Carin-CrazyLegs is an 8k run in Madison (at UW) around Easter time. I tried it last year for the first time, finished, but almost puked at the end (just for a second)

Carin, Thank you for the feedback. Will give it some more thought and tweek it a bit when I get home. Jen

Hi. Thank you for posting measurements. I never thought of doing that until I saw yours. Its another reality check and was helpful to me to see the numbers in print.
We can do this! We have a great team with excellent leadership.
My prayers for you that this is the start of a whole new way and day!
P.S. My mom does the same thing. She loves with food. I don't think she is going to change much..but I keep working at communicating for her to understand..and then
put the rest on me to deal with these overtures of love
with food.
Sometimes I end up eating what she puts out..but I take only half. Other times I say flat out no and grab a health alternative. Nice to know we all have some
similar challenges and can be of a support to each other,
laura

Below is my assignment. I will post pics soon....UGH!

Where I Am Now: 3 Jan 2011
Self-Assessment and Awareness
Heart and Soul
Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my health and life are:
1. Be a happier person inside and out
2. Be a better mother and wife
3. Be healthier and inspire others to do the same
Emotions
In recent days and weeks, the three most predominant inner feelings I have been experiencing are:
1. Uncomfortable – clothes too tight/work pants pinching me, fat rolls showing through clothing, double chin
2. Lack of self-confidence
3. Stress
Mindset
Three patterns of thinking or beliefs which may have limited my ability to change in the past are:
1. Lack of willpower
2. Not enough time
3. When I eat a meal that’s not healthy, I fall off the wagon completely and think “I’ll start again next week,” but next week comes and goes
Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which reflect my physical condition right now are:
1. I currently weigh 198 lbs
2. My “fat pants” (size 18) are tight
3. Flabby upper arms, stomach rolls, double chin and cellulite all over

LOOKING FORWARD 18 WEEKS
Where I Want To Be: 9 May 2011
Heart and Soul
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, three changes I will have made that show I’m more aligned with what’s important to me at a heart and soul level are:
1. Health and fitness will be a priority
2. I will have quit smoking
3. I will have more energy to spend with my family and will incorporate outdoor activities for the family to do together
Emotions
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, the three most predominant inner feelings which describe what I’ll be experiencing are:
1. Confidence
2. Happiness
3. Energetic
Mindset
Three new patterns of thinking or beliefs which expand my ability to make healthy changes for the better will be:
1. Planning meals ahead
2. Review/evaluate goals
3. Love working out and incorporating fitness into my new lifestyle
Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which will describe the new and improved condition of my body 18 weeks from now are:
1. I will weigh 160 lbs (or less) by 9 May 2011
2. I will wear shorts and a swimsuit in the summer 2011 (neither of which I have done for 4 yrs now)
3. I will be a non-smoker

Bill Phillips Transformation
Step 1: The Base and the Summit
Self-Assessment and Awareness

Heart and Soul
Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my
health and life are:
1. My Grandmother was extremely proud of the positive changes I made in my life in 2010, specifically the expansion of my heart and shift in attitude. She said she always knew this 'me' was there and she was just grateful I found her. So I want to honor my Gram's memory by making positive changes in my life - loving and forgiving as freely as she did for all of hers.
2. Being The Change has inspired people I love to improve their lives and I wish to continue being the example so I may continue to inspire others to improve the quality of thier lives!
3. I believe fully that I have only begun to tap my potential and I know that in order to achieve all I am capable of, I need to continue to fertilize the seeds of Transformation that sprouted last year. I have only begun to blossom!

Emotions
In recent days and weeks, the three most predominant inner feelings I have been experiencing are:
1. Guilt. I'm experiencing an overload of guilt about a lot of things right now - many stemming from Gram's death in December.
2. Shame for letting go of my mindful self-care through the month of December. I can see and feel the loss of muscle and increase in fat in my body, the drain on my energy reserves, and can even see the decline in the health of my skin and glow of my eyes. Grieving kicked my butt and I let it. It shows.
3. Gratitude and Hope!

Mindset
Three patterns of thinking or beliefs which may have limited my ability to change in the past are:
1. I'm not good at XXX, so why try.
2. I don't really want to live into old age anyway after watching my Grandma suffer this year.
3. I can't make decisions!

Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which reflect my physical condition right now are:
1. My weight first thing in the morning, before I've eaten, is 145.8.
2. 22.8% body fat as self-measured with an Accumeasure Caliper

3. I have lost significant muscle as evidenced when comparing today's pics to my July progress picture.


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LOOKING FORWARD 18 WEEKS

Heart and Soul
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, three changes I will have made that show I’m more aligned with what’s important to me at a heart and soul level are:
1. My life is enriched because I have experienced the gift of giving unconditionally to others. My heart is full because I know that I have made the difference in the lives of others just by showing up and consistently looking for opportunities to lift another. I will no longer question whether I give as much as I take...I will KNOW. And I will be at peace knowing that my Gram now knows this was not a short term adventure, but a life long commitment to loving myself and others, in her honor!
2. The confidence I gain by taking action and doing the work that aligns with my goals will increase my confidence and empower me to trust my ability to make decisions. I will no longer be bogged down and drained when I have a decision to make, but instead will seek God's guidance, make the decision and take responsibility for it. I will trust that when I make the 'wrong' decision, that it was made for a reason that will be revealed to me one day and I will understand and appreciate the gift that the error gave me.
3. Through the Action Steps, I will have released the feelings of guilt that overwhelmed me at the time this challenge began. I will be fully engaged in life, free of guilt and shame that had been bogging me down, holding me back.

Emotions
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, the three most predominant inner feelings which describe what I’ll be
experiencing are:
1. I will feel immense gratitude for the gift of love and friendship in my life. I will know and value the inner glow created only by helping another human being achieve their goals.
2. I will feel more calm, and will sleep better at night because I no longer carry the burden of guilt and shame and also because I now have an ability to make a decision and be done with it, instead of stewing and brewing and creating undo anxiety by delaying the decision.
3. I will be even more optimistic because I will have witnessed others success as well as my own, which just makes me such a lover of the human experience and a believer in every single person's ability to rise above!

Mindset

Three new patterns of thinking or beliefs which expand my ability to make healthy changes for the better will be:

1. I AM a goal setter and I have total faith in my ability to ACHIEVE my goals!!
2. I refuse to settle and dedicate each day to my personal growth and development, constantly striving to 'show up' in the world as my happiest, healthiest self and always striving to make a difference in someone else's day!
3. I can be resilient AND sensitive. The two characteristics are not mutually exclusive.

Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which will describe the new and improved condition of my body 18 weeks
from now are:
1. I weigh a lean 130 lbs - my healthiest weight EVER!
2. My body fat % as measured with the Accumeasure calipers is 17%!
3. In my photo I wear the shorts from my Beginning Photo with no bulge over the waistline and the sport bra with no bulge under the bra line, nor around the arms.

Laura, that is the exciting part about this - we all learn so much from one another, have vast differences in our lives, yet so many commonalities! I think you're gonna love it here! I sure am delighted to see your contributions!

Welcome Kelli!! Fantastic work! What I am most anxious for is to celebrate the day with you when you celebrate your first day smoke-free! And your 1 week! And your 1 month!! See it. Believe it. Do it!

Assignment #1:

Heart and Soul - Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my health and life are:

I want to be happy from the inside out. In order to move forward, I need to make peace with myself. Keeping unpleasant feelings about myself so deeply stashed away, requires a lot of energy, and keeps me from being truly happy.

I want to improve my physical and emotional health, for me, my husband, my children and grandchildren, my employees and co-workers. I've lost energy, focus, patience and motivation. Improving how I feel will increase the daily joy-factor, my productivity and enhance my relationships.

I want to feel energetic and inspired in the morning, and for it to last the entire day. I've lost confidence, energy, deep passion, and I hide beneath baggy, black stretchy clothes. I want to "want to" again.

Emotions - In recent days and weeks, the three most predominant inner feelings I have been experiencing are:

I have slipped into a gray, cold place. Photos that I see of myself are shockingly depressing. I look just how I feel - old, tired, fat, ugly. There's no faking it or hiding behind hair, makeup, clothes, so I’ve stopped trying.


Worry/sadness/anger about my physical appearance, and a deep concern about all these health ‘warning signs.’,

Disjointed, fragmented, unorganized. These emotions, and those above, result in a cynical, critical, judgmental me, one that people don’t want to be around, for long.


Mindset - Three patterns of thinking or beliefs which may have limited my ability to change in the past are:

1.I'll do it next week, next month. Then I don't.
2. I'll play catch-up by exercising like a maniac and eating 800 cal/day. I do, then I undo.

3. I don't have time. Work, projects, others.......are more important.

Body - Three objectively verifiable statements which reflect my physical condition right now are:

1.I am obese. My weight in the morning is now 217. My measurements are 40-47-49.5. Body fat is in excess of 50%.

2. My last lab tests revealed high cholesterol (289) for which I was prescribed a statin. My liver numbers were XXXYYZZZ and a cat scan showed a spot on my liver. My liver was trying to quit in March 2009, diagnosed as autoimmune hepatitis, fatty liver. I have not returned to the Dr.

3. My physical condition is terrible. See before photo. I cannot lift upper body weights, do 1 pushup, or 10 step-ups on a 6” box. I cannot run 10 steps without stopping. Lower back issues are getting worse, requiring regular visits to chiropractor just to keep me moving. At the end of the 2010 Endurance season, I decided to quit the sport, because it had become too difficult for me.

After

Heart and Soul
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, three changes I will have made that show I’m more aligned with what’s important to me at a heart and soul level are:

My happiness “set-point” will be at a new high. My family will have noticed a happier, less judgmental, healthier Lisa. I will look younger….and they will enjoy being with me!


I will have inspired my husband and co-workers to try new things, develop better lifestyle habits.

I will intentionally be taking better care of myself, looking forward to the day, and being an active participant IN it.


Emotions - Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, the three most predominant inner feelings which describe what I’ll be experiencing are:

Confident and secure. Public speaking will no longer be my greatest fear. I will be able to accept praise without crying, ask "why not?" instead of "why?"

Energetic and vibrant. I will readily try new things, and inspire others to, as well.

Deeply grateful for this life-changing discovery, that resulted in a remarkable makeover…..of my inside and outside.

Mindset - Three new patterns of thinking or beliefs which expand my ability to make healthy changes for the better will be:

Positive energy and light will replace negativity and withdrawal.

Trust and confidence in myself, enough to Let Go.

I am deserving with an open heart. I willingly allow God’s love to flow freely into it.

Body- Three objectively verifiable statements which will describe the new and improved condition of my body 18 weeks from now are:

Within 18 weeks, I will be 40 pounds lighter, wearing size 12, body fat below 40%. (My ultimate goal is 137, size 6, Body Fat: ~25%. I will look bright, happy, and a year or two younger.) 9 week UPDATE: I have changed my weight loss goal to 154, or 63 pounds lighter and size 10.

[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Health (cholesterol, liver): will be within normal ranges, cease all medications, including statin, xanax, ambien.

[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Fitness: ability to do, 50 mile bike ride, 75 mile Endurance ride, half marathon run. (not in the same day!)

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Righto team after originally putting this in the wrong place here is my Assignment one. Fingers crossed the after pics will have me with some defination and even more importantly there are some big changes on the inside....

Assignment 1.


Heart and Soul.
1. I want people to see that you can have a healthy and happpy life living with a chronic condition.
2. I want to get my confidence back and feel happy again
3. I am tired of being unmotivated with life

Emotions:
1. confused about why I am not motivated with anything anymore.
2.Happeniess that my marriage and wife are both important and happy places of my life right now.
3. relief that I have been reasonably healthy for the last two months.

Mindset:
1. Whats the point, as I will always end up back in hospital or sick...
2. I dont have enough time to get healthy
3. I am content at where I am now......

Body:
1. My weight as of Jan 2 is 106.6kg
2. My Waist is 41 Inch and at my Unbilicus: 42 inch
3. My body is shown in my before photo
Where do I want to be in 18 weeks?

Heart and soul.
1. I Will be setting a good example to others who have a chronic Illness and prove that you can live life in a happy and healthy way.
2. I will work hard at things to gain confidence in wht I am doing and not let people put me down.
3. I will train hard and enjoy life by savouring every moment and in doing so will gain motivation in all aspects of my life.


Emotions:
1. I WILL be more confident in what ever I am doing and happy in my day to day life.
2. I Will be a lot healthier than I already am and will contune on my journey
3. I will stay positive if I am unfortunate to fall Ill again and pul myself out of the rut.

Mindset:
1. I will stay positive with everything I do
2. I will porve that I can do anything that i set my mind to by staying FOCUSED and living in the now.
3. I will prove that it is possible to stay positive, happy and healthy and to have an AWESOME life with severe asthma..

Body:
1. My weight in the morning will be under 98kg on a matience program.
2. I will have a waist of 36 inches.
3: My after photo will be a totaly different person than my before photo.

Harry, thanks so much for bringing you work over to this thread!! I really like your motivating forces for choosing to Transform and I have no doubt if you use the tools and stay the course you will serve as tremendous inspiration to others living with a chronic health condition. There are some amazing success stories within this community, so we surely no it's possible!

Lisa, Wow. Just Wow. Your words paint such a clear picture of where you are now and where you want to be. I could truly feel much of the emotion you wrote of. This line is fantastic: I want to "want to" again. I get it!! I completely get it!!

Without doubt the members of this team are doing the work - and I mean really digging in and exploring what's inside you now and what you really want to be 18 weeks from now. I don't see quick shot, "get it done and move on" work here. Awesome!! Just awesome! I enjoy reading this step because it allows us all to get to know one another on a level that we don't share in our every day lives. It's from this shared Step that we learn how to better support eachother in the quest to achieve our goals!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickhouse Thanks Sally that was so motivational. I am learning to be my own best friend and stop hurting myself and allowing others to hurt me.

now THAT is an important lesson! Good for you!

The Base, Heart and Soul
Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my health and life are:
1. I really want to be a healthy example to my boys. I want them to look-up to me not only has their mom but as someone they really respect inside and out. I don’t want them to be embarrassed by me. I want to drink less and quit smoking all together. I only smoke when I’ve been drinking and for the most part I only smoke about 10 cigarettes a week...I can do it, I can quit I drink more as a means to relax after a long day; I want to be able to find a better way to relax without using alcohol.
2. For myself. I want to be able to look the way I feel on the inside. Overall I’m a very happy person, and try to take care of everything around me…I no longer want to sacrifice my own needs and feeling’s of self worth.
3. My career, I work in Law Enforcement and a member of the National Guard. Not only do I want to represent my uniforms in a positive healthy lifestyle, but promotion’s can be effected by my ability to pass Physical Training Test. I don’t want to jeopardize my opportunities because of my inabilities to pass these tests.

Emotions
In recent days and weeks, the three most predominant inner feelings I have been experiencing are:
1. I’ve been back and forth. I feel happy of the most, but some days I extremely dislike how I look. It brings all the other things I’m thinking about down as well. I want to be happy with the person I see in the mirror...It didn’t help that the last few weeks I’ve been taking photos during the holidays. I only have one photo of me and my boys that I like enough to keep. I hate that part because I’m big into scrapbooking and memorabilia.
2. I wish I could feel better about my body and not so ashamed, I know it affects my relationship with my husband.
3. I want to live each day to fullest and have as little regrets as possible. Not taking time for granted.

Mindset
Three patterns of thinking or beliefs which may have limited my ability to change in the past are:
1. I just had a baby so it’s okay to be a little overweight right now.
2. I work so late in the evening’s it’s hard to find time to exercise; I don’t want to sacrifice my time with my kids.
3. I’ll do it tomorrow (I’ll always have another day to get it right.

Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which reflect my physical condition right now are:
1. My weight first thing in the morning, before I've eaten, is 184 pounds. My mid-section measurement at the widest point is 41 ½ inches. My pictures document that I carry much of my body fat around my hips, belly, and legs.
2. I’m able to work out and walk/jog about 1 mile or so but get winded easily. I have to stop through-out my workout to take a few seconds to get myself back to a normal breathing rhythm.
3. My blood pressure: 123/76 w/ a heat beat of 77 per minute as measured by myself.

The Summit! Heart and Soul
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, three changes I will have made that show I’m more aligned with what’s important to me at a heart and soul level are:
1. Spending more time focusing on the important things life has to offer and not drowning myself in “to do” list. Not taking things so serious and enjoy each moment.
2. Opening my Heart and Soul, by refocusing my down time at work with positive things by finishing “A Course in Miracles”. I’ve had it on my bucket-list for about 3 years now.
3. I will know that without my own happiness, I’m unable to provide the best for my family.

Emotions
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, the three most predominant inner feelings which describe what I’ll be experiencing are:
1. I will not allow how someone has treated me affect and determine my own feelings.
2. I will have confidence in myself and feel better that I’ve made a healthy lifestyle change. I will no longer hide myself. I will be proud of the person I’m on the outside as well as the inside.
3. My joy of feeling better will be apparent in the relationship I have with my husband.

Mindset
Three new patterns of thinking or beliefs which expand my ability to make healthy changes for the better will be:
1. I do have the inner strength to succeed. There are occasions during the day I can work out; I don’t always have to wait for the “right time”. I will not be limited, I will find the time.
2. I can only change myself, It’s up to me not the people I’m around. I’m in charge of how I feel. I’m worth it; change comes for me and no one else.
3. Being a good person comes from being a good person to you.

Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which will describe the new and improved condition of my body 18 weeks from now are:
1. I will have signed-up and complete the local 10 K in March, without stopping to walk.
2. My body will be a reflection of my happiness. I will be in a size 8.
3. I will feel good about how I look in a bathing suit this summer at our annual pool party.

Holy Moly team YOU ARE DOING UNBELIEVABLE !!!! I have read through them but want to take some more time and really study what you wrote!!!

I can say I am amazed at all of your intent to see how fast you have gotten started!!!!! I am going to need to learn how to speed read lol and really retain what I see!!!I need to go slow and careful when I read to really get it!!!

Kuddos to all of you and Carin wow your comments really help others Thank you for your energy!!! and a wonderful step 1

Marty

Oh gosh, Jenny, you sure can kick those sticks!! I used to admire what I called the "social smokers" - the ones who only smoked when they drank. I couldn't do that - I tried. But, I want you to know that I don't feel for a minute that your quit will be any easier than a full blown 3 pack a day smoker. We smoke because we are broken and we are seeking a fix - doesn't matter how often we do it - what matter is that we do it at all. Have I sent you some blogs on the quit? If not, email me and I will - got some stuff you can read about mine and other's experiences with their quit during Transformation. I'm so excited for you and I fully believe in your ability to achieve those goals - to become your vision of you! CONGRATS!! P.S. Nice tat!

Hi there - It's Karen. I have tried doing the BFL program back in 2005 and gave up. I'm here doing the Transformation Challenge and hope I can get through it all the way this time. I just got the book on Wednesday and I'm trying to read the whole thing through this week to get the gist of it.

Heart and Soul
Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my health and life are:
1. I have lost the direction in my life and I want to find it again.
2. I want to make a difference in the lives of the people around me.
3. I don't like how I look or how I feel and I'm ready to make a change.
Emotions
In recent days and weeks, the three most predominant inner feelings I have been experiencing are:
1. I feel sad and frustrated that I don't know what to do with my life, like there's a purpose for me and I haven't found it yet.
2. I feel sad, lonely and isolated.
3. I am angry at myself for "letting myself go" physically and sick of feeling out of control.
Mindset
Three patterns of thinking or beliefs which may have limited my ability to change in the past are:
1. It's hard to find the time to work out and make meals.
2. I'm not smart enough and not experienced enough to get a great job.
3. I should be happy with what I have and don't complain or want more for myself.
Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which reflect my physical condition right now are:
1. waist at belly button : 33.5 inches
2. hips at widest point : 41 inches
3. weight : 165 pounds

LOOKING FORWARD 18 WEEKS

Heart and Soul
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, three changes I will have made that show I’m more aligned with what’s
important to me at a heart and soul level are:
1. I will be active in my passions and sharing my talents for the benefit of others.
2. I will have many people I call friends and I make a difference in their lives.
3. I will feel energized and look great, setting an example for others.
Emotions
Looking forward, 18 weeks from now, the three most predominant inner feelings which describe what I’ll be experiencing are:
1. I will have a job that is fulfilling and that I'm excited to do.
2. I am happy to have many friends and belong.
3. I will be proud and happy at my new body and accomplishments.
Mindset
Three new patterns of thinking or beliefs which expand my ability to make healthy changes for the better will be:
1. I am being a healthy person and I enjoy working out and eating right.
2. I deserve to pursue my dreams. Anything I put my mind to, I can achieve.
3. I am smart and will have a job I am passionate about.
Body
Three objectively verifiable statements which will describe the new and improved condition of my body 18 weeks
from now are:
1. In 18 weeks, I will reduce my waist at the belly button to 32 inches
2. In 18 weeks, I will reduce my hips at the widest part to 38 inches.
3. In 18 weeks, I will reduce my weight to 150 pounds.




I can't tell if I did the picture insert right.

I still can't figure out how the pictures get posted, so here's a link. - OK got it. Karen
http://www.transformation.com/kleesaint/photo/82714
before front


http://www.transformation.com/kleesaint/photo/82715
before side


http://www.transformation.com/kleesaint/photo/82713
before back

Hello beautiful Karen!!! Good thing we spell our names differently, there are three of us here sharing names!! Karyn! Karen! Carin! And we are ALL going to ROCK THIS CHALLENGE!!! WOOT - outstanding job overcoming this obstacle!! Only opportunities awaiting you now!!

TEAMIES, this is also a great place to post our specific Goals. I was thinking this Action Step does a good job of asking what our vision is, but I had some other goals that just didn't seem to fit into the questions that were asked in the step. So,,, here are my goals for the next 18 weeks!!


2011 Challenge Goals:
* Remain connected and engaged in the Tcom Community, who has given me a new lease on life!
* Continue fueling my body per Bill’s teachings & Exercise vigorously a minimum of 4 hours per week.
* Remain depression-free through the long winter months.
* Continue to expand socially & avoid isolation. This will require developing new friendships with like-minded individuals.
* Lose an additional 10 lbs (goal weight of 135lbs) and reduce body fat to 20%.
* Seek out a volunteer experience that will provide some soul voltage!
* Heal my lower body so I may engage with team Transformation in at least 1 half marathon.
* Fly in a Hot Air Balloon
* Take a Tropical Vacation with My Guy


WHAT ARE YOURS???

Just entering a post to bump this up in the list so new members can find it.

I was reading the Transformation book last night and got to the food chapter. The part about positive intention making the food healthier was interesting. I know of a book by a japanese author Masaru Emoto who wrote about how emotion/intention affects the energy and crystallization of water. A word written with that emotion was taped to the jar of water and cooled. The crystals for Love were beautiful v.s. the unorganized scatter and messy crystals from Hate. Real cool.

Here's the reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaru_Emoto