Happy Monday everyone! It’s the start of week two – how are you doing?  Did the weekend go as planned?

Now is a great time to check in with yourself!

If you had a successful first week, congratulate yourself for all your good choices and keep it up!

If your plan hasn’t quite kicked into gear or you’re needing a little motivation, today is a new day! It's full of opportunities to accomplish great things! Take this time right now to define areas that need improvement, plan your change of course and get your head back in the game.

Remember, success in anything doesn’t happen overnight or doesn’t come without challenges. We are all a work-in-progress and success is the sum of small efforts, every single day.

Getting your mind right with the use of self-talk and mantras is definitely linked to improved mood, less stress and superior motivation.  Put another way, start talking to yourself for overall better health :)

Are there any motivational quotes that really hit home with you, inspire you, lift you up in challenging times? Feel free to share with others in our community!

Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone!

Hydration matters and water should almost always be your go-to beverage!

Water is an essential nutrient, meaning we can’t live without it. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly.

Staying hydrated is also super important in achieving and maintaining your weight-loss goals. Since it provides a sense of fullness, water can help you feel satisfied in between meals.

How are your hydration habits?
-Are you always carrying a water bottle with you and refilling it as needed?
-Do you drink a glass of water when you wake up, one with each meal, and one at bedtime?
-How about setting reminder alarms on your cell phone?
-Are you using an app or sticky-note to track your intake?
-Do you include water-dense foods, like celery and watermelon, in your meal plan?

What are some hacks you use to get your water in? I like to take a sip of water every time I get a notification on my phone, which is ALL the time!

Happy Workout Wednesday!  

Exercise is an important aspect of getting and staying healthy! And it's also important to get it done on days when we might think we deserve a break.

What kind of activity are you getting in today? Don't be afraid to think outside the box - all movement counts!

- Dance party (one of my favorite ways!)
- Jump rope or hula hooping
- Cross-country skiing
- Cleaning your house
- Pickleball
- You fill in the blank...!

Let's get moving!

**Members!  Don't forget to submit your Progress Weigh-In for extra accountability and to be entered into the weekly prize drawing!

Happy Monday everyone!  Welcome to Day 1!   Let’s smash those goals!

My name is Lynette and I’m excited to be your host for this game! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to introduce yourself. How about a show of hands- are you an experienced DietBet player who may have some tips for success or are you a new DietBet player who is looking for ideas and motivation and encouragement? Please let me know what you need to be victorious.
I’m already loving the “audience participation” - don't be shy - we all play a role in making this game a success!

Please take a few minutes now to set some personal goals. Will you drink more water? Schedule your workouts? Track your meals? The key to success is having a SOLID PLAN in place. Studies show that putting it in writing increases the chances for following through. (For sure, if I don’t write it down, it doesn’t get done......)

**Plan your meals - Write down what you're having each day and have the ingredients on hand. Or do some meal prep! There’ll be no need to go out or grab something quick that may not be as healthy.

**Plan your workouts - Treat them like work and show up even if you don't want to go. You are the boss and you need to be tough on yourself. Trust me, you'll always be glad you did!

**Track your water intake - Water is essential and we have to drink it! For some of us it comes naturally but for others, it's a chore. Find a way that helps you enjoy it and make it happen!

**Track your food - It's easy to forget about those little "grabs" we do when we see snacks on the table. This will keep it real.

**Get enough sleep - Getting adequate, quality sleep is an important part of a healthy weight loss plan.

**Have fun and relax – Self-care is super important, too!

What are some of your goals and what is your plan to make sure you accomplish those goals?   Let’s do this!