SoWell on Sowal

[Teresa]

I edited, see above.

so, which formula do you recommend trying?

 

[Mango]

so, which formula do you recommend trying?

The woman's formula.

 

[Paula]

Wow, this thread is getting so inspiring! I really liked that article about change that I had the link to (it was about personal change and leadership change), so I incorporated it into my teaching. So, here's how I summarized what I thought was most useful from the article (and a plan for change -- not just food change, but any kind of personal change).


1. Let go of old identity and create new identity: What do you want to contribute in this life? What strengths/values can you build on? (in our case we'd be creating a healthier identity as someone who really enjoys eating well, exercising, and living healthy)

2. Clarify what you want most & what behaviors need to change to make it happen.

3. Take action (Think big, start small, fail fast, learn always):

• Spend time on what matters most & let go of old behaviors/routines/activities
• Take a stand regarding what you believe and express that stand in everything you say and do, repeatedly
• Involve others
• Determine what you will say ?yes? and ?no? to
• Use the four ?3?s?: What will you do in 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months to make this change happen?

4. Keep track of results: How will you know you?re making progress toward the new identity? What indicators will you use?

Anyway, I found it all very inspiring and already started creating the new identity (a healthy lifestyle is part of it).

Hope this is helpful. Now i'm off to teach my last day here in Hong Kong and I fly home tomorrow morning to get ready for Halloween... It's big at our house and my sister even flies in for the festivities.

 

[DD]

no you didn't give any such impression. I was only speaking of certain sowallers who I shall never mention here (allifunn and tootsie).

You? Allifunn? Never!

No one could possibly eat the amount of vegetable and fruit that is really required for optimal health, so I cheat, and I take this stuff
http://www.greenstoday.com
I feel like Popeye after drinking this.
It also is helps detoxify the body especially if you smoke and cuss. ;-)

Then I shall buy it by the case.

Wow, this thread is getting so inspiring! I really liked that article about change that I had the link to (it was about personal change and leadership change), so I incorporated it into my teaching. So, here's how I summarized what I thought was most useful from the article (and a plan for change -- not just food change, but any kind of personal change).


1. Let go of old identity and create new identity: What do you want to contribute in this life? What strengths/values can you build on? (in our case we'd be creating a healthier identity as someone who really enjoys eating well, exercising, and living healthy)

2. Clarify what you want most & what behaviors need to change to make it happen.

3. Take action (Think big, start small, fail fast, learn always):

• Spend time on what matters most & let go of old behaviors/routines/activities
• Take a stand regarding what you believe and express that stand in everything you say and do, repeatedly
• Involve others
• Determine what you will say ?yes? and ?no? to
• Use the four ?3?s?: What will you do in 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months to make this change happen?

4. Keep track of results: How will you know you?re making progress toward the new identity? What indicators will you use?

Anyway, I found it all very inspiring and already started creating the new identity (a healthy lifestyle is part of it).

Hope this is helpful. Now i'm off to teach my last day here in Hong Kong and I fly home tomorrow morning to get ready for Halloween... It's big at our house and my sister even flies in for the festivities.

Paula, I love this. I did read the article. Love that you put it all down in capsule size! Very inspiring!!!

 

[Paula]

Thanks, Toots. I loved that article, too (clearly) and became very excited about creating a new identity as a way to change the way I behave regarding health. I'm going from "in a funk" to "fabulous" as my identity shift! I had a lot of fun working on my change plan. Now, we'll see if it works. I'm pretty optimistic.

 

[Mango]

Thanks, Toots. I loved that article, too (clearly) and became very excited about creating a new identity as a way to change the way I behave regarding health. I'm going from "in a funk" to "fabulous" as my identity shift! I had a lot of fun working on my change plan. Now, we'll see if it works. I'm pretty optimistic.

Thanks Paula. Enjoyed the article. I think I will re-invent myself as Christy Brinkley and buy the Total Gym. ;-) so I can firm up my muscles.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Confession: I ate three snack packs of Peanut M&M's last night before going to bed.

...but someone recently told me at the gym that I look skinny. It is amazing how one can hide 225 pounds.

 

[Jdarg]

Confession: I ate three snack packs of Peanut M&M's last night before going to bed.

...but someone recently told me at the gym that I look skinny. It is amazing how one can hide 225 pounds.

That's cuz you are skinny.

I have eaten an entire pumpkin pie this week. The huge version.

 

[DD]

Weigh-in, Check-in tomorrow. Don't be spooked!
Please weigh-in without irons. Thank you.





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[Mango]

That's cuz you are skinny.

I have eaten an entire pumpkin pie this week. The huge version.

You would have loved the pumpkin cheesecake PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII that I got from the market today for my Grandfathers birthday. YUUUUUUMMMMY.