We are at the half-way point of the challenge, just 4-weeks left to go! This has been such an awesome challenge and I find myself really inspired by the members. They are quite a force for each other and it is so important. We have partnerships set-ups, they comment in each others logs, and there is a good atmosphere around here. Unlike most places where elitism and making fun or people rule all, there is none of that allowed at Leighpeele.com. That doesn’t mean we sing Kumbaya, are too PC or that I hold back the honesty. It simply means respect to your fellow members. So, a special thanks to the members for your support to one another.
Overcoming
This week I have noticed a theme among some of the members. The end of week-4 has marked challenges for the members to overcome. Loss, injury, and self-defeat all happen during times of fat loss. Fat loss doesn’t care about your family, your hurt body, or your broken spirit. If you pause, it waits for nobody and will disappear. Despite the trials and tribulations of life, there have been quite a few members who pushed through it regardless. It doesn’t always mean a week of amazing loss. Sometimes, it means not giving up yourself and letting tomorrow be a new day. This week, we honor just a few of those and award 3 people prizes from their wishlist.
Congratulations to the following people and here are your prizes.
(HIDDEN TEXT: Members sign-in to see your name revealed)
Words of Inspiration and Testimony
I want to leave everyone with more quotes and comments about the challenge, training, and mindset in general from the members. You can be confident that these are real people, making real testimonies to themselves and the changes they are making in their lives.
If you would like to become a member you can join by going here.
Looking at the difference between my pictures from the last check-in (at 139 lbs) and this one kind of made my day. It’s only been 2 weeks and 3 lbs, but I can really see a difference in the pictures. And when I compare these to my first set of good pictures in March…whoa. Maybe I can be one of Leigh’s success stories one day.
I’m happy to have found a way to exercise that feels fun and doable in the long run.
I’ve been using my journal to become my own cheerleader. A bad day is no longer turning into sour mood for several days after. I give myself a little pep talk “You know what? Today is a brand new day” and go on with my day.
I have enjoyed watching myself get more confident with the TRX and approaching new exercises, adjusting the bands, trusting myself on it; interesting seeing how strong I am with some muscles and how weak with others.
This is the least I’ve weighed since college, and I’m in momentum to reach goal as fast as my body will allow.
I look at my body sometimes and think “is this really my body?,” then the next time think, “geez, I’m still as big as I was 95 pounds ago.” It’s a mental game, and I’m not going to let it get the best of me anymore.
Following this program definitely kept me accountable during these little challenges.
I’m looking forward to trying out the TRX that I won last check-in. Winning really helped me stay on track despite the longer hours and more stress at work.
My friends and coworkers have been commenting on my slimmer physique as well, so that helps keep me motivated.
I’m even seeing changes in the way my body looks – more definition in my arms, back and even my thighs, which have always been my trouble spot. Even my abs have flattened out and have less visible fat on them. My clothes fit better than ever and my hubby says I am rockin’ my bikini! Way to make a girl feel good.
I’m going to change my mindset and make the best of the 30 days left in this challenge.
The weight loss is motivating and it kind of clicked with me that I want to do it for real and get done with it.
Finally I think I’ve figured out my deficit calories that work with my level of exercise and that will keep me compliant. I feel like I’m back in the groove and can really accomplish my goals.
One technique I figured out in the past two weeks is to “eat the good part,” that is, I learned to skip things I don’t care for just because they round out a meal. For instance, one day I made dynamite parsley-garlic turkey meatballs, which satisfied my need for an Italian dinner for a fraction of the calories. Better yet, I experimented and developed a cabbage-based dish I now call “egg roll insides.” You can eat a bucketful for very few calories and it’s really, really good. I’m not sure either of these dishes would please the Martha-Stewart-perfect-presentation crowd, but oh, well. This is my time and my diet.
This challenge has been rocking my socks!! For some reason it has really lit a fire underneath my butt in the weight room that I haven’t had for a long time.
Leigh’s program is doing wonders. I can feel the muscle in my arms and legs, I am seeing my some definition in my back and shoulders and my face has thinned out a lot! I feel my body is getting more and more tighter and I’m walking with more muscle. I LOVE this feeling.
Also while on vacation, I wore a bikini in public for the first time since having my babies.
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“eat the good part” What a great tip. I constantly find myself eating all the stuff I don’t really want with “cheat foods” and saving the good parts for last. No More!
Also congratulations to the winners, I am not sure if we are supposed to write out names since it is private, you all deserve it.
Congratulations everyone!
Leigh did you know your blog rose 10000+ cool point because you have hidden text???? Just wanted to let you know that. Next step, 3D!
Since my username is nicole I’m going to assume that’s me?! If so I am so surprised and grateful for the acknowledgment! I’ve technically been doing poorly in the check-ins but have been making a lot of headway in sorting out my emotions and thought patterns and keying in to why I do some of the self-destructive things I do. I’ve realized that post-extreme dieting weight gain is not all my fault per say, not just a weak mind but physiology and environment and social constructs and self-esteem all intertwined. Figuring out my macros and calories and weighing food is not my main issue, nor is training… I know how to use my education to eat and help myself.. but I can also use my education to eat and hurt myself. This challenge has been more about finding ways to authentically want the best for myself at all times.
Congrats to Lorir and Dls!
I love the comments and quotes, so inspiring. Congratulations everyone.
congrats everyone! hope everyone sticks with it for the next 30 days!!
Yay, I got quoted! The thing that strikes me about this challenge is how there’s a sense of community and support that’s rare to find online. Everyone seems to be working together in terms of cheering each other on and listening when things aren’t going well. People seem to be genuinely happy at others’ success. It doesn’t make fat loss technically easier, but it sure makes it more endurable.
I got quoted, too! I am as excited as if I won. Of course, my daughter thinks I’m weird…
Anyway, congrats to all!
Congrats winners!!! Keep up the good work…and thanks for all the quotes. Every little bit helps!