DAY 273 -- Tied to be fit.

Sometimes I eat out of sheer habit rather than hunger.  Habits call out, "Time to eat!" when in reality I need to let hunger make that call.

Tied...to be fit.

Habit wants to reach out and open the fridge when I walk by, so in order to achieve my goal for stickK (to eat only when physically hungry--not heart hungry), I realized I needed a reminder to make me stop and think before reaching for food. I decided to tie a bow around the handles of the refrigerator. (The "bow" is actually a clever crocheted scarf someone gave me.)  Now, untying the bow gives me a chance to reflect, Am I actually hungry?  


Seeing the scarf has stopped me in my tracks more than once as I headed to the fridge.  The tactic works...so far!

DAY 272 -- A line in the sand.

Overeating continues to be a problem for me, and after watching Dr. Oz the other day, and watching Biggest Loser, I realized I needed to draw a line in the sand and knuckle down to put a stop to this.  So I went on-line and put a contract out on myself (so to speak) using stickk.com.  I mentioned stickK in a previous post (click here).


Previously when I set goals on there, I did not commit to any monetary loss, I just did it on my own.  I did fine with my other goals, but not with my overeating.  So this time I put my money where my mouth is:  I will lose $5.00 for each week that I don't make my goal (I set the duration for 4 weeks... which means I could lose up to $20 if I don't mind my Ps and Qs).  For any week that I don't meet my goal, StickK will donate my money to the anti-charity I selected (I won't tell you which charity I chose--they have several options).  Every week that I keep my goal, I keep the money.


StickK is free of charge to register, and as I mentioned, you don't have to do a contract involving money.  You can set any kind of goal that you want when you choose "custom" -- and you can make it for a one time thing or an ongoing thing, plus set how many weeks, or your own deadline.  It's fantastic.  Here's a link to the website... (stickK)  (I learned about stickK.com through Reader's Digest.  It's a reputable site.)


I am really hoping the thought of losing money to a charity I dislike will keep me on track.


I've drawn the line in the sand and I'm determined not to cross over!  

DAY 271 -- Dr. Oz's challenge

Yesterday I was flipping through channels (something I rarely do -- watch television, especially during the daytime) and I happened across the Dr. Oz show.  He was talking about his challenge called Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You.  Anyone can join the program to compete for a million dollars.   


Weight Watchers is offering a complimentary weigh in and certificate (required to compete) until early next week (I'm not sure of the dates).  I don't think a person has to join Weight Watchers (unless they want to), but they are required to have the starting weigh-in certificate and an ending certificate.   Here's the link for more information:  Transformation Nation

I don't plan to compete, but I wanted to pass this information on, in case anyone is interested.