Heathy Pony Focus on One Goal. Check page 22

[Prince_Sunbeam]

I've been able to make some steady progress on my goals.

The weightloss has slowed, but that is inevitable as I get closer to my goal weight, I've lost 9lbs since I signed up- my goal was 10-15lbs (with a total of 22lbs to lose before my goal as of my sign up) so I'll be in that range. After recovering from my camping trip exhaustion and cold I have been back to working out 2x a week, though Im sure Id see more progress if I could work out 3x. My wife was supposed to be doing work outs with me to keep each other motivated, we even bought her an expensive home gym machine..but I can never get her to work out with me so that is counter productive to my motivation.
I got caught up on all my stiching that had any sort of timing associated with it, my monthly will put out a new pattern piece on Nov 1st so I'll make a goal to finish that before Healthy Pony closes on the 15th. My medium sized project with no timeline to finish it has gone by the wayside though. Id like to try and complete it by the Holidays just to get it off my plate, but its supposed to be *fun* so Im not forcing myself to work on it.

Since starting Duolingo on Oct 1st I have been able to practice Italian every day, it only takes about 15mins and I set the app to remind me during my typical slow time at work. Very easy goal to accomplish, and I feel great about finally learning Italian after thinking about it since I was young!
The biggest change has been that Ive been motivated to go to multiple gaming meet up groups and have found one that meets monthly and another that meets weekly that Im going to stick with! So my goal of trying out 2+ has quickly become- attending 5 so far, with a regular opportunity of 5/month. Im also going to try out a new weekly one tonight so that would give me 9 opportunities per month vs the 0-1 I was attending before. Its been great to get me out of the house at night and meeting new people.

One of the things that has helped me stay on track the most was making a daily list of small goals, as inspired by Crowning_Glory with the mini challenges. I have a list on my cellphone of all the simple tasks I *have to* finish each day, at work and home. And each morning or night before I add things that I want to or should complete that day and I check my list as I complete each item. It makes me feel motivated and accomplished to check things off- even if they are very simple little tasks I would do every day anyhow. For example at work I balance the cash drawer every day and have for years, but it still goes on my list! And I add fun tasks too, like a date night. Everything I intend to do that day, big or small goes on the list.

This whole Healthy Pony program has really helped get my butt in gear with some things I needed to get done in my life I am super grateful to this group and especially to my buddy and Crowing_Glory!!

[tailrustedtealeaf]

I've fallen behind on just about everything, I need to work on goals that are actually beneficial to me. Spanish is fun, just extracirricular...I've been much too busy these past few days.

[heathersmoo]

My russian lessons have been going super well.  I'm getting rather good at translations!  As far as my travel goals go, all is ready, I just need to wait two months to roll out to Dubai and India, yay! 

 

[Ponyfan]

I’m still here. I’ve had a lot of health issues in the last couple of months that I’ve had to deal with. (More info in “What’s your problem?” and my motivation to eat healthy has disappeared. I love chatting with my buddy but they have been pretty  quiet also.  I have been working on my French everyday and I can tell I’m actually learning it.

Ponyfan

[Crowning_Glory13]

We can't reach every goal, we can't reach ever task, but we can try. That is the best thing ever, to try!

Even if 1 positive comes out you have won.

I see 20 people a day. Out of that 20 people 90% of them will tell me no. But the 10% who tell me yes makes the job worth it.

So you may have gotten 90% no on your goals but that 10% towards your goals make it all worth is.

I do feel bad the buddies have gone quiet...it was a risk. I can't do too much or it would turn into a swap style event and to me that is limiting. I can off me as your buddy so PM me.

We have contest to work on.
. Miss/Mister Congeniality Healthy Pony. This pony is voted by the group through private message. They are a pony who cheered others on, stayed posting, and did the best at reaching their goals.

Either post your pick or PM me you pick for this prize contest. This might be a chance to spread some positive thoughts.

If you voted please post that you voted. Most votes get the win! Or we will do a drawing for a tie.

[Prince_Sunbeam]

I PMd you my congeniality vote, as well as voted in the poll 

[Ponyfan]

Wow, Prince Sunbeam you've made great progress. Congrats to everyone that is maintaining their goals and keeping up with their Duolingo lessons. I've noticed that I seem to be able to read/understand more French than I can when I hear other people speak it but I'm really happy I've been consistently learning more.


Thanks Crowing Glory. I'm sure some real life stuff came up with my buddy but I've missed talking with them. I was hoping we could keep talking to each other after this round of Healthy Pony.



Ponyfan

[Crowning_Glory13]

I know I have not been the best buddy, and yes chat each other up even after this round...it’s all about friends!!!!

I have 1 congeniality vote. Please pm your vote. And if you voted in the poll please let me know. I won’t be able to check once the poll is over.

I am going to be real with everyone. I knew this was a possibility once I started this round. Those that wanted to donate a prize might not be doing that now. I get it life happens. So prizes fall to me. That means, I am distributing prizes and shipping to all winners. I knew this could happen, and that’s ok. Just know that if you have won, and it takes a bit, I apologize. Also you may remind me.

We end out healthy pony Nov 15. All prizes will be named by Nov 10. 5 days for me to get all squared away. If you have a prize, PM me that you have a prize. Once I get all the contests done, I will send you the info to send to. Prize winners please give your sender feedback. Just a nice way to say thank you.

Our time is getting short post away. Your post just might be the lucky winner!

[Ponyfan]

I’m so sorry to hear that some of the prizes people offered to send for Healthy Pony might not be working out. I understand real life happens sometimes and we aren’t always able to do everything that we hoped.

Was the post fun pony pics a challenge or just for fun?

I want to tell you Crowning Glory that you have always made Healthy Pony fun to participate in and even when I fail,  you and others always encourage me to try again. Seeing an encouraging post from someone can make my day. Also you have been very generous to me in past Healthy Pony challenges so if my name should come up for a prize I’d like it to go to someone that you think could use an extra pick me up.

I voted in the poll.

Ponyfan

[Crowning_Glory13]

Daw pony fan, I so heart you:) you just made my night:) the pony picture was just for fun. Seeing g pictures always cheer me up:)

I totally get life happens. Just patients with me:)

[Kiwi]

I know I haven't posted in a while - life. Work's been a bit more busy/stressful, hubby has been sick, and my bazaar progress has slowed. Just this week left, I'm excited but also getting more nervous. I got a lot of bits picked up on the weekend, which was most of the last minute things. I know I'm ready, but I still don't feel it, and this week is so busy as well.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Whew, good luck Kiwi! I know you ate going to rock it out. Busy week! Meh more like exciting week. Have fun:)

[lovesbabysquirmy]

We can do this everyone!  Even if it feels like we are shuffling slowly to our goals only wearing one houseslipper and with curlers still in our hair! LOL

My main goal for the next two days is Halloween costume for the kid... I am so close but not done yet...

Then I have to buckle down and keep finding job applications to send in.  My DH's training opportunity kind of fell through, so we are stressing about how to make extra income because we need to knock some debt down BIG TIME so the interest doesn't creep up... *sigh* 

[Crowning_Glory13]

Lovesbabysquirmy you never fail to make me giggle:) you are right, shuffled tiny steps reach goals too:)

Here are some contests to finish up:)

Prize 1. Shatyr for the positive buddy post challenge.

Prize 2.
Posting prize! Including your sign up, I will be writing your screen name on a numbered notebook. Then I will do a random number generator to pick out winner. The more you post, the more chances you have to win.

*only one winner unless I have someone donating a prize. Ends Nov 10. Drawing Nov 11.

Prize 3.
Miss/Mister Congeniality Healthy Pony. This pony is voted by the group through private message. They are a pony who cheered others on, stayed posting, and did the best at reaching their goals.

*just send me your choice for this winner.

Prize 4. Mini Challenge #2 list
1. CG
2. Strawberrysundance
3. Princesunbeam
4. Shatyr
5. Kiwi
6. Tailrustedtealeaf
7. Princesunbeam
8. Tailrustedtealeaf
9. Strawberrysundance
10. Heathersmoo
11. Lovesbabysquirmy
12. Kiwi
13. Tailrustedtealeaf

Drawing to be soon.

Prize 5. Voting challenge
1. Prince_Sunbeam
2. Ponyfan

[StrawberrySundance]

Well done everyone for working towards/completing your goals so far

I must apologize to my buddy for not messaging them last week, I've been so busy  Turns out I had more work than I thought, hooray for an unorganized college! Luckily I've got two weeks off, one for a half term break and the other because they still haven't sorted my work placements out. I've applied for a total of 5 jobs now and hopefully I will be accepted into one, that'll be one of my goals complete and a lot of stress removed.

So my goals for this week are;

- Complete at least two units of my PowerPoint presentation
- Finish my Halloween costume (almost there!)
- Get my hair cut
- Experiment with my fudge recipe in time for Christmas
- Begin on making Christmas candles for family

I have voted in the poll and just about to PM you Crowning_Glory13 with my vote, if Im honest I wish I could vote for everyone