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[Video]Thought for Thursday: Beauty is being the best version of yourself
Thought for Thursday
Beauty is being the best version of yourself
At a point where you have taken on board that you are now making changes to improve your confidence, esteem and health it is really important not to lose focus of the things that matter. Stay on track and head towards your goals in the most efficient manner possible. The key to doing anything efficiently is through planning and determination. The element of this that I want to focus on today is planning.
Just as I do with my mini tasks on a Friday and a Sunday asking you to plan your weekend and week ahead, today I want to increase the scope slightly to encompass, your diet goals as a whole. For instance are you currently making improvements to the diet planning you have in your house as a whole to ensure not only a healthy lifestyle for your family but are you also nurturing the setting for your own refeed and healthy life style once your goals have been achieved on the plan. Don’t forget your comments below put you into the draw tomorrow!
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The above example is just one big picture example of a change that you can be implementing to ensure the overall success of your weight loss journey. I have heard from many of you about such changes in the mini topics I have been covering so not to worry you can still share these plans today. I still want you to tell us what your big plans are for creating the best version of yourself LONG TERM! 🙂 I am really looking forward to hearing your comments!
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Kind regards
Grant
My goals are to be more active and happy with my children. I am considering becoming a vegan once I reach my goal. I do have a long way to go as I have a lot to loose but I feel that completely changing my eating habits and the choice of food I have will help me to continue to feel how I’m feeling now on plan. I think being on this plan has made me realise how the food we choose to eat has such an impact not just on our weight but how we feel i.e lack of energy feeling miserable all the time.
So true Devinia and I know you are going to make the right choices 🙂
The best version of myself is learning that I am worth it and it’s ok to listen to my needs, wishes and goals. I have always put other people before myself and yes it feels good to help others but all the while I have been neglecting myself and what I wanted as it always came back to me being selfish and feeling guilty. NY is helping me realise it’s ok to put me first sometimes and this is one area of my life I’ve taken control off and omg it’s the best feeling in the world! I have a long way to go but hey life’s a journey and not a race, and I’m just starting to enjoy the ride!:))
A very important lesson to learn in Life Emma 🙂 Good luck with your journey!
I’ve spent so many years battling with myself- you’re fat, you need to lose weight, actually you are ok you’re not that big stop being so hard on yourself.., oh my word I wish I could wear a bikini! I better get back on the diet when I get home and so on and so on. My ability to commit was my biggest issue but after seeing The New You Plan popping up daily on facebook I began thinking why not.Yes it is a rigid plan but that’s what I need and yes the thought of being able to lose more weight more quickly does sound pretty great.
The truth is I want a baby and being a PCOS sufferer my fertility is majorly affected by excess weight. Of course there’s also the desire to just look good too but for me weight loss goes a little further than just looking good.
I don’t want to have something else in my life to make me feel inferior- being a chubby child and teen did enough of that. For me- creating the best version of myself starts with me losing weight and getting healthier but I believe the most rewarding aspect will be creating a ‘new’ version of myself in the form of a little baby that will grow up healthy with a healthy mum who can teach them the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and hopefully protect them from the ridicule and isolation I suffered for not fitting in with the rest of the group.
everyone wants to be the best they can and I’m no different. It’s important to make big changes to see big changes and my husband has been so supportive- it really has been a case of out with the old and in with the new in our kitchen cupboards. There’s no point having temptation staring at you every time you open the cupboard so they are now filled with healthy low calorie options. My husband has also helped me to design a lovely bright inspiring poster for the kitchen door which has our daily meal plan on it and we’ve also added in 30 minutes of exercise on 4 days of the week just to make sure we are tackling this commitment from all directions 🙂
I believe in myself, my husband believes in me and therefore I believe I can create the most amazing and happy version of myself by implementing The New You Plan into my life and gaining everything I’ve ever wanted : So Happy!
Following you plans and opting for a healthier lifestyle is always going to put you in better stead to achieve your goals Kristy – I am sure you will blitz the diet and I am going to keep my fingers crossed for the rest 🙂
Creating the best version of myself would be recognising that I am a person in my own right! I give alot to people which I love but I have neglected myself. This plan is making me realise that I am important and that if I am happy with me, it will have a knock on effect with others.
I want to foster long term and at the other end of the spectrum start horse riding again- I know I can achieve this. I am on the road to my goals and I know that each day I achieve on this plan I become stronger. 🙂 xx
I feel the same Aimee, being a happy person does allow you to share your happiness with others 🙂
My long term goal is to stay fit and healthy! I plan to greatly reduce carbs as I feel that for me carbs are not my friend even though I really enjoy them! Lots of healthy veg, protein and min carbs and stick with my great exercise routine of cycling and spinning which I LOVE
Well done Dee 🙂 I am sure you are going to blitz this – spinning a massively powerful training technique.
My long term goal is to be slimmer , fitter and healthier and to reduce my risks of diabetes and heart disease . To be able to look good in my clothes and to be IN photos instead of hiding in the background !
These are great idea’s Jasmine – I hope to hear your plan of action to get there 🙂
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A great approach Joan I know this is going to serve you well 🙂
My long term goal is to get to my ideal weight of 9 stone and maintain it by making proper food choices! I am the only one who puts the food/drink into my mouth so it is up to me to make the best choices for me and MAINTAIN with regular exercise!
So true GLM – good luck you are going to get there and achieve your goals 🙂
My long term goal is to maintain my weight loss, eat healthy and socialise alot more. I intend to do alot more for myself and enjoy the new slim me xx
Great plans Barbara, well done on your weight loss so far you are really blitzing this! 🙂
My goal is to loose enough weight to not only look good but feel great and not worry about when I walk down the street that people will say stuff about me. I also want to go to the doctor and for them to be able to give me a reason other than its because of your weight when actually its only a cold or something stupid like that…
I want to feel I can go out with my boyfriend without him feeling embarrassed (not that he does that I know of anyways) but that fort is in the back of my head!
while I am writing a comment here I would like to say a massive thanks to Ellie and Grant you are both blooming amazing 😀
and Julz thanks for making this possible and helping everyone out xxx I am extremely grateful x
Some very profound comments made here Emma and I know you are going to get there, as I say there are some very compelling and motivating factors raised here!
The best version of me is someone who is happy in their own skin, able to keep up with the kids, able to look good in a pair of skinny jeans, can say no to bad foods, stick to a healthy diet with occasional treats…the list goes on. That version of me is so close….hopefully I will be there by Christmas thanks to New You 😉 x
Christmas is going to have something epic in store for you Clare – keep it up 🙂
My long term goal is to get to goal weight and be able to lead a normal life, encompassing a healthy diet within this, keeping my mind and body in good health whilst enjoying life at the same time, finding a balance is key to my success.
So true Shell and you have already achieved so much with this winning formula!
My goal is to maintain my goal weight and teaching myself to not pick at food and gorge on snacks. I plan my nyp meals each day/night and keep will make sure I do this when off the plan at my goal weight and keep myself discipl
ined!
Awesome Nicola (I am going to assume the s on the end was an error as I have not seen it on any of the other posts!!) this is the type of tactics that will keep you on track!
my long term goals arnt all diet related. i started the new you plan again today for 4 weeks before christmas, but with that ive also had a meeting with a financial adviser to put plans in place with my future and to buy a house. ive been stuck in a rut both financially, socially and with my weight and its time to make things more permanent, lose weight and be happier within myself , start socialising again once ive lost the weight and get back into my old clothes and set down roots. ive moved 12 times in the last 15 years, including to another country and back again. its time to sort my life and weight out!!
Big change Paula 🙂 you are going to nail this!
My long term goal is to be as healthy as I can which means maintaining a healthy BMI.. I also need to give myself some me time, I plan to take up a hobby which will keep me busy when otherwise I would be sitting watching tv and eating.
These are all elements that are heavily interdependent and will really make some changes in your life! Good luck Liz 🙂
My long term goal is to feel better about myself, be more involved with my family and to have a life and be happy xx
Great goals Wendy – make sure you are setting the types of plans in place now to see these become a reality.
my long term goal is to get fit and healthy and always healthy choices once i reach my ideal weight oh and to love being me again
These are great pauline 🙂 I hope you are using the tools we offer to put down the foundations to achieve these!
Long term goal is have strong healthy bones because my weight has made them brittle. To also have self esteem and confidence.
I am sure you are going to nail these goals Orla
Mine is to maintain my goal weight when I get there and realise there is no need for the portion sizes I was having and not to use food when happy sad bored or just habit .
Definitely a byproduct of TFR is to learn about portion control as they are so strictly controlled here Rachael – great plans, they will serve you well 🙂
Mine is to stay this happy mum iv become since joining new you not being grumpy because I feel sick that I ate to muchh and not dping anything with him. I cant wait to achieve my goal of 10 stone and keep it off by reefeeding properly.
Great to hear of the benefits you have already seen Amanda and I am sure you will get there 🙂
My long term goal would be once and for all to beat this,i have been battling with my weight for the last 30 years put in on, loose it, and then back on again doing this plan is making me think about food in a totally different way.Also it seems to come off different part,s of my body.Maintaining will be the hardest battle for me but with NY and support i no i will win xx
Great long term goal Mandy – you will get there and we will make sure of it 🙂
My long term goal would be to remember the changes that my New You Journey has made to my life and stay focused for a Healthy happy Future 🙂 x
A true inspiration as always Oonagh :)Cant wait to share the interview!
My long term goal is to become happy and comfortable with my HEALTHY body. Simple!
Simple is always best I find Siobhan 🙂 hope to hear a little more about your plans to achieve this.
Since I started this diet I have gone from 15.3 to 12.3 and feeling on top of the world to letting a stupid argument with someone let me sabotage all my hard work and go back up to 13.9 in only a few weeks so my goal for me is to get to my goal weight of 10. 7 stone and keep it.. I’m finally learning that I need to focus on myself and my family and not to worry about others that like to see you fail, which I seem to have quite a few of those so I have stepped away from them already. I plan to join a gym after Xmas so i know if I’m paying for it il have to use it and enjoy life.
Keep the focus on the positive here Shauna, you have done so well! Good luck with the gym 🙂
My long term goal is to never go back to the old, sore, slow, obese, creaky, sad me. I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror any more, I hid away from people ashamed of my appearance and was always tired and grumpy. Now I am 2 stone away from my goal, finishing up my 2 weeks of refeed and I will be back 100% until I am happy, fun loving, funny, full of life me again..
Woohoo well done Alva 🙂
My long term goal is to lose 4st. get fit and healthy so i can go on the long walks with my partner without getting breathless like i do now and to be able to run around with my grand children all 21 of them lol.
Great Goal Lisa 🙂 I am sure you are going to nail it!
My long term goal is to maintain a healthy BMI. Not to slip back into bad eating habits(too many carbs) and to be strict with my portion sizes. I’m also looking forward to being able to exercise again when my back problem is finally sorted.
This is going to keep you on track Mags – make sure you have a clearly defined plan of action to take this on!
My long term goal is to maintain my weight loss ,when I get to goal I need to remember how hard I gave worked ,how awful I felt and remember how good it will feel to feel slimmer ,healthier and mentally positive to face forward in my life,hoping my goal will bring me closer to starting a family and to be healthy and happy for a long long time
Big changes ahead Sinead – keep motivated, focused and plan!
My goal is to loose weight untill I feel comfortable in my own body to get my confidence back to have nice clothes to be able to run about with my grandchildren to take my 13 year old son swimming hes always asking to go to the local water park but I always make excuses and most of all and this might not seem a big deal to some people but for my boobs to shrink I have been self conscious about them for years xx
Great goal Jackie – make sure you have plans in place that outline the steps you are going to take to get there!
My long term goal is to feel content with my self image and have a healthier relationship with food. I want to feel confident & show my boys that if they set their hearts and minds on something it is possible to succeed! Xx
Such and inspiration Angelina 🙂 being motivated for others is sometimes the most powerful force!
My long term goal is being happy in my own body and being healthy and active with my children. Even now while doing shopping or cooking for the family I am already making healthier choices- telling them they are not having takeaway as its full of fat etc etc and I shall just cook instead, so actually their diet has improved as well. Doing this diet and giving myself small goals puts the focus back on me- usually I am the last down the pecking order but I now am putting myself first and enjoying becoming slimmer and enjoying the compliments that go with it. I know I have a long way to go but each night I go to sleep knowing I have given the plan 100% effort is such an achievement.
It is such an achievement Brenda and this will become more and more self perpetuating when you see the results that just keep coming!
My long term goals are to stay slimmer (once I get there) and to get fitter. This diet has also taught me that I do have will power and can control with ease what I eat. So another long term goal would be to believe in myself always – it has given me back my self esteem – I know I can do it. Even my children have noticed and commented on how much happier I am, so my third goal would be to enjoy life more, relax and continue to believe in myself – thank you New You!
This put a massive smile on my face Jo – thank you too! Keep it up:)
My long term is to be as HEALTHY as I can be. With the help of NY and SS I have already managed to reduce with medicines so this is a positive. I am so looking forward to being able to be the best I can be for Husband my family and grand children and ME….for the FIRST time in my life I am putting my needs first. I am feeling so much healthier and looking to just improving as each week pasees by…..and each pound disapears. xxx
I have tracked this for some time now Anne and I am over the moon to hear that you are enjoying such great results 🙂 Good luck!
Being the best version of me would be realising that Life is not a race and to slow down and appreciate what I have and NEW YOU has helped me think this way – for example when i blipped before when dieting or didn’t lose what I thought was enough weight I would be unhappy BUT now I appreciate every lb I lose or don’t lose and realise that it is all a journey .Thank you NEW YOU !
This is so true Jennifer – I hope you get a chance to listen to Oonagh Gallagher’s interview in a couple of weeks you two have such a wonderful and methodical approach to weight loss. YOU WILL GET THERE 🙂 Thank you too for the support
I want to be happy inside and out!! I want to maintain this weight and enjoy life more xxx
I know you are going to get there Kathleen 🙂 keep it up!
My long term goal is to reach my goal weight ie ideal/healthy weight, to stop and think about how I got there (a reflection on my journey ) and then reward myself by never ever letting myself get overweight again 🙂
Fantastic goals Sandra 🙂 I am sure you will blast through it!
just realised I been posting on wrong week lol must be losing brain cells with my fat x started at obese class 2 now obese class 1 cant wait to be overweight good luck slimmers x
My long term goal is to get down to and maintain a healthy BMI. I have battled with my weight all of my adult life. NY will give me the simplest and quickest way to lose my weight. For me the biggest challenge is to maintain a healthy BMI. For me simply eating healthly doesn’t work i still pile on the pounds with the smallest portions.
I need to take my final refeed really slowly, increasing my exercise so that I can find the point where I can maintain my weight. Sadly 2000 calories a day will never be a realistic daily intake. My body seems to store the merest sniff of a carb! So long term my meals will be planned around mostly veg and protein.
I also need to take the time to plan ahead the weeks family meals, rather than grab things that are quick and easy when I’m tired because they tend to be carbs.
I also plan to put myself first for a change rather than constantly putting everone else first and never having time for me. The healthy me, will then be fit enough to keep up with looking after my family 🙂
my short term goal was to change my mindset and way of thinking about food……this has been achieved (im craving salads!!!)
my longterm goal is to keep it that way!
also to be more organised and shop the right way,eat small regular portions and to understand that food is an experience that is to better my health and wellbeing…not just fuel or comfort…..(this im working on)
and also to view healthy lifestyle choices such as exercise as something i am lucky to be able to do and not a chore!!!….this is something im working on.
longterm goals are really about relearning and appreciating myself and my good fortune!