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The Thursday Three (The Premiere Edition!)

[ 35 ] 12/31/2009 |

Here we are on the cusp of a new decade.  Can you believe it?  A NEW DECADE!  It seems like only yesterday that we were all heading for our underground bunkers convinced the world was going to end once we hit 2000.

Personally, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the last ten years.  Marriage, kids, 2 new houses, 1 new state, pounds lost, pounds gained back, pounds lost ONCE AND FOR ALL!

Anyway, we are standing on a new horizon.  What changes are you going to make for yourself this decade? This year? This month?  Heck, what changes are you going to make for yourself for TOMORROW!

This new challenge is all about rethinking your game plan and making the necessary changes to benefit YOU!  If something’s not working for you, change it up!  If it is working for you, then hold on to it for dear life, friend.

By now, you are probably thinking “Make changes, rethink goals, blah, blah, blah, Thea.  What does this have anything to do with The Thursday Three?”

I’M SO GLAD YOU ASKED! I have homework for you!  Aren’t I the nicest?

This week, I want you to answer three things.  Put it in writing.  Hang it in your house.  You can post it on your blog if you want to and link up here or you can leave the answers in the comments.  The  point is to share the answers with someone…the more people the better!

Accountability, you have LOTS and LOTS of calls on Line 1!

Anyway, here’s your homework.

  1. Write down 3 goals you have for yourself for this challenge

    . Be specific. Be realistic. Be positive. Make them “I will…” statements, not “I won’t…” statements. YOU MAY NOT USE THE WORD “TRY”!

  2. Track your goals. Make a sticker chart.  Make a ticker for your blog. Use an app on your phone (I don’t have a fancy schmancy phone but I assume with all the apps out there that there’s GOT to be a goals app). Just find something that works for you and keep it up to date!
  3. Come up with a NON-FOOD reward for yourself when you hit your challenge goals. You can pick one small reward for each goal met. You can pick one big reward for completing all 3.  You choose.  Just don’t choose food.

I need that accountability just as much as you all do, too, so I’ve posted my own list over here.

Lastly, all of us here at The Sisterhood wish you a very Happy New Year.  Let’s join The Revolution and make 2010 our best year yet!

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  • tlb81003

    Oh! I posted something about “revolution” not “resolution” on my page at The Hood yesterday! I am so completely drawn to the term.

  • steph_75

    Happy New Years everyone. My goals are posted.

    http://lsn4life.blogspot.com/

  • kay6672

    Had a hard time choosing a reward — the possibilities are endless! http://www.ohlssons.be/karena/?p=524

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  • DALewis
  • bwJen

    Ok, I came up with 3 mini goals and a reward http://www.jeninreallife.com/2009/12/31/thursda…

  • http://www.unorganizedmomma.com Shan

    Happy New Year! I've posted my goals finally! http://www.unorganizedmomma.com/2009/12/happy-n…

  • spiffytiffy3
  • http://oppositelife.blogspot.com/ Pubsgal

    Hmmm…three mini-goals? Let's see…for the next seven weeks, I will:
    (1) Run, bike, and swim at least 20 miles (total) each week.
    (2) Strength exercise 2x a week (instead of my current one day).
    (3) Stay within 1000 calories of my weekly budget.

    Non-food reward – I've already signed up for a sprint triathlon in 8.5 weeks! Seeing a time improvement over my last triathlon will be a great reward.

  • townto
  • http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net Christy_TheSistherhood

    Excellent premiere of the Thursday Three, Thea!! So excited about these new features!!

    Here is my homework :)

    http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net/2009/12/the-t…

  • anng
  • Nancy

    Here's my homework. Sorry it is so late. At least it is still Thursday.
    http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/2009/12/thursda…

  • kay6672

    Great goals and an awesome, inspiring reward!! You can do it!

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  • http://www.littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com ladybugs714
  • http://www.melgetsfit.com TheDailyMel

    Finally got my homework up!

    http://www.melgetsfit.com/2010/01/01/rethink-my…

  • http://www.melgetsfit.com TheDailyMel

    Great goal! I want to do a triathlon as well … one of these days. LOL

  • BrookeF

    Goals for myself for the challenge:

    1. Get down to 124 (lose 4 pounds) lowest weight on record
    2. Bicep curl 15 lbs – 3 sets of 8
    3. Post a PR at my next 5K (33:58 or less, preferably 32)

    My rewards for meeting my goals:

    1. New pair of Gap size 4 trousers
    2. Weight lifting gloves
    3. Long sleeve wicking top

    Reward for meeting all 3:

    30 minute back rub from my darling love

  • http://www.hopeactually.net Hope

    Here's the areas I am focusing on.

    http://hopeactually.net/?p=272

  • http://thesassymama.blogspot.com Heather

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  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Am I the last one to turn in my homework?

    http://lisa.shrinkingjeans.net/2010/01/03/ive-n…

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    I love your goals Brooke. And a size four?! Freakin' awesome.

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    WOW! A triathlon? I am in awe of you ladies who do tri's. That just might be my next goal after the 1/2 marathon.

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  • http://pancakes318.blogspot.com mommyp

    Better late than never I guess:
    http://laurakay428.blogspot.com/2010/01/thursda…

  • weightlossmama

    1. Write down 3 goals you have for yourself for this challenge. Be specific. Be realistic. Be positive. Make them “I will…” statements, not “I won’t…” statements. YOU MAY NOT USE THE WORD “TRY”!

    a) I will lose the remaining 17 lbs to reach 100 lbs lost and to finally be in the 100's.
    b) I will track more carefully at least 5 days a week
    c) I will exercise more consistently at least 5 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    d)

    2. Track your goals. Make a sticker chart. Make a ticker for your blog. Use an app on your phone (I don’t have a fancy schmancy phone but I assume with all the apps out there that there’s GOT to be a goals app). Just find something that works for you and keep it up to date!

    I will make up a sticker chart to help me keep on track for all my goals.

    3. Come up with a NON-FOOD reward for yourself when you hit your challenge goals. You can pick one small reward for each goal met. You can pick one big reward for completing all 3. You choose. Just don’t choose food.

    I WILL reward myself for what I have accomplished at end of challenge with a new hairdo / colouring / birthday plans.

  • TheaDramaMama

    Good way to push yourself as your reward!

  • TheaDramaMama

    32? You'll be flying! That's great!

  • TheaDramaMama

    These are great goals and an AWESOME reward!

  • weightlossmama

    1. Write down 3 goals you have for yourself for this challenge. Be specific. Be realistic. Be positive. Make them “I will…” statements, not “I won’t…” statements. YOU MAY NOT USE THE WORD “TRY”!

    a) I will lose the remaining 17 lbs to reach 100 lbs lost and to finally be in the 100's.
    b) I will track more carefully at least 5 days a week
    c) I will exercise more consistently at least 5 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    d)

    2. Track your goals. Make a sticker chart. Make a ticker for your blog. Use an app on your phone (I don’t have a fancy schmancy phone but I assume with all the apps out there that there’s GOT to be a goals app). Just find something that works for you and keep it up to date!

    I will make up a sticker chart to help me keep on track for all my goals.

    3. Come up with a NON-FOOD reward for yourself when you hit your challenge goals. You can pick one small reward for each goal met. You can pick one big reward for completing all 3. You choose. Just don’t choose food.

    I WILL reward myself for what I have accomplished at end of challenge with a new hairdo / colouring / birthday plans.

  • TheaDramaMama

    Good way to push yourself as your reward!

  • TheaDramaMama

    32? You'll be flying! That's great!

  • TheaDramaMama

    These are great goals and an AWESOME reward!