Post: #61

Ok I'm done...

My goal is to improve my health by loving my body with the foods I eat, practicing daily meditation, and making exercising a normal part of my daily schedule.

My plan of action is simple:
* Beginning & ending my day in gratitude, expresses through daily
meditation, 15mins
* 8 glasses of H20 daily
* Eating 5 smaller meals, consisting of a balanced diet including organic
fruits, veggies, and whole grains
* Alternating daily exercises such as: Beginning Yoga, T'ai Chi,
Qi Gong, Balance ball, Walking, Swimming & Cycle.

My goal is to keep it simple and doable!!! I am ready to make these improvements to my life!!!


Let the journey begin...

Post: #62

At the end of the 21 days I would like to be on my way to achieving a healthy weight, be able to move freely without pain or discomfort, have energy, have the mental recall and sharpness I did when I was 20, and to feel healthier overall.

1. I plan daily exercise, if even for 10 minutes, but at least 30 minutes every other day
2. I plan to track my water intake and make sure I am getting enough.
3. I plan to cut down the amount of white sugars, flours, processed foods, cheese
4. Daily stretching
5. 30 minutes of spiritual study and reflection
6. Daily journal entry, even if just one sentence

I plan to keep a calendar journal/plan. I also plan to sign up for tweets, and make sure I read my daily emails.

Post: #63

(12-30-2010 09:34 AM)Celes Wrote:  Like our 30DLBL where we have a workbook to record our progress/learnings throughout the challenge, for 21DHL, your journaling will take place in the forums! Start a new thread and record your 21DHL journey. More details here.

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Hi celes. did you modify the part about the 30 DHL workbook? this was supposed to be on a document right? good that we have it in the forums now

Post: #64

Hi guys! I just wanted to let you know that you've all inspired me so far, and I just can't wait to start this journey with you. Anyway, here's what I wrote for my Action Plan. It might be a little long, as I'm using my 21DHL workbook as a journal of sorts; hope you don't mind, and good luck to all of you!

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So, it’s that time of the year again: the last rush to make a list of resolutions just before the beginning of a new year. In my case, there have been far too many failures in keeping those promises to myself; is it because I didn’t take the time to really think of what I wanted to achieve? Is it because I didn’t set a realistic time limit, or because I didn’t prioritise any of those new goals enough? I think it’s a little of both – I didn’t want what I was aiming for enough, and being a procrastinator, I certainly didn’t put enough of time and effort into keeping any of my resolutions. Having said that, I want this new year, thousand-and-heaven, to be different; I want to get out of this productivity rut I’ve been stuck in for what feels like forever. This 21 Day Healthy Living Challenge will be my very first step towards becoming a healthier, more accomplished me. I’ve been wanting to take better care of myself for a while now, but all my attempts this far have been unfruitful: I’ve started quite a number of fitness programs in the past year, and while I’ve had a few successful weeks, I would inevitably slip of the wagon sooner or later and feel so blasé about this set-back that I just wouldn’t get back on track. Why then, should 2011 be any different? Well, I’ve decided that this year is going to be MY year. I have so many things to accomplish and I feel ridiculously excited about all of them. I’m going to devise detailed action plans to get me there, but I WILL get everything done. The only thing that has been stopping me so far has been me, and I want to learn to help myself rather than forget what’s best for me. I think that this Challenge, and all the lovely people on the forum, will give me the jump start I need. So, here goes!

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Day Zero

Step One: In my ideal world, I would be a comfortable size 38 in clothing, with trim, shapely legs and a derrière that would drive my loved one crazy! I would be in proportion, athletic and healthy: I would be able to run in a 5K race without dying, I would be able to do push-ups without thinking my arms are going to give out and I would have a happy, loving attitude towards my body. In my ideal world, I would be eating well most days, but I wouldn’t beat myself up if I allowed myself a treat from time to time. I certainly wouldn’t think that a piece of cake would just destroy my diet, and just give up for the day – I wouldn’t have that all-or-nothing attitude anymore. My skin would be glowing, my hair and nails would be healthy and I WOULDN’T BE SMOKING. I wouldn’t be poisoning my body by drinking too much and I would be exercising a minimum of three hours a week to make my body and mind sing. Finally, I would have developed the self-discipline required to stop boredom eating, and to change my lifestyle habits permanently.

Step Two: By the end of the Challenge, I want to have created a workout plan that is realistic for me and I want to have exercised at least three hours a week, consistently. I want to have lost 5lbs and feel more in tune with my body. I want to feel stronger! I want to have made good progress in the C25K program and I want to have reduced my cigarette consumption to 7 a day, in preparation for my upcoming Quit Day (I want to have stopped by the 4th of March). Finally, I want to stop drinking alcohol on my own completely and I want to have found a system against my emotional eating.

Step Three: In order to reach my fitness goals, I will be exercising six times a week: three days for the C25K program, and three days for a strength training program which I will devise. The cigarette consumption as well as the drinking and overeating will be addressed by journaling when I feel the urge, examining my behaviour when I’m craving something and finding a constructive and/or fun method of distraction for when it gets really hard (I’ve been thinking of starting some DIY/crafts stuff, like birthday card making or sewing!).

Step Four: In order to ensure my success, I’ll make a point of posting and interacting on the 21DLHC forum every day as I believe that being held accountable is an invaluable tool! I won’t keep any alcohol whatsoever in my flat, nor will I buy any more junk food. I will allow myself two treats a week so as not to go stir crazy and I will do my utmost to resist any of my mother’s delicious cakes. I will get my workout done as early as possible in the morning as I am well aware of my tendency to just not do it if I leave it till evening. Finally, I will use the motivation to master my new hobby to get me through any cravings I might get.

Post: #65

(01-01-2011 12:07 AM)rohit.kshirsagar Wrote:  Hi celes. did you modify the part about the 30 DHL workbook? this was supposed to be on a document right? good that we have it in the forums now

Hey Rohit, did you mean 21DHL workbook? Yes I revised it to journal/forum entries; either way it's the same intent - to record all our daily progress and activities in 21DHL. You can use both a document (for your private recording) and a thread (for the accountability/participation purposes), or just the thread. Good that you like the idea of having it in the forums

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Post: #66

My goals for 21 days are as follows:

1. Meditate 15 minutes in the morning.
2. Write in my journal.
3. Take all my vitamins.
4. Workout everyday at the gym (one hour) or yoga.
5. Say NO to intentional sugar through sweet foods.
6. Say NO to coffee...I love you, but NO!!
7. Eat healthy.
8. And go to bed at 10:30-11pm every weekday night!
9. Cultivate healthy mental attitudes and thoughts for a healthy outlook on myself, love and life in general.

I wish Good Luck and a Happy 2011 to you all!!

Post: #67

At the end of 21DHL, I will be a brand new Anne! In my ideal world, I'll be healthy, beautiful and full of life!

My plans:
I will not eat junk foods anymore, have regularly exercise, get enough sleep and have a clearer complexion. I will also start eating more vegetables rather than pork and chicken, quit drinking soft drinks and drink plenty of water, wake up at 7am and sleep at 10pm, avoid impulsive eating (if there is such a term), avoid watching tv and spend lesser time on Facebook and use the internet in a more productive way.

The key things I need to achieve my goals are determination with perseverance and time management. Because, basing on my present habits of procrastination and chaos, I am in for a hard time. But I know it'll be worth it.

Happy New Year and Good luck to all of us!

There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.

Post: #68

I'm sorry as I'm going to have a trip (to my university) very soon, so I'll have to keep everything short but I'll definitely keep my promise!

My ideal vision for my health/fitness/lifestyle
- 45 kg
- Standard "burst-waist-hip ratio"
- Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink 8 glasses of (warm) water everyday
- Exercise 3 times a week (each time for more than 30 mins)

What do you want to accomplish at the end of 21DHL?
My 21DHL goals are
- Keep myself not to be sick for the whole period
- Not to gain weight

21-Day Action Plan!
As my timetable for the next semester is not yet confirmed (will be confirmed within these few days), I couldn’t plan it a fixed timetable, but I can find time to exercise more than 30 mins on every Mon, Thu and Sat. Also, no junk food is allowed but vegetables, fruits and other fresh food. I’ll mark down the food intake on my schedule book everyday to keep tracking the progress. The time to go to bed must not be later than 12pm. An alarm clock will be set for reminder.

Get Ready For Action!
I’ll use the daily todo (http://www.dailytodo.org/) and my schedule book to mark down all the tasks and cross them out after I’ve finished. Also, I’ll post my progress report on the forum.

Post: #69

Here's my entry for the Prework requirements:
Ideal Vision for health/fitness/lifestyle

At the end of the program, here's what I envision me to be:
At a weight I'm comfortable with. (not too thin/not too chubby)
Toned arms and legs.
Flatter tummy.
Greater stamina and endurance.
Eating less junk food and more healthy stuff but gets to enjoy them once in a while.
Cutting back on soda.
Not missing out on meals anymore.
Getting to exercise as often as I can.

21 DHL Goals:
Create an exercise routine that doesn't interfere with work and social lifestyle.
Tone up.
Learn to cook healthy food and snacks.

Take good care of my body by getting enough rest especially during stressful times.

Post: #70

I just want to be healthy; have a boosted immune system, a fit lean body, clear skin - just have that glow that comes from your five a day. In my ideal world, I'd be au natural - mind, body and soul. Positive, wholesome thoughts, food and mediation.

*Wake at 7am.
*Meditate 15 minutes in the mornings.
*Eat Breakfast.
*Drink Water, cut sugary drinks and coffee.
*Take Vitamins.
*Exercise 30 minutes a day.
*Cut Junk Food, eat 5 fruit or veg a day.
*Go to bed at 11pm weekdays.
*Have more sex.
*Have a positive daily mantra.

Post: #71

I think a 7 pound weight loss is reasonable 21 day goal for me. I'd like to be down 10lbs by February 1st. I plan to cut back on my sugar and caffeine consumption and work on getting more sleep during the work week. Right now, I’m running off 4 to 6 hours a night Monday through Friday and its killing me.

I’ve grabbed a fitness class schedule from my gym and I'm shooting to attend a different class at least 5 days a week. I’ve also prepared a grocery list and purchased a food diary to track what I am eating.

Post: #72

I am doing this 21DHL so that I can get inspired to stick to the healthy living that I am going to start from the first day of 2011.
My goals are:
1. To lose 2 kgs by the end of 21 days
2. To get up earlier than before
3. To drink water in the morning (I do it, but don't drink enough)
4. To do a few stretching exercises in the morning
5. To eat minimum possible carbohydrate and maximum of protein
6. To workout at the gym at least 5 days a week
7. To do my night beauty routine religiously every night
8. To ban sweets at home
9. To stop eating bakery products
10. To make sure I eat sprouts during mid-days and late afternoons/early evenings

Post: #73

At my ideal fitness level I would be at about 170 lbs. I would be muscular, strong, and lean. I want six pack abs, big arms, and powerful legs.

Currently I am more focused on losing fat than gaining muscle so my 21DHL action plan will reflect that. I will focus more on gaining muscle starting in February.

I am currently at 180 lbs. My goal by the end of 21DHL is to be at 170, have a clearer mind, be more conscious, love myself more, maintain a more positive attitude, and jog for 60 minutes straight (which I've never done before). Not easy I know but I think I can manage it. I lost 8 lbs during December. During that month I cheated on my diet on Christmas and a few other days plus I even missed a few exercise sessions. So I think I can lose 10 lbs if I stick to the action plan I have set out.

My Action Plan

1. Eat only raw fruits and vegetables twice a week
2. jog at least 30 minutes everyday
3. Stay below 1600 calories each day
4. Wake at 6:00 or earlier each day. Get at least 6 hours sleep. If I need extra sleep I will go to bed early.
5. Maintain a good posture.
6. Breath fully all day
7. Meditate 30 minutes to 1 hour each day
8. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
9. Maintain a positive attitude each day. I will do this by enjoying more workouts more than ever before, asking myself empowering questions, keeping a journal of what I am grateful for, reading a list of reasons I love myself each day
10. I will make 2 or 3 meals at a time and freeze them as needed. That way I never have to worry about there being without food in the house and it saves time.
11. No fast food, soda, or alcohol
12. Be more conscious of my breathing pattern. Breath fully.
13. I will keep my 30DLH calendar in my pocket all day everyday, and cross off items as I go along.
    

Post: #74

Step 1: Write your ideal vision for your health/fitness/lifestyle.

In an ideal world I will weigh 65kg and be fit, healthy and energetic. I will be confident and happy with the way I look and feel every day. I will exercise for at least 30 minutes almost every single day. I will eat a healthy diet which consists of all food groups in proportion. I will have a good relationship with food and eat only when I am hungry. I will keep my body hydrated by drinking at least 2-2.5 litres of water per day. I will not be tempted by foods that make me feel sluggish. I will get up early every day and will stretch every morning to strengthen my back.

Step 2: What do you want to accomplish at the end of 21DHL?

I will get rid of 3kgs by keeping to my food and exercise plan
I will establish a routine of waking up by 5:30am/7:00am on weekdays and weekends respectively
I will be able to run 1km non-stop
Caffeine will no longer be a part of my diet

Step 3: Create your 21 Day Action Plan.

I will eat a healthy diet every day
I will exercise 5 times per week – running at least 3 times per week
I will drink at least 2 litres of water every day
I will wake up at 5:30am or 6:00am on work days and 7:00am on weekends
I will stretch every morning to strengthen my back
I will cut out caffeine from my diet

Step 4: Get Ready for Action!

- Plan all dinners with Mum and ensure we have food in the house
- Advise Mum of Action Plan to ensure I keep on track
- Tick of each task as it is completed
- Complete all extra 21DHL tasks and post feedback on the forum

Post: #75

The ideal vision for my health/fitness/lifestyle
I will be my ideal weight of 74kg, but strictly no more than 75kg, unless I decide to start working out and building muscle. At this weight and my current height I will be able to dress very stylishly and look good. The biggest problem I can foresee at this weight will be wearing my current clothes and having to tighten my belt all the time.
My diet will be purely raw vegan and the food I will be eating will be very yummy and tasty with a minimum amount of fat. Food that I will be able to make myself with a minimum amount of work involved.
I will also be fit from taking regular long walks, and walking barefoot during summer around my local area and at home. When my wife is not at home, I will throw on some dance music and dance around the house as additional exercise.
I will also be awake early enough each day to watch the sunrise if I feel like going out at that time, and lastly I will be meditating on an almost daily basis. This will continually help raise my consciousness level and will provide me with insights what else I can be doing to improve my life.

What I want to accomplish at the end of 21DHL
I expect to still be raw vegan and my weight to be below 80kg with regular exercise and meditation as much as possible.

My 21-Day Action Plan
For drink those 8 glasses of water per day. My glass is actually this big beer mug and is probably almost the equivalent size of two normal glasses. I will be eating lots of fruit of course, some juice, leafy greens, and nuts, seeds or avocado. The nuts will be soaked for 24 hours so they're easier to digest and blend. I will seek out as many healthy and exciting raw recipes as I can find to keep me satisfied so I don't end up craving cooked food. When going out, I will be happy to order salads, and will make do if their dressing includes olive oil, which I would normally avoid. Lastly, I will also be certain to allocate enough time per day for exercise, mostly being being the long walks, and for meditating too.

Ready For Action
Since these are all things I plan doing on a daily basis, I'm yet to fill out the action plan calendar. I have managed to introduce similar daily tasks into my life in the past including making a green smoothie every day, so don't expect to have any problems here.

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Post: #76

At the end of 21 days I would like to be five pounds lighter, going to the gym 3-5 times a week. I would like to be eating better and I would like to have a much better sleep schedule. Recently, I've been eating out almost every day and I'm sleeping at about 4 AM every single day and not waking up until 12 or 1 PM. So I need to make better changes.

My action plan includes:
- Gym 3-5 times a week for 45 minutes to an hour
- Drinking 8 glasses of water a day
- Including 3-5 fruits and vegetables in my diet daily
- Planning my meals at the beginning of the week
- Making my own home-cooked meals
- Going to bed by midnight and waking up at 9 AM
- Meditate daily and reflect on my decisions of the day
- Write in my journal everyday

I'm hoping by keeping specific goals it will give me a clear idea of what I need to do everyday and I'll be less likely to just brush off my plan. By having them all stated beforehand I'm more likely to stick to my plan. I know I've managed to do it before and just strayed off the path. I think by having support I'll be able to do it again this time and hopefully stick to it!

Post: #77

Ideally I would weigh between 9 & 10 stone, be fit, healthy and unafraid. I wouldn't smoke, I'd sleep well, and I'd spend more time actually doing things I love and less time planning to do them some day.

After 21 days I plan to be 7lb lighter, have exercised in some way every day, meditated every evening, gotten into the food diary & weekly menu planning habit, and have spent at least 1 hour a week pampering myself (facial, manicure, pedicure).

My action plan includes time & details for all of the above. And for day 21 I've also added a reward for success & the setting up of my second 21 day plan, which is a biggie - quitting smoking.

Post: #78

Here are my goals and my action plan for the 21DHL challenge:
Goals:
drop at least 4kg
cultivate new habits : stop junk food, eat healthy snack, limit sweet treats to 1/week.

Action plan:
workout 30-40 min every day
drink 2l water
eat raw fruit for snack
sleep 7-8 hrs
meditate daily (10 mins at the beginning)

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Post: #79

In my ideal world I will be beautiful, slender and elegant but most importantly I will be very energetic and enthusiastic.

Health: I will improve my digest system by doing regular exercises and eating healthy food. I will be 54 kilos.

Fitness: Every day I will do morning exercises as well as a short series of yoga exercises in evening. In addition I will attend yoga classes 2-3 times a week. I will buy a membership card in the yoga club in order to increase my motivation.

Lifestyle:
1) I will eat lots of vegetables and fruits.
2) Every day I will drink plenty of water, fresh juices and herbal teas and only one cup of coffee.
3) I will eat small portions 4-5 times a day ideally at the same time. I will start my own cooking book with a selection of healthy and low fat, low calorie recipes
4) I will do regular cleaning of my body by fasting 1-2 days a week and by following a special diet.
5) I will wake up at 6:00 am every day and go to sleep no later than 00:00.
6) I will go for a 30-60 minute walk every day and try to use every opportunity to increase the level of my physical activity.

Post: #80

(12-30-2010 09:34 AM)Celes Wrote:  This is Day 0 of Live a Healthier Life in 21 Days Challenge. If you're new, learn more about 21DHL and sign up here. Check out the latest Tweets on #21DHL

WELCOME everyone!! Gosh, the energy in the 21DHL forums is bursting through the seams right now!! We've over 500 NEW members in the forum since the 21DHL announcement, 300+ officially registered participants (plus many not registered yet), and more coming by the minute!

Thank you SO MUCH to all of you for signing up for joining 21DHL. If you've not signed up yet, what are you waiting for?! Swing by the 21DHL announcement post and sign up here. Please sign up before continuing with this post. (If you're not sure if you're signed up or not, look for your forum userid in the official participant list. If not, simply post a comment to that thread with your intention to sign up and I'll have you added right away.)

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Welcome to Day 0 of 21DHM Jan '11 Challenge!



Firstly, I want to congratulate all of you for being here today. By officially posting your name and signing up, you have made your first commitment to live a healthier life. And that's what we're all here to do together with 21DHL, with everyone's support.

Unlike Sep 30DLBL where the new tasks are posted at the blog, for 21DHL, all new posts will be posted directly here at the forums. Since everyone has already registered here, I figure it'll be much easier to use this as our central medium for the challenge! That way, you don't have to check multiple places and you can concentrate on giving your best for the challenge.

There are a lot of discussions coming up soon at the forums, so don't rely on email to deliver you the updates. Bookmark the forums and check by throughout the day. This is going to be your home where you grow and bring your best self from now on!

For each day of 21DHL, I'll start a new thread with the task to do for that day. On that day itself, you are to carry out the task as well as what you planned in your 21-Day Action Plan (more later), then share your progress and results at the end of the day. Use this as the single 1 post for all your updates for that day - meaning, if you have new things to add, simply click the "Edit" button and add on to there.

This only applies for your own 21DHL updates - By all means, feel free to post new replies to other members' posts & reply back/forth with each other in the thread. Interaction and participation is key to helping each other succeed!

Get your friends and family to join in!

We're kicking off in 2 days, and sign-ups will be closed shortly after that. Many of you are here because your friends referred you over, and I'm really glad to have you here with us. If you know of friends or family who can benefit from this, please share this with them. Let's all march forward towards a healthier life this upcoming 2011 and make it our best year ever! Together, we will make this happen!

Add each/other on Twitter/Facebook!

If you haven't already, add me on Twitter and Facebook. I'll basically be tweeting/retweeting different #21DHL snippets from other members, which really helps to remind us of the challenge that's ongoing!

Add the other participants who are on Twitter/Facebook too. Some of the 30DLBLers did this for 30DLBL and it made the challenge a lot more fun!

Your 21DHL Journal

Like our 30DLBL where we have a workbook to record our progress/learnings throughout the challenge, for 21DHL, your journaling will take place in the forums! Start a new thread and record your 21DHL journey. More details here.

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Day 0: Pre-Work

Today is Dec 30, and we're 2 days away from 1st Jan 2011. Are we ready to rock our Jan '11 ahead?? I'm excited to start with all of you!!

Before we barge into Jan '11, let's now do some pre-work so that we'll get our best 21 days ahead! This will be like our battle map to succeed in our upcoming challenge in getting our best health & fitness!

Step 1: Write your ideal vision for your health/fitness/lifestyle (10 min)

For the next few minutes, I want you to imagine you're in your ideal world. In your ideal world, how is your health/fitness/lifestyle like? Will you have 6-pack, 8-pack, 10-pack abs? How much will you weigh? What kind of diet will you be eating? How regularly do you exercise? What kind of habits will you have cultivated/quit? Write all of them down!

When I think about myself in the ideal world, I'd be 120lbs. I'll be pretty, sexy, gorgeous, lean and fit. I'll be thin and very fit at the same time. I'll be graceful and elegant. I'll be on a raw vegan diet (I'm currently a vegan), eating healthy raw fruits, vegetables, salads, healthy fruit smoothies, green juices and nuts. I'll exercise every day or nearly every day, keeping my body fit and toned. I'll meditate regularly every week, cleansing my mind, body and soul. I'll have an extremely healthy relationship with food, eating when I'm hungry/when I need to.

(Feel free to check out the healthy habits list at the end of the 21 Days To Cultivate Life Transforming Habits and 45 Tips To Live a Healthier Life articles for ideas on the kind of healthy habits you can cultivate).

Step 2: What do you want to accomplish at the end of 21DHL? (10 min)

What do you want to accomplish at the end of the 21 days in 21DHL? What key health/fitness goals do you want to have achieved? Write all of them down. These will be your 21DHL intentions. Your 21DHL goals should be a subset of your overall health goals from Step 1.

For me, my 21DHL goals are to reach 132lbs. (This is a rough gauge vs. an absolute; my key goal is to look good and proportionate, so I'll keep evaluating my weight vs. target weight as I move forward) . I want to eat a high raw diet. I'm currently on a 50% raw diet already, so this will be relatively easy to accomplish. I want to exercise every other day (or even daily where possible).

Step 3: Create your 21-Day Action Plan! (20 min)

a) Refer to your 21DHL goals from Step 2. What are your key action steps that will help you to achieve these goals by the time 21DHL is over on 21st Jan? Write them down! For example, if you want to lose 5lbs, your action steps may be to exercise for 45 minutes every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, as well as to manage your calorie/food intake to 1,500 calories every day.

b) Now, create your 21-Day Action Plan with these action steps from a). Refer to the 21-Day Action Plan Template below. This is going to be your key action template for the next 21 days ahead!



(If you're using soft copy, type your answers inside. If you're writing, print it out and write your action steps on them) After you're done with your 21-Day Action Plan, print it out, put it in your folder, set it as your wallpaper, pin it on your noticeboard, etc - Basically, make sure your 21-Day Action Plan is clearly visible wherever you are and whatever you do. This will be your critical piece for your next 21-days ahead!

Some days may be blank and it's okay. The point here is to get clarity about what you're going to do on each day so you're absolutely clear!

c) Manage your time properly and ensure that you set aside the time on those days for those tasks. If you use a calendar, schedule the tasks into your calendar.

Step 4: Get Ready For Action! (10 min)

Look at your 21-Day Action Plan. What are the 3-5 key things that will help you live true to your 21-Day Action Plan? Is it waking up earlier? Is it making a point to post your results/progress every day in the 21DHL forums? Is it removing all the junk food in your house right now and going grocery shopping now to buy new, healthy foods? Write them down, and then start taking action.

Your task moving forward for 21DHL is to (a) carry out your 21-day action plan (b) do the respective 21DHL task for each day. You will find synergy from doing your 21-Day action plan and 21DHL tasks since both help you live a healthy life. Commit to what you've written and finish them no matter what. When you finish each task, cross it off with great satisfaction.

Share Your Pre-Work!

What is your envisioned outcome of yourself at the end of the 21 days? What is your 21-Day Action Plan like? What are your key action steps to guarantee and ensure your success? Share them with everyone here!

In the meanwhile, stay tuned for Day 1 of 21DHL on 1st Jan '11! Have a happy new year's eve celebration! On 1st Jan, that's when the action all starts!! Get ready - 2011, here we come!!

I would like to keep my goals simple and reachable!
Health: I will take care of my health through proper sleep, consistent exercise and eating cleaner.
Fitness: I will exercise 5 times a week, cardio and weights.
Lifestyle: For 21 days, I will be staying away from chocolate/sugar. I will focus primarly on a diet that a toddler would eat. No sugar and no salt. I have this baby and toddler cookbook and I will be preparing most of my meals from this book. This way, my 1 year old daughter will be able to eat the same food too!!