February 1 - Press Start to Begin
This month's goals.... "I'm Gonna Wreck It!"
Greetings friends... it's time to grab your lucky quarter and press start on this video game adventure. We're going to navigate through various "bosses" and reach the final level to beat the Sugar Rush. Our prize? The coveted Hero Medal.
This month's theme was chosen for various reasons. Sugar Rush and Hero Medals are prominent mentions within the movie, but I think they can also relate to your life style changes. Sugar rush as in... real sugar and that 'time of year' where candy is encouraged. Setting goals and earning a medal as a reward -- these are all very tangible concepts. Plus there's depth of character and a great message. It's a very under rated movie and kind of amazing when you really think about it.
But let's get started... now it's time to share your story. it's the prologue to your video game adventure.
Question of The Day:
Video games include a prologue before you begin game play. Let's focus on your story's prologue.
Briefly introduce yourself. Let us know your goal and how you're going to earn your hero medal.
If you're a familiar face 'round these parts, then tell us something new you haven't shared yet!
Well.... I think I've been here so long that I really have nothing new to share!
I'm a middle-aged Mom to two college students (DD is a senior, DS is a freshman), married to DH for 25 years this coming May (and I plan to unbox my wedding gown and put it on!).
After a LIFETIME of yo-yo dieting (WW, Jenny Craig, cabbage soup, Atkins, etc) with my weight (starting at age 13), I lost nearly 90 pounds in 2008/09 and hit my goal in 2009. I got brave and applied to work for Weight Watchers in 2012 and started leading meetings in 2013. I now lead two meetings a week and work as a 24/7 Expert Chat coach (actually today is the one year anniversary of that position!). There are moments when I LOVE my job and other moments when I find it frustrating.... but overall it is very rewarding.
I've participated in these WISH board challenges every month since 2008. They are my "group therapy", my sounding board, and many of the participants I now consider FRIENDS! I've met several participants IRL and even had one sweet angel bring me a meal when my DH was in the ICU following an accident in 2010.... this was just an on-line friend/WISH board participant.... but she knew I was near her and alone and took time from her busy life during a holiday week to care for me. I'll never forget that. So never discount the friendships made here.
My goal is to get back under my official WW goal number. That is where I need to be to be in my weight-related happy place. It's not far away.... less than 2 pounds at my last weigh-in... but getting there sometimes isn't as easy as it would seem.
That's all for now! Off to get dressed for school!.............P