Letting Go Sometimes takes a Garbage Can!

Glenda brought us a life changing word this week to help us continue to let go! She reminded us that we were created to love and be loved, to be in meaningful relationships where we are known; where we can bare our souls, and that we desperately need other people to have our need for love and connection met in meaningful ways.

She gave us a gift of "courage" to honestly look at our relationships with food. Whether we see food  as a way to get our needs met, we have believed shame messages about ourselves, or we need courage to face our fears, Glenda helped us let go of the unexpressed feelings that cause us to turn to food.

 She asked us..."What do you need courage to let go of?"

• Relationship with Food  
• Shame
• Fears   
• Grief  
• Anger
• Disappointments

Then we spent time doing a little reflection...on our paper we wrote:

I will stop using food to...
I have lived in shame and have believed the lies of...
I fear...
I need to grieve...
I am angry at...
I am deeply disappointed about...

Once we felt as though we had "let go," we ripped up our papers and threw them in the garbage. (would have been on a helium balloon except for the helium shortage)

Glenda said that if we want our weight loss journey to be successful, it will be important to let go of things that we hold on to. It is important to see the relationship with food that we were intended to have and to see the relationship with people that we are intended to have to truly get our needs met.

Thank you Glenda for sharing your wisdom with us. It was a life changing day.

Our winning teams of the day:
Noon Team "Babies got back into shape" Denise and Kelly won for the week with a 1.54% of weight loss!
6PM Team "Shrinky Dinks" Spencer and Jamie won with a 2.51% of weight loss!
Congratulations to you all! What a great week!

At noon, not too many people took home the $2000 for a 4 pound loss for the week, but the evening group rocked!  Congratulations to all of you who had such great loss for the week!

A special Congratulations to Matt reaching his 100 pound weight loss mark today!  We're proud of you Matt!  You are an inspiration to us all!

Your Challenge for the week:

• Take time to do today's activity again/write it on a balloon
• Download week Five  “Exercise and Weight Loss ~ It’s a Math Problem” and do the homework provided

I announced the Christmas project that The Healthy Weigh is going to be involved with.  "The Giving Closet" and "WHO" (Winter Hospitality Overflow) are joining together with some local businesses to provide day and night shelter during these cold winter months.  Families involved with this program are on the waiting list with Vancouver housing authority for low income housing.  In the meantime, they'll be sheltered this winter.
The Giving Closet will be hosting a Christmas party Monday, December 23rd for the families involved. They will provide a hot meal, gifts, and Santa will even be there!  The Healthy Weigh will provide financial aid to purchase gift cards for the families.  We will have a gift box available the next two weigh in's for any that would like to donate.  We also would love to have you sign up to serve at the party on the 23rd.  We will have a sign up sheet for that as well! 

I'll miss you next Thursday as we are all celebrating Thanksgiving with our loved ones. I know that each of you have the tools and the motive to have a healthy holiday and feel proud of your choices come Dec. 5th at our next weigh in!  I look forward to seeing you all then!

Giving thanks for all of you.
Letha

Let It Go - Week 7 Team Standings

TEAM NAME	%
Shrinky Dinks	16.50%
Plumpy & Grumpy	13.11%
The Jean Busters	11.59%
Crazy Cousins	11.16%
Team BFB	11.10%
Boobs, Butts, & Guts Be Gone	10.64%
Team P&P, AKA, Pudgy and Pudgier	10.53%
A Weigh With It	10.13%
Tiny Hinys	10.01%
Round 3	9.74%
Deja'Vu	9.23%
Run, Walk, & Roll	8.97%
Special Ops:Weapons of Less Consumption	8.95%
Crop Less	8.87%
Worth the Weight	8.85%
The Honeymoon's Over	8.54%
Trixie and DJ Duo	8.42%
Captin Kid & Mighty Mom	8.30%
Flabuless	8.24%
Weigh Too Ambitious	8.21%
Fats Dominos	8.13%
Downsizing	8.10%
Goal Getters	8.08%
Up, Up, & A-Weigh	8.06%
Budah Belly Brothers	7.93%
Babies Got Back ... Into Shape	7.78%
Flab-U-Less Britches	7.76%
In It To Thin It	7.58%
Team Release	7.53%
Shooting Stars	7.45%
K & K - Kickin the Kankles	7.45%
Go, Going, Gone	7.33%
Daughter Dad Duo	7.09%
Skinny Minnies	6.98%
Corduroys on Fire	6.75%
Generation Gap	6.75%
Diminishing Duo	6.52%
The Tiny Torms	6.47%
Grew Some 2some	6.27%
No Excuses	6.23%
Lighter & Lovin It	6.18%
The C's Weight Be Gone	6.00%
Rolls to Rips	5.86%
Freedom Fighters	5.85%
Fresh Start	5.79%
The Fat & The Furious	5.78%
Thrown Together	5.76%
Two J's	5.63%
Choosing Orange	5.62%
Eagle One	5.47%
Thick & Tired of It	5.33%
PK Squared	5.28%
Queen Bees	4.91%
Boobs Be Gone	4.88%
Going, Going, Gone	4.86%
Cuttin Loose	4.62%
Going Down	4.59%
The Slimsons	4.59%
Devoted to the Cause	4.56%
Drop It Like Its Hot	4.52%
Unwrapping the Inner Thin	4.51%
In It To Lose It	4.40%
Nameless & Shameless	4.39%
Moms with Much	4.34%
Winning by Losing	4.31%
Rolly Polly Realators	4.29%
Booty Busters	4.28%
Up and At Em	4.16%
Skinny Dippers	4.11%
Away We Go	4.05%
Lettuce Let It Go	3.78%
Wonder Theighs	3.69%
Withering A-weigh	3.63%
For Better Naked Tomorrows	3.56%
All In	3.50%
Insert Pun Here	3.44%
We Just Wanna Lose Weight	3.40%
Skinny Britches	3.37%
Releasing Ourselves	3.31%
Down River	3.29%
Download and Delete	3.25%
Back To The Future	2.85%
The Zombies Ate My Lunch	2.81%
The "Weigh" We Were	2.81%
Flight to Freedom	2.74%
Fat's Flying	2.71%
Warner Warriors	2.54%
Mammas Boy	2.51%
Transformers Let It Go - The Sequel	2.48%
Lighten Up	2.35%
Leaving It Behind	2.11%
Daring Dieting Duo	1.66%
Hunt For Health	1.37%
Less is More!	1.25%
No Name 2	0.96%
Little Black Dress	0.95%
Bodacious Babes	0.95%
Weigh-A-Licious Wonders	0.88%
Walk Aweigh	0.51%
Now You See It Now You Don’t	0.30%
Sag No More	-0.62%

What's Your MOTIVE?

Sometimes you need to let go...other times you need to hold on! We have spent the last 4 weeks letting go of excuses, limiting beliefs, holiday habits and tomorrows. This week we held on tight! Losing weight and keeping it off surely can be, and will be accomplished by letting go of the things we've already focused on, but I believe that the motivation behind why we want to lose the weight has EVERYTHING to do with our success on the program! This week we looked at our MOTIVES!

As we face this difficult time of year, the motive (the reason for doing something or behaving a specific way) for our weight loss is crucial to hang on to! I believe that the level of commitment to the program is directly related to the level of motivation (motive) we have! I threw out a PRETEND scenario for next weeks gathering! I asked, "If I were to give EVERY client $1000 for following the program 100% this week, for doing the homework suggested and for keeping their program journal, how hard would it be to accomplish?" Then I asked..." and if I added $1000 more for each of you who lost 4 pounds for the week, how many would accomplish that this week?"
We all know that when we are MOTIVATED by something, the work becomes easy! Problem is, I won't be able to offer that to my clients AND the truth is, that kind of motivation doesn't last. The key for permanent weight loss is to dig deep, identify your motives and develop them!

I asked a client this week to write me about her journey...when she is "on program" and doing well, and when she is over eating, gaining weight and not following the program.  Here is what she said...

·     Eating poorly:

"Physically- I have far less energy. I want to sleep a lot more and longer. I'm lethargic and frumpy. My face breaks out and I even look at myself sometimes and notice that the spark in my eyes disappears."

"Mentally - I feel icky. I'd rather hide in my house than do much of anything. I don't want to go on dates with my husband, meet up with friends, or really do much. I am embarrassed of myself and my choices. My clothes don't fit so I've resorted to wearing icky clothes or too tight clothes. I can't wait to get home and put on sweats instead of being comfy in my jeans all day. I get dressed in the morning and am immediately filled with sadness at what I can't wear anymore because looking in my closet is a reminder of where I used to be and where I'm not any longer. I am consistently disappointed in myself and it breeds more bad eating. Like If I eat badly I'll feel better. It's an endless cycle and I can't seem to get myself out of it. It's guilt, embarrassment, shame, lack of self-confidence, and much more all rolled into one."

"One other thought, it really is about being a victim vs. being victorious.  The times when I'm letting my eating get and stay out of control, I'm being a victim to myself.  I WANT it (insert stamping foot here) and thus I am so sad and upset I can't have it so I just go ahead and do it.  I let life and hassles get into my head."

 Eating right:

 "Physically -I have more energy, my face clears up, I'm more active naturally. I want to walk and work out. Taking care of myself feels good."

"Mentally - I feel good about myself and my choices. Even if I "can't" have something, I'm feeling good enough that I don't need it. Clothes are fitting again and/or I need new clothes which is always a good thing. Feeling sexy, smart, healthy, energetic, and almost as if I could conquer the world. Walking into a room and feeling confident, secure, and proud of myself. Knowing I don't need food to feel happy and satisfied. I'm more productive at work and even at home. With more energy, more gets done. I find happiness and value in more things. Optimistic comes to mind. Focus and determination. I want to meet new people, hang with my friends, and be seen. Hiding was so last month! :D I feel good about me and generally that reflects in my relationships too. I don't let other things bring me down as quickly and am far less of an Eeyore. I enjoy life and myself. I can take a compliment and feel good about it instead of shrugging it off and feeling guilty about it. Guilt be gone! I am more likely to get my nails/hair/toes done and be proud of all of me."

“I know we all go through stuff but when I'm doing the right things for myself, those  hard things happen outside of me and I process through them."

 

Powerful stuff... that I'm sure MANY of the clients sitting in the room could identify with! A special thank you to this client who was willing to be so vulnerable with all of us! It wasn't hard to see her motive...what's yours?

 

Our winning teams for the week are not caving, that's for sure! As we head into week 2 of "NO CAVE NOVEMBER," I'm sure these teams are feeling pretty excited!

 

Noon: Team "Cutting Loose" Darcy and Lynne won with a 2.64% for the week!

6PM: Team "Fresh Start" Debbie and Peggy won with a 4.73% of weight loss for the week!  Congratulation to you four woman!!! Great job this week!

 

YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:

• Download week #4 "Coping Skills ~ Feeling Your Way Through Life" and do the homework provided.
• Find your MOTIVE!
• Bring a "Sharpie" in with you next week!

Letting go and holding on tight, both necessary to accomplish the great things in life!  My hope this week is that you were inspired to dig deep, find your motivation and hold on tight!  We've got 5 weeks to go and "We're Not Caving!"

 

Always encouraging you,

Letha

 

 

 

Let It Go - Week 6 Team Standings

TEAM NAME	%
Shrinky Dinks	14.35%
Plumpy & Grumpy	11.35%
The Jean Busters	11.09%
Crazy Cousins	10.56%
Team P&P, AKA, Pudgy and Pudgier	10.01%
Boobs, Butts, & Guts Be Gone	9.67%
Team BFB	9.55%
Tiny Hinys	9.25%
Special Ops:Weapons of Less Consumption	8.95%
Run, Walk, & Roll	8.50%
Worth the Weight	8.33%
A Weigh With It	8.23%
Round 3	8.15%
Deja'Vu	8.00%
The Honeymoon's Over	7.95%
Weigh Too Ambitious	7.78%
Go, Going, Gone	7.68%
Team Release	7.63%
Fats Dominos	7.54%
Captin Kid & Mighty Mom	7.54%
Trixie and DJ Duo	7.41%
Flabuless	7.28%
Up, Up, & A-Weigh	7.25%
Budah Belly Brothers	7.10%
Daughter Dad Duo	7.03%
Crop Less	6.91%
Flab-U-Less Britches	6.89%
Shooting Stars	6.77%
Downsizing	6.73%
K & K - Kickin the Kankles	6.55%
Diminishing Duo	6.52%
Goal Getters	6.51%
Skinny Minnies	6.47%
Corduroys on Fire	6.35%
Babies Got Back ... Into Shape	6.34%
No Excuses	5.94%
Freedom Fighters	5.93%
Thrown Together	5.73%
The Tiny Torms	5.64%
Fresh Start	5.55%
Generation Gap	5.49%
Going, Going, Gone	5.33%
Two J's	5.31%
The C's Weight Be Gone	5.28%
Lighter & Lovin It	5.28%
The Fat & The Furious	5.25%
In It To Thin It	5.21%
Queen Bees	5.01%
Rolls to Rips	4.98%
Thick & Tired of It	4.93%
Choosing Orange	4.91%
Eagle One	4.60%
PK Squared	4.59%
Boobs Be Gone	4.58%
Unwrapping the Inner Thin	4.51%
Cuttin Loose	4.39%
Winning by Losing	4.31%
Grew Some 2some	4.30%
Up and At Em	4.30%
Rolly Polly Realators	4.29%
Moms with Much	4.27%
Skinny Dippers	4.22%
Nameless & Shameless	4.17%
In It To Lose It	4.11%
Drop It Like Its Hot	4.07%
The Slimsons	3.93%
Back To The Future	3.88%
Devoted to the Cause	3.70%
Lettuce Let It Go	3.64%
For Better Naked Tomorrows	3.63%
All In	3.50%
Insert Pun Here	3.48%
Wonder Theighs	3.43%
Withering A-weigh	3.35%
Going Down	3.25%
Download and Delete	3.25%
Booty Busters	3.17%
Lighten Up	3.15%
We Just Wanna Lose Weight	3.14%
Away We Go	3.11%
Down River	3.05%
Mammas Boy	2.96%
The Zombies Ate My Lunch	2.81%
The "Weigh" We Were	2.81%
Warner Warriors	2.54%
Flight to Freedom	2.30%
Fat's Flying	2.21%
Skinny Britches	2.15%
Releasing Ourselves	2.11%
Daring Dieting Duo	1.66%
Hunt For Health	1.37%
Transformers Let It Go - The Sequel	1.03%
Little Black Dress	0.95%
Bodacious Babes	0.95%
No Name 2	0.54%
Walk Aweigh	0.51%
Now You See It Now You Don’t	0.30%
Leaving It Behind	-0.02%
Weigh-A-Licious Wonders	-0.11%
Less is More!	-0.12%
Sag No More	-0.91%

Let Go of Tomorrows!

We had some GREAT weight loss today at The Healthy Weigh and we had some GREAT people make new commitments to great weight loss! Greatness is always happening at The Healthy Weigh! This time of year can be difficult for "dieters" and that's why we're making a stand and saying..."We're Not Caving." One day at time, we'll get to our goal and keep it off. And that one day at a time, starts with TODAY!

We've let go of EXCUSES, LIMITING BELIEFS, HOLIDAY HABITS, and this week...we let go of TOMORROWS! Yes...It's all about TODAY...living in this day, choosing to do the right thing TODAY, not tomorrow. We can spend a life time saying "tomorrow, I'm going to do that!"  "Tomorrow, I'm going to conquer this problem." "Tomorrow, I'm going to change my life...tomorrow."

Well, we are finished with tomorrows.  We are ALL about today!! I told the story of Moses and Pharaoh and the plagues that fell upon Egypt!  FROGS were everywhere and when Moses asked Pharaoh, "When do you the frogs to be gone?" Pharaoh answered, "Tomorrow!"  Really??? Frogs covered the land, covered his bed, covered the Nile...and he wanted them gone tomorrow?  How about TODAY?  How about RIGHT NOW!??

We're like Pharaoh sometimes. We have plagues...weight, past pain, insecurities, shame, unworthiness...frogs, I'm telling you, frogs!!  and we say "Tomorrow, I'll do something about them...tomorrow!"  Well, we let go of tomorrows...it's all about TODAY at The Healthy Weigh! It's what we do today with our frogs that determine our tomorrows!

Week 5 of this team challenge we celebrated with the winning teams. Thanks to Barry Brandenburg, Attorney at Law and Glenda Bigalky, Counselor extraordinaire, our teams won $100 each!

At Noon, team "P&P aka Pudgy and Pudgier", Kalka and Jerry won with a 2.10% of weight loss for the week!
At 6, team "Shrinky Dinks", Spencer and Jamie won with a 2.71% of weight loss for the week!

Congratulations to our winning teams of the week and all of you who had GREAT weight loss and who had GREAT re-commitments to weight loss!!  We are in a fight for "Healthy Weigh for life and $150 by Dec. 5th...don't let up!!!

Your challenge for the week:

• Do something TODAY that you've been putting off until tomorrow! Write it down and bring it in to the gathering next week!
• Download week # 3 "What's in Your back pack, controlling what you can" and do the homework provided.

Make TODAY the best day of your life...it's the only one you've got! Choose to get rid of your plagues TODAY!  Let go of tomorrows my friends...don't be like Pharaoh, choose TODAY!

Always encouraging you,
Letha