Skinny Mom Challenger Tips

Here are a few things the challengers are doing to help with the success of their weight loss. I would love to hear what you are doing to make this journey a success.

“I have been keeping a food journal.
I joined the "Take Charge Lite" program at work which is a tool to encourage people with their weight loss journey.
I'm 3/4 finished w/my dream board and hope to have it done this weekend.”

“My healthful hints would be trying to exercise at every day during the week either by walking or aerobics. Also watching my calories and staying at my desired calories. My third and hardest would be cutting back and diet soda which I have successfully done for two weeks and drinking more water.”

“I drink half my weight in water every day.

I track what I eat using myfitnesspal.com

I pray.”

“1) Think before I eat so I am making a conscious effort to eat cleaner
foods than in the past and drinking more water.

2) Using the www.eatcleandiet.com
website for recipes and see what others are doing. Love the Kitchen Table
section.

3) Read the Supercharged and just got Tosca's latest cookbook out of
the library again.”


“1. I just ran my first 5K in over 16 yrs and yesterday signed up for another run.

2. I ordered the "Eat Clean Diet" book but haven't picked it up yet.

3. Protein, protein, protein! I have really tried to add protein to my previously "high carb" diet.”

Dream Boards

Making a dream board is a great way to stay motivated during your challenge. Here is an example of Kerri's dream refrigerator, Kerri is a mom of two little girls, she has completed two challenges and just started her third challenge.

Here's what Kerri's dream board consists of and what it is in her own words.

Top 10 Bikini Bodies-because one of my big goals is to look hot in my bikini again
My favorite inspirational quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us" I AM strong, I CAN do this, and no difficult task lasts forever!
My very first before picture and my most recent after picture-I've made this much progress...why stop now???
Pictures of me before I got pregnant with baby #2-I was comfortable in my own skin then and I felt great!
Reasons to keep going: I'm getting healthier, I'm setting a good example for my kids, how great I feel after a workout, etc.
Motivational quotes from real people in my life that prove I'm working toward my goal. They can see it, too!
My "inspirational" card from you after the 1st challenge.
A run-down of when I should eat and some ideas for quick meals in case I'm in a hurry. Also, ways to save on calories.
Some strength exercises. These are handy when I'm waiting for lunch or dinner to get done-I can get in some strength while I wait!
My Ritter's magnet. I've written on it "Just say no!" Ice cream is my weakness, so I chose my favorite kind and looked up all the terrible nutritional info on it and posted that, too.
Dead center: my goal sheet! I see it everyday (several times a day) so I am reminded that I'm always working toward my goals. I also keep track of how many times I work out each week on there.

Kerri said it so well. This board has a lot of meaning for her and yours should too. If you are really passionate about making changes in your life and really reaching your goals a dream board will be a great tool. A dream board is very encouraging, inspiring and a great motivator. It's important to set goals and to see your goals daily. People who set goals are far more likely to reach their goals. Setting goals will help you achieve your weight loss and seeing them daily will help you continually work towards those goals. When you see your dream board it will help you stay motivated and keeps you accountable. I loved Kerri's idea to use the refrigerator because when she's making meals for her family she can see what her ultimate goal is and it also helps her refrain from getting into the refrigerator for unhealthy foods or just simply overeating.

If you have a dream board you would like to share please send me a picture, I would love to feature your ideas on the blog or our Skinny Mom Group Page. If you have other ideas I would love to hear them. Send you ideas or pictures to skinnymomschallenge@yahoo.com