[CHANGES] Make a Plan

[Sandra Ahten]

MAKE A PLAN.
My focus in Weight Watcher classes for the last two months has been making 
sure that clients customized their plan. I was so excited when Oprah aired 
her New Year's "get healthy" show. She went on and on about making sure that 
it wasn't a "diet" but rather that you made a plan that was personalized.   
Well you can call it what you like, diet or not, but you have to create your 
own strategies for healthy living. You don't have to re-invent the wheel, 
but you do have to customize a plan enough so  that you are taking ownership 
of it and tailoring it to fit well with your life.

Don't try to create these strategies on your own.  You can get the ideas and 
support and motivational tips that you need. Oprah has Bob Green -- and you 
well, you have me (and the rest of the Weight Watcher team, and members).
This week in my WW meetings we will be writing a contract with ourselves. If 
it is the right decision for you --  I hope to see you there this week. 
Regardless, begin your contract with your self.
Ask yourself these questions:
--What is the motivation for your goals?
--Are your goals specific?
--What strategies are you going to use to get to your goals?
--Are you flexible on these?
--How often are you going to check in and who with? Be specific.
--How long is your contract for?
There are no right or wrong answers, but there is no reason to delay in 
considering the questions. Get some notebook paper and do some writing about 
it. Talk to someone else for feedback. But do something. Get started.

2002 was a great year for me. I am achieving financial success with my art 
for the first time.  My marriage is fulfilling. I am fit, active, and 
healthy. I have deep supporting friendships. I have a vision for my future. 
I am very fortunate to have my job with Weight Watchers. You probably didn't 
realize that I am paid on a commission basis at WW - so I am deeply grateful 
to those of you who support me by coming to meetings that I conduct as I 
support you in this journey. I hope, if it is the right decision for you to 
join WW that you will not put it off. Each week I am sharing new information 
that will help you in customizing your plan.  Every week that you delay is 
seven days of anxiety instead of seven days of solution. Whether you join WW 
or not-- please begin customizing your own plan.

BE TEACHABLE.  How many times have you said, "I know what to do - I just 
don't do it"?  I don't think it that necessarily true. A new restaurant 
idea, a new grocery selection, a new way at looking at dieting, seeing 
someone else's success -- all of these are things that can make your journey 
easier.  My meetings at Weight Watchers are all 30-35 minutes in length. 
Please don't feel like you have to stay for the whole meeting if you are in 
a hurry, but try to stay as long as often as you can and as long as you can. 
Some of the meetings at WW centers are now express meetings that are only 20 
minutes long. Not mine. If you need to leave, of course you can - but I want 
to offer you as much information and motivation as possible. Changing your 
eating habits is not an easy endeavor. You need all the ideas and support 
that is available. I am available for a short time before and after each 
meeting to answer individual questions.

Sincerely,
Sandra

Sandra’s current schedule:
WW meetings: Wed 9:30am, Noon, 5:15pm, Fri 7:30am, 10am, Noon

Art Classes –
Now reserving: Creative Drawing (Monday's starting Jan. 5, 7-9pm)  and 
Drawing with your Whole Brain - (Monday's staring Feb. 17,  7-9pm)

Available for private consultation and lessons.

© 2002 by Sandra Ahten
Although I am an employee of Weight Watchers, this message has no 
affiliation with Weight Watchers International. I am solely responsible for 
the content.












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