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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Crowning_Glory13 on July 06, 2018, 07:51:59 AM
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Some have been involved in healthy pony and some have just learked about. I would like to know what you would like to see in healthy pony? What would get you joining? I am looking to start another round in August, but gauging ideas and interest.
Getting people to post and stay on their goals is my biggest desire for this project. Healthy pony has been a big deal for me, as I have achieved more healthy habits and even crafting goals.
Healthy pony normally lasts theee months intervals, would shorter be better?
Should I do prizes?
All ideas and inputs is welcomed:)
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I have seen a few of these posts before and would love to be part of the next one.
Only really wanting the normal goals loose weight I have two stone to,shift that just appeared one morning >_< being in a bit of a group might help with it since I cannot do with the slimming group my friends go to they are just so patronising to one another
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With healthy pony it is about cheering each other on and reaching those goals. :) thanks for the input
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I have really enjoyed healthy pony but I know I totally flaked out for the last couple months. I lost my motivation in May, and June has just been a crazy crazy month of life.
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Thanks:) I lost my conversation too. So I know I need to improve on that:)
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I also enjoy Healthy Pony but I've really struggled staying motivated to post even though I have kept up with my walking (healthy eating, not so much) I like the idea of a prize/reward for the person who has made the most progress during the Healthy Pony round but know that finances can be tight and it might cost too much to offer a prize/reward every time we do Healthy Pony. That being said if a physical prize couldn't be offered mabye a drawing or something like that could be used instead. :) Also a smaller prize for the person who posted thier daily progress the most might motivate us to post more. These are just some ideas. :)
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I have seen posts about Healthy pony around and I wanted to join but was late or didn't understand what I should do :blush: I will make every effort to join next round!
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Ponyfan those are some great ideas...love it:)
Emily_katie I plan to start up in August. I try to make sign up more often, but I will work to clarify the instructions:)
These are some great ideas. I am getting excited to start up again.
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I always start with joining but end up doing it on my own pace away front the thread because I forget to check in. You know one thing that has helped when I’ve done some personal changes in the past for anything was tknhave like a friend doing it with me. I know the challenges are all about bringing people together to discuss in the topic here, but maybe also include an element of having a partner to make you feel more accountable and keep motivation going? I’m not saying a swap or anything, but having someone to check in with might help.
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Oooo like partners in swaps, but your partner has no buying or shipping obligations unless the two of you agree to it.
They can send PM to each other if one has not posted!!! Making new friends. I love this idea.
I should have gotten insight sooner:)
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The only problems I've had while doing Healthy Pony were personal. I made goals I couldn't reach and when I started failing I lost motivation a and it was bad timing, which has nothing to do with the actual thing, just with me.
I really like Maddies idea. I think it will help us reach our goals, post, and make new friends and/or strengthen relationships :) Maybe partners could review each other's goals too? And if we are going along the prizes route I volunteer to draw things :)
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I like healthy pony because it's nice to see others striving to meet their goals... It's great to see others keep on track and work toward their goals. It helps me keep on track.
The thing that discouraged from joining or participating is when the whole rating 0/5 system came more into play. I tried to ignore it, but it just bothered me other people rating themselves like that. If I write goals, achieving my goals is the true *prize* of healthy pony.
As for a prize:
I think if everyone chipped in $2-4 (only if they wanted)-- we could put together mini packages for ALL participants. Maybe a sticker, or little button, and a positivity note.
(As I write this, this reminds me I need to sell my sticker paper).
I would love to contribute a small button badge. 2018 fall healthy pony. Or something to that effect. In fact, I'd LOVE to do that.
:3 I kinda wanna put together a package for everyone now, lol.
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The thing that discouraged from joining or participating is when the whole rating 0/5 system came more into play.
Yeah, I have to say the point thing didn't help me. It just felt like another thing for me to track and do, and when I didn't track, I felt like I didn't have anything to post.
I have a to do list for myself, but it's easy to ignore (outta sight). I need to make it more detailed, and then post it somewhere I can see it and be reminded.
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I agree about the rating system also. I think part of the reason I gave up posting was I often had days that were a 0 or 1 and although i was happy to see others posting 4s and 5s. It was very easy to get discouraged. I like banditpony’s idea of prizes for everyone and Maddie’s Healthy Pony partners. I might be able to pick up some small MLP things like blindbags but I know not everyone collects those.
Ponyfan
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Sorry about the 0-5 idea. Just trying something new...I do mention things are optional, and mostly gauging points for a possible prize. Sorry that ruined it for so many:(
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Don’t feel bad Crowning Glory :hug: We tried the rating system and it didn’t seem to work well for some of us but that’s okay. I know that I was probably too hard on myself with the ratings.
Ponyfan
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No don't be sorry :)
I know what you were trying to do with the point system -- It just didn't work for me personally.
I also wanna add, and I'm sure everyone would agree, you've been an awesome host. :cool: regardless of prizes or not, you take charge on a thread that if makes everyone try for better habits. I think it's gotta be a lot of hard work you probably don't get credit for, so thank you.
And for ME, I know I pushed myself harder on certain months because of healthy pony. And I've achieved lots of positive goals because of it. Even times I don't post
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I agree with bandit pony. You've been an awesome host for Healthy Pony. :biggrin: and because of this thread and your encouragement I've made healthy changes as well.
I think we were just trying to point out that the point/ranking system didn't work for everyone.
Ponyfan
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I want to participate but auuuuuuuuuugh this has not been a good year for me :(
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Sadly it's been a rough year for me too. But the time I don't have healthy pony I feel more hard on myself. I am so glad others have seen a good change in theirselves, that means the world to me.
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I want to participate but auuuuuuuuuugh this has not been a good year for me :(
all the more reason to join :)
You don't have to have overarching type goals. You can do small things to creative positivity in your life. Like making sure you give yourself 10 minutes to yourself.
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one day at a time...
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I hear ya... There's been some "one hour at a time" moments in the past month...
Hang in there <3
Sometimes even when things are cruddy -- even super cruddy -- it helps to be thankful for the little things.. as silly as it is, it's great when we don't have issues breathing, and we do have loved ones... etc
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I joined in the past but simply lost motivation. If you start up in August, it sounds like it'll coincide with the start of my semester, so I'd be sure to join in then.
Prizes are fun, or maybe a mini-swap full of things to help with everyone's goals? Only if those participating can afford/are willing of course! But like, someone doing studies could get some extra cute stationary to motivate to do works, someone doing healthy eating getting recipes, etc.
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Here is the biggest reason I live healthy pony. Positive comes out. No matter the day no matter the struggle I can rely on someone giving me a new perspective. I am taking notes and working on an August set up. Might throw details here to get value opinion. I did the for my attentive craft swap, and I will continue to do this:) we always keep learning.
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Welp. I am rarely on here so this is the first I am hearing about it but I am typically game to do anything like this.
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I think part of the problem was that I couldn't get a routine going on... although I did partially improve the meal planning issue! :D
What kind of non-monetary ways can we reward and motivate each other? Cuz I know that's hard too...
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I know letters, cards and post cards can be low cost. International could be different, but I would do international.
PM messages can be a good thing.
I am up for other ideas too:)
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What about eCards? They wouldn't cost anything but would still be cards.
Also, I'm going to be an arty art person and suggest art too :P (for those that want to)
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I have no idea how to send Edwards, but that is awesome. Art and coloring pages can be fun too:D
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I think cards and notes or pm messages is a nice idea. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. I just think having someone around to help motivate you forward is always helpful.
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I like both the prizes and partner ideas! I would be happy to contribute a monetary amount or pony/ponies to award and swap. I’ve shipped internationally a bit as well and would be game for that too.
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I love the idea for partners and maybe a physical prize for a voted upon MVP. Most encouraging, most posts, etc. I'd be willing to contribute a physical crafting prize for that.
I do enjoy Healthy Pony, I just have a hard time with motivation lately.
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Well healthy pony I coming back in Aug. I am taking all the good stuff and write it out. Will test here first and go from there:)
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Cool!
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yaaaaaaaaay excited!
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I can't wait for it to start!
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Yes, I'm so excited!
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If you got more ideas keep them coming:)
Post Merge: July 19, 2018, 09:00:30 AM
If we do a buddy system and something is exchange as partners even as small as a card/snail mail letter can I encourage feedback for that? If I know that some participants kept their buddy system really well, with something physically sent to their partner, can I issue feedback? Just thinking of a perk for those that do make an effort.
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Work got in the way. There will be a delay:)
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Take all the time you need! No worries. :)
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So here is my template. Please give me your ideas.
Dates to sign up Aug 1, 2018 *this will be adjusted once it starts.
To sign up, you just have to fill out the sign up form. This is for your personal goals.
What are your dream goals.
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What can you accomplish in 3 months? This is your chance to break your dream goals into tiny pieces. Once that tiny goal is reached you can adjust it, so you get closer to that dream goal.
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This round has a few fun things.
1. Buddy system. You will be paired up with another sign up at random. You as a buddy is to help support, and keep your buddy on their goals. The buddy you are paired with is to help you as well. If you choose to do more than posts and PM, that is your own agreement. Healthy pony is not responsible for a swap/trade through the buddy system. I as a host am here to help out if something is not going well/right. Your only requirement as a buddy is to keep you buddy motivated and posting on the forum.
1. Are you ok having more than 1 buddy? *its fine not to be ok as people are busy:)
2. This is not a swap in any shape or form.
2. Prize party.
Prizes are awarded for: Most progress is made by a particular pony. This is awarded by asking all participants to PM me their votes for this award:)
Prize awarded for posts. I will be keeping a galley of posts made including your sign up. Each post is a ticket into a drawing. I put in a list, and do a number generator.
I myself will be doing a knit prize, wing prize and a combinations.
If you want to do a prize you can donate please let me know what you want to donate. You are welcome to make a healthy pony contest, please PM me so we have a same understanding:) if you want to add to prizes on mentioned contests, please post. I love having more prizes donated for job well done. As all people trying is a job well done:) if you are a prize donar please PM me too. Helps me stayed organized.
If for any reason your random buddy is not working out, PM me. I will either take over or do what I can
Healthy pony is about being positive and reaching goals. If it is not helping you please give me a chance to help you.
This is a rough draft, but would like feedback:) I will be late going up, but it will be 90 days long:)
Post Merge: July 25, 2018, 04:13:04 PM
I will be putting in that prizes will not have location restriction, but be aware that international shipping is high and if any adjusts to offset cost would be greatly appreciated. And if you donate a prize you can't have shipping requirements. I don't want anyone left out from a prize.:)
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I would also describe that your dream goals should be obtainable. Saying I will be making $100 day on online sales is not really in my power. But I can say, I will be updating and adding to my stock in online sales in Hope's to make that.
I would also describe the tiny pieces. Using my dream goal. I would make a goal of boosting my link to my online shop once a week. If I do more my first week like two days, my tiny was reached and now my goal is to keep the two days. Basically building on a small goal.
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Looks good!
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Thanks. I got off super late today, so I hope to post this week:)
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I think it looks good.
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Here's mine:
What are your dream goals for 2018:
1. Food budget
2. Exercise plan
3. Employment or Student Life
4. Yard Sale to clear the shed
5. Built-in bookshelves wrapped around living room
What can you accomplish in 3 months? This is your chance to break your dream goals into tiny pieces. Once that tiny goal is reached you can adjust it, so you get closer to that dream goal.
1. Find a routine mealprep so we have a calendar and an inventory. Maintain $150/person/month! (doing well at ~$165/pp)
2. Setting up *some* kind of social media presence.
3. A regular login and practice of my Spanish on Duolingo...
Hey DH measured, bought and had all the lumber cut for the bookshelves! :D
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I think it looks good.
^^ Maddie are you joining in this round?
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Hope to work on the forum post today or tomorrow:)
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I want to join but my motivation has been terrible lately. I'm afraid I'll slack off even with a partner. :sad:
Ponyfan
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Well. I'm going to start today, just cuz I like starting diets on the first of the month. i need to write up my goals still.
:lol: no processed foods for me right now. I usually prep for my diets but I didnt decide I was going to diet until yesterday.
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You know ponyfan, you make an awesome cheerleader. Every round you have been involved in, everyone enjoys you upbeat and kind words. You could do a goal of posting positive on the forum:D
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Healthy pony has launched!!!
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,392606.new.html#new
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I’ve been pregnant the last few times healthy pony came up so I didn’t join but, now that I have lots of baby weight to lose and have done like ZERO exercise in the last three years, this sounds really cool. I have no critique to add, but would consider donating a few pony things as prizes!
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Just follow that link to get to the new healthy pont forum:)