***Week Two Pledging CLOSED at 12 p.m. (EST) February 6! If you missed the deadline, please work on your goal and then pledge with us next week!***
First...the winners of the WEEK ONE PRIZE: Three bottles of Davinci sugar-free syrup!!!
- Jane Ivey, who pledged on Facebook
- wendy dettmer, who pledged on Bariatric Foodie
- Goldie Evans, who pledged on Facebook
We now return to our regularly scheduled Pledge...
WEEK TWO! So now that you've all been through the first week (and have done fabulously might I add), getting your pledges in for week two should be a piece of cake, right?
The Week Two prize
This week's prize is sponsored by Building Blocks Vitamins. These are the vitamins I use! Every day I pop the requisite amount of Mixed berry multis, Citrus calcium/vitamin d and black raspberry iron/c along with a daily dose of spearmint b12 spray! This week Building Blocks will award three winners:
- A $50 Building Blocks gift certificate
- Free B12 sublingual spray
- An extra sample pack of your daily vitamins
- A Building Blocks pill container
How to Pledge
For many of you, your week two pledge might be the same as week one. Some of you, I saw, realized through your first week's pledge other thngs you want to work on. Either way is fine! Remember, this is a tool for you to use however you feel is best. So pledge the same, pledge differently...just make sure to pledge!
In case you don't remember how to pledge (or if you are joining us for the first time this week - welcome!) there are three ways to submit your pledge. Whichever way you choose, your pledge MUST be in by noon tomorrow!!! No exceptions!
- Leave your pledge as a comment on this blog post. NOTE: Please leave at least your first name and last initial in the blog comment with your pledge so you can identify yourself on the pledge list AND so I can identify you if you win the contest! (Also if you used a different name last week you might want to let me know what that was if you want to get credit for the grand prize drawing).
- You may also pledge on Twitter by tweeting the following. “This week I’m taking the @BariatricFoodie Pledge to [insert goal]. http://bit.ly/Apolxn"
- You may pledge on Facebook by following these steps:
- Go to the Bariatric Foodie Wall and post “This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to [insert your goal]. To learn how YOU can win prizes for setting goals, visit http://www.bariatricfoodie.com/.” Make sure you get all of that statement on there.
- After you’ve posted that to the BF wall, hit the RESHARE link to share it to your wall. If you don't see a reshare link on your post, you can simply share your pledge as your status. PLEASE remember to include the link to the blog!!!
- NOTE: Do NOT post your pledge as a response to the Facebook blog post announcement as I can't keep track of those. Post it as it's own post on the Bariatric Foodie Wall, then reshare it. Thanks!
After You Pledge
When the list comes out, check to make sure I have you down. If not, you have until noon on Tuesday to petition yourself onto the list before it closes for the week. (Note: I did end up missing a few people last week for various reasons. It is NOT a conspiracy or anything personal. I am one human running this contest and unfortunately sometimes I miss stuff so please stay on top of me if you feel like I've missed you!)
Again, THANK YOU to Building Blocks Vitamins for sponsoring this week's pledge. Check out their page by clicking the ad in the right menu bar. Since the prize is in the form of a gift certificate, it might be good to browse the site to see what you might like to order. And please, please, please show some love by liking the Building Blocks Facebook Page!
75 comments:
For my Week 2 pledge, I pledge to make sure I eat my protein first with at least 70 grams per day. This used to be easy several years ago, but I have picked up sooo many of my bad habits again without even thinking about "The Rules".
Denise Ward
I am taking the Bariatric Foodie pledge to try to stick to healthier snacks when I do snack!
Brandy Walters
For week 2 I am going to be better at monitoring both protein and carbs. I am striving for 71+ on protein and at least 175 in carbs... Ugh!! I know I can't get it all in every day, but I want to be as close to this as possible and KNOW where I am so I can get closer!
I am going to do a "double" pledge for week two. I am going to get to the gym three days this week (just like last week!) and I am going to get all my vitamins in. This is a problem for me and my awful memory. I've got the fam in to help me.
:-)
Sarah McDermott.
This weeks prize is perfect for me as my pledge is to be better at taking my vitamins. Sadly I start out good but fall off due to job, not remembering, not bringing with me....the list can go on. Just minutes ago said I was going to order from Building Blocks because I felt I could stick to them better! So that is my pledge for this week and hoping to win the gift certificate! Going to order even if I don't though lol!
Pattiepoo32@hotmail.com
Monticello, NY
I am going to get in at least 64 ounces of liquids a day. ( Being only 3 weeks +, this is a real challenge for me.)
Linda Proctor
This week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to drink at least 64 oz. of water/Crystal Light every. single. day. I am going to continue taking all of my vitamins (per last week's pledge) but I must get in my water... instead of so much coffee. I have an alarm to take my vitamins. When the alarm goes off, I will drink 16 oz. of water within 1/2 an hour. This is tough for me. I LOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEE coffee!
Kris Hamilton
This week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to limit my snacking. Even though I choose appropriate snacks, I still choose them way too often, lying to myself with, "It's OK, they're 'good' for me."
Mary Lou R
This week I pledge to get in another 6 days of working out as it might be the last for a while with a possible hernia repair in my future! ugh!
Nell R.
Poet_Kelly: this time I pledge to do one nice thing for myself every day. Even if it's just something little.
My Pledge this week is to just go with things instead of worrying constantly about it. In my life experiences it always works out so why do I stress. I know I still have to take action but I want to do less worrying so I don't reach for carbs instead of protein.
My week 2 pledge is to take my vitamins daily and be more mindful to actually take them on weekends too!
April Starinsky
My week 2 pledge is to continue my 6:10 am workout and to add in the water pledge - I will drink all my 64 oz of decaf fluid per day (especially on the weekends).
My week two pledge is to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise daily--NO EXCUSES!
“This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to take my calcium supplements EVERY day. I can get the others in but not the calcium!!
Kat C
My week 2 pledge is to get all 64oz of water in daily along with continuing with last weeks goal of tracking my nutrition .
Lori S.
My week 2 pledge is to walk at least 3 days this week. Three days doesn't sound like much, but it's better than the 2 days I have been doing.
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to walk longer and more consistently.
For week two I am going to add one more day to the gym..I am going for at least three days this week!
Sean Lloyd
We can do it!!!
I am coming up on 8 months post op and having super difficulty with head hunger. It seems like my stomach starts growling 30 minutes-1 hour every time after I eat. So I have found myself grazing like crazy. My pledge is to focus on figuring out if I am really hungry or if it is something else. And I do track but I tend to leave off some of the grazing. Gotta get better at that too!
For my week two pledge, I pledge to go to the gym 3 days this week, and work out another 3 days at home - doing something is better than doing nothing! I love going to the gym, but have been so busy that it has fallen to the side lately.
For Week Two of the Bariatric Foodie Pledge, I am going to try to drink 64 to 80 ozs of water (not including tea). Since surgery 6 months ago, I have had a hard time meeting that goal so this week I am challenging myself to do that every day. Good luck everyone!
This week I pledge to get more protein in. This has been a problem for me but its one I have to conquer, so this is the week to begin getting more protein!
Melanie K
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to empty a 24pack of bottled water, twice.
I pledge to only eat healthy, homemade meals and not indulge in any takeout, fast food, restaurants, or drive-throughs.
Charlie C.
For my 2nd week of pledging I have picked to not be so hard on myself. Think POSITIVE and SEE the POSITIVE, not just the bad things. This goes from anything from looking in the mirror to seeing a few wrinkles (funny they weren't there 80 lbs ago lol), to the batwings, to my extra friend ~Rolly Polly on my tummy. I am still going to incorporate last wks pledge of eating healthier as family. :-)
~Gypsy Heilman
This week, I pledge to get in at least 80oz of water everyday. I always make sure to get the minimum 64oz, but I'd like to increase that.
This week I pledge to track my calorie intake. I've been having the worst time trying to get off the last couple of pounds and I think I may not be getting enough.
I am up for week 2 of the bariatric foodie pledge. I pledge to continue with the couch to 5k program. I'm in week 2 of 9. The 2012 pledge will get me to the half way point of the program.
Shannon J.
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to drink at minimum 4 bottles of water a day. Since getting dehydrated last week during my stomach virus thing it's been tough to play catch up. I need to be accountable to getting it in.
Heather R.
I pledge to get enough water in throughout the day. I must remember that coffee doesn't count if it has caffeine! I will do this by always keeping a bottle filled with water and some drink mixes near me.
For my Bariatric Foodie Week 2 Pledge, I am going to limit myself to one cup of coffee and one diet soda a day - and everything else will be water. I also plan on continuing with my CrossFit training pledge from week One.
Mary Kay L.
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to drink my water and take me vitamins.
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to take all my vitamins every day.
Patricia H
LadyBlvdRider@gmail.com
This week, I pledge to not yell at my family! I find myself getting frustrated and yelling at my kids way more than I would like, and I need to work on it.
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Challenger to make sure I take my vitamins daily and log my food. Since I have been sick the last few days, I have not really logged like I should. I need to remember to do both of these things even when I am not feeling up to par--perhaps even more so.
Jennifer Pruitt
My pledge for week 2 is to take my vitamins as I should - 2x per day. One in the morning and one at night.
I have been great about doing the mornings, but not so good at night.
Barb Hook
To spend more time making homemade food. I control the ingredient, I control the protion.
Christine Taylor
I am taking the week 2 Bariatric Foodie Challenge & pledge to get in at least 4 workouts this week.
Penny P.
Angie L.
week 2 pledge...
MORE WATER!!!
Today I bought a 20oz water bottle and my plan is to plow through at least 4 filled to top with water each and every day. more if possible. Lets see how this one goes...
I pledge this week to walk 3 times, in addition to continuing to not eat any sugar.
Amy Carlo
My pledge for week 2 is to drink at least 70oz of liquids a day. I've noticed my intake has been slacking a little, so hopefully this week I can punch out an even 70oz or more a day!
Jamie Metcalf
For week 2, I pledge to continue to exercise for 4 days this week, either aerobic or strength.
This week, I am taking the BF pledge to once again get in at least 3 workouts this week. I just did one...so I feel like I am off to a good start! I am going to make sure it happens by scheduling it into my days so I have no excuse!
Melissa Ringold (I was just Melissa last week....)
This week I pledge to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of fluid each day. Annie C.
This week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie pledge to continue to work on getting in my 64 oz of liquid each day.
Liz M.
This week I pledge to get off my ass and work out at least 4 days. I have been doing at least 30 minutes the last 4 days so I am sure I can do it this week.
Cheryl K
This week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to practicing to chew, chew, chew. I am pre-op.
Lisa Maria S.
I pledge to work out 3 times this week.
Hi Nik! I'm sorry if this is a duplicate but my pledge is not showing up on the Facebook page. I did put it on my page too though.
This week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pleadge to get my protein and water in.
Teri Rawlins
I pledge to limit snacking AGAIN. I will eat my meals in the break room and not at my desk. No eating at my desk!
Sheila Winderlich
smejw@frontiernet.net
THis week I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to take all my vitamins this week and to continue to go to the gym (my pledge last week). Thanks!!
Jenn R
Hmmm... I think I forgot to fit publish this morning... if this is a duplicate, I'm sorry!I'm taking the wk 2 BF pledge to track everything I eat & pledge to meet my programs protein & carb goals. - My protein has slipped & carbs have increased. I'm getting on Myfitness pal as I type to start tracking.
Sharon M.
Dori M.
This week I pledge to do a minimum of 4hrs of exercise.
I pledge this week to get more exercise in and to finally stop smoking (I have been stopping for a few weeks and then I fall off the wagon).
Jenny R.
My Week 2 Pledge is to hit the treadmill or take a walk in the park across the street at least 4 days this week and make a plan to do it every week!
Melinda Babin
This week, I am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge to not overdo it even though I will be on vacation. Permission to indulge does not mean I have to OVER indulge.
Jeanette
My pledge this week is to take my vitamins and get all my fluids in
Natasha A
My pledge this week is to record all of my food. I really want to make an appointment to see my nutritionist to get "tweaks" on what I'm eating, but I can't see her without taking 2 weeks of records with me. So I know it's important, but I always find good excuses not to do it. So this week's pledge is an important one!
Audra S.
I am taking the Bariatric Foodie pledge to exercise at least 3 hours this week. Either 3 - 1 hour zumba classes or 6 - 30 minute walks at lunch (or combo).
Joyce M
For my 2nd week pledge, I am going to make sure that I get all my vitamins in everyday!! :-)
I am taking the pledge to slow down the snacking to healthier foods and to get more liquid in... have been falling behind on this...
Sheri P
My pledge this week is to drink more water. I am going to shoot for 64 ounces a day.
Sara P.
My week two pledge is simple....less carbs...more protein. I'm in the middle of a stall and I need to get the scale moving!!!
My pledge this week is to finally integrate strength training into my workout routine. -- Frances S.
My pledge this week is to exercise 5x whether it is the gym or walking and also to make mindful food choices and not eat slider foods. Also to eat at meal times only.
I pledge to drink 64 ounces of fluids each day. I am always deficient with the fluid intake. I heart Bariatric Foodie! Annie G-C
I pledge to exercise 6 times this week and drink 2 liters a day
This week I pledge to exercise 4 days...started couch to 5k and really want to stick wih it!
KRISTEN S (#68) WAS THE LAST WEEK TWO PLEDGER ENTERED IN THE PRIZE DRAWING! WHILE YOU MAY PLEDGE A GOAL IN SOLIDARITY, ANY PLEDGES AFTER THIS COMMENT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS WEEK'S PRIZE DRAWING. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
This week I pledge to get my second calcium dose in. I even bought liquid calcium at the store. Hope this one posts
Catherine P
This week I pledge to avoid snacking between meal times spaced 4 hours apart.
Jaimie Smith
In response to my week 2 pledge to drink more fluids -- while I did increase my fluid intake it still needs improvement. I think I'll make that my week 3 pledge!
Annie G-C
My second week pledge was to take my vitamins twice per day. While today hasn't yet eneded (it's 3:38 pm.), I've taken them twice everday. I will finish up this pledge by taking them tonight.
Now, to figure out next week's pledge.
Barb Hook
I, Natalie O., am taking the Bariatric Foodie Pledge this week and will drink 64oz of water each day this week!
My pledge was to keep up with the couch to 5K program, week 2. I just eeked it out, a little disappointed that I only managed to work out 3 times this week. Although I did walk a lot today while I was out shopping :-) Work seems to be my only challenge, working so late that I don't have the motivation to get on the treadmill. What keeps me motivated is maybe running a 5K.
Shannon J.
February 11, 2012 4:10 PM
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