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I love making candles, we save all our ends that don't melt. Some of the larger 3 wick ones can leave so much that doesn't get used. By Christmas time, we have several to melt down and put into jars to give away for gifts. We experiment with scents and use crayons to deepen or change the color. Thanks for the link, Snow...I can always learn new ways to make candles.

Nope, it's always me.....

Expect Success

No matter where you ended up on this readiness continuum, no matter how much you weigh, no matter how disgusted you are with what you see in the mirror, now is your chance, using the seven keys to permanent weight loss, to fix your weight problem for good and live out your best qualities. Believe me when I tell you that it is possible, you can do it, and you are worth it. You are a person with strength, gifts and talents, capable of achieving your greatest goals. It's like that old saying, "God don't make no junk." You have what it takes to lose weight, be healthy, and to live the life you desire and deserve. Now is the time to doit. Now is the time to unlock the doors to permanent weight loss. ~ Dr. Phil

Okay, most of you should have taken the readiness test on Dr. Phil's link that I shared above. Are you ready?? I know I am. Next week we will take a good look at key # 1 Right Thinking. Be sure to post your goals in the Womens Issues forum and be specific. We are in this together! ~ Ginger

3 miles for me, too.

Good for you!! Momo! Thats what I am doing also, a modified atkins sprinkled heavily with Dr. Phil's keys.

They *all* know where home is! I have seen it time and time again. Like teenagers, they are sure to come home hungry and with loads of laundry. And like faithful moms, our arms are always open wide and chocolate cookies are always baking in the oven. You just keep on postin', Girl!

Monday's work out great for me, I'll just have my family tape "Everyone Loves Raymond' for me Lets try to gather as many as possible. Thank you, Snow!

(((((BeccaAnne)))))))

Some day these busy day memories will warm your heart and make you long for more. Enjoy your family

Darn, I missed it again!

I really wanted to see Westbrook and Lowie in chat and was hoping to catch up. Maybe next time.

(((((Snow)))))) We can do it!

Don't we have the chat room here? I know every time I have gone there, I have been all alone. With some planning, maybe we can meet up like we did in the old days on Phat-chat Mondays.

Part 3 Get-With-It Goal Setting

Express your goals in terms of specific behaviors and feeling.

One of the greatest difficulties with goals is that they are often poorly defined, murky and without sufficient detail. For example, if you say, "I'm going to lose weight," then your goal isn't very helpful because it's too fuzzy. This kind of goal setting practically ensures failure; it doesn't tell how you will lose the weight.

The most effective and motivating goals are those that describe behavioral change ~ in other words, what will be done. Thus a better statement might be; "I intend to lose weight by going to the gym 4 times a week and by following the food plan in this book." By describing your goals in terms of specific behaviors ~ exercising and eating right ~ you can go after them more directly and successfully than you could with an ambiguous, blue-sky statement like "I want to lose weight." Only when your goals are specific, and focus on changing behaviors, will your attempts at losing weight and keeping it off be successful.

*With specificity, write what it is that you hope to achieve (number of pounds you want to lose or the desire to maintain your weightloss within a certain range once you have lost it) :

*Describe what you will do (behaviors or actions youmust commence, change, or stop in order tolose weight) :

*When you lose weight, want to feel...(proud of your new shape, lighter, more energetic, free from obsessions over food or dieting, at peace with your body and so forth):

*Express your goal(s) in terms that can be measured and are realistic. Example: I intend to lose 50 pounds to reach my goal weight of 125 pounds.

* Assign a timeline to your goal. Example: I want to lose 50 pounds in 25 weeks starting Januaru 19th - July 5th.

As you map out a timeline, thinking in terms of a calendar allows you to access the realism of your plan and to determine the intensity of what you must do to reach your goal. Create a timeline for achieving your goal- Be sure to transfer this information to your calandar or daily planner.

* Break down your goals into manageable steps. Weightloss doesn't just happen; it happens one step at a time.

Considered in its entirety, the thought of losing 50 pounds and dropping several sizes can be so overwhelming that it is paralyzing. But it begins to look doable when broken down into manageable steps. The steps you determin may be as simple as:

~ I will use the keys in this book and follow the action steps presented

~ I will walk 4x a week for 1 hour each time

~ I will eliminate junk food from my diet

~ I will productively and positively manage the stress in my life in order to stop the overeating in response to stressful events

* Create Accountability

Have a trusted loyal checkpoint person in your life to whom you require yourself to report on your progress.

(Accountability is a key aspect that I believe we will have huge success as a discussion board. For years we have been a wonderful support group to one another. I think its time we reach out to one another for one of our most prized possessions on this earth ~ our health. I recommend writing out our goals in the Women's Issue forum to ensure privacy ~Ginger)

BE - DO - HAVE

BE committed

DO what it takes and you will

HAVE what you want

Are you ready? Take The Readiness Profile Test

http://www.drphil.com/weightloss/weightl...izzes+and+Tests

READY ~ SET ~ GO!!!

Part 2 Get Real Expectations and Goals

We were brought into this world in a pleasing array of diverse shapes and sizes, and we are genetically programmed to be a certain way; tall, short, muscular, stout, or thin. There has never been another you in the history of this world and there never will be. You are uniquely designed and gifted with a core purpose of being in this world.

You've got to be your own best friend first, accepting and loving yourself from the inside out, before you can be truly happy and before you can live with purpose and passion. Once you start appreciating your body, you will begin to take much better care of yourself and you will find that weight loss is so much easier because you are treating yourself with respect.

Psychologically ~ your get real weight has little to do with numbers on a scale or other device. It means:

* You like your body and live in it with pride

* You are happy and truly at peace with your size

* You accept your God-given uniqueness

* You treat your body with respect, care and love

* You like what you see in the mirror every day

* You focus your attention on living well rather than looking good

http://www.drphil.com/weightloss/weightl...izzes+and+Tests

For those of us that are interested, especially those that do have the book, "The Ultimate Weight Solution" by Dr. Phil McGraw, I'm challenging *you* to join our own weight loss chapter here at Mrs. Survival. Has any of you kept up with the 13 Ultimate Weightloss Challengers on Dr. Phil's show? All together they have lost over 600 pounds!!! Check out thier stories and be inspired: You can identify with one or more of them in the journey to be a healthier you!!

http://www.drphil.com/weightloss/weightl...e%20Challengers

You can identify with one or more of the Ultimate Weight Loss Challengers in the journey to be a healthier you!!

I believe that we at Mrs. Survival can do just as well if not better. It doesn't matter if you have 10-300+ pounds to lose, we all need one another for support!

I am going to post my highlighted areas of Dr. Phil's book to hopefully challenge and spur us on here at Mrs. Survival to lose weight with the support of one another. So lets get started ~ Ginger

Part 1 Getting real about you and your weight

"Change can come in either of two important ways: Start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively" ~ Dr. Phil

You have a decision to make. (I know I do, do you?)

"You did what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better." ~ Mayo Angelou

Your get real weight is a state of health and well-being that is congruent and in harmony with how you are physically and genetically configured. It is the weight that is "right' for you ~ a stable, comfortable weight. It is the weight at which you look good, feel good and lovingly accept yourself from the inside out.

Here are the 7 keys and dates in which we will have an indepth study of each one.

Key#1 : Right Thinking January 19th

Key#2 : Healing Feelings January 26th

Key#3 : A No Fail Environment February 2nd

Key#4 : Mastery Over Food & Impulse Eating February 9th

Key#5 : High Response Cost, High Yield Nutrition February 16th

Key#6 : Intentional Exercise February 23rd

Key#7 : Your Circle Of Support March 1st

For this week, I will be posting topics to get us started before we start studying the keys next week. Just as my weight did not suddenly come on me overnight neither will it come off. I want to be educated and thoroughly go through this process as to never yo-yo diet again. I desire a life style change from the inside out to help make me a healthier person.

So who's with me in this challenge?

* edited to add more rarararaa, let go team!

Lois, I'm glad they have you for a neighbor. I know that you'll make sure they are taken care of. So very sad about the loss of home and contents but truly a blessing that no one was harmed.

It looks like today's show is sure to inspire and jump start us to lose weight. Check your local CBS listings. Hope you get the chance to watch it. I'll be posting the 1st key to Dr. Phil's ultimate weightloss challenge asap. ~ Ginger

MONDAY

The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge: Superstars

Together, the Weight Loss Challengers have lost more than 600 pounds! Find out exactly how they did it — and how you can too. The Weight Loss Challenge "superstars" tell you what worked best for them, and they mentor four new recruits who are joining the challenge now. It's not too late for you to get involved.

Is it made with a can of mushroon soup? We used to combine mushroom soup, tuna and peas and put over ready to bake biscuits and then bake till done. Made a hot tasty meal in minutes.

Oh My Goodness, I ruined that poor girls figure in a matter of seconds! Oh my, I sure wish I could look like her to start with and then put my heavy self on the fridge as a warning. To take back the years!

Happy Birthday, Snow!! You are a blessing to us, thats for sure! Have a wonderful day!

Love ya!

(((((SeldiesGirl))))))

I'm praying that your DD will not wait till your death to know how very much she means to you. Along with Karen, I think its a wonderful idea for any of us to journal our memories and pass them on to our loved ones. What a dear and precious gift!

(((((((lkaren3))))))))))

I think gift giving after Dec. 25th allows you to take advantage of all those practically giveaway sales. Thanks for sharing,Wendy! Your families Christmas season sounds peaceful as the way it was meant to be.

I would regret telling a family member who has disappointed me over and over again in the past that I am proud of him in so many ways, that he is such a blessing to me and makes me smile.

Why wait? I'm writing this person a letter today. This situation has bothered me and even though this loved one repeatedly makes bad choices...I will always love him very much and have hope that things will get better.

Thanks,Theyd, for these most interesting questions.

Maybe we can go through each of the 7 keys of Dr. Phil's ultimate weight loss challenge together. I know for me, I really need the support. So much of what he says in his book makes sense but I need to be able to be held accountible to apply what will work for me to lose weight.

If a few of you agree, I would be willing to post info on each key to get us started. Dr. Phil's book The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge (found at Sams Club for under 20$) would be most helpful but maybe a little info is better for those who don't have the book. It would be awesome if our Mrs. Survival Ultimate weight loss group could lose a person or two or more (weight speaking). Possibly this is what we need to do to challenge ourselves. Let me know what you think?

You are not alone, Joan. Several of us have posted much on the 12 days of Christmas in Streams In The Desert.

I go through the motions for my family before December 25. But truly Christmas starts for me on Christmas day and extends to the 12 days afterward. This is my second year celebrating the 12 days of Christmas and it is joy imaginable! Before after all the hustle and bustle, I was always left with a sadness, asking myself is this is it?? Once the gift giving and commercialism is out of the way, the true Spirit of Christmas carries me all year long.

Merry 12th day of Christmastide to you!

I seen this on the news this morning! ((((((Joan)))))))

All I can say is prayer indeed makes a difference. Miracles do happen!