Yep, it’s one month post-GYST Challenge.
So for all you hard-core (and not so hard-core) GYSTers… we wanna know how you’re tracking now that the fanfare has stopped and the emotion has levelled off a little.
It ain’t about four weeks; it’s about life… so how’s that whole ‘life’ thing working out for ya?
Do I need to kick your butt?
Again.
Hit the comment thingy and let us know how you’re travelling with your goals.
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Hi Craig and GYSTers
I have maintained my weight loss and I am aware that its about life change as opposed to couple of months change. I think I have a bit more discipline as I say that I have just scoffed a bag of caramel chews. I may need a fair kick up the butt for that, oh’ll and the weekend biscuit icecream sandwiches, so there are little cracks (ha, ha butts and cracks).
I am maintaining a positive attitude and allowing the good things to flow into my life and working on making my dream to live near the beach happen.
I really appreciate your articles Craig to keep me in line.
Hey there,
Well another 28 days down and the rest of my life to go, WOO HOO, bring it on I say!! I have made a start on my Personal Trainer career path and am absolutely loving it. I am doing some corporate training, which is something I hadn’t even thought of, however the oportunity presented itself and I decided to just just run with it. I am also working at a wonderful gym specifically for kids, so you see I have the best of both worlds. Grown-ups and children, how cool is that? I believe that this GYST challenge gave me the incentive and motivation I needed to believe in myself and my ability to do what I love doing… Thanks Craig for offering this great opportunity, you and Johnnie are simply ace! … I cant wait to read what other GYSTers are up to…
BIG HUGS!!!
Amanda B
All good thanks Craig!
I particularly love your video post on how to create ‘forever’ change, have listened to it a few times and have written down the questions, answered them and am taking the required action so my reality will change! LOVE the formula! I’m telling ya, – you won’t recognise me mid next year and beyond!
For little baby steps (to firstly feel better about self) I think ensuring room/home and personal stuff is in a clean/tidy/organised fashion is step one, – and something that can be done right away or that day at least, – (then add on the discipline to maintain that daily). Once that is achieved the other bigger tasks are that little less daunting!
Otherwise I can see I’m disciplined and in control and on the way to achieving goals all round! If I lose focus, I can make sure I get it back! First visible, (achieved for a week or two) I’m purposely changing the structure and frequency of my blog posts slightly. For me that means posts slightly less often, zilch talk about wofty goals,/plans that haven’t been started, no more ‘yoyo’ talk, instead talk of doings, achievements, interesting things, (at least to me!) Change I’m pleased to make and if I get the urge to write a negative complaining post I’ll let it pass!
Great work guys!
Pip
Hi Everyone
The momentum is certainly still here – still going to the gym heaps and doing lots of classes. I have also been doing a (twice weekly) bootcamp which has been really great. We are four weeks into it with only a month left.
I am still eating well but still struggle with drinking enough water though. The weight is not falling off me as such, but my fitness has improved incredibly and im probably due to have some measurements taken to see whats been going on in that department. Something must be improving as I don’t feel the urge to run around the gym and crack all the mirrors anymore.
The boot camp incorporates a lot of running and so far I have run the tan track and a 5 km run along St kilda beach Saturday just gone( I even threw myself into the water on Saturday morn for a swim- it was really cold btw- struggling to get into my bathers after the run, the residents living along beach road must have thought there was a full moon in the morning, but it was only my arse!) tee hee…
Some of my goals for the rest of the year are : to do a beginners tri in November ( and have started training with a tri coach for that) and potentially do the next one in Tas in December and Run the Sussans Womens fun run here in Melb in december- 5 km bit. Paying up for that tomorrow.
In a months time I will be able to tell you about how I did in the triathlon…..and maybe have some measurements to share as well.
Looking forward to reading everyones updates
Many thanks C and J for allowing us to write about our stuff again.
Cheers,
Elroy
I to have maintained the weight loss from the challenge. I have kept up with all my goals except I made some really bad food choices. Now normally that would mean a weight gain!!! (I am struggling with the glass half empty/half full thing)
I sooooo enjoyed the feelings of success I had during the GYST!
Being accountable here DID WORK!!
This past week we got out biking 4 times. I cannot put in words how GREAT it feels the first 5 minutes going downhill!! Closest thing to flying!!! Countered with coming uphill at the end makes me feel strong (and a little uncomfortable.)
I am making the adjustment to indoor exercise. Week 7 was cold and rainy. Brought the eliptical into the house. Along with a stepper, weights and a love for dancing I will carry on.
On Saturday there was a town bike ride.
We were the only ones who showed up. I guess some people don’t like a little rain and a lot of wind!
I have been tackling the CLUTTERED corners in my house. One at a time. They called me to pick up old clothes for charity. I said YES!!
Last night I went to a Ladies only candle party. You know as a Mom of 4 boys, sitting around with a room full of women was FUN. I need to do more of that.
Thanks again Craig and John.
() from Dianne in Canada
Wow~ Craig!
What a day to ask for an update…..
Last week I could have responded with cheers and applause, but alas…
not the case today.
My GYST was balance in my life and sadly,
today, at this very moment there is none.
Wow…. that was hard to admit out loud!
Like the beginning of a 12 step program… ugh!
I am usually an upbeat, positive person…
And I still am… even today.
But since you asked, & honesty is very important to me…
It was either confess or not respond…
So here I am…
For the last few days I have been, well in what feels like a riptide…
Between life’s recent “backwashes” and “undertows”,
feels like half of me may end up on shore somewhere
And the other may be lost at sea.
First knee jerk, reaction…
Fight to get to shore, right?
No… no…in riptides like life… panic and you’re a goner!
So… I am trying to do what is actually harder for me…
Staying calm and ride it out… not exactly my strongest skill…
Yeah, I said trying, but bobbing up and down in the current surely does not feel like balance…
But maybe if I swim parallel for a bit…
I’ll be fine… maybe I’ll practice my backstroke…
Other than that, any suggestions?
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Tami
Whooo hoo….comes flying in the the room with the biggest grin on her face! I am doing well! The financial separation from my ex has but one more thing to go(telstra are a painful company to deal with) . I am well settled in my new house and celebrated that on the weekend with new and old friends and those who have supported me over the last few months. I have dropped to 69 kg without an ‘effort’ and have maintained that for 2 weeks – heading for 65 now. I have not been this weight since I was a teenager!
I started Yoga lessons 3 weeks ago and and am now facing the challenge of doing some of those poses daily to loosen the very tight hammies and assist my lower back to find a way to go through the day pain free. 9yes I did htem this morning!) According to the massage guy the tight hammies are pulling the lower back. Any suggestions of little exercises to do during the day at work would be appreciated.:)
28 days later……
It’s my 35th birthday today, and the start of a whole new cycle/phase in my life.
I have been challenged on every level, mentally, emotionally and physically these last 3 months. My original goals….
1. Train hard for my grading… busted toe and all… Kicked some serious ass on Saturday when I finally did my grading, despite all the ‘experts/specialists’ saying I couldn’t do it…(what the hell would they know???? ) My round kicks rocked!!! hehehe
2. I am moving house on the 5th November. Am not quite finished packing, but that’s this weeks job!!!
3. Build my business…. Am now able to work in 3 clinics in the area I am moving to, and am doing corporate massage to fill in the holes!!!
Bonus side benefits for the last two months included shedding some pounds, shaping up the bod…. and a whole new consistent attitude!!
I am moving into this new phase with no parents, no guardian angel (puppy dog) and about 50% less ‘stuff’…. But…. I am moving to the place I want to live, doing the job I want to do, having my kids at a great school, and am 5 minutes from the beach where I can go to suck in that magnificent beach air and energy!!!! All the shit from my past is being left at the old house!!!! Only the new good positive mindset and energy are making their way to the beach with me…
I have found the 28 day goal setting to be ace for me. An awful lot can happen in 28 days!!!! I’m not ready to plan 5 or 10 years just yet . If things havn’t quite worked out how I want them, then I can reevaluate and reset the goals for the next 28 days. This is easy, and very manageable for me.
I have learnt soooo much in the last couple of months…. I have found that it really doesn’t matter what anyone else says to you. Only when you believe what they say, and take it on board does it become your truth! You always have the choice!
I will no longer react to situations, only consider what I could potentially learn from them, and ACT on these thoughts.
I will NOT push my beliefs onto other people…. Their life… their choice… not my decision… yeah I know… I need to stop being judgemental!!!
I will (try) not be a pain in the ass to be around… actually… normally I’m ace…. I guess that’s really a matter of perception!!!!
And most of all, I will practice unconditional love to all, but most importantly to myself…. It’s my job to love me, not any one else’s. Everyone else has the choice!!! (I know you all love me… can feel it from here!!! Hehe)
Thankyou so much to the angels at Harpers… Next 28 days… retain the fitness level and keep improving the bod… Finish packing and unpacking… share the love…. And choose to be and do AMAZING every day of my life.
XXXXXXX
Congratulations to all the GYSTers on your AMAZING achievements. I am so proud to be a part of your team…KK
Kate – Good on you for making so many changes in such a short time despite the fear. I wish i knew what i wanted so i could just go for it despite other things going on. One question though, you keep mentioning ‘grading’. What are you grading for? hope u don’t mind me asking just curious.
thanks
Ange
Yep not to shabby, doing at least 2 x 6am spin classes, + 8am Spin on Saturday am, if not doing that I am going straight to 9.15 am classes body blast or step or 5k run during the week, after school drop off. Planing to do a mini tri in December as my best friend has been nagging me to do another one..(my first and only was 10yrs ago lol !!!) But now she seems worried that I may beat her, so she is putting in more training (glad to see this process is rubbing off on others in my life!)
Ice cream is not going so well as we had a icecream cake for my husband and my daughters birthday last week. But I have decided that as long as I enjoy in moderation that is ok, similar to someone else who seems to like cheese cake around here! I am feeling positive that the exercise will continue as it keeps me sane, and we have a saying around here, if I am happy so is everyone else!
Cheers
Andy
Good work GYSTers.
Nice to hear that SOME of you are still in the boat and paddling beside me.
Keep paddling… I think I can see land!
Group Hug ( )
Great to see other GYSTers still going ahead in leaps and bounds.
In the last couple of weeks I have attended 2 free short courses relating to setting up new business. One was on marketing your business on the web and also provided some really useful information about what you need to consider when setting up and designing a website. It became even more apparent after this course that niche marketing is the way to go for me. I have increased from 1 “client” to 3 “clients” I am providing support and/or mentoring to in the area of weight loss/fitness/healthy lifestyle etc. These are unpaid clients, and I am getting a good opportunity to practice my skills. Once I launch my website early next year I will be offering a range of options in terms of charging for my services. (any non paying “clients” that I am still assisting will continue to receive my support for no charge)
My 12 week body blitz before and after photo and abrieviated story is in the latest issue of the Womens’ Health and Fitness Magazine. This has generated some interest from women at work and I have been asked lots of questions about exercise and nutrition. It was a good gauge to see where I was at as I found I was able to answer every question thrown my way.
About 4-5 days a week I have been doing research in relation setting up and maintaining a website. I can not afford to pay a web designer to set up and maintain a website at this stage (in addition to web hosting and all of the other costs) so I am teaching myself the basics via information sourced on the net. Big learning curve for me being “technically challenged”.
I have got my 4 weeks of leave approved in January and will be setting up and launching my website in this period. I have narrowed down the names I will call my business down to a list of about 15 and will need to check whether the names are already in use etc and whether domain names are still available.
Looking foward to my new venture in 2008!!!
Leanne M
Craig, my books never arrived:( did Johnnie post them
Mine didnt either…. Boo Hoo…
Amanda B
Hi Ange….
Thanks so much for your very kind words. My ‘grading’ was for my black belt in karate (Zen do Kai).
Can I make a suggestion to help you decide what it is you want….
Try stuff!!!! I didn’t realise I wanted to live at the beach until earlier this year when I visited it!!! I loved being there so much I thought about it all year, until last sunday night when I couldn’t stand it any longer and cracked it…. gave notice to my estate agent last monday. Found somewhere new on wednesday….. everything just fell into place…. For everything else I’ve done, I’ve had to work through it…. Certain challenges have presented themselves, and I’ve just had to work through them to learn all the lessons they had to teach me… the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak…. As I’ve ‘tried stuff’ over the last few years, I’ve hung on to the stuff I like (including people) and let all the other stuff go… Am in the process of letting all the emotional baggage go as well… this is actually the hardest bit!!! It wasn’t that long ago when I had no idea what I wanted to do/be…. In the end, health issues decided it for me!!! But now…. I ‘try stuff’… and keep on swimming!!!
Thanks again….
KK
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