I Don't Make Excuses!
Alright! So as we’re winding down with #FMLS90 it’s time to look to the future! (Side note: I cannot believe how much time is flying this year! Before I know it it’ll be time for my first marathon!!!) so… Without any further ado, here is my application (of sorts) to be one of John’s (fatmaninalittlesuit) Weight Loss Warriors!
Eligibility Requirements -
Need to lose at least 25 lbs to reach a healthy weight: I’m looking to lose a total of about 140 pounds or so to get down to around 130-140 pounds. For this year my goal is to lose another 70-80 pounds and get down under 200!
Be willing to be completely transparent within the team. This includes sharing weight, measurements, struggles, successes etc. Modest/fully clothed progress pictures are also required: Not even remotely a problem, already doing that on my blog as it is! :)
Be willing to keep all sensitive items shared within the team completely private: This is definitely not a problem. I understand that not everyone is comfortable expressing everything on a public forum (I know I’ve got my boundaries!) and would never want to betray someone’s trust in me like that.
Be willing to communicate via KIK and tumblr: I have both! I’m not super used to KIK, but I’d be more than happy to learn!
Be willing to provide brief weekly and detailed monthly reports: Already do! They’re super helpful, and I’m currently planning on continuing them from #FMLS90! :)
Want to help and be helped in equal proportions: I think this is actually a perfect description of my approach to blogging here in the community!!!
Be respectful to other’s approaches. There are many paths to fitness: This is actually one of my favorite things about fitness, health, and weight loss. Everyone has their own journey to take and I’m just here to help with what I can and cheer from the sidelines when I can’t.
Be willing to commit to the team for the balance of 2015: You’ve got it, dude! I’m in!
Optional But Helpful :
Have completed FMLS90 2014 or 2015: So, I definitely participated in this year’s #FMLS90, but I missed some pieces while I got the swing of being back in school. (It’d been almost 4 years! Yikes!) During this time I learned a lot about how to re-evaluate my lifestyle and demands to prevent important things like my health, weight loss, and fitness from falling through the cracks. Everyone has obstacles and challenges, and I think the first 3 months of this year have really helped me grow and develop a stronger set of skills regarding time management and goal-setting. I really dove back in this week and am working to catch up and finish strong!
Shown the ability to lose/maintain weight loss in the past: Both have been true for me multiple times. A lot of the weight I’m dealing with now is fairly recent (within the last 3 years or so) and before that I got very good at checking myself and keeping myself in a healthy range as much as possible.
Have acted as an accountability partner in the past: For this year’s #FMLS90 I had 4 accountability buddies!
I think I'd be a great candidate because of the following:
I'm super outgoing and love getting to know people!
I'm all about helping others with their struggles,and cheering them on in their victories! (Which I hope is evident in the way I blog on here!!!)
I have a lot of experience with many different types of weight loss programs and am always interested in learning more!
I've struggled in the past and been successful in the past, and like to think I have a pretty good idea of what's worked or not worked for me each time!
I'm a very honest person and I don't make excuses. I strongly believe in taking responsibility for my actions and my choices as well as their consequences.
I’ve learned the benefit of admitting when I’m struggling, and I’m genuinely working on being better at reaching out for help when I need it. I think this group would be a great environment for me to improve those abilities.
I'm on Tumblr and my phone a lot - so I'll be that much more accessible to anyone who needs/wants to talk!
I believe in dreaming big and making big goals with smaller progress goals to get myself there.
I’m always eager and willing to learn more about all of the different options and possibilities there are available to us to help lose weight and get healthier! I recognize that I don’t know everything and I love learning from other people when I can.
I prioritize balance in life. I think having goals and priorities are extremely important; but I also want (myself and everyone) to keep the big picture in mind and recognize that there are a lot of important pieces to being successful, healthy, and happy, and that we shouldn't sacrifice any one on account of another.
I genuinely believe in compassion and leading by example. While I aspire to help as many people as I can through encouragement, support, and checking in; I'm going to do everything in my power to be a strong and successful team member and to set a good standard to draw from!
I’ve absolutely loved being a part of #FMLS90! I’ve made some great friendships and learned some awesome things about myself and some wonderful things from other people. I’ve been really searching for something that I can do to continue progressing toward my goals this year, and I think this is such a fantastic idea you have. I’d be honored to participate and hope you’ll consider me to be a part of your group! <3
