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1. Samantha Haynie says:

   November 11, 2011 at 10:05 pm

   Sarah don’t be so down on yourself. That is a form of self sabotage too! I know because I’ve been there. My whole life all I did was put myself down. Something I have learned recently is to not only think positive but think in the now. I tell myself “I am skinny, I am strong, I am in control of my cravings” I have found telling myself these in the now affirmations have been the major contributor in my current success! I know you can accomplish your goals! Keep going forward.
2. Jenn F says:

   November 11, 2011 at 5:24 pm

   I just got back from a 5-day business trip to Monroe, Louisiana. Talk about an opportunity for sabotage! On the first night, the appetizers were fried green tomatoes, fried green beans, fried hush puppies, and fried alligator. (Ok – I did try a bite of the alligator.) These people even fry broccoli! I am happy to report that I made the healthiest choices available (seared tuna instead of fried catfish, steamed veggies instead of fries) and my waistline is thankful for that. I am really looking forward to boot camp on Monday!
3. Heather says:

   November 11, 2011 at 2:59 pm

   I started out the week stressed that I would not be able to make camp this week, because my husband was out of town, but thanks to the support of my family and friends I was able to make it three times this week! I also learned that I missed my husband asking me every time we would eat. Is this ok? Can we eat this? It just makes me realize that I am greatful that I have a good support group with family friends and camp.
4. Sarah says:

   November 11, 2011 at 12:37 pm

   Hmmm. Self sabotage. I have a lot of thoughts on this topic and it was made clear in the nutrition class that the issue of self sabotage lies deep in ourselves. It has to do with many thought processes, feelings, general outlook or attitude and self esteem. It is easy to admit struggles in these areas but another to address and work through the most difficult problems.

   I haven’t weighed myself in almost 2 weeks because I have grown tired of the weight not coming off. I am discouraged and have reverted to some old eating habits occasionally. It goes week by week, day by day, meal by meal. I am still doing WAY WAY WAY better than I was before. Just not paying as much attention as I should. But I am still coming to class, even on days I really don’t want to, and I still feel better about that.

   Eh, not to be total downer, I will add that I am starting a fresh outlook and am making notes for the fridge, mirrors, and my work area to stay encouraged, inspire success, dismiss negative thoughts, and remind me of goals I set for myself.
5. Allison says:

   November 11, 2011 at 7:39 am

   Samantha: Awesome that you are 1/2 way there!! I better weigh in tomorrow to see where I am at! Competitions are motivating to me too.

   Have a great active and healthy-good for you weekend!
6. Samantha Haynie says:

   November 10, 2011 at 3:19 pm

   All right Maddie! One more to the list. Thanks for the encouroging word Ali! I’m half way to my 3 thanks for jumping on board with me it has kept me motivated this week, I like compititions:D
7. Allison says:

   November 10, 2011 at 11:05 am

   Good Morning,

   I just watched the video on self-sabotage and thought that is was really interesting. I need to start asking myself some hard questions about my fears, insecurities, and excuses. There are fears and insecurities driving some of my eating behavior and I need to exam those. Kinda dreading learning what is underneath them but I need to if I am going to reach my goals. Focusing on “How would my life change if I reached my goals?” will be important for me because I know that so many positive things will come my way if I reach them.

   Good luck to everyone who is self-examing or should I say digging!
8. Maddie R. says:

   November 9, 2011 at 2:26 pm

   Man O Man do I self sabotage. I am definitely a person who likes to opt out of discipline after I am close to reaching my goals! What is up with that?!

   This week I am gonig to focus on positive thinking… Encouraging myself… And giving myself a pat on the shoulder for my successes, instead of a kick in the butt for my failures.

   I am on for the 3lb challenge ladies! Thanks for the incentive!!

   Happy Wednesday Yall
9. Lauren says:

   November 9, 2011 at 12:44 pm

   I definetly self sabotage- I’m really bad about rewarding myself with food after a work out or losing a few lbs. Here’s what i tell myself when i start to do that:

   “You are not a dog. Do not reward yourself with food.”

   Works everytime.
10. Amy M says:

    November 9, 2011 at 11:31 am

    My self sabotage issue is no time and all or nothing as well. I plan to plan better. I began planning out my workout dates and writing them in my planner, and unfortunately, with my schedule, I will be having to go to 6am workouts on Fridays after a 330pm to 4am work shift Eating out for Football has been as issue as well so I will be looking at menus to plan ahead and host football gathering at my house and have healthy snacks.
11. Allison says:

    November 9, 2011 at 11:00 am

    I just planned out food/exercise for the next few days. I am feeling ready to lose those 3 pounds this week!

    Samantha: Great to see you this morning! Congrats on all your progress and hard work. It is really paying off!
12. Samantha says:

    November 8, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Allright Allison! Guess we are the only ones blogging this week!? Where are all the girls at?
13. Allison says:

    November 8, 2011 at 8:52 am

    Samantha: I am on for that challenge. BY NEXT WEDNESDAY, I WILL LOSE 3 POUNDS! I will weigh in tomorrow morning so that gives me a week. Plus that is perfect since our measurements are due Thursday anyway.

    Cool motivation to end this challenge on a high note!
14. Samantha Haynie says:

    November 7, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    I am the BIGGEST user of the sabotage of excuses! The one I use the most is ” I don’t have time”. And I believe this. But of course it is not true. I can sit for three or for hours and catch up on my shows or take a nap. These things have become more aware to me during this challenge. I am getting better at not letting them happen, some of it is due to my med change and the rest comes from the motivation I get from camp! I am so glad to be sharing this experience with you all! Planning is the key contributer I feel to succeeding because when I dont that is when the excuses start rolling out.

    Lets kick butt this week and I challenge each if you to drop 3 lbs with me! Love to here the results. Nothing like competing to get motivated!
15. Allison says:

    November 7, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Why oh why do we sabotage ourselves??? I would be a millionaire if I had that answer and magic pill to stop doing it! Here are my 2 biggest flawed thinking issues:

    Self Sabotage #1: All or nothing thinking….Something like this “well I already ate one cookie so I might as well have the whole bag of them! And while I am at it, pizza sounds great!”

    Self Sabotage #2: I have been so good…..so I deserve to have a treat! This then feeds into #1 since I don’t stop after 1 cookie or 1 scoop of icecream. Pretty soon I have eaten more calories than I burned in my previously mentioned good days.

    Since being in the challenge, I have modified my sabotaging habits and they are happening less. I am proud of that and although the changes have been somewhat small, I can tell they are there and that is a start.

    Here is to finishing the challenge strong!