be having to face another failure. Also, no new clothes.
In this 18 weeks, I want to loose 50lbs and my prize will be stepping back away from deaths door and looking forward to continue in doing so, getting further and futher away. If I don't accomplish this, my penalty will be that I won't make it and I'll break the hearts of everyone I hold dear, and wouldn't that be just awful.........................
My official start was 5/11 and I will finish this challenge on September 14th. My goal is to drop 30 pounds and turn my metabolism around so my body can handle more than 1000 calories a day. I am going to complete all 18 weeks and 18 assignments. I will not be judgmental, but just trust where this process takes me (that is a huge one for me). My reward will certainly be the incredible, freeing feeling of doing an exercise class without having pounds dragging me down. My big shift in mindset so far is realizing that I can do this - I can be a champion. The punishment for not completing this challenge and meeting my goals is harsh. It consigns me to continue feeling old, worn out, and joining in lock-step with the rest of the over 50 crowd on their way straight toward nursing homes. Man oh man - I would rather be in Hawaii.
My deadline for my goals (which are 126 lbs, Blood pressure 110/70, and increased spiritual awareness) is September 13, 2009. The prize for accomplishing this is a brand new happy and strong life and a chance to try for Baby #4, which I believe in doing very soon, as I am getting older. The penalty is still feeling stuck and feeling like I am postponing my dreams and that is NO FUN! This is a powerful assignment. I enjoyed this one, as it is propelling me forward.
I made several deadline commitments. First my start date was April 27, 2009- FINISH date August 30, 2009. I made a pact with a fellow T.com transformer that we would stick through the 18 weeks no matter what and under no circumstances could we break this bond! My reward for completing the competition is a 8 day trip to Hawaii. If I do not complete the 18 weeks I have to take all the new clothes size 8 that I bought and give them away... and still take my after photos that I have hired a professional photographer to take!!!! And that is not going to happen!!!!!
I started this challenge 5/25/09 and will end 9/27/09 my reward is I will be out of plus sizes!!! The pentaly is the bitter taste of disappointment in not being able to buy smaller clothes and how I know how that taste!
My Transformation started on April 27, 2009, and at it's conclusion on August 31st, I will have lost at least 30lb's and gained all the confidence in the world.
My deadline is Sept 11, I will lose 25 lbs of fat, my cholesterol levels and CRP levels will be normal, and I will be healthy. New found confidence, a new outlook on life, a new perspective are all wonderful rewards, but honestly, I want Hawaii!!! ;)
My 18 weeks will be complete Sept. 18th 2009. For my reward a day without my kiddos, so I can get a massage and pedicure. My penalty will be cleaning out the attic.
I started officially on May 1st and I'm excited to say I will be one of the champions finishing in September YIPPEEE!!!
I started my challenge on April 27 and will end it on August 29th." I will complete this challenge" my goal is to loose 30lbs of fat and finish this challenge a better Mum, partner, sister, daughter, friend.... My reward will be finding inner peace, and knowing and feeling that, I am good enough.
My 18 weeks are up on 9/12/09. I am at 2 weeks now. It is hard. I do see some changs so that is very inspiring.... I am scared!! I have lost and gained many times before so it is scary...... But I have never done it with weights before..... So I am hoping and praying to build enough muscle and keep on so that I can burn more fat.
I started May 11th 2009 and if I did my calculatorification right I should end on August 30th, 2009! After weighing in on the 8/30, and after I've dunked a basketball, I'm thinking it'll be time to hit the beach in new Buff body!
I started my challenge on April 27 and will end it on August 29th. My stated goal is to weigh what I did when I was married in 1993. That would be 177. I want my BF range to be 12ish. I'm currently 202 and BF around 25. I started at 209 and BF of 28 3 weeks ago.
I officially signed up for the Challenge today! I began working out this past Monday. My current weight is 318 lbs. and my goal is to weight 245 lbs. by the end of the Challenge.
I am at 260 lbs. I want to be at 180 by the end of my 18 weeks. I am starting the challenge on 5/18/09 and will finish on 9/20/09. All the benefits and health improvement as well as the things I see for myself in Assignment 1 will happen if I make this goal. I want to be a factor in Change. I want to help others to realize they can change if they have the willpower to do it and the support to get past the hard times. You know the saying – no pain, no gain. I know this will be hard for me but it is something I want very bad.For my reward I want to meet Bill Philips and be a Champion with all that entails. I know it will be hard but worth it. For me though, I had to look deep inside myself and think about my ultimate reward and punishment. What would motivate me to complete this challenge and not drop out when it gets hard? I looked at what others were posting to get ideas and please do not take offense, but for ME, if I were to use a reward of new clothes, or better self esteem, or being able to go without my shirt at the beach (these things come with losing weight already), I KNOW THAT I WILL NOT SUCCEED. I know that failure will leave me in the same shape or worse than I am now. But I have known this for years and I have still gotten bigger and bigger because these things did not ultimately provide me with enough motivation to change myself. So after talking to my wife and praying about it, I have decided to have a physical reward and punishment. I have wanted for years to get Lasik surgery done on my eyes so I no longer had to wear glasses or contacts. So if I can get down to 180 lbs in 18 weeks that will be the reward. Punishment though, that was harder to come up with. I have failed so many times that I knew it had to be something I truly love to do to be able to succeed. Funny thing though, it was my wife who came up with it. My punishment if I fail is to not go camping, fishing, or hunting all next year (2010) with my family.This will be a reward that I want very badly. It is also a punishment I fear because I do these things multiple times every year and it is something I will not want to fail at. These are rewards and punishments that my wife is able to get behind me with and will help keep me accountable. Yours in change, Jeramyg
I started my transformation on April 17 And I will be finished on August 21. In the 3 weeks have have been working on my transformation I have already lost 20 pounds. and I will lose 60 more pounds by the end of my transformation. My reward will be a new wardrobe and a happy healthy me! If I do not make this transformation my penalty will be total disapointment and no new clothes, but this willnot happen because I am much to motivated and I WANT CHANGE!!!!!
My timeline is May 11th-Sept 12...My Goal-to lose 30lbs of fat and gain ENERGY!! Reward...My anniversary is shortly after my end date. I would LOVE to inspire my hubby to take me to the beach:0) To be able to say I did it both to myself and those cheering me on and praying for me. Penalty...another special occasion that I am disappointed with myself that I didn't try harder, also a group of 3 women at my church heard what I was doing and committed to pray daily for me, as I think about the sacrifice of their time and heart I don't want to have to tell them that I didn't even finish...oh and when my sister comes to visit with her new transformation body I don't want to be left looking stupid cause I didn't do the same:0)
My goal is October 31st 2009. I will have toned abs and lose the 40 pounds that I want to. I will have my anemia under control. I will be toned and muscular. I will have boundless energy. Because of my transformation in and out I will have a successful paying job May of 2010 when I graduate with myssociates in accounting. My broken relationship with myself and my bf will be healed. God and me will be best friends again.
I will achieve the goals I have set up in these next 18 weeks which will end on Sept. 12, 2009. Goals being: losing 36lbs of fat, gaining an apporpriate amount of muscle, creating a consistent workout regime of 6 days a week, a consistent eating regime of 6 healthy meals a day, and completing all 18 steps of my transformation. When I achieve my goals by this date I will reward myself with a trip to my sisters in GA (who is also on this transformation journey). My penalty will be of course not seeing my sister in GA, along with the knowledge of knowing that that was 126 days that could have been spent getting one step closer to my goals. I have decided not to waste another moment and that's alot of moments that I don't want to just let float by.
But it's 2009 - am I too late for the challenge!? I will think about my dates and post it on my blog-thanks! Angela
When is my deadline? For this transformation challenge (Round1of 2009) my external deadline for both my new goal physical transformation and my new goal spiritual transformation is May 10,2009. My internal deadline coincides with my external deadline. The Physical and Spiritual goals I will accomplish by this deadline are: My physical goal is to gain enough muscle that my abdominal muscles begin to show and to continue my healthy lifestyle, as I have been able to do over the past 41/2 years. My spiritual goals are to free myself of all my issues and hang ups that hold me back from being the best that GOD intended me to become when HE created me. Three of my main hang-ups I have are: 1. Taking every word personal, not letting in room for criticism or room to allow myself to grow 2. Seeking approval of everyone in everything I do. Feeling unworthy, not good enough and insignificant. People say I’m just paranoid and sometimes I believe I am. 3. Looking for what’s in something for me, being selfish, being to involved in why I am doing Vs what I can do for you 4. Let people around me manipulate me, hold me back by making me think I shouldn’t or don’t need to change. 5. I’m am Egotism, I feel very proud of my accomplishments and tend to brag on myself too much. My spiritual goal for this transformation is to stop wanting to be the center of attention, not stand out in a crown but just be part of the crowd. To stop thinking about my own accomplishments but think how I can help others accomplish their goals. What is my Reward? My reward? Physically: The smile on my face will be my reward when I look in the mirror and see abs looking back Spiritually my reward will be now on earth when I feel the glory of helping someone else. In heaven my reward will be on judgement day when GOD says “ My Child I am proud of you’ Page 11 What is my Penalty? Physically my penalty won’t be too bad as I am happy with the body I have. Although this will be a great disappointment, I’ll still have some room for improvement. Spiritually my penalty will cost me almost a year of trying to be a better, more compassionate, humbling person. Almost a year of my time wasted but how much of God’s time have I wasted. He’s counting on me to make this goal a reality, I promise Him I would, and I promised myself I would. To not make this deadline of this spiritual goal would be a penalty of humiliation. Why? If don’t make my deadlines I know I can and I will try again. But I have more goals I want to set and make for myself and if I don’t make this deadline I’ll only delay the progress of my next goals.
Fit by fifty is my goal. March 18, 2010 is my deadline. That’s 313 days from today, 313 days to reach my fitness goal of 12% BF – pretty good for an old guy, and something I have never even been close to before. (I may have been under 20% for a day or two, once). I have also established three intermediate goals and deadlines tied to two 18 week challenge cycles and one significant event along the way. I began this challenge cycle on April 12, Easter Sunday, the day of my personal resurrection. Four weeks done and sor far, so good. I will finish this challenge on August 15. My goal is to get my BF under 25% by that time. I then plan to take a couple of weeks off and enjoy a planned family vacation at the beach before starting another challenge cycle on August 30. 18 more weeks will take me through the end of 2009. My goal is to be a 15% BF by the end of that challenge. My wife’s 25th college reunion is right about the midpoint of my 2nd challenge. We met at school and have lots of mutual friends. My goal is to be at 18% BF by that date in early November. My reward for Challenge 1 will be the ability to take off my shirt without embarrassment and enjoy the sun, sand and good company. My punishment for failure will be the prison of the usual big t-shirt and a chair under a big umbrella – more of a spectator than a player. By the midpoint of challenge 2, my reward will be the confidence of looking good and feeling good as I link up with old friends. I still have my (rapidly graying) hair, so if I am fit it will be like winning the daily double. When I show up with my beautiful transformed wife on my arm, it will be the trifecta My punishment will be the knowledge of just another opportunity lost. Tick tock, tick tock. Of course, going to Hawaii with Bill would be a nice reward too. Someone is going to win, so why not me? Being selected a champion would be great, but even if that doesn’t happen, if we reach our goals by my 50th birthday, our reward will be our own champions’ retreat in Hawaii with our family.
Alright, a few days behind on this assignment but things are going great! My challenge end date will be August 8th, 09... Although the challenge really doesnt end there, its a continued lifestyle and I'm loving it so far, more energy, more strength... no exhaustion slumps after lunch. I really didn't need to lose much weight, but I definately needed to eat healthier and snap into shape. I'd love to at least gain 5 to 10lbs of muscle and continue from there. I'd love to be in the area of 15% for body fat...leaner and stronger. First month complete and its going strong! Keep up the great work everyone!
My end date will be August 30th. My reward is being able to feel all I isted on Assignment 1 Part B. My penalty is to feel the same as I did in the first part of the assignment
I remember getting ready for the birth of my child, what an exciting time it was, preparing her room, picking out just the right colors and theme to inspire and delight her little eyes and mind. It was a good time, a deadline no doubt. It was cut short due to the fact God had other plans for her to be here earlier than I had planned. Most people have 9 months, I had 7. Of course her room was not completed because I took my time thinking I still had more time. Thank goodness someone stepped in and completed the room while I was in the hospital with her. But it just goes to show you, if we don't accomplish what we set out to do in a timely fashion, times catches up with us. I accepted this challenge because I knew time was running out and it had to do with my child again, only fast forward 16 years later. She is growing up fast and I want to be there for all the milestones in her life fully engaged, not just sitting on the sidelines in a wheelchair which is what is forecasted for me by the doctors. My grandmother died in a wheelchair, and I have 2 uncles in wheelchairs. I refuse to go down like that. So, I am going to continue the good fight and get healthy, strong, happy, and a more energetic and aware human being. Those are my rewards. The penalty for not completing this competition is to return to the same sad state I was in before: a tired, lonely, scared, angry, and depressed person who did not leave her house for weeks at a time. That is not an option for me, so I will continue this journey and be there walking every step of the way. Love you guys, Mona
I have started my Transformation with clear goals and realistic expectations. After 18 weeks, my transformation will be complete on August 31st. I plan to lose 25-30 pounds of fat, and hopefully fit into a size 8. I will have a strong, toned body. I will be energized and ready for anything! ~My reward? I WILL meet Bill Phillips! At the end of this challenge, I want to be part of the Transformation team and inspire people in the Great Northwest. I want to Be the Change, inside and out! ~Reward #2: I will not be afraid to wear a bathing suit and go to the beach with my kids. (Want to hear a tragic story? I used to live in Kona, Hawaii. Over 5 1/2 years, I rarely went to the beach, because I was too self conscious in a bathing suit. I missed out on a lot of memories I could have made with my family.) My penalty: I will continue to feel depressed and trudge through life will little joy. For me, a life without Joy is no life at all. I AM READY TO BE THE CHANGE!!
My goal is to live one day at a time and stop wishing my life away! I get in such a rush that I forget to enjoy the day that I'm living now. By the end of my 18 weeks, Sept. 7, 2009, I will have lost the last 15-20 lbs that I've been packing around for the past few years and I will have gained a TON of self confidence and inner peace that I have been craving for as long as I can remember. My exact goal is to FINISH this challenge strong and to continue this lifestyle and go on to inspire others to do the same. My penalities are as follows: if I do not follow the exercises as I've laid out for the next 4 weeks I will not be able to take some things I would like to take on an upcoming trip. It is in my blog. That is just a 'jump start' goal to get myself in the right frame of mind. The long term goal is to stick with the eating, exercising and assignments and continue to grow in my mind as a more peaceful, self confident person while getting firmer, stronger and healthier each and every day. The rewards are obvious..putting anything, I MEAN ANYTHING on and not worrying about how it looks...feeling comfortable in public in shorts, swim suit etc...feeling so much better because the foods I am eating are healthy and nourishing to my body and last but not least feeling comfortable with myself and knowing I stuck to the program and reeped the rewards. The penalities are equally as obvious....knowing I failed AGAIN and didn't stick to something AGAIN. I'm tired of that feeling and I do not like the way it feels. Living with the same tired, saggy, fatigued body that I've been living with the past few years. I don't want that so I will succeed and I will be seeing Bill and Clarissa and all the others in Hawaii next year!! Also, I'll be glowing on the inside when the money is given to the charity I choose. That in itself will be such a rewarding feeling I can't even imagine the excitement of being able to do that for someone else. What a fantastic place this is!! Thank you AGAIN Bill!!
#5 – The Power of Positive Pressure I’ve entered the challenge. If I count 18 weeks from the date I started the BFL challenge, which I began on March 9, my 18 week Transformation will end on July 12. This happens to be a week before my 20th High School reunion, so there’s a nice side benefit there – looking good and feeling great at the reunion! http://www.transformation.com/tonyc/blog/
Note: I updated this assignment because I realized that I did not want to hurt myself for pushing for a body weight loss goal that was not coming about due to the muscle that was being gained during the transformation challenge. I originally was shooting to lose 75 lbs. in body weight during the 18 weeks, but muscle was being gained as fat was being burned. Since muscle is heavier than fat, the body weight loss of 75 lbs. was not taking place because of the muscle. So we will see what happens during my second challenge. The important thing is to be healthy. 2009 Transformation Goal: I Spencer Cassler will lose 60 lbs. by May 09, 2009 (18 weeks) and additional 40 lbs. by September 12th, 2009 (18 weeks) for a grand total of 100 lbs (285 lbs. to 185 lbs). (updated) 60 lbs in 18 weeks-January 4th to May 09, 2009 (18 Weeks Transformational Challenge One Goal) 40 lbs in 18 weeks-May 10 to September 12th, 2009 (18 Weeks Transformation Challenge Two Goal) Total Goal: 100lbs (updated) Rewards: Healthy body that is strong, powerful, balance, and powerful. A spirit that loses oneself in the service of others. Lose 60 lbs. in 18 weeks will be rewarded with a weekend getaway with my wife and children to St. George Utah (updated) Lose 40 more lbs. in 18 weeks for a total of 100lbs of weight lost will be rewarded with a trip to San Diego and Los Angeles in California with the family to see Sea World, Disneyland, a Dodgers baseball game, and stay in a nice hotel near the coast for a week. Penalty: Quiting and living the same unhealthy lifestyle that is causing me pain and depression within. Having a body that is flabby, weak, and uninspiring. Living a lie and bonded down by weaknesses. (updated) Plan of Action: I Spencer Cassler will: Complete all of Bill's 18 assignments on time (updated) Stay connected to transformatio.com and follow Bill's Blog, Forums, weekly Radio Address and give support unto others Be completely clear with my goals by planning each workout, each meal, each supplement, each assignment and keeping track of it in my blog on a daily basis along with weekly updated photos. Break my goal down into attainable specific deadlines and go to work Obstacles: Lack of planning, old destructive habits, giving into cravings, not make it my focus, offered large portions from family and friends, giving into my addiction to soft drinks, drive thru fastfood joints Resources: Bill Phillips, Transformation.com, my groups, friends on T.com, Bill Phillips radio broadcast, Body for Life, Eating for Life, and Transformation Time Frame: 18 weeks-January 4th to May 9th for 60 lbs 18 weeks-May 10th to September 12th for 40 lbs Total: 100 lbs.
I started April 13th and am giving myself 18 weeks to accomplish the following: Lose AT LEAST 12 pounds. Get BACK INTO my size 6 jeans Get into a size 4 Build arms like Kelly Ripa's Be stronger physically and emotionally Be mentally ready to start my MSW this fall Do EVERY workout on the schedule Follow the BFL meal plan EXACTLY PENALTIES: Telling the entire b-ball team that I'm going to do something then not do it Still be wearing SWEATS Not be ready for school POSITIVES: Looking AWESOME and knowing I DESERVE it! Showing the B-ball team that goals are attainable Being READY for school Getting new size 4 pants! Looking GREAT in my swimsuit! Knowing what I can do with focused effort and hard work Having a chance to WIN IT ALL!!
To be honest with you, I never imagine doing this. i started this on April 31st and its totally awesome and having a workout partner in Jerome is cool. Two brothers working out side by side,trying to get where he is; is a challenge in itself and I am ready to accomplish that. Terry
Setting deadline. IN the 18 weeks of this challenge I have decided to accomplish these goals. 1. Gain strength 2. gain confidence 3. volunteer at my daughters school ( this one has scared me for years) 4. have a healthy eating & workout routine 5. jog on the beach 6. hike Torrey pines 7. exercise with my family on the regular 8. make new friends 9. be able to jog 2 miles and enjoy it
My start day was April 13, 2009 and my dead line is Aug 16, 2009. My goal is to loose 24 lbs of fat and gain 10 lbs of muscle. I have a great feeling that I will exeed way beyond my goals by that time. My reward is to lead by example and enable myself to lift others. My penalty will be....sorry but I can't think of one becuase for a change I will not anticipate any form of failure. In my mind and I'm there already. All I have to do know is apply my inspired actions to manifest it.
My start date is 27 April and end date is 30 August. My goal is to remove at least 20 pounds of fat. My reward will be a big fat chocolate brownie! (Just kiddin). Standing tall and proud without having to suck in my stomach, that will be the utlimate reward to me. The penalty for not accomplishing this? Letting myself down, as well as all you great people out there, cause I know you will be watching me! I hope.
My goals: By 8/23/09 I will be 25 pounds lighter, 4 sizes smaller and 100% healthier than I am today. By June 6, 2009 I will take and pass the belay test. By June 21, 2009 I will be able to run 3 miles By October 18, 2009 I will run the Denver marathon.
After revision, my new goals are: By 24 May I will be have attended at least 75% of Sunday church services during my challenge, for which the reward is a greater understanding and stronger relationship with God. For penalty, I will have to live with the knowledge that I allowed something to interfere with that relationship. By 24 May I will have completed the Couch to 5K training program and will have begun my 1/2 marathon training. The reward will be the knowledge that I have done something I never thought I was capable of. The penalty will be identifying and announcing in the general forums why I failed to do so. By 24 May I will be under 200 pounds for the first time since high school. As a reward I will find the money to replace all of my jeans, and at least one nice outfit for church. As a penalty, I will again publicly define my reasons for failure.
Wow What a loaded question I started my 1st T challenge July 21, 2008, while I made a lot of progress I didn't really change my inner mood or mode. I carried alot of stuff around with me. I accomplishmented what I set out in my 1st challenge so It was successful to me but it wasn't a true blue change in every aspect of my life. This challenge, thought I still don't feel I am there yet, I won't be until God judges me on judgement day but now 15 weeks into this challenge I feel the difference in my mood, the way I think the way I react and the way I re-molded my life. My dealline is May 10th when my round 1 challenge is over to complete the inner transformation I want the world to see. However I will set another 18 week deadline to transform even more and another 18 weeks after that. For I am a work in progress 4-ever while I am on this earth. Love, Linda
This Challenge ends for me on August 1st. I have 3 goals for this challenge, and each goal carries its own penalties and rewards. Goal #1 = reducing body fat to less than 18%; reward for this will be purchasing new clothes and a very special date night with my wife; penalty for missing this goal will be no purchases of anything bike related, any clothes, and any coffee (other than to grind myself) until 2010. Goal #2 is to attain Level II Transformer; reward for this will be a day off to go mountain biking; penalty for missing this will be no itunes/music purchases until 2010. Finally, and most positively, my goal for this challenge is to earn "CHAMPION" status; the reward for this will be putting in a deck for our home, donating the $10K to charity, and finally being able to meet Bill Phillips; Penatly for missing this goal will be not having Bill Phillips' endorsement, i.e. not having one of the most powerful reasons to help people allow me to motivate and inspire them to attain their own transformation.
Ok...My challenge started April 21st,2009. I will loose 57 pounds of body fat, in 18 weeks !!!(Reward) Or I will continue to be miserable.(Penalty) I WILL Be The Change.... Always...Angela...Keep Smilin...
I started this challenge on April 11th with a finish date of August 15th and in this time I will loose 80 pounds of unhealth weight and build clean health lean muscle. My reward will be the ability to pass a weight phycial to be accepted into truck driving school and be partnered with the love of my life in a great carreer. My penalty would be (if I don't complete my goal and I won't fail) being stuck in a cube and seperated from the man I love and intend to marry. This penalty is unthinkable so I will achieve the goal and I will be a much better healther human being because of it. Nothing will stop me now!!
I began this transformation on April 6 and will complete it August 9. For this transformation I am focusing on losing 35 lbs and building some nice muscle too. I am also focusing on my inner journey and becoming a more emotionally connected person.
June 13th will be my last day. Qt that time i will weigh in in at or below 217 lbs. and my body fat %age will be under 19%. Then I will begin Round 2. Thanks Bill, Scott
Here's Jolynn, playing "catchup" as fast as I can. I started Jan 19. D-Day for me is May 25. THAT's JUST UNDER 5 WEEKS AWAY! After I entered the Challenge, I got hung up on the one thing that has gotten in my way every time (I previously completed 2 BFL Challenges): I HATE having my picture taken! A major issue for me, going back to early childhood... Well, 10 weeks in I had some serious self-talk and said just take the d*** photo and get over it. So here I am in my "before" photo looking like I'm locked out of the house, peering in through the back porch window, wondering if anyone's home and if they'll let me in... I'm sure a therapist could make a lot of money off of me ;0) My number one goal for this Challenge has become to just be comfortable in my own skin, and to be comfortable with being seen. Period. And, yes, I want to build some leg and chest muscles. So, I'm doing 3 strength workouts with some daily aerobics (stairs and walking) plus a little bit of yoga daily. And I think the cure for the photo-phobia is LOTS OF PICTURES! So, I guess I'd better stock up on batteries for the digi cam! Best wishes to all the Challengers for a great experience! Smiles - Jolynn
I started April 13, with an end date of August 17. In that time I would like to lose 20 pounds and get down to 18% bodyfat. I want to feel and look fit and healthy. Would love to meet you in Hawaii Bill, (or anywhere else for that matter!) :)
I started my challenge on 04/08/09. In 18 weeks, I will be down a minimum of 36 pounds! I will be stronger physically as well as mentally. My reward will be muscle definition that will be beginning to show and a more confident outlook. My ultimate goal is Christmas eve. This is a day that I have not looked forward to meeting with my entire family. I usually spend the evening wishing I had been more successful during the year. This year, I will be 88 pounds thinner. I will then reevaluate how I look (I have not weighed that amount since 6th grade). My gift will be a stronger, healthier role model for my family and I new wardrobe for me. I will continue to redefine myself both physically and mentally and prepare for my wedding to the most terrific man in the world. I have been the holdup in our lives, and I refuse to be any longer! I wont address the penalties because I have already experienced them. Only positive thoughts here!!!
I started on April 13, 2009 and my goal is to achievce 10% bodyfat by August 17, 2009. My reward will be the joy of a lean, muscular, healthy body. My penalty will be the dissapointment in not hitting my target. I am going to test my bodyfat % this week and every four weeks after that to see where I stand.
I started my transformation on April 9 and my deadline in 18 weeks is August 13. A very easy date to remember; it will be my oldest daughter's 13th birthday. My physical goals are to remove 18.5# of body fat to weigh at or below 140# and reduce my waist measurement from 31.5" to 28.5". My spirtual goals are to renew my spirit and heal my old wounds so that I can more effectively serve my family, my community and beyond. My reward is becoming the woman I was designed to be; healthy, fit, loving, compasiionate, patient, and open.
Prize: Wear size 14 by 3 May 2009 (end of this challenge). Penalty: No Victoria Secret for me. Prize: Revlon 5K run on 9 May 2009 in 46 min or less. Penalty: 10 push-ups Prize: I will weigh 135lbs by 30 Oct 2009. Penalty: No new wardrobe. Prize: Be able to wear my Coast Guard uniform to Ryan’s graduation on 19 May 2010. Penalty: Not be able to pin Ryan’s Ensign bars.
Okay, here goes.. My Transformation Challenge began on April 6th and my deadline is 18 weeks ending on August 9th. My plan is to loose 30lbs and decrease my body fat. Right now it's at a whopping 37.9%, meaning 71lbs on my body is all fat. yikes! The "chart" I looked up shows I should be dead... ha ha just kidding. It's shows I'm "OBESE" ohhh don't cha just love that word? So to be in the "Normal" zone it should be 25. So that would mean I need to decrease 13ish%. Bottom line I will loose weight, gain muscle and tone to get actual definition. I also have a goal to run in the Denver marathon. That's 13 miles or so. I've never done or even considered accomplishing any like that. I've never ran, have had knee surgery, and have scoliosis. Therefore this is a total leap of faith and have to train to even think I can finish. But I will. Being bold and courageous I will say the greatest reward will be to Be the Challange and becoming one of the next Transformation Champions. I have to be honest in saying that I am not that bold, therefore one goal will be to become that bold. I also desire to become a better person, to give back all the blessings i've been given to pay it forward and create a glorious ripple effect that will infect the world around me and help change a small or perhaps large part of the world. My timeline with this is now. I have set daily goals to find ways to excerise loving kindness, patience and simly look for opportunities to be a blessing to others. Again this is a daily goal. My short term goal is to loose approx. 2lbs per week. I have to say I'm not altogether concentrating on weight. My main goal is to decrease body fat and increase muscle and create definition. More rewards, if I win the Challenge you know the rewards there! When I complete the challenge and have met my goals I will enjoy getting a new wardrobe. I fully intend to complete this challenge. I also have committed to putting forth all effort. After doing this if I don't loose the weight etc. I will have the satisfaction of knowing I put forth a 100% effort. And the reward will be being proud of myself, having self respect and increased confidence! Those are truly admirable rewards. Penatly - If I do not complete the challenge and do not accomplish the goals, the penatly will be to NOT have those qualities listed above. Thereby loosing self respect, being disappointed and loosing confidence. I will certainly NOT be spending hard earned mola on new fat clothes. And just to spice it up... no free day/food for one month. However, once again I state, bailing, giving up, quitting, making excuses, being defeated, having fear, creating regret... these are NOT options. Go Team Go!
Wow, I started my transformation on 3/30/09 and as I went to the calendar to count down my 18 weeks, my ending date is 8/3/09 -- the day I leave for a month to go visit family! How ironic.... My long term goal is to be down to 18% body fat by the end of my transformation. When I go home I want to be able to fit into size 6 shorts and look great in my workout clothes! My short-term, weekly goals are always the same (so far). I want to continue to journal my food intake and stick with my weekly workout plan. My intermediate goal is to be conditioned and ready for my triathlon on 6/28/09.
When I first started the challenge I really didn't understand all the ins and outs of the site and what I needed to do "correctly" so I just jumped in and started. I started my 18 week challenge Jan. 5th 2009 and I immediately set a deadline for my results. Although my "official" 18 weeks will be complete May 11th I am pushing to accomplish some goals before April 29th! I will go from my now size 14 - almost 12 into my size 10 pants by April 29th!! My reward for this is a wonderful cruise with my husband and wearing all new summer clothes!! My penalty is that I don't get to buy anything new for my cruise and all my clothes will be too baggy.=( Another reward is that I haven't seen my MIL since Christmas sooooo..... it will be AWESOME going from a size 20 to size 10 in just 17 short weeks. She is GOING to flip!! Then my next goal is to enjoy my cruise my final week of my 18 week transformation and use it as a meditation and renewal time instead of a "eat fest". Reward: I will be rejuvenated, refreshed and refocused for the next 18 weeks of GREAT health and insight. Penalty: My 18 week pictures will NOT be what I desire and I will have traded a full week of "enjoyment" for such hard work. I look at it this way... yes it they will have good food available but my purpose for the cruise is not to EAT and enjoy the FOOD. I am there to relax and reflect. We CHOOSE to eat the lower fat portions and enjoy the gluten free foods prepared for me. YES!!
I have been thinking about this for too long. When I first started the challenge one of my goals was to loose 20 lbs.The scale does not seem to be moving much but I have much more energy and I just bought a pair of jeans that were two sizes smaller than my last pair and they fit great. I am starting to feel comfortable in my own skin and am a much happier person. I really don't care about the pounds anymore but don't get me wrong I still have a lot of work to do to get the toned body I envision for myself. Anyway, My deadline for this challenge is June 20th. My goals are to follow the BFL and EFL program and complete all the assisignments in the transformation challenge. I will jump into the challenge instead of just dipping my toe in. My reward for doing this will be increased self esteem for actually accomplishing something I commited to. I will be a better wife and mother because I will be happier and have more energy. I will be in tuned spiritually and see myself the way God sees me. My penalty will be that I go back to the same 'ole me... a tired stressed out person who dosen't trust herself to keep the commitments she makes to herself and others.
so funny...i am entering this tonite and the last post on this page (right above this comment box) is my comment from 265 days ago...i was in such a different place than i am right now..so glad to have been a part of this community for these past 265+days. level 2....i am in this again Jan 8 to May 14 ...all details are on my blog.
My Be the Change Transformation started 02MAR2009. I Will lose 40 pounds by the end of my first nine weeks, 04MAY2009. I WILL also go from 46" down to 42" jeans and my Fasting A.M. Blood Glucose readings WILL be within normal limits by the end of my first nine weeks. Last but by no means least, I will grow and make noticeable positive change in my spiritual, emotional, and mental self. My reward for making these changes will be on my way to having my old self back. And, I'm going to get my old clothes out of the back of the closet!
1. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will weigh 135 lbs. I will have a clearly defined six pack abdominal section. I will have visible thigh definition. I will have separation in my deltoids. I will have a tapered "V" shape in my upper torso. 2. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will have found a new church that I attend regularly. I will commit to taking my family weekly. I will practice devotions with them. I will lead by spiritual example. 3. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will have organized, sorted, filed and disposed of the mountain of paperwork that I have accumulated and allowed to overrun my dining room table, piano top, bookshelves and basement for the last five + years. I will touch each piece only once and resolve what to do with it. I will have condensed this sprawl into one organized and clearly labeled file box and ensured that my family knows where to find the important documents. 4. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will complete a list of household chores to be completed by each child to alleviate the amount of work that Allison has to do. I will institute a commission plan to help teach them the value of hard work and money management. 5. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will have developed a clear household budget and plan to reduce the amount of debt that we carry. I will make a plan to ensure that we are completely debt free except for our house within the next year. 6. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will have have helped to complete "spring cleaning" to include preparing the side porch to enjoy the weather with my wife each day. 7. On June 8, 2009 I, Eric Chas will have implemented a routine to regulary spend time with each of my children corporatly and individually. I will have taught my youngest son how to play catch. I will learn the things that are important to my daughter and do those things with her. I will implement a "family" night where we play a game, watch a movie, or do someting to make memories that will last their lifetime. In addition to these Transformation challenge goals, I will be able run 3 complete miles on the treadmill within 20 minutes by April 18, 2009 (Thanks, Joe). The penalty for not accomplishing these things is what I stated in assignment #4. If I do not meet these challenges, then this is my life. This is as good as it gets. I am not my antithesis, I really am just the same old Eric. I do not believe this! As my reward, I am going to have my "after' pictures taken by a professional photographer. In addition, I am going to have a black and white portrait taken like the one that Bill and Chris Winters have - the one in blue jeans, with no shirt. My stomach will be a wash board. My back will be wide. My muscles will ripple. I am going to present this portrait to my wife. I will also take my family to Disney world. We have never had a full family vacation.
My Transformation challenge began on March 3, 2009 and will be completed by July 7, 2009. My goal is to make a life style change of healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Also to lose 40 pounds within this 18 week challenge. I've never really liked my clothes because I buy boring solid colors that fit instead of fun printed fabrics because I don't want to accentuate my size. My reward will be to purchase a new wardrobe of fun solid and printed clothes. My penalty will be to continue wearing my boring solid larger sizes and I don't intend to do that.
My first day my last was 02/09/09,and my last day is coming up in 06/12/09 thanks Bill.
My start date was 3/22/09 my deadline is to be 25 lbs lighter,shapely & happier by 6/26/09 the end of my 18weeks & be the next Transformations winner!! Thanks for the surport !!
Starting Date: Monday 23rd March 2009 and the completion date is Sunday 26th July 2009. My goals are to shed 15kg and drop my body weight percentage to 15%. I will take photos every three weeks to track my progress. I've made a two-page summary where I have spots to stick my photos and track my stats. I have also recorded rewards on my chart that I will receive every three weeks if I remain on track. Some of these rewards include a massage, pedicure, facial etc... I have never pampered myself so I've arranged these rewards so that I can acknowledge that I've worked hard and am transforming.
Start date March 29, 2009, completion date July 26, 2009. My plans are to decrease my weight by at least 60 lbs, is this a reality - I will try my best. I started in 44 waist and I want to be in 38's, borderline 36's. I will be more energetic and involved in more activities. I will be stronger and engaged with those around me.
My deadline in June 20th. My goal is 40 more lbs of fat loss. My rewards would include a fit healthy lifestyle, the positive feelings of finishing what I started and being able to provide proof positive to others that anyone can do this. My penalty will be posting on this website that I did not reach the goal and feeling the shame of failure(but that ain't gonna happen :))
I will loose another 15 pounds by the end of this challenge. My reward will be getting one step closer to my purpose, and my consequence will be continuing to be miserable.
Assignment #5: This is a great assignment, really puts everything in focus for me. Thanks Bill for this opportunity! I started this Transformation challenge on Feb. 15, I weighted 150 lbs., I love sweets, have boarder high cholesterol, a slacking theroid and exercise wasn't my priority. I was just getting by thinking "older" age was setting in and I was just going to go along with it. Then along came this Transformation, my purpose was to firm up, loose weight, get more physically fit and make better food choices. I must admit, in the beggining I was excited about the possiblity of being a Transformation Champion, I know now, that either way, I will be a "winner" if I achieve my personal goals and become a healthier individual. The ultimate contest, to do something good for yourself and obtain a prize for doing it? Wow, that's a "Win-Win" - I sure can't go wrong! My Transformation deadline is June 21 - that will be 18 weeks. I WILL achieve a weight of 130 lbs and increase my muscle strength - which has already gotten stronger. In the next 10 weeks I WILL loose 12 lbs to finish my transformation. Most importantly, I will have gained self-respect, the ability to have finished something that is important to me, make my family proud (and my daughter, who has taken a special interest in this transformation process and who helps me exercise and runs with me). It is difficult, to say, "What If...not finishing?" I can't think that way, but if that happened, my pure dissapointment in myself and the defeat of not finishing and following through on this goal would be my punishment. I would consider it a joy to be able to reach out to others and let them know, that their goals are obtainable! This site is amazing, the folks on here are real and inspiring and I am blessed to be a part of such a warm community - thank you all!
My "Be the Change" challenge started March 27, 2009. The timeline will be18 weeks, this puts my deadline date for July 31, 2009. My reward will be that I have achieved my “Be The Change Purpose” and I can continue making it better. My penalty is simple. I will need to work harder to accomplish my “Purpose”. I would like to say I would be extremely disappointed in myself by not accomplishing this goal. However, I know through the support of my family, friends and people I do not even know I will have won!! I also know that through the support of my family, friends and people I do not even know I will accomplish my “Be The Change Purpose!”
My timeline and deadline is 3/2/09 start- 7/5/09 end My reward is gaining control of my life. My ultimate reward is becoming a transformation champion. My penalty is to continue being miserable, indecisive, out of control, and defeated.
The deadline for for achieving my over all results will be by June 8th 2009 which is the last day of my 18 week challenge. I would like to fit into a size 8-10 pants. I started in size 16-18 and in less than 9 weeks have dropped to size 12. My ultimate goal is to increase cardio endurance so that I can run longer distances. Today is my 39th birthday and my goal is, in the next 21 days, to increase my cardio endurance to be able to run for at least 5 - 10 minutes, so that by the end of the challenge, I will be able to run for at least 10 min. As it stands now, I am in my 9th week and I have worked hard (maybe not hard enough) to be able to run steadily for 2.5 min and end with my heart rate around 170 bpm -180 bpm. My legs usually want to continue but my lungs burn and my airway constricts and just doesn't want to let air in. I am prone to Bronchial infections every time I get a slight cold. Maybe that has something to do with it? I'll be talking to the Dr. about that soon. My reward for achieving this goal in 21 days will be a well deserved day at the spa for a facial and the knowledge that I have the potential to achieve my 18 week goal of running for a full 10 min. My penalty for not achieving this in 21 days will be not getting the facial, pure disappointment in self and the knowledge that I'll have to find ways to work harder to attain the final goal. My reward for my over all goal is that I will be 39 years old and in the best shape of my entire life. I will be able to buy any bathing suit that I like and know that I look good in it. I won't have to settle for the one that I think hides the most. My penalty will be that I have to work harder and longer before I get to buy the bathing suit and will have to settle for the one I already have.
My deadline to reach my goal is June 17th, which would be 16 weeks from my start date of Ash Wednesday - February 25th. My Transformation started by taking small baby-steps as a Lenten resolution to sacrifice by not eating after 7:30pm and giving up sweets. By default, almost it seems, the healthy eating habits have taken over and I don't miss the sweet junk. I intend to carry this new behavior forward and increase frequency and intensity of workouts. This will enable me to realize my health and fitness goals...one of which would be to be able to comfortably wear my pre-children jeans by June 17th!
My completion date is set as June 6th, 2009. By this time I will have lost 30 lbs and wear a size 10.
Assignment #5 I've set the completion date of my Challenge as Sunday May 24, 2009. I have lost @ 18 pounds since January 11, and I have 8 more weeks left....I am going to complete this challenge with the following stipulations: I will lose 8 more pounds of scale weight leaving me at 259 pounds. I will increase my bench press max to 160 pounds (I'm pushing 4 reps at 150 right now). My reward for successful completion will be a visit to my favorite tattoo parlor to have my tattoos retouched for the first time in 7 years. My penalty will be...frankly I don't knoww. do you have any suggestions?
i started my challenge on march 29 2009, I am so excited i had been following body for life half heartedly for 12 weeks that ended march 28 i did every work out but had some problems with the right resipe but not to fear i got it now and my goal for the next 18 weeks is to lose 60 lbs of body fat and increase my strength if i reach my goal hubby and i will take a much deserved 2nd honeymoon and if i dont i will give up my free days till its gone my life has really changed froml all i have learned in this process my life will never be the same. i have about 90 lbs to lose all together so im off
My start day was on March 2nd, 2009. I will finish my 18 week transformation on July 5th 2009. During my transformation my BMI would be in a healthy range or no higher than 24.9% which should b 136 lbs, My current weight (today) is 163 lbs and I started the challenge with 173 lbs. My body fat % would be 18% so I would have 111.52 lbs of muscle and 24.5 lbs of fat (still sounds like a lot huh?). At least that is my goal in the coming weeks to complete the transformation but that is just the outside, for my inner and self satisfaction I will do everything within my possibilities to change job since the environment is mentally killing me and in 2010 I would like to be the spoke person for transformation in Latin America and inspire other just as I have been inspired by wonderful people in T.com!!!
Ok. My goal is to fit into my size 8 jeans in 12 week. So by June 13 I want to be wearing them, comfortably. My reward is to go to San Francisco with my husband and go shopping for new clothes. Without the kids. That will be so much fun. I can't wait!
I have always worked better with deadlines....one of my favorite sayings is "the deadline is the ultimate inspiration" so reading about Assignment #5 totally solidified that for me and gave me more inspiration. By 6/27/09 I will finish each Day in Transformation (including all assignments) Run 3 miles, lose 15#, get to 18% body fat, have control over my self-defeating talk. Rewards: The new lifestyle I have fantasized about and never realized, Taking control of my own destiny, Throwing away the "overweight clothes" from my closet that I am collecting in a pile as I grow away from them, and Overcoming the defeat of another yo-yo in my cycle of starting a lifestyle change and not finishing it! Consequences if I fail: Having to post that I did not complete my goals, Re-hang the "overweight" clothing that I have set aside throughout my challenge, and Live with myself and the fact that I did not complete this "This Is It" challenge. My goals seem like a dream for me, and on the other hand, I can actually see how they can be achieved. I am fully committed to applying myself and I will be elated when I see the end of this journey.
I have always worked best under pressure with deadlines. A born procrastinator I am. My start date was March 16. I will end my 18 weeks on July 17. I will have lost 25 lbs. of fat. By my 9th week, my half way point, (May 17) my goal is to have lost 12 lbs. If I have lost 12 lbs by my half way point then I will buy myself a new outfit. When I reach my goal at the end of 18 weeks I will buy some great new clothes including a bikini. In addition I will reward myself with a photo shoot. I haven't modeled in years and I am looking forward to it. If I don't reach my goals, no photo shoot. :( But most important to me is the way I will feel about myself at the end of 18 weeks. I will be happy with who I am on the inside and out and that will radiate to others around me. Kelly
My start date was 2/2/09 and the eighteenth week should end up around 6/8/09. Yeah, I have some goals: -complete the transformation challenge -swim 1/2 mile (open water) with little difficulty -meet new friends, touch others lives -incorporate a better work/life balance The rewards to me will be more if "inner" rewards than "outer" rewards. While I will loose weight, tone up and look better on the outside, I will feel much better on the inside after this challenge. I want to get through round 1 and then get deeper and stronger on round 2.
My start date was 3-9-2009, so my target for complete transformation (18 weeks total) is 7-12-2009. What's really cool about this is the fact that this 7-12-09 is a free-day for me!! Perhaps a celebration will be in order?? Anyway, I'll see you all at the finish line!
Deadlines for me are what get the job done, period. This was true during grade school and college, and certainly at my job everyday. The task that pops up each day that has a deadline gets done first- it is a simple as that. I'm a procrastinator by nature. I'm reading The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford and I'm working on this character defect now and I'm getting a wee bit better. With regard to this Transformation, I only have 5 weeks left and I know I wont reach my initial goals. That is okay though because I have pages and pages and pages of all my exercising and eating since January 1st and I'm proud of myself. There have only been 3 days out of nearly 13 weeks where I ate emotionally and for me that is huge :) I don't do well looking at the winners because negative thoughts race through my head. I know I have not, nor will I by the end make a "stunning" transformation like I see here. I'm just going to keep going. My heart is so very proud of everyone here and I'm proud to be a part of this transformation. Change happens one person at a time and no one can do it alone. That is the beauty of what I see here. Love and light,
My goals have been clelar in my mind from the outset. They have been my dreams for years, and they are written on the very 1st page of my transformation journal. My reward: living the dream! I have thought about tempting myself with prizes, but nothing sounds better tome than having my head heald high, and being comfortable in my own skin. My Punishment for not completing the challange is to give my 2 daughters one of their 1st lasting memories of their dad: a quitter, a disappointment, the fat dad. (as they are 4 and 6 and have been involved with my transformation from the beginning).
The first goal I set up was to lose ten pounds by March 18 the day I was to leave for Hawaii. I started this challenge on Feb 12 that is 34 days to lose ten pounds. Unfortunately I only lost nine but I was close. I will do better next time. If it looks healthy I will lose another twenty pounds by June 11th the end of my challenge. I will complete a 5K in April. I will look for other small runs so I will be ready for the Denver Marathon. By the last day of May I will have emptied out my basement and attic of junk. If I don’t have the basement and attic cleaned out I will give one hundred dollars to community meal in Waukegan.
I’m a little late in starting this assignment but I had a bit of a detour. I have approximately 8 weeks left of this challenge and my deadline for achieving good results is May 13th.During this phase of the transformation I aim to lose 20 more pounds and continue work on my inner transformation by focusing on my top three goals. I will not be at my desired goal weight but I will be well on my way. I will have less body fat and more muscle. My rewards are a closer relationship with Christ, a healthier body, overcoming destructive emotional behaviors, being a positive role model for those around me and the satisfaction of knowing I accomplished some of my goals. My penalty is continued poor health, failure and low self esteem.
My 1st transformation challenge is from March 15/09 and will end on July 11/09....one of my rewards will be looking great in my yellow hot bikini on the Hawaiian beaches :)
The timeline for my Challenge #1 is beginning January 12th and the deadline is May 17th. The rewards for achieving my results are: 1) The confidence to submit my packet for an opportunity to be named a Champion empowering me to be a role model with portfolio and have the opportunity to send 55 inner-city children needing sponsors to summer camp. 2) Heightened sense of accomplishment, gratitude, health, well-being, and a greater capacity to give to others. 3) Not having to take medication for cholesterol control. The penalties for not achieving my results are: 1) The disappointment of not honoring my word to myself and losing the opportunity to send inner city children to camp. 2) Not having my best to give myself and others. 3) Having to take cholesterol lowering medication. Having goals with the positive pressure of a deadline is definitely motivating and energizing for me. I now have to plan and have more of an organized lifestyle to work on having results and that is a very good thing!
This was an awesome assignment...I needed to hear all of this great knowledge. Okay here goes it for me. I started on 3/2/09 and my Target finish date is 5/29/09. I am already feeling better and seeing myself becoming a better human being....I love this site!!!!!!!!!!!
ok my challenge began on March 13 and will end in July. I will lose 60 lbs and gain muscle and rock hard abs. My penalty will be not going to Hawaii as a Champion and of course my reward will be the same. Hawaii here I come. Another reward will be being able to keep up with the grand kids.
Ok going to make this quick and simple I will loose 50 lbs of fat and gain 10 lbs of muscle by 5/11/09. On June 29th I will be 199 lbs for the first time since High School. If I do not reach the first goal - will have to post that I did not reach the goal and will have to replace wii fit with my favorite reality shows (don't laugh I love my shows!) If I do not reach my 2nd goal - will have to post I didn't meet my goal and will have to go to both my family reunions and let my family know of the transformation I joined and why I didn't reach it. Ok this is incentive enough to reach both goals!
ASSIGNMENT # 5 Parkinson's Law of Positive Pressure My first 'BE THE CHANGE' challenge started on Friday, February 13, 2009 and will end in 18 weeks on June 18, 2009. Once this first challenge is completed, I want to re-assess where I am and start my own Round 2 with new goals. REWARDS: 1. My biggest reward will be that I finished something I started; finished something I feared; and completed and surrendered an addiction that has been my mode of functioning since college (addiction to sugar(s)). I will be successful, despite my circumstances whatever they are and whatever they may be over the course of 18 weeks. That reward in itself would honestly be enough for me, to say "I did it!" 2. My second reward will be that Joe & I will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary this year with a "new" happier and healthier me. He doesn't know that person, and neither do I. I am excited for that reward! 3. My third reward will be that my children will have the benefit of a more energetic, giving, athletic, and patient Mom who participates with them more in their music, on the roller rink and the pool, instead of sitting on the side lines. 4. My fourth reward is my vacation this summer in the Outer Banks (OBX), North Carolina. I AM going to wear a real live bikini, not shorts and a top or a tankini. 5. My fifth reward is that my body will be transforming into 126 days of healthy nutrition, vitamins, and muscle which will be evident in a more stable energy level, glowing skin, and nice fitting clothes. 6. My sixth reward is that I will more loving, more open and giving. I will not be hiding in my comfort zone. I will not be fearful of change. 7. My seventh and most important reward is that I will have followed God's will in completing a task he set out for me to do, not in my own strength, but by leaning on Him. 8. My eighth reward is that I will be able to share my recovery from sugar dependence with others to help them, just as my sponsor is doing for me.
Ok I started the challenge on 3/9/2009 and my target date is 7/11/2009 that will be 18 weeks; My goal is a to lose a total of 100 pounds but my target weight for for the challenge is 275 which will be 75 pounds; I will deal with the other 25 post challenge. I have decide than other than reaping all the obvious rewards off completeing the transfomation I will purchase myself a muscle car; I am not going to address any penalty cause failing is not an option.
Ok - here goes...I want to lose 50 lbs in the 18 weeks. My start dates is 3-15-09. This makes my end date July 19, 2009. My reward for reaching this goal will be a cruise...my punishment will be no vacation this year until I hit the 50 lb. mark. Sail away!
My Completion date is July 19, 2009 and as for my goals. 1 Loose 50 Lbs. Rewards: 50lbs lighter, Satisfaction of success, Self confidance. Penalty: Failure, dissapointed I didnt do enough. 2 Complete all assignments, Rewards. Increased energy, peace of mind, confidance. Penalty Not completing challenge. 3 Exercise 18wks. Reward, Increased energy weight loss, Penalty wont reach goals, giving up!
Just realized that i looked at the calendar wrong...opps. My end date is May 7th, 2oo9...not April. Wooohoooo, a whole extra month. Be blessed, Rob
My deadline for this challenge is June 7, 2007. I will be in 'onederland' - that's the place where you step on the scale and you are back in the one hundred range. This will mean atleast discarded 65 lbs of fat during the challenge. I will complete all 14 assignments and any others that get added along the way. My healthy eating and exercise will be a great habit and my time spent blogging and encouraging others on t.com will further my mission statement of helping myself and others. My reward at the end, in addition to gaining energy, strength and health will be a diamond 'journey' necklace to symbolize the daily journey we must take to get where we want to be. The consequences for not meeting these goals are letting myself and family down, not being a role model and leader, not gaining energy and health and not living up to my full gifted potential. This list of consequences will not come into play as I will do all my assignments, stay focused through good times and more challenging times and enjoy living life as I was intended to for the first time in my life. I'm excited for the 'journey' and to BE THE CHANGE! ~ Stephanie
I will complete the ‘Be the change’ challenge on April 7th 2oo9. Other than the obvious spiritual, mental, emotional and physical rewards that will be reaped, I am going to reward myself by taking my wife out to the fanciest restaurant in town in a brand new dress and suit. My penalty will be not going to the restaurant and I have invested quite a bit of money in exercise equipment and weights, if I fail to complete this challenge, I will sell it all! This is a great assignment and I’m not sure why I put it off for so long but I’m going to keep this date in the forefront of all I do and keep positive pressure going. I might even go ahead and book a reservation for the restaurant.
My deadline is June 1. When I calculated the date, I realized this is my wife's birthday. I can't think of a better gift than to give her the "new me." I am torn between telling her and making it a surprise. The benefit of letting her in is the positive pressre to follow through. The downside is that she will not be surprised. Come to think of it, she will probably notice the amazing Transformation as I proceed. I think that sharing the date of my destination is the better idea.
Just looked at my calendar and my completion date is June 28, 2009. I've got it marked on my calendar and I'm very excited to get there. The days between now and then will go by whether i complete the Transformation or not, and i'd MUCH rather get to that date and feel proud of myself. That will be a major reward for me, besides having a fit body. I'm going to give this gift of accomplishment to myself, and then inspire others to do the same.
My completion date will be......6/20/09 (taaa-daaaaa!) There are so many positive or negative consequences that will come from this transformation, or lack of. I have struggled for so long that there is no option of failure. I will put them down anyway, just to reinforce myself. I really struggled with these assignments so far. They are not at all easy for me. I think I am just scared to put it all in black and white. It makes it seem so final. What if my goals and ideas change? Can I take these words back? Not likely. But I have learned that I can adapt myself to increase my expectations of myself. I really love these assignments (but I hate them too). I guess I love to hate them , and hate to love them. LOL. Ok, here goes>>>> Reward: Be a true champion of my own destiny Penalty: Let everyone down, including myself Reward: Health, finally breaking free of sickness and disease Penalty: Continued chronic pain, and getting worse Reward: Being the best wife and mother I can Penalty: Feel like a failure in the eyes of my Family Reward: Joining the other Champions by standing as a light to others Penalty: Having to answer to myself, why not? Finally.... Reward: Becoming a millionare overnight Penalty: WWIII, and knowing I was the cause of the end of the world. (OK, maybe not the last two, but I like to dream big, ) xoxo, Terri
My goal is is lose 10 more pounds by my birthday (March 28th)and to be cut as well as physically fit. May 7th is my ultimate goal(just happens to be hubby's birthday also) To weight in at 135. This goal also is to gain as much cardio and strength training possible to continue me on my jounrey throught life. My reward of 10,000.00 would be a blessing since I am not doing this for the money. But, if I should win the money, it would go towards an addition to my house which I have always wanted. This addition would include a weight room of course. If I lose, well, it is only money but the real win will be what I will gain from this awesome challenge.
Well, my deadline is June 14th of 2009. That' the end of my 18 weeks. I plan on meeting me goals of 8% bodyfat and 170 pounds before that though. More importantly though, I want to create a new "Shawn" by having so much more energy and clarity in my life. The phyiscal change isn't as important to me as the mental one. I can physically change but mentally if it ain't there, then I have a higher possibility of relapse. Also, the Parkinson's Law was dead on about me and I want to strive to not procrastinate and finish strong and fast. But, I want this to be a lifestyle change and not just for the 18 weeks.
Here's my assignment #5- Goals: 1. Lose 15 lbs of body fat by June 20, 2009 Plan: Continue EFL and workouts Incentive: Feel comfortable in clothing and buy new outfit Penalty: post "muffin top" photos! 2. Swim 20 laps without stopping by June 20, 2009 Plan: Continue working on swim strokes, strengthen legs, and get input from husband (my personal swim coach) Incentive: Strong heart and body, swim laps with others Penalty: Weak and uncomfortable in the water 3. Organize/set up fundraiser for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation by June 20, 2009 Plan: Research and find sponsors, place, etc Incentive: Make a difference in the lives of my daughter and other children/adults with AHC by providing funding for trials/research and awareness of this rare neurological disorder.
Alright, I've been putting off assignment #5 for a few weeks now, trying to decide what the best punishment or rewards would be. But, it's time to move on, so I just going to put out there what I am thinking. My original goal for the challenge was to lose fifty pounds of fat and gain ten pounds of muscle by May 31st. That is still my deadline. My reward? I guess I don't know exactly because it's hidden behind the curtain and only if I reach my goal will I know. I do know that it will be worth it. My punishment will be feeling like a failure and not knowing what good things I could have realized. I know it will be very rewarding to feel good, look good and to help and inspire other people to do the same. I know that if I fail then I am letting a lot of other people down too. Ok, while I have been contemplating this assignment over the past few days, I have been inspired by another member to step it up a notch. Hey, this is a challenge right? I can be the change if I don't change, so I have added one more goal. By St. Patrick's day I will quit my tobacco habit. I have chewed a can of tobacco a day for over twenty years. IT'S TIME TO QUIT! I always joke with my family that I don't nned to wear green on St. Patrick's day because I AM St. Patrick. :) God knows, I'm far from it. But, this year, I am going to move one step closer to being who i want to be. So, if on March 17th I have anything green in my pocket, it will be cash, not a can of tobacco. That is if I'm lucky enough for my girls to give any back :) There I said it. So, my punishment will be that will be stuck with a habit I don't want to be stuck with and that I told all of you I was quiting. My reward? My health, money saved, pride of achievement and I'm sure lots more that I can't think of right now. Ok, you heard me say it. 50 pounds of fat lost and 10 pounds of muscle gained by May 31st and no more tobacco by March 17th. Thanks everyone for your inspiration and your support. This is my year!.....Pat
The Power Of Positive Pressure * By April 27, 2009 I will be 35 lbs lighter! * Before April 27, 2009 I will wear my favorite "skinny jeans" and look great in them! * By April 27, 2009 I will have my Credit Card balance PAID OFF! * Within 11 weeks I will have at least $600 in savings acct for Blake. * Within 11 weeks I will pay off the deposit for the Cruise! ____________________________ Rewards: Inspire others! Living Gods Will! I will be a HEALTHY, HAPPY, ENERGETIC, VIBRANT 40-year old! I will have less stress in my life over my $$/ bills, and feel good about paying off my debts. I will get to Travel and go on the CFL Cruise! Penalties: Straying from Gods Will Unhappy, unhealthy, look , act and FEEL older than 40. Embarrassment Ashamed Fat & Miserable with myself No cute clothes No traveling Added stress from creditors calling & hounding me. Disappoint others instead of inspiring them _____________ I have been re-evaluating my Goals for this Transformation and need to add this as part of my Assignment # 5: The Power Of Positive Pressure __________ Within 11 weeks, (by April 27, 2009) I will have a healthy relationship with food, and my eating disorder will no longer rule my life! Prize/Reward: * I will be able to eat without abusing my body, mind and self esteem! * My body will be HEALTHY & fit! * ENERGY! * I will GLOW as my Inner light shines thru! * Inspire others who battle eating disorders. Penalty: * Eating disorder will run my life = MISERY! * Intensify my depression and Bi-polar episodes * Guilt & increased self-hate * Fatter, more medical problems & pain * Discouragement, frustration, no energy *** If I continue to allow my Eating disorders to run my life IT WILL KILL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i started on jan 26 my 18 week deadline is may 31 for my goal i'm going from 30% body fat down to 8% day to to day i see more things in me so does my friends and family
I love this step. Although we don't compete because of the material prize, it makes it a fun incentive to chase after when all the other motivation gets kinda old! I like to put my self out on youtube as positive pressure. Its fun accountability, and we have become quite a community their in our own struggles helping each other out!
My start date was February 15, 2009. My deadline is June 20, 2009. I am going to be in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the time I officially finish this program. By both design and by destiny, I will be in the right place at the right time, so to speak, on that day in June, because being on the beach and at the ocean inspires me. I feel the inspiration of God through His physical nature. There I will be writing my final Transformation essay, drawing inspiration from the Earth's natural beauty, as well as from my own transformation and the progress I've realized at that time in my life. In the theater of my mind, I can see and feel myself sitting on the patio of the condo I'll be staying at and writing my essay. To have achieved my physical and spiritual goals is the reward in and of itself, because physical change and growth represents spiritual change and growth. The body doesn't grow unless it is challenged - unless it meets resistance - it doesn't change or transform! The same is true with the spirit. We only grow and transform when we are faced with resistance - or adversity - and we overcome it. The penalty of not realizing this goal, this desire of mine, would be to remain stagnant in a life less-lived. Not changing or transforming my physique, my consciousness, my spirit... that would be worse than having to face the discomfort and pain associated with the adversities and resistance of competing in a Challenge. And the competition is not with other Challengers or Champions... it is with my ego, that small, hindering aspect of my psyche that desires comfort and misery instead of the resistance that results in change. To not achieve my desires during this tenure would be suffering the penalty of allowing my Higher Self to be defeated by my Lower Self. This is something I simply cannot let happen anymore.
ok I am setting 40 pounds of weight loss as my goal I started feb.27,2009 and I will do this in 18 weeks. Penalty is to live in the depression and hell that I have been. Rewards will be healthier body, being at my son's end of school year awards in May and People in the community will see the improvement and complement me.And maybe I'll send in my packet and win the challenge. The best reward will be my improved outlook on life and how much happier I will be. I am setting this type of system for domestic stuff to I have put up a white board and with markers I am writting goals for the week goals for the month goals for 3 months 6 months 1 year 2 years and 3-5 years I get unfocused and I have a lot to accomplish this way I am less over whelmed I've broken it down yes I have all this to do but this week I just have to do this and I am not losing sight or forgetting I also am putting preasure on my self I have to get the primer done on the walls because Dave has to texture next week ect.
As I see this in a realistic manner it will take me at least 2, 18 week cycles or more to get to a final goal but as far as this 18 weeks go I will be down 50 lbs by May 10th ( Started 1-05-09) I will reward myself with a trip to the beach with friends for a long weekend!!
Assignment #5 from January 23, 2009: ASSIGNMENT #5 - REWARDS & PENALTIES Timeline and Deadline: I began January 5 and I will complete all the assignments to the very best of my ability with a deadline of May 10, 2009. I will lose 25# and fit into size 8 clothes by exercising a minimum of five times each week doing the mix of cardo/strength training as Bill assigned, and by eating healthy and nutritious foods. I will build muscle and lose body fat. When this Challenge is over, I will continue on with the next challenge for an additional 25# loss by my 19th wedding anniversary on September 1st. My Reward: (1) My first and greatest reward will be that I will have finally seen myself worth enough to not give up on something for myself [previous mindset has been that I don't deserve it, I'm not worthy of it, who do I think I am?], BUT INSTEAD I will be set free from the bondage that has entrapped me, and I will continue on to be ALL that the Lord had originally planned for me. (2) Another great reward will be inspiring my family as well as many others in my ministry and in my daily life as well as on the Transformation community to not only lose weight and get healthier but to believe in themselves enough to break through whatever barriers are holding them back. (3) Another great reward which I think about a lot is giving Teen Challenge of the Dakotas the $10,000 check when I become a Champion. They saved my son's life from drugs, alcohol, and suicidal attempts, and I want to help them save many others as well. The Penalty: This time in my life I have made the decision that Failure Is Not An Option! It is time for me to break through, otherwise I would once again sink back into the old mindset of being unworthy, undeserving, and being a failure -- NOT THIS TIME!!
I started two weeks ago and I originally had the BFL 12 week goal which put me in mid May, not with 18 weeks, which I think I need it will be the end of June. I want to look nice in shorts this summer and not look like the muffin top is flopping out again like the last few summers. I want to go home this summer for a few weeks and have people say "wow, you look great, you lost weight". I want to feel like I'm in shape and know I'm in shape. I just have to stay away from chocolate.
In the next 12 weeks, I will lose a minimum of 46 lbs of fat, be able to run a 5k in less than 30 minutes, be able to inspire at least 2 people to join T.com and experience the change for themselves; complete at least one sprint triathlon, and complete and submit a winning package to you and your team for this 18 week Challenge. I am not going to impose a penalty as not transforming with my full ability is penalty enough. My rewards will be the feeling the accomplishment of finishing and meeting my goals and inspiring people who are in the dark and need to find the light and those who are already live a good life, so they can live an even better life. GBA, Ashley
Bill, your wisdom never ceases to impress me. This is another good, hard assignment. I started the challenge on January 15 & by today March 10; I am spiritually toning right on schedule. My faith in God has opened my eyes to a whole new world just waiting for me to conquer and to share. T.com and this family have pumped me full of encouragement, confidence, and a growing respect for others. We all have mountains to move or at least try to climb in our everyday lives; it is hard work to stay focused on our goals. BUT SO WORTH IT!! I have recently been forced into a legal separation from my husband, so I am not able to be on t.com as much as I desire at this time. As early as 6 months ago, my life would have been ruined by recent events, I would have given up…. but I am moving forward in faith and reminding myself God has a bigger, better plan for his faithful. My physical goals are working out no less than 5 days/week. Increase workouts to 6 days/week by April 1st. I have lost the weight I need to lose, now I am going to tone, tone, and increase my physical endurance. By May 15th, BF% 11% (started @ 17.1%), waistline 1.5” less, thighs 1” less and eliminate the cellulite on posterior side. My reward is the happiness, confidence and energy everyday. Weekly rewards, new clothes for every week I reach my goal. Ultimate reward will to purchase a bow-flex or home gym (hopefully with the $10,000). $10,000 would literally change my life at this point and what a rush to be able to give $10,000 to my favorite local charity. God bless me, a lot!! This is from the prayer of Jabez, I challenge everyone to read it…. it is as powerful as Transformation.com!! Walking in faith, Renee’
My deadline for the original 12 weeks was April 19th. With the 18 week transformation it is May 17th. I have over 100 lbs to lose so I was told it will take me a couple of transformations to achieve my goals. My goal is to lose 20 lbs. I also am going to have obvious muscle transformation ~ I took my before picture with my 35 mm and I have them processed locally. I would be to embarrassed to not have changed at all when my pictures. It will be bad enough to have a picture of me with more skin showing than anyone should see, what will be worse is having a picture that shows no change! That's a pretty good goal for me! I also will have a transformed body by June 12, we go to a Christian Concert every year in Camdenton, Missouri and this year I want the change to show on the outside! The penalty for not reaching my goals is bad health. I do not want to go on medication and failure to change means blood pressure meds.
I have more than one deadline. I will be running 12 miles or falling over trying in Santa Fe, NM for the run to Santuario. I will be connecting with God while running to the holyiest place in America. I will be looking fantastic in my not so forgiving wedding dress in 10 days. I will be morphing into a happy, healthy, active person for my soon to be husband who has already been the most supportive person I have ever known. His support deserves respect and reciprocal hard work. We will be completing the 40 day christian love dare in 20 days and will have the tools to step into marriage whole heartedly. More deadlines? Sure but these are enough and God will never give me more than I can handle in a day's time. Time to make today count!
Here are my goals for the 2009 “Be the Change” challenge, By June 20th, 2009 I will: Be closer to GOD Learn how to tap into the power of my mind Get to know my self (values, beliefs, purpose) Help transform, at least one other person Build an athletic metabolism
ok - assinment #5 - as you all konw, I am 58 years of age and have a few kinks in my armor, but having the time of my life during this transformation process. My 18 week goals are as follows: first off, when I started this transformation I weighed in at 223.8 lbs.. I am 6ft tall and most of that poundage is around my gut - yuck! By June 8, 2009 - the end of my first 18 week transformation and the begining of a 2nd and continuing transformation process, I will weigh 190lbs or less! my waist size will have gone from close to 40" down to 34" and bodyfat % will be 15% or lower. I WANT to look good for a person of my age group and have people who have not seen me in a while, with their surprised look, to ask how I did it... I want to inspire others! ON MY WAY!
These are the goals I will achieve at the end of this eighteen week challenge, June 20, 2009. 1. I will have peace in the knowledge that God is in control, and he alone knows what is best for me. 2. I will be a happier, healthier, more energetic and more patient person. 3. I will have more knowledge and confidence when encouraging others to take care of themselves both physically and spiritually. 4. I will lose 18lbs of fat, and feel comfortabe in my clothes. If I accomplish all of these goals my rewards will be that I will feel peaceful and calm, I will be more enjoyable for others to be around, I will inspire more people, and I will be comfortable in my own skin, (and in my bathing suit :) ). If I fail to accomplish these goals I will be tired mentally, physically and emotionally. I will not be the person I was created to be, I will not reach my full potential, I will not be the wife or mother my husband and children deserve.
By June 20, 2009: (1) I will lose 30 pounds. My reward will be to buy a new outfit and a new swimming suit. Plus, all the intrinsic benefits of having lost weight: energy, purpose, activity, etc. My penalty will be to post my "after" picture on Tcom and admitting to where I went wrong. (2) I will improve my relationship with God and my Savior by spending 30 minutes each day in study and prayer. My reward will be to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and the happiness and peace of mind that come with spirituality. My penalty will be the opposite: detachment, loneliness, lack of purpose. (3) I will have my house de-cluttered and a house cleaning/organization system established. My reward will be having a beautiful, comfortable home and being ready for our move in July. My penalty will be the stress of squeezing all my extra junk into a smaller apartment, and being unprepared for a move. (4) I will be off my depression medication and mentally positive. My reward will be the freedom from side effects and dependency. My penalty will be having to make another appointment with my psychiatrist to come up with another plan of action.
Assignment #5 Deadline? I began my Transformation journey on Feb. 1, 2009 and will complete the first round on June 7, 2009. My goals are to lose 20lbs of body fat and gain 5 lbs of muscle. To decrease my BF% from 29.8 to 19.8%. To wear a size 3 by June. To have fulfilled my dream of having the body and mind I have always dreamed about. My reward is a healthier, sexier, leaner body. I will have more energy and finally enjoy fulfilling my life for the first time. I will have learned what has held me back all the years from transforming and will change my patterns of action to make sure they do not come back. I will have made tons of new T-friends which have guided me along my new path. I hope I have inspired them as well and have showed new comers that this is for real and it really works. I will be smiling all the time. I will be a more positive person and encourage others to be positive also. My penalty: To look fat, ugly and old. To look in the mirror again and see the dark circles and deep wrinkles at 35 (which are gone now.) To have wasted a lot of time and money to let myself return to self limiting old habits. To let myself become a failure again. To not withhold self promises which will only allow negative thoughts to take over my mind again.
What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? My goal is 47 pounds lost by the end of the 18 weeks. I already have hit my half-way milestone: down 24 pounds! *************What’s your reward and penalty? My Reward (which, this is a shock even to me) is how much better I feel! Inside and out. And my reward(s) are all along the way. For example, today, as the reward for the half way mark, I am leaving shortly for a spa day! The reward for losing the full 47 pounds is a) a trip to Italy and b) a shopping spree for clothes! My penalty? No more spa days or new clothes unless I continue.
My deadline for my first goal (finishing my first BFL Challenge) is May 2. My reward is the 5k I signed up for that day, and since all participants are receiving a medal, I will have that as a commemoration of the hard work I achieved! My penalty for not achieving my goal is two-fold. 1) I will be letting my $30 enrollment fee in the 5k go to waste (and I hate wasteful spending!!!) and 2)I will not allow myself to take a vacation to Lake Erie over Labor Day weekend. Since it is an annual trip, and I already scheduled vacation time, I had BETTER meet my goals!!!!! :D
With June 20th as my deadline I'm thoroughly excited to "Be the Change". I'm committed just as much on transforming the inside as I am on the outside. With much muscle to gain and much spirituality to tap into, my goal is high and I'm feeling the pain AND IT'S WORTH IT!! I'm ending my 4th week tomorrow (Sunday) and haven't gained any weight yet, hope that some fat has been lost and it's been replaced with muscle. I see more muscle anyway!! Yeeaaahhh!! Thanks Everybody!!!
Deadline is June 20, 2009...same date as the GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure) that I plan to train for and complete with my husband. Lose 50 or more pounds. Be a positive example to those that are hurting from carrying around excess weight. Feel comfortable to wear roller skates, and teach my daughter to skate. To overcome strongholds and become closer to God. Penalty-Will not be able to do any of above....will be miserable.
June 20th - I will be 40lbs lighter, toner, healthier mentally and physically. I will break my personal best in my 5k time. Plus it doesn't hurt that July is vacation time at the beach and I do *not* want to look like i did last year at the beach.
June 10th that will be my deadline, I've noticed that i have been losing 3 pounds a week, since I have started and wile that is GREAT, I feel I am not reaching my full potential wile doing this, I feel like I am not pushing my self to my "BEST" point and only by holding my self to a deadline will I achive that. My IDEAL weight is 134 pounds which breaks down to 100 pounds in 18 weeks, so I should be losing 5.5 pounds per week to achive that, with the deficite I have right now, makes it a greater challange, but I know I can do it, I know I can Love my self enough to do this!!, I know I will get the prize of reacging the "Finish line".
My deadline for my Be The Change Transformation is June 20th. I will finish the Transformation challenge--that is my goal--which includes all the challenge encompasses. My reward is a transformed self, possibly being named champion with a trip as a reward and meeting Bill Phillips and other champions.... and meeting a bunch of great people on this forum--already a great reward! sandra
Here are my goals for my 18 week Transformation. 1. Lose 40lbs. of fat. 2. Gain 7lbs. of muscle. 3. To be dating 2-3 times a week. 4. I will have made 10 new friends that have a positive influence on my life. 5. I will help two other people to begin BFL. If I achieve these goals I will spend two weeks in Hawaii. Buy some new clothes. And treat myself to the next stage of my transformation. The benefits for completing the transformation will be the greatest reward of all!!! All my best who have chosen to better themselves. Great job and a big pat on the back. I know you will succeed.
Here is my assignmetn 5 work from my blog. Bear with me...it is long... My goals are as follows: 1.I will learn how to stop my negative thoughts about myself when I have them. For this one my incentive and my penalty are going to be natural consequences. When I can learn to stop a negative thought when I have one and "Re-Focus" myself on the positive changes that will make all the difference in the world to how I feel about myself and even how others view me. If I continue a negative thought cycle, I will continue to feel down and it will negatively impact my transformation process as well as have anegative impact on tohers around me. 2.I will have more organization in my life and will feel more in control of myself and my surroundings. Another one that the "natural rewards and consequences" would be enough but I have decided to give myself a little more. When I accomplish keeping myself and my home "organized" (free from clutter and on a better schedule) by the end of the 18 weeks, I will do some painting and decorating in my home so that it "feels" as comfortable and inspiring as I will! If I do not accomplish this, I will not do the painting etc., including painting the kitchen which I have been planning to do for quite some time. 3.I will lose 40 pounds or more during my 18 week program. If I lose 40 pounds by the end of the 18 weeks, I will buy some new clothing for myself. If I do not lose 40 pounds in that timeframe I will not get to buy that clothing and will have to set another weight loss goal to meet in order to get the new clothes. 4.I will bring down my body fat % by at least 10%. When I accomplish this, I will get a new swimsuit and when I go on holidays the first week in July, I will take the kids to the waterslides. This may not seem big but it is - I have refused to go to the waterslides or go on any with my children ever due to my body and the negative perception that I have held of myself! If I do not accomplish this goal, I will have to do with the current swimsuit that I have which is very worn. 5.I will enter in and complete a 5km run. When I accomplish this goal, I will reward myself with a "me " day where I can do what I feel I need to pamper myself. ***If I accomplish all of these goals I will plan something special for our anniversary so we can go out and maybe I'll buy my first outfit right away so I can wear it that night. We usually do not do anything "big" for our anniversary so this would be a reward*** OOOHHH! I am excited to accomplish all of these now!!! I am so glad that I happened upon this website and that I am going through this whole process. It is already changing how I feel. I know that I am changing my life. In turn, my entire family and other people around me will benefit! Yeahh
Here we go…cut and dried. My main goal is to finish this 18 week Transformation by May 7th, 2009, having completed every single assignment. 1. I will have kept my promise to myself. 2. I will have asked for help along the way when needed. 3. I will have increased my weight (lifting) ranges 3 more times. 4. I will have increased my resistance on “hill” days to the 10-15 rotation range on the treadmill. 5. I will have increased my MPH on “speed” days (not too speedy really) to the 5.4-5.7 rotation. Physical results? Not much is happening yet, so it’s hard to predict. I will do the work and assume that some kind of “new” me will emerge! REWARD? I get to feel FREE! I will go shopping somewhere besides Costco and buy a springtime outfit. Then, I will wear that outfit when I take my 2 local grandkids to the St. Louis Art Museum, Zoo and for a picnic at Forest Park (home of the 1904 World’s Fair and inspiration for the movie “Meet Me in St. Louis”). Being as the ice cream cone was first marketed there, I will buy some for the little guys. PENALTY? I will have to stay stuck as the same old me! I will have to tell those 2 kids that the fun day is OFF and it is my fault. They already have this event on their calendar, so failing would be a very bad thing!
My deadline to achieve the results that I am desiring is June 20th. That will be 18 weeks in to my challenge. My start date was February 15th. I have a doctor's appointment with the endocrinologist who told me three days before starting the challenge that he can't make me do anything, but I have got to lose weight or I am going to develop full-fledged diabetes. He asked me if I would like to try prescription medications to help me lose weight. I told him, just give me this one chance. I can do this. I have to do this, I will do this for myself and my family. I will lose 60 pounds by June 18th, the day that I go back to see him. I will have a transformed body and my prediabetes will be under control. As my doctor walked out of the room that day, he said, " Well, I really can't say that I am proud of you or good job".
ok My goal date for the 18 week transformation is June 30th. Its when my mother in law will be coming in from Germany to Visit. I want to be able to see my abs by then, I want to be able to see a definate change in my physique. I want to be able to walk around with no shirt on or at least a tank top! I have been on the eating for life lifestyle for a week now and i definatley feel a difference. Thanks
Marty Goldma's transformation pictures is how i actually found out about this website, i found them while i was browsing info on dieting. I was so amazed when i saw them! Anyway Deadline is June 1st, and believe me, i have 3 people on my derriere keeping me accountable...lol...besides the T-friends...that date is my grandma's birthday and she is one of the people who have always told me i can be a better me. She herself is an inspiration story for me. My friend Laura keeps calling me and asking specific measurements and info about my progress...she's like my "transfomation accountant", doing the math and bookkeeping, and my friend Lupe, who has helped me with the food, they all are loving encouraging women i'm so thankful to have in my life and if i don't get to the goal i am sure they will be holding me accountable, maybe even worse than i would by myself lol...i have already got some rewards, since i lost 20lbs from Jan 1st to date i had to do some tailoring with my clothes, Had to adjust the waist and side leg areas for all my dress pants, they were starting to fit loose and i can't use belt on them, so got thread and needle to fix them. I want to buy new clothes as a reward when i reach my goal, so i'm saving for that. Right now tailoring is saving money while i find a job.
Assignment #5 ~ my completion date for my 12 week bfl (unofficial) challange is May 3. By the end of my challange I will wear size 2 jeans again (COMFORTABLY..LOL). I will have clear definition in my arms, legs and abs! My reward for achieving my goals will be a new wardrobe! I refuse to beat myself up over "failure" as long as I TRULY gave it my all...and I mean TRULY! My penalty will be more a sense of giving back. If I fail to reach my goals by May 3, I will buy an underprivillaged child a brand new wardrobe. The feeling of not achieving my goals will be penalty enough!! I am praying that that WILL NOT happen! WISH ME LUCK! (:
I've been holding off on putting a date on finishing. I was just trying to get used to the idea that this was my new "lifestyle." But after losing 20 lbs of fat and gaining strength, I've noticed that my clothes don't fit so well anymore. Whereas before beginning the challenge (Jan 19, 2009) my belly was folding my belt line over (know what I mean?). But now I'm getting serious. At the 12 week BFL calendar I will be on day 84 Monday, March 2nd and will complete (but never quit) the 12 week portion on April 11, 2009. I want to be one of the few 50+ men who actually put on muscle mass after losing the weight!
My Transformation deadline is June 20, 2009. This is 18 weeks after my start date of January 30, 2009. I intend to be in the best state of physical health in my life. My strength, flexibility, agility, balance and endurance will all be at their highest levels and I will reward myself with an incredibly joyful three week trek through the Himalayas, fully aware that if I had not made the transformation this would be the punishment as well!
My goal is a net loss of 2 pounds per week for the next 4 weeks, so 8 pounds by 3/29/09 (which is the day I fly to FL for spring break). My reward will be fitting into clothes I already bought for the trip and getting to share my progress, and my penalty will be not wearing anything new, and having to admit publicly to my NON215 transformation group that I didn't make my goal.
Mindless Chatter gets me every time. My mind never stops. My deadline is June 13. I will write later tonight the specific goals for this deadline.
These are the goals I will achieve at the end of this eighteen week challenge, June 20, 2009. 1. I will have peace in the knowledge that God is in control, and he alone knows what is best for me. 2. I will be a happier, healthier, more energetic and more patient person. 3. I will have more knowledge and confidence when encouraging others to take care of themselves both physically and spiritually. 4. I will loose 18lbs of fat, and feel comfortabe in my clothes.
is it just me, or was this assignment copied from the 2008 challenge? Either the dates are wrong, or I am reading something different than everyone else. I hope I read the dates right for the 2009 challenge in another part of the transformation site. I just started on Monday, so I've got 18 weeks to lose 20 pounds of fat and gain 10 pounds of muscle. I have already lost 4 pounds this week, so I'm off to a good start.
My deadline is 18 weeks from February 23, 2009 and ongoing. My ultimate goal is to lose 65 pounds. But most importantly I would like to make peace with myself and peace with who I am. As a reward to myself for transforming my life both inside and out, I would like to visit Hawaii with my husband and daughter. I can feel the island calling me.
I have obvious goals and some not so obvious. By June 17, 2009, I will have acquired muscle tone. I will have shed 18 pounds. I'll have increased flexibility. I will also make nutritious food choices more than not. But, I also want to be a person with more energy for life and to rediscover a vitality I must have had at some point. Specifically, I will experience some of the things I've been putting of because of fear: fear of failure, ridicule, etc. So, by June, I will attend services at the local Synagogue at least once. And, once each week, beginning today, I will call either one girlfriend or one potential friend. Finally, I will complete the writing class I signed-up for. The stick is that, if I fail to do these things, I'll still be wearing my maternity clothes, and I'll have missed opportunities to meet people and have friends. The rewards seem obvious: I'll get to wear a closet full of clothes I love, and I'll have a larger, strengthened sense of community.
My goal is to lose 15 pounds in the next 15 weeks. My deadline is June 7, 2209. If I can do even better Halleluyah! To make healthy choices day in and day out, and to stick to my exercise plan so that I can reach my goal. I want to give this gift to myself of letting me be the best I can be. I seem to sabotage myself, when I've lost a few pounds I put it all back on again. I want to discover the why of that and get to the bottom of it, so that I can change thei self defeating behavior. I keep promises to everyone else, I want to keep this one to me.
My deadline is to lose 20 pounds by May 17th. It doesn't sound like much, 20 pounds. However the scale hasn't budged in my first six weeks! I've only missed two workouts and have been eating sound. So.... 20 pounds is my first transformation goal! My reward will be having inspired my husband with the truth that there is more pleasure to be found in transforming than maintaining the status quo. My penalty will be swallowing and eating the status quo = YUCK!
My start date was January 19, 2009 so my last week will be the week of May 18, 2009 with May 25 as my end date for the this transformation. I struggled the first 4 weeks with consistent clean eating and exercise. But as I posted in my blog I am forgiving myself for this, now realizing that this time was spent working on aspects of my inner transformation. I am letting go of being a perfectionist and am taking strength in the fact that it is progress not perfection that we are after. While I also realize that my inner transformation is no where near done, I truly feel the work I did the first 4 weeks has made it possible for me to turn a corner during the last few days, feeling a resolve and commitment I have not felt before. My penalty would be the risk I would be placing on my health. At 54, currently having a high level of body fat and low percent of muscle mass I am at risk for high cholesterol, heart disease and osteoporosis. I just had my body fat taken it was 38 %. My goal is to get it to 25% or less. My weight is now 139 lbs. My height is 5’5”. I want to lose fat and gain muscle, reaching a healthy weight range of 120-125 pounds and to maintain that, never going back to unhealthy binge eating and yo-yo dieting. Also, I’ve already had back surgery once and I never want to go through that again! My reward will be in knowing that I was able to be true to my word, doing all I can to be healthy, inside and out! My reward will be in feeling great, having physical flexibility and strength which is so important as I grow older. I will also be giving myself the chance to be the change, which is a wonderful gift!
My Transformation deadline is June 2, 2009. This deadline is exactly 18 weeks after my start date of January 20, 2009. My reward for this process will be my overall health and fitness, also, knowing that I was able to push myself to finish the process. The punishment part of not finishing is so difficult because I choose think positively about this challenge and to Finish! If I do have to choose a punishment I would choose to participate in a local triathlon held in October. This would give me more incentive to train anyhow.
Assignment #5 DEADLINE: "My deadline is May 11th" Goal: By May 11th, 2009, I will lose 60 lbs. or more, gain muscle, definition, and confidence that I can make all the changes in my life that I intend to do. I will lose an additional 25 lbs. by June 20, 2009 (6 weeks) for a grand total of 85 lbs (260 lbs. to 175 lbs). REWARDS: This DEADLINE is at a very busy time for me. Its just a few days after the big local comic book convention I am helping to organize, and that I helped found. This will be our second year, and I will be seeing a LOT of local fans for the first time since last year. This is a powerful opportunity to truly be an example of change for hundreds, and possibly thousands of people in my local community. My Reward is to walk into that show an entirely new man, ready to Live the life of my dreams and be the example I know I can be. It will feel incredible to shake every persons hand that I met last year, and take a new photo with every person I met last year, and sell my new comic books to every person, and do it in this new body. It would be the celebration of my future life, with my new books, my new life, and the culmination of this incredible community. And it would be the perfect opportunity to inspire and enlist a whole army of people for the next transformation. PENALTIES: I would be very disappointed if I gave up on the momentum I've already gained. I would be heartbroken if this vision that I can already see coming to life was not to become reality. It would be absolutely painful to me to let this incredible opportunity pass to witness God's perfection in bringing my life to fruition at this incredible time in my life. THE PROCESS: * Push myself to my absolute limit in every workout, every work day, and every challenge, so that with each new day I am reaching a new level of success and possibility. * Be completely clear with my goals by planning each workout, each meal, each supplement, each assignment and keeping track of it in my blog on a daily basis along with weekly updated photos * Complete all 12 of Bill's assignments and do them with an open heart and mind, with honest sincerity so that I can begin to understand the tools and lessons that I have been missing in my life. * Stay connected to the community on transformation.com and follow Bill's Blog, Forums, weekly Radio Address and be inspired by the many successful transformers that have come before me. * Continue to find ways to be a servant to others, and encourage and inspire more and more each day. OBSTACLES: Selfishness, Fear, Insecurity, feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt, procrastination, timidness, half-hearted intentions, impatience, moving too fast to make healthy decisions, giving up instead of getting up, RESOURCES: Friends, Transformation.com, the Radio Show, Thinking of others instead of myself, Late night work outs to make up for short-sighted slip-ups, planning ahead, paying attention to progress, seeking blessings in spite of mistakes, visualizing success, taking your time, cherishing patience, prayer, seeking God in the challenge, Believing so much in success that it can't possibly be kept away.
Lesson #5: The Power of Positive Pressure. I started on January 11, so my finish date will be May 16,2009. By this time I will lose 35 pounds of fat and will be a lean 205 lbs. That will be the easy part. I will also be spiritually connected to God and my family. I will break down the inner barriers to are preventing me from being close to my son. I will become a more loving husband to my wife and I will make family the #1 priority in my life. By that time I will be the proud father of 3 children as my youngest son will have been born. Lastly, I will be leading the charge in my household towards healthy living and exercise. Following the May 16 challenge completion date, I will begin training for the Denver Marathon. I will run the half marathon with my step father in October. The rewards: a healthy spiritual lifestyle. I will also reward my family with a trip to Washington D.C. We have always talked about going there as a family and this will be our year. How will I get there? I will do all of the assignments. I will make every workout session count. I will attend each of Bill's weekly radio shows. I will join an accountability group and follow up each day. I will stay in contact with all of my T-Friends daily. I WILL BE THE CHANGE.
My deadline for finishing the Challenge is May 10th. My reward for finishing the Challenge is taking my husband and myself on the Champions for Life Cruise! I also will enjoy my 25th high school reunion on June 12th. My consequence for not finishing the Challenge is that I will have deep regret, and I will not be able to say I finished. I also will let down the handful of people that agreed to start this transformation with me, including my group members, so it's really not an option!!!!:)
My goals: Size 6 Body Fat 18% Complete all assignments to the best of my ability Develop routine for the following: daily meditation read/journal before bed weekly creative time for myself organize and declutter house All the above will be in place by May 9th. Penalty: Major disappointment, being totally unsatisfied Reward: Pride, celebration, sense of accomplishment, being in a new place ready to set new goals.
I LOVE that phrase: Positive Pressure. It's a keeper! My timelines (so far): 04/05/09 Run 25K Trail race ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 06/07/09 Lose 14.4 pounds (goal ~ 135) Reduce BF% to 23% (Started at 27.4%) Edit 40~50% of memoir Establish the habit of meditating 15 minutes daily Learn my mandolin & fiddle – know and be able to play 10 songs by heart
Goals for Challenge 1: Remove at least 1 pound of fat per week for a minimum total of 18 pounds (minimum of 52 lbs total in 2009). Decrease my body fat from 44.5% to 25% or less. I will complete all 18 assignments during challenge #1 and will also try to execute a creative artwork to go along with each. That's 18 pieces in 18 weeks! I will take photos quarterly to track my progress and post them on my profile photo page. Thanks, Bill for helping motivate us and reminding us that time is all we have and how valuable it really is.
I started my transformation on Jan. 12th and my deadline to reach my goals will be 18 weeks later on May 12th. By this time I plan on increasing my overall strength, gain 10-15 solid lbs. of muscle while still decreasing my body fat to about 6%. I will also quit drinking and living the awful life style I was living before. Lastly, but most important I would love to get my life straight with god and get the spiritual guidance that I need. I am tired of making excuses for all three goals and am ready to take action. If I achieve these goals I will be able to have the satisfaction of success and if I don’t finish I will have the punishment of failure. If I fail it will cause me to start all over and it will only be harder next time. I am young and now is the time for change!!
My Dearest Transformers and Beloved Bill: It was in one of Bill's articles that I read "The difference between a DREAM and a GOAL is a DEADLINE!" I have used these so very true and filled with wisdom words time and time again. I have "always dreamt about having a great body", I even have set many deadlines for myself especially over the last ten years, but what was truly missing that created failure after failure is the "resources". I was lacking the proper knowledge about what my body was experiencing and why every effort to transform was going to leave me even more miserable, depressed and hopeless....especially while I had to watch all of my "students" melt away and transform before my very eyes either from my husbands training or my motivation and inspiration, or if they were lucky, a healthy combination of both! TORTURE............TORTURE............TORTURE! Finally I was exposed to some research that also included a "timeline" of how long it would take my body to heal if I followed these very specific instructions and "BAM, it hit me. Now I can play the game, now I can get healthy and make my body work again, and now I can enter the challenge that I have been sharing with the world since 1998, and "Be The Change" that I have soooo desperately wanted form the world, my inner circle, my family, my friends, my heros! Here I am! Wanting desperately to celebrate my victories with someone out there who will understand my pain, my struggles, my challenges, my humiliation, my hopelessness, (BUT NEVER MY DISGUST!) I knew better than to be angry at myself for my bodies condition, I knew in my heart, my higher self affirmed that I had a health issue that sooner or later I would be directed how to conquer and I would be fine. So, I NEVER had disgust towards my body.....I had sympathy, empathy, compassion, understanding....but frustration and sometimes self-pity for not understanding what it was trying to tell me for YEARS!!!! Today, for anyone out there lsitening (reading), I want to declare my vistories...I want to shout out to the world that I have FINALLY managed to lose the 65 shocking pounds that crept on my body over three short, startling, scarey months, almost five years ago! This painful journtey has taken me five years to resolve! Five years to conquer! Five years to learn from! I am blessed and grateful and thankful that I am here at last and just wanted to celebrate with some understanding souls! When this health issue struck me, I was struggling to complete the BfL challenge again and again, and again! I found evry pound that I lost and then some every single time because of my bodies "problems". That is NOT going to happen this time. In fact, I am going all the way, to accomplish my ideal goal and those last 40 pounds that i never quite accomplished over the last 10 years! I can hardly believe that I am talking about a total weight loss of 105 pounds, I really can't, and I just don't want to think about that number right now. Instead, I choose to focus on my new deadline and REWARDS! My deadline is June 10th, 2009 and my REWARD is a HEALTHY body free from the prison I was locked up in especially in the last five years when I struggled to find out what my body was suffering from! I am smarter, healthier, happier and wiser because of it, and I am thankful for every revelation it has brought me! I look forward to running on the beach in Hawaii by Bill's side! I have NEVER been to Hawaii and always envisioned that scene in my head each time I entered the BfL Challenge. All I ever wanted was that darn "JACKET" and Bill putting it on me telling me, "Welcome to my Team!" I felt I deserved that "victory for soooo many reasons, the weight loss woudl just be the icing on the cake! lol But, the truth of the matter is, I NEVER THOUGHT I TRULY DESERVED THAT RECOGINTION or VICTORIOUS CELEBRATION, so it NEVER happened! But it's NEVER too late! And "NEVER SAY NEVER" are some pretty powerful lessons I learned. My PENALTY, would be living with the excrutiating pain of this "illness" another year and battling my "weight problem" even LONGER! That's a BIG enough PENALTY....and having all of you know that I did not finish the goal, I did NOT make it to the finish line! No WAY! This year is my year! And it can be yours too! See Y'ALL at the FINISH line.....on the beach in Hawaii! All my Love and Support....Demi in California (If you made it to the end of my story, you can make it to the end of your transformation! Let's Get To It! You've definitely got it in you! )
Transformation exercise 5 – Here is my time line and Goals! End of week 4 Day 28, Feb 14, 2009 goal 10 pound loss – weight 181 End of week 8 Day 56, March 14, 2009 goal 20 pound loss – weight 171 End of week 12, Day 84 April 11, 2009 goal 30 pound loss – weight 161 Vacation goal: Day 97, April 24, 2009 goal 35 pound loss - weight 156 End cruise vacation goal, May 4: NOT TO GAIN!!! 156 and holding Transformation Day 126 ,May 23, 2009 goal 42 pounds lost - weight 149 Every week I have the following goal. 3 days of cardio in the morning on an empty stomach 3 days of 10 level weight training Write my meal plan down and prepare food the night before. Check in with NO EXCUSES accountability group daily Post a blog at lease 5 days a week Take end of week pics every week and post them every 4 My accountability group is GREAT for keeping me well… ACCOUNTABLE! Which is both a positive reward and encouragement if I need it!
My deadline is June 20th 2009. I will be going to Florida on a Vacation the last week in June, and I will be in the best spiritual, mental, and physical health I have ever been in. I'm going to run early in the morning the day after I get there, and enjoy my health. I will also, be full of energy, and will actually enjoy being on a vacation, that I have earned with hard work. I will set an example of God given potential to my friends and family in Florida. Not finishing this is not a option. I need to see what I'm capable of. The penalty will be being the same person I was a week ago. I will probably sit in my hotel room, and avoid doing anything. I will be lame! Tanner
My absolute deadline for completing my transformation is May 17th. I started my trek 1/12/09 and will lose 20 pounds and drop body fat from 18% to 8-9%. My reward will be a one week vacation with my family. The penalty is the loss of attaining a great mental and physical change, being a coach potato.
Assignment #5 - The Power of Positive Pressure Goal: I will realize my full God-given potential in all aspects of my life, thus changing my heart from selfish to service! Plan of Action: Live my purpose through proper planning, goal-setting and action. Following my routine. Ask questions, search for answers, apply the knowledge. Assisting others to do the same through the Planning 101 group and other areas of t.com. Study others who are showing the way and using resources on t.com Obstacles: Selfishness, pride/ego, negative thinking patterns learned since childhood, illnesses, issues from the past in my heart that I need to let go of, fear of failure or ridicule, time, procrastination, the unknown Resources: God, Scriptures, Good books, Bill, Coach Stoney, T.com Champions, Level II transformers, challengers on the right path, accountability group, accountability buddy, husband, t.com community, good friends, purpose/mission, dream board, transformation talk radio, The Assignments Penalties: Feeling heartache, disappointment, depressed. Going down the old road I was on to nowhere. Letting God down who could have used me to touch others lives in a way only I can and now they will have to settle for second best because I didn't follow through! Rewards: Pleasing God, Happiness and peace from doing what I am meant to do, my dreams becoming my life, joy in my heart to see others succeed and that I could be a small part in that, self-confidence, being a role model, being a champion!! Deadline: 18 weeks, May 10, 2009 What a great feeling to have that done! I usually look back and ask myself why it takes me so long, but I have arrived and completed this, and that is all that matters. Moving forward people!!!
I may being going about this wrong but I started the Challange Jan 5th 2009 and the exact end date I am not sure May 09 I know I have to figure that out, but I have set a long term goal 1yr to loose 120lbs. Starting at 305. I have then set mini goals 1month at a time my first goal was to loose 10 lbs by Feb 5th, I figure if I loose 10lbs a month I will meet my 120 lb goal in 1 yr. well I met that goal as of Feb 16th I am down 23lbs. I have set another goal of 10lbs by march 16th. My family doctor is my accountability partner for this. weighing me in when I see her. I have since made a goal to loose 80lbs by june 2009. My reward is improved health, fewer medications, inspiring my son and wife, and getting a set of louvers for my mustang. the punishment staying on the meds and not getting the louvers.
I officially started the Transformation 2009 Challenge on JAN 1ST 2009 and since it is an 18 week program, my deadline should technically be MAY 6TH 2009. However, I had some setbacks due to being sick for a couple weeks or sometimes I had missed workouts due to appointments and in case this happens again, I will make my deadline MAY 20th 2009. My reward is the reason why I signed up for this transformation in the first place! I want to feel all of the things I put down on my projected after picture in Assignment 1. My penalty would be having to feel the guilt of knowing I failed at an attempt to transform myself.
Assignment #5: I started my transformation on 02/02/2009. My staring weight was 237, my wasit was 40 inches and by my best bodyfat estimate put me around 18.5%. In two weeks I have dropped about 10 lbs and about 1.75 inches off my waist. I have also dropped about 2 points of my bodyfat. For this transformation I plan to get down in the 8% bodyfat range. I expect that my finishing weight will be between 205 and 210 lbs. I also plan to lose at least 4 inches off of my waist measurement.
Assignment #5 - I started the program on 1/4/2009. I started at a weight of 285, I am at 266 as of today and my final weight will be 235 on 5/9/2009. I have also made the commitment of posting my pictures every two weeks, communicate in the transformation community everyday and take notes about what I am feeling and experiencing along the journey. I am very excited about all of the changes that are occurring thus far.
ASSIGNMENT #5 This one I had to think about for a few days. I started my '09 Transformation on 1/10/09 with a goal of losing 60 lbs of fat by May 16th. At the end of my 4th week I had made much progress towards my goals having lost 17 lbs and a few inches off my waist. At the end of 4 weeks I was moving well ahead of my goals. Then I hit a bump in the road. During my 5th week I developed a bad cold that turned into a sinus infection that laid me up in bed for a few days. I also missed 4 days of quality workouts, which hampered my goals. Conclusion, week 5 lost. Now at the beginning of week 6, I am ready to continue on and put this little setback behind me. Will I meet my original goal by the end of 18 weeks? Only time, determination and hard work will tell. I’ve made a promise to myself to give it my best shot. As far as awards are concerned, I can't think of anybody who would pass up a check for $10,000, $10,000 for a charity and a trip to Hawaii. This would be a dream come true in anybody's book, especially mine. But not being one that has ever been a recipient of such an extravagant prize, I have elected to concentrate more on the realistic “rewards” of my efforts instead of the final “award”. After five weeks of transforming I can honestly say I am on the road to recovery. I am beginning to see a glimmer of hope ahead of me. I see myself changing daily as I press forward in my quest to become a “champion”! Here are a few of the rewards I have received so far by trusting in Bill’s program: • My knee & joint pain has all but vanished. (This was a biggy!) • My blood pressure is returning to normal. • I am getting stronger and more confident. • I sleep better. • My attitude is changing and is more positive. • I have more energy. • I am beginning to feel proud of myself. • I like what I am seeing in the mirror. • I am impressing others with my example. • I feel less stress. • I am laughing more. • I am beginning to believe in myself. • I have become more accountable for my actions. • I am on the road to becoming a real champion! For inspiration I made a copy of the Transformation Gold Medal, place my name on it, enlarge it and mounted it on the cover of my journal. I take a moment each morning to look at it before heading off to the gym. It’s the magic of visualization! Greg
My Transformation started February 1, 2009 and I will complete it by June 1, 2009. I will lose a total of 30 lbs of fat...15lbs by March 15, 25lbs by May 1, and 30 lbs by June 1. I will be in touch with God, praying daily and studying Scripture at least three times a week.
In my first challenge I somehow didn't post here as to what my goals were. But for my second challenge I want to hold myself more accountable and really work the assignments to the best of my ability. So my goal for my second challenge is to complete each and every assignment, post the intent of my assignment here , on my blog and with my accountability group. My goal date for completion of this is May 9th 2009. My reward is that this manages to inspire others to do their assignments and complete their challenge and turn in their packet. I hope to lead by example, Troy
My goal is to complete the challenge which will ben May 4th for me. By completing the challenge I know the benefits will be many. Renewed health, strenghth, energy, confidence. I will feel like a new and much improved version of myself. I will be focused, disciplined and ambitious. I will feel like I can do anything! Ig I don't complete the challenge-well I can't even talk about that-but we all know how that will feel......
My goal/deadline is August 2009. However my mid-way check is actually at the end of the first challenge. I realize it will take me more time than 18wks to achieve my goals. My goal is to shed 80+ lbs. The real reward is for my family and I. A reward far greater than $10K ...my reward is a healthier life. The Penalty would be in the guilt I would feel for not sticking through to the end. What ever it takes... how ever long it takes I will do it! Money is not motivating this choice. Having a deeper relationship with God and my family is what I am after!!! Duane
Assignment #5 blog_21914.jpg My Victory date is Mother's Day 2009! How great is that?! The goals I have set for myself are as such: Run 5K Race for Faith DONE! (41:11), attend Disney Fitness Expo (March 6), Run 5K Disney World Royal Family Run for Make a Wish (Mar 7) with kids in kids races. Travel to Orlando to attend Meet and Greet with Florida Transformers (Mar 14). Run 5K Shamrock Run in West Palm Beach (Mar 15) with kids in kids' races. Run 7 Mile Bridge Fun Run in the Keys and have Meet & Greet with South Florida Transformers (April 29) Improve my time with each run, find more runs to run and prepare, push, improve time to make it to Denver to run the 1/2 Marathon with my T friends and run for Make a Wish! I will recruit 12 people (one solid commitment a month) to T.com and coach them through to victory. I (and the rest of the world) will see my Transformation take me from 214 pounds and 48% body fat to 144 pounds of solid muscularity and under 21% body fat(wanna keep the curves girls!). I will achieve a life long desire to be a triathlete by years end! I will be brave enough to reclaim my voice in ministry and healed enough to minister effectively, for the right reasons, to the Glory of God. I will copywrite my music, share my testimony, and love my God out loud without apology or false righteousness. I will see my vision for ministry come to pass this year, and I will thank God for every bit of it, never forgetting the struggle or pain of unmet desire. Subject to be revised and improved as positive pressure increases!
Assignment # 5 The Power of Positive Pressure Pressure in any kind of form can make or break a person. Speaking on myself, adverse pressure broke me in younger years. It tore me down on the inside, left me feeling empty, and bitter toward life. I didn’t feel I was ever going to be successful in life, because the feeling of failure took over me emotionally. When I spontaneously announced on my social profile on MySpace on December 28, 2008 I was re-entering into the physical challenge after an 8 year hiatus, it was then something emotional went off in my head. I felt the desire to try again and see how long I could stick with a fitness program. When I thought of how I failed in the past, that was part of the vehicle that motivated me. Now that I seasoned more in life and have a little more age, I looked deeper into the true reasons I wanted to do this fitness challenge. It was to place the positive pressure upon myself to get spiritually in shape first hand, and allow everything else to smoothly blend in thereafter. Meeting deadlines we may set on our own can be for or against us. However, if we work towards a positive goal, and have the support of others while that goal is set, it places a positive pressure on us to go the extra mile. In my mind, the positive pressure can bring out the best, because there is the caring support of others in knowing they believe in you, thus triggering positive emotion and the feeling of being a winner on the inside, even before I’m able to physically complete all the tasks. Positive pressure has the ability to turn a slacker, failure, and someone who once felt like giving up completely a new lease on living life, because we all need each other, whether we know one another personally or not, in building one another up. This is how we are able to reciprocate our blessings, when we place positive pressure upon one another in making the complete change, starting from within.
This assignment took much longer than I thought it would because I wanted to take to heart Bill’s instruction to make real goals and put timelines in place to help drive to completion. I broke things into physical and spiritual/internal goals. I also gave myself a reward for the last day of my initial journey: I started on 1/12/09, so my Transformation milestone date is May 17, 2009. Physical Goals during Transformation: 1) Replace 10-15lbs of body fat with lean muscle 2) Break a 60-minute 10k 3) Establish a constant workout 4) Reduce stress levels by working out 5) Reduce my cholesterol by 10% from last year. Starting Date: 1/12/09 Starting weight 186lbs Cholesterol last year: 142 (HDL = 44; LDL = 78) Fastest 10k (since I was in my teens anyway): 1:08:02 (7/4/2008) How I will achieve these physical goals: 1) follow the daily workout plans (6-days/week) 2) follow the BFL food plan 3) Train for and Run a 10k races during the challenge period a. 5/3/09 [Devil Mountain 10k, Danville, CA] b. (I’ll look for an earlier race as well) 4) Participate in Yoga classes and begin to practice [by 3/1/09] Spiritual / Internal Goals during transformation: 1) to find and become comfortable with myself 2) to become stronger spiritually 3) become less self-centered and more outwardly aware 4) Be more charitable, more helpful and more giving 5) Keep myself centered, calm and learn to not try to control everything How I will achieve these Spiritual / Internal Goals 1) Complete the Transformation Assignments 2) Spend no less than 5hrs of time with myself each week for self-reflection [beginning immediately 2/11/09] a. learn to and practice meditation to help open myself up [already started...] 3) Read and Study about the inner-self, spirituality and how to let go [already started...] 4) Find a Charity I believe in [by 4/1/09] and begin to volunteer regularly As a reward/celebration of reaching my goals during my transformation challenge I will hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (a long-standing dream). I am not a mountain climber – there are cables up the back-side, but it is about a 12-hr hike up and back… I plan on making this trip a reality!… - Robert (play2win)
My goals are 130 lbs, 18% body fat in 18 weeks Started January 21st, 2009 Finish May 26th, 2009 WOW, what a bonus, I want to go to Hawaii and meet everyone. What a a great added bonus to the mind transformation and body transformation. The money is great, the charity $ I love, but it's the "inner winner" I want more than anything. I have already inspired four people to "come back" to the BFL T and get their lives back on track. If I don't finish strong, my punishment will be in letting myself down, regressing and letting everyone else down that are watching me grow now! There is no turning back, it's not an option. There will be no punishment, I won't allow it. I am moving forward, I will not regress! I love the idea of giving $10K to Make A Wish, because if I win, I can fulfill a child or children's wish. I will stive to win for them. I can workout, I can eat right, I can do it for me, I want to do it for those children without hope, without dreams, and for the kids who rely on this foundation for a little hope and a little fun. I want to be a part of that! I buy the books for me, but also I enjoy them more because the money goes to the children. Failing? Not an option. I commit to this challenge, I will be an inner outer winner but to be a champion would be the ultimate because I can give back! I want that! I WANT TO BE THE CHANGE FOR ME AND OTHERS!
Bill, After a lot of thought on this here it goes. My transformation started Jan 5, 2009 and will end May 11, 2009. By the end of the 18 weeks I will have let go 70 lbs. My reward will be a healthier me and I will get a couple of new clothes to tide me over till I let go the remaining lbs. My penalty will be sharing with everyone here that I fell short and not feeling the euphoria of a job well done. The benefits of what will take place are so many that to name them all here would be long. I am enjoying being the change right now and I am rocking this challenge. Good luck to all here and enjoy the journey along the way. Derek
Physical goals are basically a minimum of 15 lbs fat loss Spiritual and Inner transformation - A closer relationship to God and to dig deep and complete all of my assignment and turn in my packet on time this time. I will als complete my NASM certification in the next 4 months! http://www.transformation.com/kathytnt/blog/Uncategorized/Transformation-Goals-Assignment-5/21482
My time frame for this transformation challenge is 18 weeks, January 5- May 10. When I reach the goals that I have outlined in my earlier assignments, my reward will be a stronger, healthier, happier me. A closer relationship with God, learning to turn to him FIRST and then on myself and others around me for help. A more loving, caring relationship with my mother-in-law. More patience to deal with everything that comes my way. A cleaner, more organized home. Physical reward,,,,,,vacation at the end of May/beginning of June and being able to wear a swimming suit and feel good about it! Penalty would be feeling like a failure yet again, this time, not just for me, but for my husband as well. Not being all that I can be and not being to help others.
My goal is May 14th, 2009. My weight loss goal is to drop 30 lbs by then. My total transformation goal is to rebuild ME! inside and out. AMY
My deadline is May 11th. I want to be that lean mean fighting machine I want to be by the end of the 18 weeks. I started this Journey on Sept 3rd when my children started school and plan to finish it off with a bang by the end of the school year. What an accomplishment. Started out in first 12 weeks at 152, ended the 12 weeks at 136. Started second round on Jan 5th at 135 and now at 131. So I am doing well. The weight is taking a little longer to take off due to being at a small weight but still making a lot of progress. I am in week 6 now so I will see you in on May 11th with my new results. I will make my goal. There is no doubt. I am determined and ready to fight through anything that is trown my way. Good Day!! Gretchen
Deadline for me is May 6th. I did have weekly deadlines but I was pushing myself so hard and restricting my calories (still on 6 meals but smaller portions) and that didn't work as I found myself at sticking point plateau. I talked to Shane and he told me to eat more and to start using shakes and who woulda' thought....he was right! I've continued to progress w/ his advice, thanks a bunch Bill for everything!
What are my goals for this 18 week challenge? To not be a slave to the scale anymore! I have made a pact with myself to stay off the scale and not judge my progress by numbers. In the past the scale has dampened my spirits, thus causing me to lose faith in what I was trying to accomplish. My starting weight was 165 on January 14th, 2009. My body fat percentage was around 33%...so I feel confident that 40-50 pounds off of my frame will do wonders. What I am more concerned about is achieving a low body fat percentage and being tight and lean. If that means I weigh 135...so be it. No more wishing for the perfect scale number...I am just focused on losing inches and making all the muscle I do carry shine through. I remember being an aerobics instructor in college and weighing in at 118-112. Looking back, I was AFRAID of weights and of "bulking up". I was slender and petite but had very little muscle definition. Now, I very much favor the healthy, vibrant, bodies that you see women attaining in the fitness industry. I am aware that acheiving that type of look may take some time but my overall goal is to be "contest ready" by December 5, 2009 ---- MY 35th BIRTHDAY! Even if I never step on stage, I WILL be in the best shape of my life by 35. That is my gift to myself. So to sum it up, I will lose 40 pounds by the end of this 18 week challenge. I will have my clean eating lifestyle and regular workout schedule become second nature. It will become integrated into my daily regimen. I will then begin a second 18 week challenge on May 20th, 2009. That challenge will be all about taking my body and mind to a place it's never been before. I will assess where I am and where I want to be and then make it a reality. I firmly believe that in 36 weeks I will be at 18% body fat and I will finally wear the little black dress I have been dreaming of wearing on the eve of my birthday party. I can't wait to see my husband's face! That's what I have been visualizing everyday when I am working out. When at this goal, we will book a cruise...I have never been on one and it is a dream of mine to be able to wear anything I want while visiting places I've always dreamed of. Penalties...the pain of not acheiving my goals is penalty enough. Letting another precious year go by would be a sin and I am not allowing myself to focus on anything negative. Failure is not an option. I have danced with failure long enough and I am happy to announce he has left the building!!! lol
My deadline is May 11th. I’ve highlighted it on my calendar at work. And every day I look at that brightly highlighted day and visualize what I want to see by then, and it keeps me motivated to work on it, and achieve it. On my cell phone I keep a message that is my transformation purpose, so every time I use my phone, or check the time, there it is. In this phase of my transformation I will loose at least 50 lbs. 70 would be better. I am trying not to be too focused on the weight loss piece, but over all I would like to loose 100lbs. I need to loose 100 lbs to be a healthy weight. I am more focused on the desire to be healthy, than loose the weight (however the weight loss, look skinnier buy cute clothes part has it’s own appeals) I want to live long, I want to be disease free, and be healthy, feel good. First and foremost it is my ultimate goal to finish the 18 weeks and do all the assignments with an open heart and mind, with honest sincerity. I don’t want miss out on any of it! And every day I’m proving to myself that I can do it! By the end of the 18 weeks I will simplify some of the chaos in my life. I will strengthen the relationship I have with my dogs. To be more specific by May 11th, I will be able to walk all three dogs at the same time (without flying through the air). They will not bark out in the yard disrupting the neighborhood. I will not raise my voice with them (except to call them if they are far away, ha-ha) I will be consistent with them, and they will behave in a civilized fashion. I will provide my pets with what I believe they need. I will be a better housekeeper. I will not let laundry build up, I will not let dishes build up. I will establish and follow a routine that helps keep things under control, and simplified. I will stay focused and on task at my job. I will do a good job. I will not be afraid to stand up for myself, and I will try to tactfully manage my professionalism while doing so. I will show up to work on time. In life in general I want to be more reliable. I want to take the time to build relationships, and enjoy my life. I want to feel secure in myself, and able to give to others without sacrifice to myself. I want to have enough to give some away. I will check in on friends and family more frequently. I will spend time with the people who are important to me. I will make time for myself. I will go to the gym. I will have eating healthy under control. I will stay committed to keeping forward progress an utmost importance in my life. You are either moving forward or you are wasting time. I think that the punishment for not making these changes is evident. Who wants to keep living the life they aren’t enjoying to the fullest. Who will ever be satisfied if they are not taking responsibility for their choices and working to be their best. I am so excited, and so ready for all this change. I already feel like I have come so far throughout the past 5 weeks. I am ready for more! If I succeed at all of the goals listed here (and what other goals I add to the list through this time) I will take my motorcycle down highway 101 in the summer for a trip down the coast, to visit family in California! I will also purchase a great pack, with lightweight camping supplies I can take along, and have for future bike camping trips. Oh, and of course! Who doesn’t appreciate the competition prizes at hand. !0k for me and 10k for my favorite charity, I’m already thinking about how much more proud I will be to wear a t-shirt of my favorite charity knowing how much I was able to help them out.
ASSIGNMENT 5 1.Starting today, I will fulfill my self-promise to be fit and healthy again. 2.By February 23, 2009, I will always make healthy food choices, except on free day. 3.By March 6, 2009, I will no longer criticize myself. 4.By March 30, 2009, I will have doubled my energy from my start day. 5.By April 1, 2009, I will have visible muscle definition and have a more toned physique. 6.By May 10, 2009, I will have between 23-28% Body Fat. Started with 48.48% body fat. 7.By May 10, 2009, I will lose 60 inches from my January 5th measurements. 8.I will always be supportive to others and help others grow into a positive and healthy soul. 9.I will always continue to do God’s work! Penalty for not meeting goals: Knowing that I didn’t deliver self-promise. Continue to live a life of unhealthy choices. Reward for meeting goals: Living a life which is healthy, energetic, goal driven, content with who I am on the inside and out, and continue to do God’s work. Also, go to Asheville, NC to Biltmore Mansion for the weekend. The gardens are so beautiful in May.
Assignment #5 ~ My deadline is May 7th. We are also doing a biggest loser weight loss contest at my place of employment. Everyone has chosen a goal and the results will be estimated on the percentage of their goal loss. This also holds me accountable and I did not set the date so this is externally imposed.
My 18 week transformation and goal dates Jan 5th-May 9th Get my body fat under 25%- Follow the transformation plan Run a 5k- When I do my cardio 3x a week, I will run on the treadmill doing my HIIT workout to build up my stamina Get six pack abs- Mindset when I do my ab exercises and focus on what I want them to look like Weight 150lbs or less- Follow the transformation plan and set mini weight loss goals weekly Control my binge eating- Eat according to the transformation plan knowing that I can look forward to my free days and I joined a BE group also to help, I also will plan my meals every 2-3 hours to keep my blood sugars level and to keep me from straying off and binging!! Finish the 18 week program- Get on the transformation daily to be incouraged, motivated, and motivate others and I am going to go ahead and set up my 18 week pictures with a professional photographer so I can't back out of the challenge To make exercise a priority- Plan out my exercises every day and follow them To focus on God everday- Read my Bible and talk with him everyday, even when I don't really feel like it To become a encouraging and less negitive person- I will only focus on the good in people instead of the bad To share the trasnformation with two other people that despretly need it and help them get started- Openly tell others about the program and how it can change there lives- I've already got one person started hopefully I will have more to come!! When I accomplish all my goals within 18 weeks I am going to reward myself with a vacation to Mexico and maybe go on the CFL cruise in September!!!! And not only that I am going to have a sexy new body and a strong mind and spirit, which is more rewarding than any vacation!
My deadline is May 8th 2009. This is a solid deadline that will not be adjusted to allow for any complacency on my behalf. 18 weeks. My rewards for reaching my goals in this time are a new spiritual connection with God, a better relationship with my family and my little girls, more energy and the opportunity to help someone else along through this process. I will also feel wonderful about the weight that I let go. (50 lbs.). Penalty would be me not finishing and feeling like a failure and going back to my old life with extreme health issues and poor self esteem. NO FUN!!!!!!!
Hummm....a goal....a prize...a penalty? In my head, the pize was going to be my new body, my new self-esteem, and my new health. I do know that loosing 2 inches off my waist will require new pants - ALL OF THEM. But I think a weekend away with my wife would be a better reward. However if I fail, what would I do? What do I hate? I hate to clean bathrooms. Maybe a good punishment would be cleaning bathrooms until I loose the 2 inches. Now that IS motivating.
Well my goal is to drop at least 45 # by June 1 2009. My prizes a full closet of new clothes and my penalty the regret of giving up (and going back to being depressed all the time).
#5: Deadlines, Prizes, and Penalties...Oh My! :) Ha, here on the Transformation site, we really should call them LIFELINES! :) I have never been so excited to set deadline goals for myself and have had a great time making my list! 1.1.09 Start date 2.1.09 Month 1 (and my birthday!) goal: -9 lbs.and thriving and growing in all facets of life 3.1.09 Month 2 goal: -9 lbs. (for a total of 18) and thriving 4.2.09 My kids turn 13! Month 3 goal: -9 lbs. (total of 27) and thriving 4.11.09 Pear Blossom Run (my first 5K) with Oregon Transformers from up north :) 5.2.09 Month 4 (our 17th wedding anniversary!) goal: continued leaning out and THRIVING 5.7.09 Official TChallenge end date: this will find me in the best shape of my life, internally so, being the priority. and soaring on wings like an eagle 5.8.09 Official DON'T STOP LIVING THE CHANGE start date ;) So, my incentive plan for meeting said goal will be: monthly goals will be rewarded with a new board game to play with the family or maybe something from the M.A.C. counter (big splurge for me) depending on what "grabs" me at the moment. Also, another idea would be an "extra" flavor of protein powder. That's a splurge too. ;) My challenge FINISH goal...that is the reward in itself!!! I may want a new warm up suit by then or a new pair of running shoes...so we'll see on that one. If I don't make a goal, for now, a good penalty apart from NOT MAKING GOAL would be assigning myself 3-4 miles on the treadmill. Who knows, half way through, maybe that will feel like an award...at present, not so much. So...drumroll... it's day 17 and I am 1 lb. away from my one month goal!!!!!!!! I'm at 149 today! WHAT'S HAPPENED INSIDE MAKES ME FAR MORE GIDDY THAN ANYTHING A SCALE CAN TELL ME. I feel like I'm about to explode with goodness, that sounds cheesy, but I can't find any other words to describe it, so I'm okay with it. ;) (1.17.09)
Hopalong's Assignment 5. Deadlines with Rewards and Penalties! My Strict Deadlines: #1) Reach my goal weight to achieve 9% body fat by May 3rd. Reward= Full body massage by skilled deep tissue therapist. Penalty= Back stiffness due to tight hamstrings and risk possible back spasm injury. Goal weight is 168.5 lbs. Weight left to lose is 10 lbs to reach this goal and not gain any fat. #2) Run the Revlon 5k coming up May 9th in 21 minutes. Reward: Show Heidi that all of her hard work, putting my training schedule together was not a waste of her time. Penalty: Embarrassment due to lack of focus and achievement. #3) Run sub 2hr Marathon in Denver this 2009. Reward: Be able to show that I reach my stated goals. Penalty: Letting Transformation Team down. #4) Place in Oceanside Pier Firefighter Surf contest in September. Reward: Being able to post the pictures on T.Com showing that Old Men Do Rule. Penalty: Having to say that Old Men Still Drool. #5) Be a Transformation Champion! Reward: Join the rank with Marty Goldman! Be a positive role model for our fire department, certainly to show that age is not a factor when it comes to performing strenuous work. To travel and spread Bill's message with all of the other Transformation Champions. To set the example for the middle aged people in this world that we can still be very much in the game. Penalty: To fall short of this goal and have to explain to my kids, that this too shall pass. But to not give up and try, try again. I have done that too many times with other worthy goals. I will achieve this the first time this time! Now on with assignment #6! Hopalong [Cool]
This assignment hit hard. You are absolutely right! any goal will end up taking me as long as I allow it! I dont want that to happen. So what are my goals! I will lose 25 pounds and decrease my body fat. The reward is increased self confidence and self esteem. The penalty will be feeling of depression and disgust at myself for not succeeding once again! Yes, I can !
I plan to be down to a total body weight of 180 pounds by May 11th, 2009. I want my body fat to be down to 10% on an average. My blood sugar will be normal. There will be no more diabetes. I will have made noticeable strides in being a good husband and father, and I will look at myself in a more confident light. From that point, I will continue to grow more as a person, because I will have learned how to appreciate every day for what it is, enjoy those in my life, and live each day to its’ fullest. All of the rewards I listed below will be a reality... and it will be about time. It only took a little over 38 years to get there! Penalty? I face many PENALTIES… It is quite simple. I will lose my family, and time with my children; I will continue to have health problems; I will continue to blame others for my actions, and will furthermore continue to lack the self-confidence that I used to have. I keep being selfish, and will never appreciate what my actions have in store for others. And sadly, I will not be able to survive continuing on the path I am pushing myself away from currently. But, here is some good news… I am not ever going back to that place I was in. “Up” or “forward” are the only two directions I am now using in my vocabulary nowadays. Rocket fuel... The rewards? There are so many more but here are a few (wink wink): Fireworks! No regrets! Wonderful family memories! I will know more about what genuine Iove, passion, respect, and laughter are… I will know what the willingness to accept responsibility and truth is like. Overall, I will be the best father in the world, the best husband a wife could possibly have, in the best shape of my life, and appreciation for every last thing I have. I will even more than now have learned how to help others without seeking something in return, and be eager to do so. I will develop strong personal and professional relationships, a stronger work ethic, and even stronger attention to detail so I notice the little things that mean the most to others… I will finally live with the excitement of waking up every day and looking forward to what it will bring. No more fear of life’s responsibilities! You will see me get there… you watch. If there is anyone outside of this community that doubts me, that will make me want it even more. Try me...
I fell a little behind on my assignments but I do have a deadline....may 19th 2009. This date is the day that I will be free of 75 lbs of fat. This will be the day that I will look at my before picture and say to it... IT IS BEING DONE. I give thanks to God for this already, I know that I can do this because I want it more than enough. I will have the best relationship with my wife and children that a husband, dad and stepdad can have. I am already teaching my 4 year old daughter to cook, and today my older stepgirl made the Sesame Beef Stir Fry (Eating for Life) with my help! Did I mention that I was a cook at an Italian Restuarant for 20 years? My wife and I are in this together and we are winners because we choose to be...what more can I say?
I started my challange and will be finished May 7th.. I plan to succeed in accomplishing Body , mind and spirit balance!
Assignment #5 The Power of Positive Pressure 18 Week Goals ·Growth in and commitment to my daily walk with God · I will complete this 18 week challenge which includes completing all of Bill’s assignments as well as Clarissa’s assignments on time and wholeheartedly giving them my best effort and introspection. · I will transform physically from a weight of 145 lbs and 29% bodyfat to a weight of 120 lbs and 19%in an 18 week period. That is losing a minimum of 1.4 lbs a week along with .6% drop in body fat per week. Daily Goals · Spend time with God · Eat 6 meals a day BFL style · complete workout · review goals · keep a list of progress (focus on the positive) · future visualization · Encourage at least 2 other people in the community · Make 1 new friend on T.com Weekly Goals · Work towards completing assignments · Review previous assignment work Every 3 week Goals · Take new picture, weight and measurements · Change up workout routine Timeline and Deadline:I started my challenge on January 5th, 2009 and will complete it on May 10th, 2009. I will lose 25# and gain muscle while reducing my body fat. I will complete all assignments given to the best of my ability. I will follow BFL and EFL plan. When this challenge is complete I will set new goals for the next challenge. Rewards: · An intimate, growing fellowship and relationship with my Creator. · Lean, healthy, strong body. · Take my kids to the pool and wear a swimsuit with complete confidence. · Inner peace, joy, strength, confidence, freedom, a new sense of purpose. · Ability to reach out to others to give love and support, guidance, direction and hope. To be an inspiration and a help to those around me. · I will be closer to being the mom and wife I need to be and my boys and husband deserve. I will have energy to raise 2 boys. · Money for my charity Teen Challenge of the Dakotas. · A trip to Denver for the marathon. Penalties: · Staying right where I am now. · No trip to Denver. · Not fulfilling my life purpose.
Ok, my goal is to lose 20 lbs of fat by May 18th and be strong, happy and healthy. i also would like to enter a fitness contest. I've always wanted to do one of those. I'd also like to do the splits and a back bend!!!!! Funny huh?
My goal is to be 225 pounds and well defined physically in 18 weeks. My reward is to be able to compete in a relay race with my son' s track team. I want to show my son that I wasn't lying about how fast I used to be. I know I might have lost a step or two , but I can still move pretty well once my knee is back to full strength. The weight loss will help with that also. May 31st 2009 , Lord willing , HERE THE NEW ME COMES!
Recent goals? 17% body fat by Feb. 20ish. 10 miles (running) by Feb. 25th. My rewards? Knowing I did it :D!!! WOOHOO! The penalties? $10 if I miss a workout $6 if I mess up my nutrition & a bruised ego (loss of morale) if I don't hit my goals. As for goals of letting go: I'm working on it :D. I became detached (recently) on a relationship that I thought I'd never stop questioning myself over--should I stay, should go? What if... And the greatest thing happened! I had experienced a miscommunication that resulted in a busted ego; however, it opened my heart and mind to the knowledge that I'm okay! :D!!!! This problem and drama that I have been experiencing for over 3 years ended! It has been a relief!!!! And it is that drama that led me to the Transformation to begin with. I NEEDED peace--and yes, I'm not perfect--but WOW! What a break-through!!!! I want to be at complete peace with this relationship--with all relationships with men by the end of this Transformation--and LIFE has opened up so much (I had never thought it possible)--I have possibilities :D!!!!! My time limit on the relationships (peace with men and complete peace?) April 14th for the peace with men. May 1 for the overall--complete peace. :D. I'm excited by it :D! I'm reading books, practicing daily the challenges presented in the books :D. Thank you for the deadline! I'm excited to be Transformed! Win or no win (truthfully, I don't care--I just want the transformation--the reward is beyond anything--I know it will be!)
I started at 185. I want to be at 175 by March 2 (That's eight weeks). At week 18 my goal is to be at 160. The reward for me is the general improvement in my life, also, a new wardrobe.
I started my Transformation January 10/09 and 18wks is May 16/09. My 1st goal is to lose 20lbs by March 20 (we are going to Vegas then). My second goal is to have lost 10 more pounds and have muscle gain by July 13th (we are going to a family reunion in the States then) and my end goal if August 22/09 where weight will not be a factor - it will be how snug a size 10 is on me (I'm a 16 now) and to have muscle definition on my arms and abs and have my thighs half the size they are now!!! I am a bridesmaid in August and that is my biggest motivation right now. I also have a shopping spree of $500.00 if I drop those sizes before August '09. My penalty of not reaching each of my goals is no shopping when we're in Vegas... no overeating at the reunion and no $500 shopping bonus :( but I won't have to worry about that because I am gonna do this!
Here are my goals: -275# by 2/25/09 -260 #by 3/15/09 -225# by 6/20/09 -To be the B.F.L. CHAMP -My reward will be health body and mind,vaction to Wild Wood,new cloths,inspiring others... -The penelity will be knowing I let myself down,fat mans cloths,health problems,no vaction!!!!
Setting my goals. Started out on Thanksgiving day at 295 and starting on my transformation on January 5. On January 31 stepped on scales at 274. Target Dates Goals Feb 14 265 Mar 8 250 Apr 14 232 May 18 217 June 18 202 July 18 192 Aug 18 182 Sept 18 172 Oct 18 162 Nov 18 152 GOAL WEIGHT The award that I will recieve at each step is choosing to do one special treat. A WEEKEND OUTING WITH MY HUSBAND A TRIP TO VISIT MY DAUGHTER A NEW OUTFIT Penalty --each time I do not achieve a goal I will make myself stay on the treadmill or at the gym a extra hour aday. For a week.
My first challenge began on 1/5/09 and ends 5/10/09. I hope to be in a size 16 jeans which will be a four size drop. I already bought the jeans and they are just waiting for my body to shrink. I plan to continue right up to the official end of the challenge on June 20 2009 and by that time hope to be in a size 14 down 100lbs. I can't wait to buy new clothes in that size. That will be my reward in June to go on a shopping spree for summer. I will start a second challenge in July and plan to be at my goal weight of 144lbs by October and in shape to do the Marathon in Denver. The greatest reward for me will be the way I feel about myself. I can not wait to feel the way I know I will feel once I have achieved my fitness goals. I have wanted this for more than 20 years and know I will be so much happier. Everything in my life will improve because I will be in love with me and that love will overflow into everything I do. Penalties are almost too painful to list. If I don't do this I will feel that aweful feeling of being weak and a quiter. I will be hopeless again about being happy. My self esteem will be at an all time low. I will have demonstrated to my children and my husband that I don't know how to love me and stick to what I need to do to heal my body and gift myself with the beautiful body I deserve. This just sends such a sad message to me and to those who love me. To quit on myself is a pain that can drag me down to an unthinkable low. I can not fail myself this time! This is it for me and I am going to do everything and anything it takes to keep going. I can and will gift myself with an amazingly strong and healthy body that I feel great in and the most amazing part is all the people I have an opportunity to inspire by my hard work and committment. I also would love to win the money for myself and family and for St.Jude's Hospital. I can't imagine how wonderful it would feel to gift an organization like that with monies that can help the children and families they treat. I will feel like a million bucks to do something that wonderful for people who do such amazing things everyday. There is so much I love about this challenge and I will work hard to earn my rewards whatever they may be.
18 weeks for change 1/5/09-5/9/09 drop 30lbs of fat--the reward is a happier healthy me, which will carryover to all relationships. Failure is not an option.
I started on January 30th, 2009 and my personal finish date is the 4th of July. That is because My husband's family goes to the beach that time of year for a week and My husband and I made a New Year's Goal that we would loose at least 30lbs by then. I know that's longer than the competition runs, but I'm hoping that if I have a couple more pounds to loose between June 20th-July 4th that I can do it. My reward not only will be my smokin body, but it will be the chance to think about getting pregnant, and be able to buy some new clothes. I decided, silly or not, that I'm not buying anything new until after the challenge is over. My penalty will be staying depressed, anxious, and dissapointed in myself. I can't have that.
My deadline for this challenge is Mother's Day 2009. The biggest reward will be that I will have surprised myself by not quitting. I will finally trust myself, and follow through to the end of a challenge. My penalty for failure is living with the knowledge that I start out strong and quit when I get bored or some other random excuse shows up. I loved learning about Parkinson's Law and that is so true no matter what, when the deadline starts approaching the energy to now finally start doing the work shows up....? human nature
My transformation begain on 1/5/2009 and will be complete on 5/10/2009. During this 18 week transformation process I will complelte all of Bills Assignments..Reward: A new more positive me. Penalty: I will let down myself..my family...and my new friends here on this site. I will lose 20lbs of fat and add 10lbs of muscle..Reward: A better looking more confident me. A healthier me, more energetic. Penalty: To continue with the same old blah, blah, blah,. (no way not this time). I will either host or participate in a Louisiana area meet and greet. Reward: Friendships, and to help spread positive health in this area..and "Be The Change" that LA desparately needs. Penalty: To continue with more of the same, and continue to watch our area's health spiral downward...
I started January 19 and I am going with the 18 weeks, May 24, 09. MY goal is for ultimate satisfaction with Mind, Body, and Soul. My penality will be disappointment, letting myself down. Throwing away a better quality of life.
I just completed assignment 5. I'm really not sure if I did it right. It doesn't feel right. Maybe because 2 of my goals are more physical and spiritual. I find it very difficult to comprehend measuring spiritual growth. However, with that being said, I finish my 1st challenge on May 8 and will have incorporated meditation/visualization into my daily routine. My physical goals for this challenge are 1) Reach my waist measurement goal of 32 inches by April 24. That's the weekend of the Morocco workshop and show and I want to wear that sparkly polka-dot costume in the show and 2) be able to breathe while I give myself a pedicure. Now don't laugh, breathing is important. So too are ones toes when one dances barefoot. I've put the whole sordid story in my blog. Thanks Bill, for these assignments and this wonderful website. I can't believe how much my spirit has lifted and how much more hope I feel after just 4 weeks on this program.
My reward will be a happier, more energetic, more aware human being, penalty will be being the same old tired, scare, angry person. mona
My deadline is May 8, 2009. (Timeline: 1/5/2009 - 5/8/2009.) Reward: Living with Passion! Penalty: Just Existing.
Start: 1/19/09 Deadline: 5/25/09. REWARDS: Increased health, to look and feel younger, to feel proud, to be able to help others, to help change this nation, vacations in a bikini and clubwear, to be lean and toned, photo sessions, a spa day, to be powerful and centered, to enjoy this journey, not struggle., new clothes! PENALTIES: Feeling miserable, being fat, cancelling vacations, regret, boring same-o, embarrassment, fail myself, viscious cycle, little or no progress, same boring clothes, not being able to help others.
Bill, I've actually been working on this assignment since I planned on joining the challenge. And I tend to update it as I go along. I think that as we transform we do come up with new goals and ideas of what we'd like to acheive that we may not even had the strength or ambition to do when we first started. Soooo, my starting date was 5 January and I will complete the 18 weeks on May 10th. During that time I plan to remove 30 lbs of excess weight and who knows how much BF (I really need to make it one of my intermediate goals to check that). I have weekly goals to maintain healthy eating habits and to push myself in each and every one of my workouts. I also have an additional goal of being able to run a 5K within 30 minutes by the beginning of May. This alone is a feat for me because I am not a runner. I am slowly progressing on this goal though and have already gotten my time down from an 18 minute mile to a 12 1/2 minute mile in about three weeks time. So I may even set a goal to do the 5K in a faster time if I find that I'm at the 30 minute mark sooner than I thought I would be. My reward is being healthy again and in my top shape (and being able to fit comfortably in my size 6 jeans ~ I'm so glad I kept them!) and to be more alive and able to give to others. And the negative consequences??? Shame, hurt, disappointment in myself, but failure is just NOT an option here! I don't want to go back there ever again. Beverly :D
OK Bill and everyone else........................I started on 1-05-09....My deadline for my first challange period is 18 weeks....The Last Day is Mothers Day!...5-10-09....I have listed my goals on my page!~~~Dan
My deadline for the challenge is May 18 but I also have mini deadlines along the way. For the first 10 lbs. I loose I'm getting highlights. I want to be significantly better by my sons birthday at the end of April and I want to run a 5K on April 4, then another one of April 24. I also want to look good in a swim suit by the summer. So.... lots of goals!
May 7 is my deadline. I am not concerned anymore with the weight loss. I just want to love myself enough to set a goal and stick with it. I've never been really great with rewarding myself, but I can think of all sorts of punishments. My goal is to finish the rest of the 18 weeks with an end result of looking at myself in a gentler light. I will give myself a weekend trip to Kripalu Center in Lenox MA as a reward. I already know that the penalty for not finishing will be another bout of disrespect for myself, so I can't even give myself the option of going there.
My deadline goal date is May 9th. I do not care how much weight I lose-although the more I lose, the happier I will feel. I am focusing on reducing inches around my waist. I would be estatic to lose 6 inches. I want to go from a size 22 to a size 12 in women's sizes. (my ultimate size would be an 8, but I don't think I will lose that much in this alotted time.) If I don't make it..penalty will be 40 min elipticals, and cheat day on every other week. (but I'm not going there with my mind right now)
My goal deadline is June 18,2009. On or before that date, I will have lost bodyfat, and gained muscular strength, while acquiring a body weight of 220 lbs. During my physical transformation, I will also gain in a spiritual sense, where my relationships will be of great value, and I will give more of myself, and let go of selfishness.
i will complete the first phase of my Transformation on May 18...I will be 185-190 lbs at 9% body fat. This only the begining of many ~new~ things coming into my life.
I've done my photos, my nutrition is excellent and so is my training. My reasons are burnt into me and my deadline is 7th May 2009. I started at the beginning of the year weighing 258 1/2 lbs i now weigh 231 lbs. My goal is to lose over 60 lbs of fat not just weight. I live in one of the fattest cities in the world the Gold Coast in Australia and my country has just been given the title as the fattest country in the world. And i don't wish to be a part of that statistic. And when i Complete this Transformation Competition i'd like to be able use my photos and stories to inspire as many people as possible so we can change that statistic. I Am Being The Change.
I started my journey on January 5th and on May 17th I will have lost 40lbs (which is also my 49th birthday). My arthritis will be better from losing the weight and I won't be in as much pain. I will live a healthier and happier life and be able to play with my grandson climbing all over his playset. My husband and I will be taking a vacation at the end of our transformation for a job will done!!
My deadline to complete the challenge is on May 11th, 2009. I am going to have reached my goal weight of 175 pounds. I therefore am going to lose a total of 37 more pounds, in addition to the 63 pounds I have already lost. The reward for reaching this goal is regaining my health and inspiring others to do the same by leading by example. Another reward is that my wife and I will be attending the cruise this year, and want to be in the best shape of our lives for it! The penalty is simple.. I will not have effectively changed my mindset to reach the goal. I will have to take a step back, and re-evaluate. This is not necessarily a bad thing, however with hard work, dedication, and drive, it is an avoidable penalty. I have more to this, but I wanted to put something down to get the ball rolling... this is a work in progress, and you all will continue to see more from me as the days pass. As I change, my goals and the penalties that go alongside them will also change. Kudos to you all for putiing it out there!
My immediate goal is to have lost 15 lbs by the end of week 6, which will be February 15. I also hope to get my bodyfat number down at least to 30, preferrably 29 by then, too.
My first deadline is Feb. 14th at which I will have lost 10 lbs. I am callling it the "Valentine's Massacre"! My official deadline is May 9, 09 and I will reach my goal of losing 40 lbs.of fat and be leaner and stronger. My reward is a trip to Vegas with my husband and a spa treatment of my choice! My penalty is being the same lazy, fat, icky, bloated, moody, depressed person that I was when I started. I really don't want that person back!
Hi Bill- My deadline for this transformation is May 18,2009. Pounds to lose- 46 BMI goal 27.72 2.54 lbs a week rewards- better health,wearing some of the clothes in my closet and a $200.00 mini shopping spree. A feeling of accomplishment that can fuel and ignite my fire to continue on with my fitness goals. penalty- A sense of defeat and a feeling of being left behind the t.com group. Clothes that do not fit, and taking another before pic to pick myself up and start again.
GOOD GOD, I just saw how long this is!!!! Sorry everyone, but my wife said we are supposed to post the assignments on this page?? is that true? Mike
Bill FYI this is scanned on our page making it much easier to read. Assignment # 5 Mike @ Keyzzz1 Timeline & Deadline for Achieving Goals 1. FIRST 4 WEEKS (1-4) • Physical Body: Our pattern and game plan was/is to use the first 4 weeks to A. Get off our ass and get started, B. Find proper weight limits, growth max’s and set pattern of correct form. C. Get the lungs “pushing the bad air out! (Great song.) All using our Bowflex and elliptical machine. Doing Bill’s 3 pump and 3 cardio day workouts. Both strength and weight loss focused. Get up our energy level • Emotional Body: To begin overriding the habitual patterns of anger, loss, depression, shame etc. created by allowing ourselves to fall into such a state. Try and catch each negative emotion and find it’s opposite to display. • Mental Body: Drop TV (even though it’s always a” History.” “TLC” “Discovery” etc., type program) get back to reading positive books, mags, etc. Begin to monitor our thoughts and try and minimize “day dreaming” and negative ones. Start being more aware of what we are “focused” on. More energized. • Spiritual Body: Continue doing our daily lessons every morning while drinking our coffee just prior to working out. We like to start the day w/meditation then exercise. 2. SECOND 4 WEEKS (5-8) • Physical Body: Here we swap the Bowflex for dumbbells and the elliptical for “walk, jog, sprints.” The dumbbells will cause us to work more focused muscle groups and the outlying secondary groups. Again form is a major focus before increase of weight. We will be dropping the size of our carb portions (a little) and increasing our Proteins (a little) to put a little more focus on weight dumping to can some extra energy during what I find to be a lower point in the long term of 18 weeks. After this we will post our fist “after w/the before” thus having our first real comparison also adding measurements etc. We don’t like to focus on numbers, weights etc. too early on as our bodies are in a major flux with fat flying and muscle growing to be very accurate. Also it’s good for our heads to not get bogged down in “watching: all the time. Kinda like a watched pot never boils. Get more energy We are old school and don’t really do much but JUST DO IT and not create too many distractions. I like the pain (the good pain) and I like the austereness and simple approach. It’s just our way. We are all different. • Emotional Body: Use the “new influx of positive energy to further ride herd on emotions and slowly keep circling the negative ones tighter and tighter so only the positive ones have free reign. • Mental Body: Shit to more scientific and founded readings about Health issues, workout types, goal setting etc. Start getting more involved in Blogs and Forums. Realize my right to express my personal beliefs and feelings. Reach out to others when possible (they show signs of trying or ask questions.) • Spiritual Body: Continue doing our daily lessons every morning while drinking our coffee just prior to working out. We like to start the day w/meditation then exercise. 3. THIRD 4 WEEKS (9-12) • Physical Body: Now we are getting into the “pudden!” We got energy, can see our muscle groups better and can start pushing muscle tissue where we want it. Start creating form and symmetry. We are also at this stage “VERY JACKED” that pre-battle “UP.” We will stay with our Dumbbells and hopefully “bulk-up” while finishing dropping the left over fat pockets (not yet “cutting.” Back to doing Bill’s 3 pump and 3 cardio day workouts. Both strength and weight loss focused. • Emotional Body: Stay vigilant to the “UP” AAAaruuuahhhh” “GET SOME” power surge. Be especially aware that “over exuberance and “POWER” feelings will be creeping in by now. Stay steady, work on calming meditations throughout the day to control the currents of power within. • Mental Body: Think positive affirmations of support and group cohesiveness drop some of the focus of me on this path and pay attention to others and how their path works for them. Use it to learn and expand into “their viewpoints’ thus growing my own. • Spiritual Body: Continue doing our daily lessons every morning while drinking our coffee just prior to working out. We like to start the day w/meditation then exercise. 4. FOURTH 4 WEEKS (13-16) • Physical Body: OHHH, salivate just thinking about this one!!!! NOW FOR THE GOOD STUFF! We will go to “body weight’ exercises (no weights or machines) and do muscle groups using everyday things found in life, chairs for dips, carrying cinder blocks, push-ups/pull ups, plus all sort of other fun stuff. For cardio we are going to use “jump rope,” “body bag” and “dummy” work (no in this case I’m not the dummy!!!) We will also be working on our “street fighting” skills (Self Defense work.) GETTING READY TO RUMBLE!!!! • Emotional Body: Should be fairly ‘stable” by now. Get that combat (fearless and no worries) feeling up. • Mental Body: Get that combat (Paying Attention) focus on and practice silence, observation and full situational awareness without appearing to. Minimize involvements in site and outside efforts for a couple of weeks. Just absorb the “View” and follow the insights it affords. • Spiritual Body: Continue doing our daily lessons every morning while drinking our coffee just prior to working out. We like to start the day w/meditation then exercise. 5. LAST 2 WEEKS (17-18) All Layers of “the Self”: FINE TUNE ANY WEAK or NEEDED AREAS. This is just our outline and as we all know ALL THINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE depending on muscle responses, body abilities, Life’s little surprises and the WILL OF GOD. Insha'Allah. 6. REWARDS AND PUNISHMENT ISSUES REWARDS are already in play as I have the Ability (a body and mind that work) to DO IT! • Physical Body: the Results I will be living with are their own rewards. A functional, fit body. • Emotional Body: Again the reward will be my stable and controlled emotional state • Mental Body: The reward is “quiet, peaceful mind, able to image better which in turns allows for more “wants and needs” to manifest. • Spiritual body: With the ongoing daily lessons (many years now) combined with a more “pure” channel for the L.V.X. to work through makes it Gods reward to do with as he will. PUNISHMENTS (if failure to reach the goals set is my fault): Not having evolved thus having at some point to do it again. The-affirmation of negativity due to SIDE NOTE: In the event we win a spot with the “BF’s Immortals” our monies (all) will be divided between MSF/MAW so THEY WILL HAVE A REWARD ALSO!!!
My most external goal is to be below 220 pounds by the end of May. I know that is not exactly at the end of the 18-week challenge window, but my seniors graduate on May 30, and I want to be as young as possible for them. I want them to remember Mr. Stephens not as a fat, jolly teacher, but as a teacher who loved them and loved what he was doing enough to be the best person he could be so he could keep sending seniors out into the world as long as possible. Another important goal is to run the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon in August. I don't intend simply to run it, but to run it in less than 2 hours. My best time is much higher than that, but I've never given my whole being to preparing for this race, or to being physically fit at all for that matter. I know that I can do this and I intend to.
My goals are to be able to jog 5 miles and lose 45lb by May 11. I am committed and I will make this happen.
I posted the details of Assignment 5 on my blog but the big goals are to arrive at 220lbs, less than 10% body fat, have healthy blood work, be a full partner to my wife spiritually, emotionally, and financially, and to love the extraordinary life I've created through this Challenge.
By the end of the 18 week Transofrmation: I will lose 50 pounds of fat. I will gain 15 pounds of muscle. I am and will continue to be tobacco-free. I will be more positive. I will complain less at work. I will be more supportive of my co-workers. I will be a happy energetic person. I will reduce my alcohol consumption to 1-2 glasses of wine per week. I will encourage others to take better care of themselves. Rewards will be that I will be a better husband, a better employee, and a better person overall whether or not I win any prizes. That will be prize enough. Penalty: Being stuck in a rut the size of the Grand Cayon because it is so hard to get out of... Once again letting myself and others down.
The Power of Positive Pressure Goal setting is so important in anything and everything you do in life. Goals make you succeed. So setting up my goals for this Transformation was very important to me. I stated on January 3, 2009 with an completion goal date of May 9, 2009 which by the way is my 39th birthday, it’s funny how it worked out that way I did not plan that. I started out weighing 317.4 LBS and I have set a final goal weight of 200 LBS. But along the way I have set up some intermediate goals to help keep me on track. Here are the 6 goals that I have set for myself. Goal # 1 – To be less than 310 LBS. Goal # 2 – To be less than 300 LBS. Goal # 3 – 10% Weight Loss = 285.6 LBS. Goal # 4 – To be less than 245 LBS the weight I was at 5 years ago. Goal # 5 – To reach 220 LBS. Goal # 6 – Final Goal of 200 LBS. Once I reach my final goal I want to have a custom suit made. This is my ultimate goal and reward that I have wanted for years. This is going to be completed I will win!!!! John W.
ASSIGNMENT #5: Timeline and Deadline: I began January 5 and I will complete all the assignments to the very best of my ability with a deadline of May 10, 2009. I will lose 25# and fit into size 8 clothes by exercising a minimum of five times each week doing the mix of cardo/strength training as Bill assigned, and by eating healthy and nutritious foods. I will build muscle and lose body fat. When this Challenge is over, I will continue on with the next challenge for an additional 25# loss by my 19th wedding anniversary on September 1st. My Reward: (1) My first and greatest reward will be that I will have finally seen myself worth enough to not give up on something for myself [previous mindset has been that I don't deserve it, I'm not worthy of it, who do I think I am?], BUT INSTEAD I will be set free from the bondage that has entrapped me, and I will continue on to be ALL that the Lord had originally planned for me. (2) Another great reward will be inspiring my family as well as many others in my ministry and in my daily life as well as on the Transformation community to not only lose weight and get healthier but to believe in themselves enough to break through whatever barriers are holding them back. (3) Another great reward which I think about a lot is giving Teen Challenge of the Dakotas the $10,000 check when I become a Champion. They saved my son's life from drugs, alcohol, and suicidal attempts, and I want to help them save many others as well. The Penalty: This time in my life I have made the decision that Failure Is Not An Option! It is time for me to break through, otherwise I would once again sink back into the old mindset of being unworthy, undeserving, and being a failure -- NOT THIS TIME!!
My goal is to lose 40 pounds by my deadline of May 11, 2009. By losing the fat I will be rewarded because I will have moved toward healthier Biometric numbers. My fasting blood glucose will be below 100 and my HDL will have increased above 50 and on the way to 60. I will also be rewarded by setting the example for my children, husband and friends when they look to see what discipline and commitment can bring to a person's life. Another great thing is that I will once again need to buy a new wardrobe of clothes because I will have lost at least 2 more clothing sizes and finally be a size 8! Can you believe it, a size 8!!! So much better than the size 20+ I started at last year. And another great reward is that I will feel fabulous and more filled with energy and life. I am so excited about putting this goal down in writing. I am remembering Habakuk 2:2 And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by. Thanks for hastening by! ~Gretchen
Assignment #5 I started Jan 1, so my deadline for the following is May 7 2009. 1. Drop to size 7/8 or 140 pounds (which ever comes first) Reward: BFL cruise in Sept with family Penalty: Taking money that would have gone to BFL cruise and give to husband to go on Guy trip 2. Drop to 20% body fat Reward: Complete new wardrobe penalty: Live with the fat clothes I have until I get there. 3. Complete 5K by April 11, 2009 Reward: a night of chocolate, wine and sappy chick flicks with the girls. Penalty: Will take over chore of feeding horses in am for an entire year ( My son Alex ususally does this) 4. Complete 10 K by Oct 31, 2009 Reward: Same a other race Penalty: Will agree to go claming with my husband in the winter... ( Did I mention it is before the crack of dawn in the freezing cold and rain and I hate clams?) :) 5. Graduate!!!!!! by June 2009 Reward: HUGE PARTY with the gals who spent the last 4 years by my side giving up weekends and every other spare minute to get through graduate school. Penalty: Dont graduate, waste 4 years, and have to give up position at work. To do this I must: A. Complete Thesis by April 1, 2009 Reward: Trip to Los Angeles to see best friend Penalty: Not graduate, see above B. Complete 225 graduate clinical hours by May 20th. 1a. To complete 225 clinical hours I must spend at least 13 hours per week in clinical work. Reward: Shopping trip... Nordstroms! Penalty: Muck out the stalls for Alex for a month.
Assignment #5 for me. My first Deadline is May 1st. But I will reward myself with an outfit for every 10lbs I loose until then. I really feel like a winner every day that I continue to focus and eat right in combo with my exercise. I can't believe the energy I have. That is a reward in it's self! If I don't make my goal....... Well that isn't really an option. I plan to eat this way and exercise the rest of my life. I know I have to to stay healthy and happy. I don't want to punish myself for that. If I slip up, I will not beat myself up for that. But I understand there needs to be a concequence for not meeting my goal by the Date set. so, I have a posative concequence! I will donate $100 to Bills favorite charity "Make a wish" if I am not at my goal weight of 135 lbs by May 1st!! That will make me feel good to give something of myself even if I don't win the challenge. And if I do win, of course, I get to donate Bills Money to the Charity of my choice. ;) I will continue to set deadlines as I meet each one so that I am always improving.
I am setting an interim goal because my first Transformation Challenge doesn't end until May 17th BUT I have a goal before that. We are leaving for our first ever cruise on April 9th--10 days in South Caribbean. By April 1st, I plan to be a toned size 8 so that I will enjoy buying new clothes for the trip AND I plan to wear a 2 piece sporty bathing suit! Reward: buying new clothes and having fun doing it. Penalty: no more FREE days; horrible pictures of me on the cruise and having to explain to everyone why I failed (I tell everyone I talk to about what I am doing so I would have a LOT of explaining to do!)
#5... Wow... I'm blown away by so much of What Bill wrote. I TOTALLY needed that. I've ALWAYS been driven by deadlines and goals and have always worked toward them when they have been externally driven: athletic successes (the season's only so many games long)... grades (tests and papers)... jobs (going after what I really wanted with everything I had)... and with this site I'm forced to really put everything out there... my body... my numbers and go for it all. originally thought 30 lbs would do it for me... but I can do 40 if others have done it... I can too. Start date was Dec 28th at 210 lbs.... Finish Date for this 18 weeks is May 2nd (My son's 7th Birthday) at 170# Reward: To look as good as my 2 younger sisters and wear a bikini. I will spend 1 full weekend without our kids boating with my husband and a few friends. I will also have the reward of going into Round 2 with only 10-15 lbs remaining and put forward even more personal transformation goals to complete the journey. Penalty: knowing I beat myself if I do not fully complete this challenge. I
My start date was January 5, 2009 and my finish date for this round is the week of May 4th. my goal is the lose 60 pounds. I currently weight 244 at my start date 60 pounds will put me at 184. My reward will be no more back pain, tie my shoes without being out of breath Ha! Ha! but it is the truth, no more heartburn. I have already ecperienced less heartburn. Also I plan to take a two week motorcycle trip in August part of my reward. Penalty is continuing to feel miserable, I have had enough of that.
Assignment #5: My start date was January 5th and my deadline/completion date is May 10th 2009. I am turning 40 years young this April and I want this to be the best Birthday ever know I am well on my way to feeling the BEST I have felt in my life. I am not willing to let anything stand in my way. I am like that at work (won't accept failing) so why not be the same at home. I want my son and my wife to realize why I have done this challenge and that will be my best reward I could ask for. They are my life so why not work towards satisfying them while I satisfy myself. We will take a trip together to Disney this year and I would love if we could take a family pic with Mickey and let the smiles in our faces tell a story. The penalty would be to fail this thing and feel the same way I have been feeling in the past few years--tired, not motivated, and weak as a person. But I will not let that happen becuase my family is too important to me. And I want to feel fantastic as a person in general I will not fail!!! I have all of the neccessary tools to succeed: Bill's BFL Book/BFL Journal/EFL book (great recipes), and the Body of work video (in which I watched over and over again--very inspiring) so failure is NOT an option. Until next time--and Thank you, Brian
My transformation challenge will run from January 17 through May 23. My first goal, however, coincides with my doctor's appointment on March 13th. My starting weight was 197, but my goal is to be at 180 by then AND bring my glucose and bad cholesterol levels into the normal range(currently both are too high). My first reward will be the look on my doctor's face! The second reward will be a weekend in Palm Springs with my husband (it will be our 29th wedding anniversary), complete with spa day. The penalties for not reaching my goal will be getting nagged at by my doctor, NO spa day, and instead having to sit in a stinky casino for the day (I HATE casinos)! From March 13 to May 23, my goal is to lose an additional 15 pounds for a total of 32. My reward for that will be fitting in all the darling skinny clothes I have hanging in my spare bedroom closet, as well as feeling amazing for the upcoming summer. Oh yeah, also having the chance to win $10,000 and meet Bill, my hero!!! My penalty will be knowing that I failed myself AGAIN!!
"What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? What’s your reward and penalty?" (Bill Phillips, Assignment Five) 2009 Transformation Goal: I Spencer Cassler will lose 75 lbs. by May 09, 2009 (18 weeks) and additional 25 lbs. by June 20, 2009 (6 weeks) for a grand total of 100 lbs (285 lbs. to 185 lbs). 75 lbs in 18 weeks-January 4th to May 09,2009 (18 Transformational Challenge Goal) 25 lbs in 6 weeks-May 10 to June 20, 2009 (Goal 100lbs) Rewards: Healthy body that is strong, powerful, balance, and powerful. A spirit that loses oneself in the service of others. Lose 75 lbs. in 18 weeks will be rewarded with a weekend getaway with my wife and children to a ski lodge with a heated pool in Park City Utah. Lose 25 more lbs. in 6 weeks for a total of 100lbs of weight lost will be rewarded with a trip to San Diego and Los Angeles in California with the family to see Sea World, Disneyland, a Dodgers baseball game, and stay in a nice hotel near the coast for a week. Penalty: No family getaway or summer vacation (Believe me, this penalty is painful. The pressure my family will give me if I do not achieve my transformation goal will not be fun.) Plan of Action: I Spencer Cassler will: Complete all of Bill's 12 assignments on time Stay connected to transformatio.com and follow Bill's Blog, Forums, weekly Radio Address and give support unto others Be completely clear with my goals by planning each workout, each meal, each supplement, each assignment and keeping track of it in my blog on a daily basis along with weekly updated photos. Break my goal down into attainable specific deadlines and go to work Obstacles: Lack of planning, old destructive habits, giving into cravings, not make it my focus, offered large portions from family and friends, giving into my addiction to soft drinks, drive thru fastfood joints Resources: Bill Phillips, Transformation.com, my groups, friends on T.com, Bill Phillips radio broadcast, Body for Life, Eating for Life, and Transformation Time Frame: 18 weeks-January 4th to May 9th for 75 lbs 6 weeks-May 10th to June 20th for 25lbs Total: 100 lbs.
My reward is a biggie. If I work hard and complete my goals there is a big possibility I will not have to have a total Knee replacement for at least a few more years. The penalty is surgery the end of May. While there is a strong possibility that will happen anyway, going in 40 lbs or more lighter and much stronger will make rehab much easier than it was 3 years ago when I had the other knee done. Either way I will be rewarding myself with a new summer wardrobe for my new body.
My deadline is May 23rd (stared Jan 18) I'm starting at 152 pounds and 36 % body fat. My goal at deadline is to weigh 130-134 pounds. My prize is to have my teeth whitened, have a spa day, and go shopping for new clothes. My penelty is for my husband to get my prize with the exception of spa day, instead he will get new fishing equipment. Grrrrr I can't let him get my prize-not gonna happen.
My transformation began on January 5, 2009 and will end on May 11, 2009. I started this challenge at 175 pounds and 43% bodyfat. Today I am 172.5 pounds and 42% bodyfat. I have more incentive now than ever, because my 25th Class Reunion is June 13th, so my reward for finishing will be thoroughly enjoying that Reunion. My penalty will be an unhealthy body and having to wear fat clothes to the reunion.
My Transformation Timeline is: January 1, 2009 to May 7, 2009. Whooooo Hooooo!
I started the Transformation on Jan 5 and my finish date is may 11th. My reward will be a healthy me and making my family healthy. My penalty is being stuck feeling tired, worn out and just not good! I to be happy about who I am, how I eat, how I feed my family and how I look.
My deadline is May 23, I started on Jan 19. My reward will be to start living life, not just existing. I will be a positive role model for my very overweight family, and everyone else I come in to contact with. I will spread the light of Jesus everywhere. There will be no penalties- FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!! Jill
Assignment #5: The Power of Positive Pressure My timeline to complete the Transition is January 5th,2009 to May 10th, 2009. My reward will be becoming the Hero that is inside all of us. The man that stands tall and fearless for everyone to see and admire. To show the world that by Transforming his body has not only given him muscle and strength, but the knowledge of how he got there. He has no red cape, he can't leap tall buildings with a single bound or run faster than a locomotive, he's a man you can look up to and always count on for support and understanding. A man that has worked hard to get where he is and Stands proud to be once again a Hero. My Penalties will be to live my life as someone who has failed himself, family and friends. A mere mortal and not knowing what it feels like to be victorious or know the satisfaction of accomplishment. Knowing that there is a Hero still trapped inside is penalty enough. My short term goals are: To lose 15lbs by January 19th, 2009 and body fat by 2%. To continue supporting my group so they can all be winners; To take pictures along the way and post them; To give to my family and community asking nothing in return; To find a job; My long term goals are: To lose 45lbs and drop my body fat to at least 12-15%; To post my after pictures and complete all my assignments; To be that Hero that is inside of me; To stand tall and proud of my accomplishments no matter how small they seem; To find a job where I'm respected for my knowledge and not be just another payroll number; To respect who I am and what I've accomplished. I will add to this list as I work hard to complete my Challenge. This will not be an easy Challenge for me being out of work and not knowing what will happen from one day to the next. Medical reasons may slow me down, but I won't give up. I will complete the Challenge no matter how long it takes. I know that the Hero inside of me will eventually emerge and I will be stronger on the inside as well as the outside. I have made a promise to myself and written down. Here is that promise, " I will be Victorious and become the Hero I always wanted to be. I will be a winner and stand proud of my accomplishments. I will be a better person inside and out. I will give and not expect anything in return. I will be a Winner." oldasifeel
My deadline is May 1 (started Jan 1). I will weigh between 130 and 135 lbs (I started at 157). Ok - here's a big ol carrot for me too - If I make this goal, I will reward myself with a trip to my beloved Grand Canyon and a hike to the river and back!! Ok, I'm psyched now!! Cindy
I have never set a deadline before - as Bill mentioned, I always said I was going to get in shape but I would always lose steam after a couple days. I started Jan. 8, 2009 so my deadline is May 14, 2009...I would LOVE to weigh 135 lbs and lose a total of 15 inches (collectively). Also, I want to find myself and really dedicate this time to understanding who I am. This has been a constant struggle and I am an analytical person so I spend a lot of time trying to figure it out but devoting solid time to it has never been done until now. I want to develop the self-confidence I admire in others and take some of the energy from this Community and apply it towards my life and those around me.
My dealine is May 1st... I will be 127lbs... Be able to run at a nice speed for 30mins without stopping... Have completed 1 project towards my career... or will pack my bags and leave LA!
I am going to have lost 40 lbs. by May 11, 2009
My target day is April 13th. i will be 185-190 lbs with a healthy 9% fat. I
My goal is is lose 10 more pounds by my birthday (March 28th)and to be cut as well as physically fit. May 7th is my ultimate goal(just happens to be hubby's birthday also) To weight in at 135. This goal also is to gain as much cardio and strength training possible to continue me on my jounrey throught life. My reward of 10,000.00 would be a blessing since I am not doing this for the money. But, if i should win the money, it would go towards an addition to my house which i have always wanted. If I lose, well, it is only money but the real win will be what I will gain from trying!
My deadline is Saturday, May 9th. By that day I want to be 105 pounds again (what I weighed before I had 3 kids since 2005) and wear size 1-3 clothes again (what I wore before I had 3 kids since 2005). My prize will be to take the money I have been saving and am going to save and go buy new clothes for me. Penalty will be to give the money for my shopping spree to my husband to spend on home repairs he wants to do. Other prize will be to be an honest person who is showing her children how to be honest to not only others but to yourself, which is something I have not been doing for myself the past 3 years. I have been lying to myself about the food I eat and the excersize I do. Last penalty is I would be teaching my 3 kids that lying is acceptable, which is a terrible thing to teach kids. Can't let it happen so I have to stick to it.
My start date was 12/8/08, because I just couldn't wait for 1/1/09. My March 1, 2009, I want to hit all of my goals. My goals are to lose 12 lbs and gain muscle. I also want to be able to run 3 miles in the 20 minute aerobic workout. To get in the best shape of my life in 3 months. My reward is knowing that I have done my best to let my children have a father for as long as possible. I can't think of a penalty, because I will not fail.
My deadline is May 11,2009 I will LOSE 48 pounds OR MORE by May 11th! I want to be at 214 and then eventually TOP GOAL 169! SO I am pushing toward 169!!!!!!!IMOVING FORWARD! My reward will be CHAMP Shari and the wonderful testimony I will have of how your life can BE CHANGED and carryon on that message of HEALTH and SELFVALUE and the uncondtional LOVE and GOODNESS OF GOD to others! To be one healthy momma and wife! Example to my children and SO MUCH MORE! Penalty would be bad HEALTH...and broken spiritual growth and missing the opportunity to HELP OTHERS and to Honor God in my body! Shari!
I have set my deadline as May 11, 2009! I'm hoping that by the time I hit that deadline I will have the strength to keep going. I want this to be a lifetime change.
My start date was Jan 1,2009 my deadline is May 1,2009 so from now to then I need to average 2 lbs a wk. I lost 4 lbs my first wk and nothing the second wk, so I'm on track to do this. I do not know my %of bf except it's too high. I will increase my muscle and decrease my bf and get back into my size 4
By May 12, 2009 I will have completely engaged in and finished all Transformation assignments to the best of my ability. I will lose 40 pounds of fat and gain 5 pounds of muscle by May 12, 2009. Happy Birthday Barney! I will have all healthy range blood work by May 12, 2009. See my blog! I was a train wreck! Mini goals: I will post or blog at T.com daily and reach out for help when I get in trouble. I will find a way to be of service to others on a daily basis. I will fully engage with my husband and children everyday. Reward: To be well on my way to fulfilling my dream of living a fulfilled and utterly happy life. When I'm at the End Game and I look back on my life, I want to really be able to say with humility, love and appreciation to those who helped me along the way, "I lived a GREAT life, thank you for the opportunity and all of your help. I was the BEST Mother, Wife, and Friend that I could possibly be. I was healthy and strong, mentally, spiritually and physically. And I used that strength to help others. I was a GREAT example for the people who needed me. Yes, I lived a GREAT life. Thank You." Penalty: There will be no penalty.
My start date is 1/1/09, so my deadline is 5/7/09. My ultimate goal is to be more fit, lose at least 10% bodyfat and heal the little girl inside. However, my goal is to take it one day at a time, then one week at a time. In the past, if I looked too far ahead I became discouraged because my results were not quick enough. I must work slowly and pace myself to achieve the transformation that I am looking for. My reward will be a happy mommy with happier children and a house full of fun and love, with discipline mixed in. The penalty is the knowledge that I have once again let myself down. I have promised myself that this time it will be different and if I let myself down, than I have let my children down and they will benefit the most for years to come. I will NOT let my children down, if they cannot count on my to finish this how can they learn to do the same as they grow. I need to be the best teacher for the most precious students I have ever had.
DEADLINE: April 29, 2009, my official last day of the challenge. REWARD: A reformed psyche, Bye Bye Fat Boy (see my Blogs to find out what that's all about). PENALTY: Having to face up to failure. This becomes especially difficult after having posted before photos and blog entries here for all to see & read. WHAT A MOTIVATOR!
Deadline: May 9, 2009 Goal # 1: Draw closer to God. Timeline: Read the entire bible, a section a week. Reward: have a better understanding of my purpose and who I am in Him Penalty: live as the world does, be unfulfilled Goal #2: lose 52 pounds and complete all of Bill’s assignments. Timeline: Losing 2.8 pounds per week. Reward: climb the mountain this summer with ease, not be embarrassed at the pool with my kids this summer, making them proud to have me by their side, ride all the waterslides-climbing all the stairs with ease, look great in my swimsuit, have a wonderful anniversary (May 9th) Penalty: be miserable on vacation and filled with disappointment Goal #3: Complete the book I am writing. Timeline: Writing at least 2 hours per day! Reward: accomplish a goal I set five years ago (Parkinson’s Law) Penalty: let myself down, people waiting for the book will be disappointed in me and I will feel like a failure, my anniversary will then be the day I didn’t complete my book
I gave myself a timeline of March. My guaranteed reward to myself is a trip back to Florida, all by myself. Just for fun. I really would like to win the $10,000 . More than that, I want to win the 10,000 for my charity, I want the school that my granddaughter goes to, to have the money. This school wey there for myself, my children and now my grandchildren. They have a sign posted in their foyer that says that "Jesus is in the classroom and guides the teachers, administration and children in their education", the children at this school are not just little "inconveniences" but treasured individuals. They rely on donations and tuition and the neighborhood is now lower income, they need the money.
my date is May 5,2009
My deadline, also, is May 11, 2009. 20 lbs. gone Down to 20% body fat Reward: going to make a business pitch this summer not worrying about me as the presenter Penalty: losing the opportunity to be the change
MAY 8TH, 2009
My deadline for completiing this challange is May 11, 2009. The prize is becoming the change. The penalty will be to lose the opportunity to carry the message.
My start date was 1/1/09, so my 18-week deadline is 5/7/09. Interestingly enough, the 12-week mark will be my 40th birthday, and I hope to reach the goal of being in the best shape of my adult life by that point...only to enhance it by the 18-week deadline. What has really pushed the deadline for me is that I will have a newborn son that's due on Valentine's Day...and I want his daddy to be the best that he can be!
I am breaking the challenge up into month-long mini-deadlines for myself. On Feb. 4 - I will have lost the first 10 lbs. (weighing in at 139 lbs.) and post my progress/pictures on my site! My true purpose in completing this challenge is to be a positive role model for my family and community. No more negative, toxic attitudes allowed! I have not been present and accountable in my life, I have been on cruise control, reacting to life instead of particiapating and loving my life! I have so much to be thankful and grateful for and I have just been taking it all for granted. I will be a positive, loving contributer to my life and everyone elses from now on! I want everyone to see/feel positive energy radiating from me to them and to the world!
My goal is to reach 18% body fat and increase lost attropied muscle by 5 lbs. My reward will be increased health and stamina, more self confidence and the ability to fit into my size 5 jeans again.
Bill, I am losing 40 lbs between Jan 1 - May 6th. This is only the beginning. I am losing another 70 by December 1st. Blessings, Mary Pat
My deadline is May 6 to lose 60 pounds. My reward is feeling alive again in every sense of the word. As far as a trip, the Champion prize trip to Hawaii. I haven't had a vacation in six years.
My time line is March 17 2009 I will be down 50lbs. My reward, a trip to Calgary to visit both of my children who live there. The penalty is, if I do not succeed I do not get to go visit them. The last time I saw them was Sept 08 so, we did not get to spend the holidays together and it was heart wrenching. So I am dedicated to working my butt of so I can see them. They are the carrot in front of my nose. It is such an important reward that every moment that I am idle it moves me away from seeing them. Every time I think about making a poor food choice that moves me away from seeing them. Every extra cardio I get in moves me closers, every extra mile I walk I vision me walking my way to Calgary to see them. Okay I am missing them just as I write this.
Baby steps, one step at a time.. okay. This week for me will be: 1. Eat totally Clean for the Entire week. 2. Don't miss any exercise days. 3. Really push those 10's. 4. Try very hard to keep forgiving those bad drivers.
I just read what I wrote on this assignment My Deadline is November 16th my goal is to lose the last bit of BF% that I have not worked hard enough or too seriously enough to lose. I am 26% BF, By Nov 16th I WILL be 18% BF and have muscle that shows without flexing and saying, see look here! LOL! I look back and think, when I was working I had to get my work completed by 4pm everyday. I couldn't carry any over to finish the next day. So why am I doing that now with my body. I have a job to do. Everyday I will complete what I set out to do and complete what I started by 4pm In this job I have a project to complete and the deadline is Nov 16th 4pm. I will have this project not only complete by it will be a project that everyone will admire. Linda Ann well during the past 18 weeks I realized my body was not what my deadline was all about, My daughter Sarah was, I was losing my daughter and I had to get her love and respect back again. I had to live by this deadline becasue the reward was great, I would have my baby girl again, but the penalty was way too high for me to risk. I had to save our love, she's only 19 I'm almost 55. I may not have been the best mother, but I was a good one. Sarah didn't think so, not many kids these days do. It's sad, but regardless of what happens with other familys I had to have my daughter in my life. I knew I loved her and deep down someplace I knew she loved me. I had to bring that love up to the top of the surface and I only had 18 weeks to do it. I won the battle on Nov 9th. Sarah and I sat down and had a long long talk, a lot of crying and alot of hurt feelings, guilty feelings and yet love began to pour out too. We have never been this happy toghether. we are mother and daughter and together we became the chage. Love, Linda
I did exercise 1 on November 7, 2008 with a starting weight of 175. I've already dropped over 6lbs and a few inches. My current goal weight is 125 which is a weight loss of 2lbs/week and my goal BMI is 20 by May 1st which is the seven weeks until T2 + 18 weeks. Not sure what measurements will be as I'm not sure how my body will transform. I know I have a good deal of muscle mass under the extra weight and ideally I'm looking to be solid and lean by May 1st 2009. I know I will be building muscle and muscle weighs more than Fat. I am open to renegotiating my goals, not based on lack of discipline, but based on health and results. My reward will be a healthy and fit physical vehicle, increased stamina, strength and health, increased discipline and focus, improved body image and self esteem and a more positive outlook on life. I also am saving pennies to take a trip to Alaska with Rodney on June 6th to celebrate. No results, no trip. The biggest penalty would be to not honor the promise to myself and all of the health risks involved with not taking care of me along with a general sense of failure. I commit to body for life and eating for life principles and will practice good eating and movement every day, one day at a time, one step at a time, one meal at a time. This journey is increasing my present moment awareness. The first full week feels as if I have created a whole new me. I'm feeling stronger and leaner, more vibrant just as a consequence of dropping the fight and getting it done. I know I can and am grateful for the opportunity to Get To!
My timeline is T date :) 3 November 2008 with a finish date of 1 March 2008 :) By then there may be another challenge date and if so I will enter and start on that date. My Prize? Well on 1 March 2008 my goal is to be thinner and stronger with my waist Aiming at 34 inches or smaller. Weight 190 lbs. My main purpose for this challenge is knowing that I will be able to take care of my wife for the rest of her LIFE!!!! :) Good luck to all :)
My timeline is the start date of 10/20, deadline is 18 weeks later...2/23/09. One of my rewards (there are many) will be looking hot for a scheduled photo shoot of myself and my motorcycle. Penalty (there are many) is having to go through the embarassment of canceling the photo shoot! No way jose.
Deadline= Feb 23, 2009 Reward= new clothes! Penalty= failing the challenge
I got in late - September 29th start date - but decided to follow the assignments anyway. My deadline for the first 18 weeks is February 9, 2009. My reward is finally getting below 200 - just in time for my birthday - and proving to myself (and lots of others!) that I could do it! The penalty is too horrible to even think about... more time carrying around this extra weight, the shame and embarrassment of not keeping my word, the disappointment on my Mom's face seeing me still heavy... NO WAY. Not gonna happen. I'm doing this!!!
One of my goals is to be below 20% bodyfat by November 23rd. (I started at over 28%). My reward is a trip to South Florida or the Caribbean during Christmas week. My penalty is no warm weather trip if I don't make it! Yikes!!
although I missed the deadline to start the challenge .. I decided to follow along. My goal on the 23 of nov is to be 2 dress sizes smaller... to be able to swim 20min non stop on cardio day.. I have not yet thought of a reward or a penalty .. I will think of something and post it later on this week.
Well, I missed the transformation deadline, but my deadline is to be in the BEST shape of my LIFE by my graduation date: MAY 15 2009. That's not just losing 40 lbs, its being physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stronger by that time. Right now, I'm set to walk across the stage with a few honors...and I want to do it without the fear of my weight and the burden of my insecurity. My reward: a strong vibrant healthy me! (and once I start working as a nurse, probably save up for a red mustang!!) My penalty: EMBARASSMENT TO WALK MY BIG FANNY IN FRONT OF LOTS OF PEOPLE TO RECEIVE MY REWARDS!! (And no mustang! :( I think I'll go add in another workout!! LOL
"What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? What’s your reward and penalty? Please share your answers and insight in the comments section below to strengthen your commitment as well as increase your energy and focus!" My transformation began on July 21st, 2008. Sunday, November 23rd marks the completion of my 18 week transformation. I will spend the following week allowing my body to recover, followed by a "base cam" where I can begin, again. Who in my life would have thought that I would be competing in a 5k run on September 28th? I have spent the last 5 weeks strengthening my mind and body, when a friend of mine asked me if I'd have an interest in running. I'm always up for a challenge, so of course I said yes. She volunteered to train me. The following day was a cardio/core day for me, so I jumped on the treadmill and knocked out 3 miles in 30:58! It wasn't easy, but I didn't feel challenged until mile 2. Two days later I ran the same 3 miles in 28:57. My goal for the 5k on 9/28 is to run it in under 25 minutes. By November 23rd, I will weigh 203 pounds (net loss of 32 pounds), and be down to a size 34 waist (net loss of 10.2 inches) and will have added 4 1/2 inches to my biceps. I am a little ahead of the game in each of these three areas, and will re-evaluate them on October 5th. This, while not perfect is certainly progress!
My goal is to have a lean, strong body. Able to run 3-5 miles on my cardio days and continue to lift weights to tone up. I also want to inspire, encourage and be a good friend here on this site. jovita
I have another deadline, Oct 11 is my next IFBB figure competition! So I will get in the best physical shape of my life by then, but by Nov 23 I will also have my emotional and spiritual transformation!!
By November 23rd I will be 40 pounds lighter, and my body fat will be 12% lower. I will have the energy to run in a 5k, instead of walking at my latest 1 hour 12 minute pace.
Deadline My personal deadline is October 14, 2008, my 37th birthday. My transformation deadline is October 21, 18 weeks after my start date Overall: Get to 135- 137# Body fat to 15-17%
OzSwimmer and I had just started a 12 week challenge on 30 June when we learned about this 18 week Transformation. So we already had 12 week goals worked out, due to be completed on our 10th wedding anniversary, which we are celebrating in Tahiti in September. (How's that for a reward?!) My husband has had to cut a couple of inches off his belts - I am so proud of him! - but the truth is I haven't made any physical changes yet and at the time of writiing this comment we are in Week 8. It is very demoralising for me, and I have to accept that my original goals were way too unrealistic. There is a fine line between reaching for a challenging goal and setting myself up for failure. Tahiti is only a few weeks away now and all I want is to stick to this process, so that I can feel at peace with myself on my anniversary, knowing I am doing all I can to be healthy and fit, even if my body doesn't show it. Who knows what changes there will be by Week 18?!
I am just now finding out about this challenge, but am currently dong my first BFL challenge. I am going to go through the mental exercises with everyone, though. My goal is to lose 24 pounds by October 18th. The reason....to be satisfied that I have set a physical goal and completed it for the first time in my life. To be an example for my children. So they and my husband can be proud of me and inspired to complete challenges that they set for themselves.
Timeline: started july 21st. Deadline november 23. Reward: 75kg; 10% bodyfat and finally takinf one of those fantastic AFTER photo's. I can't wait!!!! Penalty: not being able to inspire others, some of whom are very dear to me but lack any kind of inspiration to achieve higher things.
My timeline for my Transformation started on July 21st and my deadline to ACHIEVE my goals is Nov. 23rd! My reward: I will be HAPPY and I will be LIVING MY LIFE!! I will also have the physical, mental and SPIRITUAL STRENGTH I need to face lifes challenges, such as my sons pending legal issues, my medical conditions and life in general. I will attend the Transformation Adventure and --I WILL FINALLY Meet Bill! (A goal of mine since 1999!) Also, I'm going to the NASCAR Race in Phoenix in November & I will have the strength, energy and confidence to see all of my old friends and run around the track from sun-up to sun-Down without any physical pain! My Penalty: I will continue to miss out on life. I will pass up trips, job opportunites, friendships etc because of my insecurities. I will be fat, depressed and in pain not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. I will still be miserable.
My transformation started on July 20th 2008 and my deadline to complete my transformation is November 23rd 2008. My reward is that I finally accomplished my goal of a healthy lifestyle. It is no longer a dream and it is now a reality. I am at a state that I can help someone through my example. My penalty is that I will still be in that unhealthy lifestyle and missed out on the opportunity to help someone through my example. I will have let myself and all those close to me down.
Alrighty then! Even though I missed the deadline...I'm still doing the exercises with you guys and am planning on joining in the next round. My goal is to lose 20 pounds by November 1. I am just starting week two and am down 4 pounds (a lot of it water) so I believe that 2 pounds per week is a reasonable goal. I have done this program in the past and had tremendous results. my body seems to respond very well to this type of training and I also happen to enjoy it as well. My reward?? Well...having my clothes fit better will be the best reward for me. The way my body is shaped (larger up top than down below) I can still wear the same clothes even when weighing up to 20 pounds more...they just don't look as good! My long term goal is to complete a 2nd challenge after completing this first one starting at my finished weight. At that point I will be satisfied with another 15 pounds for a total of 35. At that point, I will then HAVE to go shopping for some new outfits!! But truly, my loftiest goal is for me and my husband to follow through with this lifestyle, teach it to our teenage sons (both are athletes) and not have to worry about weight/health issues. I truly am committed to this process and am glad to be here to watch all of your amazing transformations!
Deadlines, prize and penalty: Deadlines: October 12th, 2008 - I will be at Champions weekend in Knoxville Tennesse and will be part of the Body for Life team running the 5K Race for the Cure. My goal is to be competitive and be able to run/jog the whole way in under 32 minutes. I will be at or below 280 pounds by then (down 58 pounds in 14 weeks). Sunday, November 9th - The end of my 18 week transformation. My goal is to be at or below 268 pounds by the end of this transformation (70 pounds in 18 weeks lost). Hawaii 2009 - I will be at 238 (100 pound club) before the Hawaii trip. Rewards - To have become the change. To be more competitive in the 5k race - to be a better husband and father - to be able to buy nicer clothes in "normal" sizes at a normal store rather then the "big and tall" stores. Confidence. Be the man God created me to be. Win the trip for myself and my wife to Hawaii! Penalty - Looking foolish at CW and not being competitive in the 5k run. Continuing to live in the abyss and the pain physically and mentally that accompanys it. Live strong, Paul :<)
Sometimes ,most of the time things don't happen by chance but are purposed. Where we have a lot to do with where we end up in any situation,it's absolute reward to get handle on health. Losing 25lbs is my goal by October 25th. starting at 215lbs 1st week lost 5lbs. Good to know there's great people in the world like you guy's your words are encouraging. Eating right working out who's a winner.
Okay, I've been thinking this one over for a while now and I've decided that it's simple. I'm doing this to give myself a fighting chance at achieving the highly unlikely. I've always been serious about a career in Performing Arts and as it is I'm going into a long battle uphill ill equipt. Having the right kind of body will help but it will take a lot of hard work to get it. But that's not all of it. Changing my way of thinking will provide me with a better basis to work up from as I continue to improve the skills I have and gaining new ones and getting into the habit of eating right and exercising regularly will set me up to do nothing but improve.
I started my Transformation on July 13, but I've been out of town, so I haven't signed in. I am a mother of four young children, and a full-time high school teacher, and in my first three weeks of this challange, I have lost almost 10 lbs, and two inches in my waiste! I started at 210 lbs, and my goal is to get under 150 lbs by the end of my 18 weeks. I would also like to spend more time in prayer, increase the quality time I spend with my husband, also a teacher, get my house clutter under control, and decrease our debt. Since I started my transformation, I have had three family members join me, and a few friends who either have or will do so. I hope that as my results become visible, I will be able to influence more of those around me, including my students, to BE the change! My greatest reward for doing this will be the health that I regain, and pride in the fact that I have taken good care of the body that God gave me. :-)
You know I really started to think as I read this blog entry. I've went through a 12 weeks, and I'm on my second 12-18 weeks for this contest. The most important thing for me is to cut my bodyfat in half 14.7 to 7.2 - 8 and see my 6 pack abs. Hey maybe a 8-10 pack if I'm lucky. I want to maintain my body weight of 190 but just get the fat burning under control. As reward for my success I want t o go to hawaii. I mean it would be great if I won the contest, but either way I'm going. I always wanted to go there, but my BODY MUST BE RIGHT. Giving myself the goal will force my mind to struggle through the pain, and the lactic acid, and the soreness, and the hardness of my workout. I just need to focus on the prize and I'll be alright. IF i don't get to where I want to get to, then I will lose out on taking myself to hawaii, which will be my lost :( I'm gonna fight for this, because it's what I want to do. I also want to join the other contestants on the trip, and be able to see bill phillips and thank him for inspiring me previously and now. I have a heavy goal to work towards, but I KNOW I WILL ACHIEVE IT. God Bless T
my timeline is july 21, 2008 ~ november 23, 2008. by september 29 i will be below 220 i will work out each day and eat each meal as planned i will lose 6 inches off my waist my bodyfat % will be below 23% [10% ultimate goal] by november 23 i will lose 12 inches of my waist i will lose 70 pounds of fat i will work out each day and eat each meal as planned my bodyfat % will be 10-16% [10% ultimate goal] i will donate all my large sized pants and shirts ONE MEAL ONE WORKOUT ONE AT ATIME EACH ONE BUILDS ON THE NEXT! POWER OF 7 - 6 MEALS 1 WORKOUT we will do it. we GET to do it.
I wrote my goals down like a week ago at home but it's taken me a little longer to get them down here. So here they are: I will lose 54 pounds. I will lose 15% of my body fat. I will read the New Testament. I will spend at least 18 hours of my time serving and finding ways to help others. All by Nov. 23 2008.
I signed up for the challenge on July 21st but today july 29th I am really going for it. My goal is to lose 40 lbs and go down 5 dress sizes. my goal is to spend 30 minutes a day in the word and focus on God's love. my goal is to journal my feelings and really work on ways to believe in myself and love who I am. my goal is to finish these goals on November 23rd. my reward will be a happier and healthy me.
My timeline is July 21, 2008 ~ November 23, 2008 for the first round of this. (I know I'll have to be doing this a while... :) ) Some goals are: to be consistent, to stay on track (like I did with the other thing), to shine my sink, to continue babystepping, to be a better example, to focus on one thing, to take care of me and I'm sure I'll think of more. I would like to lose 25 pounds to start. A big, huge reward will be that I will feel better and develop a sense of pride about what I've accomplished. Another will be a longer, healthier life. Some penalties will be to continue to feel miserable and uncomfortable in my skin and not be living up to my potential in EVERYTHING. (I hope I did this correctly.)
I'm so glad I stumbled upon Bill's email on July 21st as I was cleaning out my inbox. I don't usually check my emails but for whatever reason I did. This program was exactly what I needed and looking for! I participated in the Body for Life contest back in 2000 and exceeded my goals, I was shocked and amazed that not only did it work, but I truely felt unbeatable in ever aspect of my life. However, as time progressed I started to get burned out on the 5am work outs and really didn't think age would play that much into how my metabolism worked. I know, pretty silly but until I had my two daughters, I was a tall and thin girl who could eat anything and everything and never gain. Wow, what a rude awakening! It took about 2yrs after getting in the best shape of my life and then fell back into the same old routines. One day I looked in the mirror and thought, what the heck was I thinking? How could I not grasp the fact that a 30+yr old body wasn't going to react to ring bologna and cheese with a MT Dew, the same way the 20yr old body would? Well, here I am, 8yrs later and ready to make the CHANGE. I would like to start by shedding 50lbs by Nov 1st, and in the process gain much needed motivation and inspiration to keep focused and upbeat with my career as a Project Manager. Thanks Bill for your continued desire to help and motivate all of us!!!
Lessons 1 thru 5 completed or in use. Thank you
I started on June 27 and will complete this Transformation on October 31st. It's already happening. Not only am I seeing incredible physical changes, but I've noticed a sense of peacefulness. And a determination to assist others in their transformation once they get their minds straight. I started at 125 with a 31 inch tire around my waist. My bench press began with 20 lbs. My goal is to reach 110 lbs. 26 inch waist. 70 lbs bench press. My other goals are to consistently try to be a better human being. Be more environmentally aware (my two projects I've assigned to myself here are to set up a rain barrel and learn to compost). And to get one of my dearest friends and my boyfriend off their bums and into BFL.
Bill I love the new transformation challenge. I was introduced to BFL in 2002 and this really takes it to the next level! I was the one training others in 2002; this time it's my turn. My start date was July 21, making my finish date Nov 23 (just in time for Thanksgiving when I'll get to see my family for the first time since starting the challenge). I'm excited about the physical changes that will occur but what I'm most looking forward to are the emotional and spiritual changes that will take place. The past year has been...I don't even know a word to describe it. I know the only reason I am where I am today is because of God's love and guidance. Thank you and God bless to you and everyone else who believes in the law of reciprocation. This world needs more like you!
I started on June 27, 2008 and will ending on Oct 31, 2008 Starting point: Weight 148, Body Fat 30% (by my scale) Goals: Drop weight to 130, to be a transformation champion, to be spiritual connected on a daily basis, get my website live and put out a weekly e-zine w/100 subscribers, family income of $4000, establish family legacy, and embody my personal statement and the description from exercise #1 (see my blog for more details) Reward: Weekend away with my husband at the Providence Inn Penalty: Deep cleaning the kitchen
I thought I had missed weeks on this too. I am happy to see that I am only in week 1. Lets get this done. 18 weeks from now there will be alot more healthier people running around the world. Working on my Personal Trainer's exam, I must say there is alot to learn.
Oh no! I was reading through Lesson 5 today and did not realize that there was a place to sign up. So even though I was following the assignments, I missed out on the actual entry. Oh well, I guess I will continue with the assignments and have my own "Transformation" challenge. WooHoo!
Thank you for this amazing challenge...I began on 7/21/08. I hope to inspire others as you have inspired me. HUGS Denise
Thank you so much for this challenge!!! I just started July 21 and am doing the BFL program for the first time!!! It's so great to have this site to meet others like me who are creating a NEW and IMPROVED life!!! Congradulations everyone for making a postitive decision!!!
What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? What’s your reward and penalty? My start date for this transformation is July 7, 2008 and my ending day is November 9, 2008. My goals in this transformation are simple, yet precise. I will lose 46 pounds of unwanted bodyfat and get my weight down to 200 lbs from where I am at which is 246 lbs. I will increase my strength and be able to see my abs for the first time in my life.I will do this by not missing a single workout and by following the program and assignments that Mr. Phillips puts out on a weekly basis. I will commit to this with every fiber in my body. My reward for this is going to be a "new me" and a new outlook on life. Also, I will be going to the hawaii adventure that is coming up next year. What will my penalty be for not accomplishing these goal? Nothing, I know without a doubt in my mind that I will complete these goals I set forth because I am humiliated with my before pictures and it has set a a burning desire in my body to change. I WILL SUCCEED!
18 weeks - July 21 to Nov 23, then a lifetime of self discovery and LOVE!!!!!
I've put this off long enough. Okay here goes: "What’s your timeline and deadline for achieving the results you’re aiming for in this phase of your transformation? What’s your reward and penalty? Please share your answers and insight in the comments section below to strengthen your commitment as well as increase your energy and focus" Timeline is June 30th to November 1st. 126 days. For each week, my goals are as follows: 1. I will lose 2 lbs. 2. I will lose 1 inch from total measurements. 3. I will add 1 block a week to my evening walk which means actually going outside my door. 4. I will not panic about No. 3. 5. I will try one new recipe in EFL. 6. I will stop complaining about the dishes! I will instead be thankful for the food that was on them and that I got to eat! (And I'll tape that "Thank God for dirty dishes" sign over my sink too) 7. I will not miss a workout -- not one single day. (So far so good -knocks on wood with salt shaker-) Every day I will: 8. Plan my workout 9. Plan my meals 10. Plan my mindset including visualization. Weekly reward: New Notebooks and pens. <3<3<3 Maybe a new sketch book. New reeds every six weeks. By the 18th week, once I finish my reward will be a Sunday a walk on the beach (on November 2nd) with my family to see the sunset. And a new notebook and pen. :) Penalties: I am going act as if it is impossible to fail.
My start date was Monday July 21st and my deadline will be November 23rd. I will put as much positive pressure on myself as possible and do believe in the impact it has and have been using this method since back in the BFL days. My goal will be to take the type of results I achieved in a 12 challenge one month further and make the results that much greater! The penalty would be letting myself and everyone that I helped apply the positive pressure down by not giving my 100%
This is great Bill, I'm ready to get started. I started back when one of you soldiers, Wendy of the Titusville Y, turned me on to your book. I did the 12 weeker and had great results however, this challenge is the final commitment. I'll start this journey yesterday which, was a lower body day that started with a 2 mile run and ended with a mow the yard kind of thing. The deadline will be the 23rd of November, seven short days prior to my 51st birthday and about one year from the day I walk into the Titusville YMCA totally discussed with me. The reward is getting my health back. With that comes the real prize. The total enjoyment of life. Able to leap small children at a little league park. Faster than a speeding local rainstorm...you get the picture. The penalty, the grime reality that I have to live my days trapped inside a lifeless body with no hope for parole. To continue destroying body, mind and soul to achieve no goals and no future, that enough of that... All kidding aside, the best thing I have every done as an adult is to regain my health. This is where it all starts. I'll see you in Hawaii come November. How's that for stick my chin out there.
Island girl....WOW!! Inspiring reward that you determined for finishing this transporatation. You have completely shifted my thinking. You have encouraged me to do the same. Will figure my "give" later today. THANKS!!
Aloha -- This so far has been my favorite Lesson. So easy, for me -- "Failure is not an Option ". I plan to succeed. I will finish this challenge to the best of my ability and as a REWARD-- I plan on donating a RED WAGON to Colorado Children's Hospital.
I started the Challenge a couple of weeks ago and have been doing the assignments emailed to me...but I want to use July 21st as my official start date...I weigh 163lbs and want to lose 30lbs by Nov. 23..I'm tired of starting a challenge and not finishing it. My reward will be to have a healthy and fit body and complete a task. My penalty will be not to live up to my full potential and be disappointed with myself that I didn't complete a task. Thanks Bill for this opportunity!!!!
I have been off the train and feeling guilty about it. I have stopped exercising cold turkey after 17 days of intense workouts. My drive has been gone for 30 days now and I was too lazy to actually take the time to open the website. I am glad I did , today was the last day to register. Do you think it is a sign that the last day to sigh up is today and I actually checked out the website. I think someone is telling me to GET MY BUTT IN GEAR!
Today I begin. My goal is to get my bodyfat down from 23% to 18% by Nov. 23rd. I will do this with better eating and with weight training 2 to 3 times a week and running 4 - 5 miles at least four times a week. I have been running a bit already and have been lifting weights but now I will be more focused and committed. Thank you for this challenge Mr Phillips!
Bill and a GREAT community of encouragers...I started my Transformational Challenge today, July 21st. I have attempted the BFL so many times and actually only completed my first one back around 2000 (a modest success) and I have NEVER EVER taken an “AFTER” photo. It is time now to do this to the best of my ability and be true to myself and my word. It is time to transform inside and out. Step #1, drop 42 lbs, today’s 256 to 214. Twenty six years ago at the age of 29, my buddy and I bicycled 10,200 miles convering all 48 states in an effort to help fund the first five wishes in Make-A-Wish of Minnesota history. That is the kind of shape and giving spirit I will get back to, like my fellow 55-year-old new hero, Marty Goldman, just did in such an inspiring way this year. I am huge Jim Rohn advocate, who teaches that when you get one part of your life under control and are disciplined with it, everything else will follow. “Know your cholesterol number and you probably know your bank balance.” A final sense of urgency as my parents age and the clock ticks. It is my time, NOW. I demand of myself to look good again with my shirt off. This is huge. My body no longer reflects who I am and what I stand for as a supposed “inspirational” author, speaker and person. Time to get congruent and hit on all six cylinders. Distilling it all down to a single sentence: I fully intend to be the man that God needs me to be starting today. By successfully competing and giving the next 18-weeks my best efforts, flawed and imperfect as it will be at times, I will be setting the table for the rest of my life on this earth. My marriage, my legacy as a dad, provider, friend, son, sibling and one who is destined to inspire and encourage by example, are all at stake. Failure is not an option. I WILL PERSEVERE. I am pumped to the wall for that “AFTER PHOTO” & what that one snapshot will mean to all areas of my life! So thanks again, Bill Phillips for your pure heart, selfless soul and getting us all together. And thank you "community" for your posts and encouraging words. All of us need each of us!
Today i weighed myself. I weigh 177 pounds. I am 5' 6". I have never weighed that much in my life UNLESS i was pregnant. I am not pregnant... I know that i am good as i am now and worthy of all the good things life has to offer, i know that WHEN i lose the 25-30 pounds i need to lose life will not suddenly be free of problems or hurdles. BUT what i do know is that i will be healthy, i will be comfortable and i will be able to handle all the great things life has to offer as well as the problems life brings. My goal, by November is to lose 25- 30 pounds, to gain some muscle tone, to have a healthy spine again (I had disk surgery on June 30th), to have a normal cholesterol, TG and blood sugar levels. I will feel good and comfortable. I will be the example i need to be for my children and i will have the confidence to find a good man to join me on this journey. My penalties are the same ones i have always had by not keeping the promises i make to myself. I will feel unworthy, undeserving, depressed and uncomfortable. I will feel bad that i am not a good example for my children. If i do not meet my goal, i won't get to shop for new clothes, makeup but when i do lose the weight , I WILL NEED TO shop for new clothes.
I hope it is o'k to set a few goals, short term and long term. My first goal is to run my very first 5K on September 21st. This 5K is to raise awareness of lung cancer and hits very close to home for me as my mother died of lung cancer in 2006. Since her death I have packed on the pounds and found comfort in food. My reward would be the pride I would feel by participating in this event, my punishment would be the shame I would feel. My other goal is to finish this challenge with enthusiasm, pride and dedication. The reward - a healthy, energetic, spiritual awareness. The punishment would be that I would of missed out on an amazing opportunity and I would have only myself to blame.
My transformation challenge started on June 30, 2008, and the 18-weeks end on November 2, 2008. My reward will be to feel that I am living in the best shape of my life: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually; and be able to inspire, motivate, and support other people do the same. I want to help raise money for the fight against cancer, and know that I make a difference today. My penalties are to continue to live a life without reaching my fullest potential, and the regrets I will have for not pursuing my dreams
This is great!! Ok everyone, lets give this challenge everything we have. Your going to have to dig deep down inside and don't ever look back!! another. Bill said it best if you fail to plan you plan to fail, lets plan for SUCESS!! We can do it and every body is here to help one another.
Hi Bill.....I'm a newbie here and am not sure this is where I want to post this but thought i might as well bring it to you....it isays in the Transformation #5 this towards the end......."On Monday, 7/21, you’ll get the complete list of Rules and Regulations, as well as more information on how to transform the health of your body, mind, heart and soul. And it’s all FREE. You don’t have to buy anything… you just have to do the work to get healthy and get on with loving your life and inspiring others in the process." Fair enough? Until next time... Bill just curious if this comes via email or what?? I know its not like you don't have anything going on Bill but I'm just wondering...by the way, God bless you for providing this to undisciplined folks like myself. You will probably have a special place in Heaven....Thanx.....Terry in Ariz
Just wanted to make sure I get my 2 cents in here on the first official day of the challenge. I think I may have signed up more than once, I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. The deadline theory is perfect!. I've decided to break it down into chunks and will work on that tonight. I have a week of weights/cardio under my belt and realize I've got to step up the intensity and eating discipline if I'm to make it to my goal.
All right! This has been on my mind for the last month. I am already doing a couple things, but I think that I will push myself and do something completely out of my comfort zone and try to schedule an important show for the fall, or a half-marathon. I will let you all know it goes. Thank you Bill for doing this for all of us! God bless you. -Sarah
I signed up this morning. I've been battling back and forth with losing weight for years. I started BFL and saw some success. Then my Uncle, a person I was very close to, passed away and I haven't been able to get myself on a routine since. I don't know why. Then, I was checking my emails over the weekend and received what I interpreted as an ivitation to the challenge. I believe in God, but have not been to church in some time. I tell my friends that I am a spiritual person and not so much a religious person, as if that is the excuse not to go and worship Him. There are other areas in my life that need improvement as well, I also found that out over the weekend. I love my wife and I love my children. I have truly been blessed to spend my whole adult life with a person I fell deeply in love with 24 years ago. In addition, I have three of the greatest kids anyone could ask for and the Lord has blessed all of us with our health. When I turned 40 it was really no big deal. My next forty years will be the best time of my life. Within the blink of an eye I am 41. I will not reach 42 at this weight. I will transform my my lifestyle to become the role model I have always dreamed of becoming. For my wife, for my children, and for me. Bill, thank you so much for caring so much about others to even put this program together. I will be meeting you! Domenic
i am still workin on my dates and facts. tonite i will post them. i am so very excited!!
Today is Day 1. I want to take my 180 pound weight loss and add another 20 to it before November 23. In the process of losing this 20 pounds I want to make my body look like I never abused it to weigh 400 pounds. That will take a lot of effort as I have hanging fat and I want it to be tight and to look like I am not 67 which I will be on November 30. I know that I probably cannot even hope to become a champion, but I will certainly make the effort as if I could be a champion. Thanks for the next step in making my world a better place. vbutts41
Point well taken - I truly need an external deadline, and I usually do wait until the last possible moment to start. Now there is no more waiting - in spite of being up more than 5 times last night with a restless toddler, I DID my workout this morning, bleary-eyed, but happy to be starting. So my start date is today, my end date is November 23. My reward is to hire my husband's cousin as my personal consultant and buy some clothes that truly fit the new me. I am donating all my fall/winter "big" clothes so there is no going back. If I fail? I will be wearing workout clothes the rest of the winter until I reach my goal of losing 20 pounds of fat, sticking at 15% bf, and gaining 5 pounds of muscle. There will also be the embarrasment of failure, as I have informed friends, family, and aqcuaintances of my plans to succeed in my goals. There are already nay-sayers that are saying it can't be done in that period of time, and I am going to make them eat....oatmeal....when I succeed. :-)
Today, July 21st. is my first official transformation day. My goals are to lose six inches off my waist, to feel better, to have more energy, to have more muscles than my wife, and to improve my golf gam