Day 5 - Fresh Start WLS Master Challenge

We're getting INSIGHT and taking ACTIONS to support our best lives with weight loss surgery!

It's DAY 5 of our Fresh Start!

Fundamental Focus: FITNESS

Click here to join the Fresh Start Challenge! March 20-26, 2018

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“As you progress in your fitness program, your body becomes more efficient at the same activity, which means that you tend to burn fewer calories. As you lose weight, the number of calories burned per hour tends to decrease as well. And so, throughout time, it is necessary to gradually increase the intensity or length of your fitness activities.” -ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery)

For more information on "When to check with your doctor fist..." before beginning EXERCISE, click here.

The Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic both recommend a well-rounded fitness routine that includes…

Aerobic / Cardio Activity

Strength Training

Core Exercise

Flexibility / Stretching

Jessica Smith on You Tube!

Yoga with Adrienne on You Tube!

Your FITNESS Challenge:

Today, my goal is to spend ___________ minutes doing ________________ and ________________. (optional)

I want to reach my Fitness goal today because {insight} _____________________________________________________.

I will achieve my goal by {actions}: ______________________________________________________.

Fresh Start Focus: SELF-COMPASSION

"Self-compassion is key because when we're able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we're more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy." -Brené Brown

When your son, granddaughter, best friend, favorite coworker, or cherished cousin - tells you about a "huge mistake" or that they're "struggling" in an area of their life...what do you say to them?

Is it something like, "Hey, we've all made mistakes, you'll come through this."

Or, "I know you've got what it takes, just give it some more time - you'll get there."

But what happens when YOU are the one who made a mistake? What if YOU are the one struggling?

What do you say to yourself?

"I will talk to myself the same way I talk to the people I love." -Brené Brown

Fresh Start Challenge:

Today, my goal is to notice unsupportive thoughts I have, or unkind statements I make about myself, and replace them with gentle, compassionate ones...as I would when speaking to someone I love.

I want to reach my goal because {insight} ___________________________________________________.

I will achieve my goal by {actions}: _________________________________________________.

Click here for Dr. Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Quiz & awesome resources!