The BDG Game

I heard a Pink interview where she talked about a dinner party game she plays called BDG's ... Brag, Desires, and Gratitudes.  Each person shares at least one of each - helps us to remember that there are so many good htings in life even when things seem tough

Who would like to share a BDG?

BRAG - I ate SO balanced and light yesterday all day that I was able to have real oil popped popcorn last night as a snack .... without going over calories or carb counts for the day!  It was AWESOME!

DESIRE - that by the time I need to buy a new wet suit, I will not have to custom order it because of my size

GRATITUDE - Even tough I am technically overweight, I am fit and healthy, I am adventurous nad I am DONE having my weight stop me from doing things I want to do!  Like scuba dive!

Jen, keep moisturizing!

BRAG - I'm going to see Dave Matthwews Band tonight!

Desire - that I could see DMB every night 365 days a year!

Gratitude - for hte fascinating talent that will be on stage tonight as I watch and listen and dance to DMB!!!

Can you say more cardio tonight and tomorrow night while dancing my butt off with DMB??????

brag - is it bad that i don't feel much in the bragging mood today?  hmmmm well i suppose i can brag that i have such a supportive husband who doesn't mind when i gush over DMB all week

desire - for routine, between 2 weeks of vacation, one week back, then a friend visiting for the last 5 days nad leaving Sunday, then more friends moving back to US from Aus on Monday and staying with us for their first couple days back state-sode .... whew I'm getting tired nad looking forward to getting back to my normal routine ..... wake up work out shower work uppack gym bag unpack lunch bag eat dinner repack gym bag repack lunch bag go to sleep ... wash rinse repeat!

gratitude - that I ahve such a wonderful life nad wonderful friends that give me the chance to do things like take long vacations, have friends come visit nad stay with us etc

BRAG - I had an amazing weekend with my amazing husband nad some of our amazing friends too!

DESIRE - someday I hope my thyroid is stable, until its stable its so hard for me to tell if what i am doing with food nad exercise is actually working or not

DESIRE 2 - to teleport myself from my desk to teh elliptical at the gym ... its the getting there that's always tough!

GRATITUDE - for old friends crossing paths again

BRAG - I am really strong for a chick .... physically strong .... and I kicked butt this morning in training doing planks with my forearms on a balance ball and holding it for one minute!

DESIRE - to completely get my mind back in the game and not think about my "failures" as much

GRATITUDE - that my brain and mind nad emotions anad mental state are starting to get back to the powerful stage, when I know I can do this, when I know that I will succeed no matter what!

brag - i am walking tall today

desire - to avoid the chocolate monster this afternoon ... i feel WEAK

gratitude - i can feel my focus returning - i declined a happy hour for after work today

BRAG - i wanted pizza for luncch but instead had some pork tenderloin and a bunch of veggies from our work cafeteria. 

DESIRE - wish the lunch had been more satisfying, i feel myself wanting some thing more since it wasn't really what i wanted, but was a better choice

GRATITUDE - i think its been a while since i expressed my gratitude for my gym Lifetime Fitness and my trainer Miguel ... both a helping me change my life!

Brag - I used to not even be able to run a mile years ago, on my last PT test for work I ran 1.5 miles in 9:33.  :)

Desire - A new MacBookPro, my current ones gettin' a little old.  :P

Gratitude - I never realized how much I love to cook until I made a commitment to eating healthier years ago.  One of the nice surprises I have had on this journey.

Brag: I came top of my college class in every assignment this semester

Desire: To ace my exams and graduate with first class honours - I'm so close!

Gratitude: I finally have my figure back the way I want it! Thank you Calorie Count!

BRAG - i feel thinner today

DESIRE - for minimal rain this weekend, i want to go hiking!!!!!

GRATITUDE - for the rain, the plants and trees and flowers, for hte fresh spring air, the sunshine, for caring nad loving friends nad family, for a job that I enjoy, for a husband who appreciates me and loves me without any conditions, for my adorable dogs wh bring me joy every day and for my HIKING BOOTS which I hope to use this weekend!!!!!!

BRAG - I've had a perfect calroie counting day so far ... one day at a time

DESIRE - to make it through today with a good calorie deficit ... I have to think in small incrememnts right now to make it through

GRATITUDE - I love weekends, but am grateful for Mondays when I go back into my routine which can bring stability nad comfort in a crazy world!

BRAG - this morning my husband said that my calves are looking more defined

DESIRE - to make it through today without completely blowing calorie counting

GRATITUDE - for delicious cup of coffee after a great work out ... weird usn't it?

BRAG - even with an over indulgence of bread at lunch yesterday and dinner out with friends last night, I still managed to break even on calories in, calories out - MAINTENANCE is better than gaining

DESIRE - to get back fully and wholeheartedly on track, unwaivering in my convinction

GRATITUDE - to myself for going to see  the nutritionist this morning who told me she would give me the daily support and push that I need to get me to my goal

BRAG - I came in at 1600 calories yesterday without too much of a struggle

DESIRE - to maintain control this weekend

GRATITUDE - forgiveness is a wonderful thing - I am grateful to have jsut had lunch with an old friend who I haven't seen in 6 years

Brag - I have maintained my caloric requirement for a week

Desire - Smaller sized pants

Gratitude - that the trip to the hospital was successful in that they were able to diagnose what was wrong with Mom and prescribe the medication that will help her feel better.

Gratitude 2 - this site is just wonderful - I like to lurk and read the interesting and educational items.

Brag:  I scored myself a 4 day weekend to spend with my beautiful baby and amazing DH.  Going upstate to enjoy some sister time w/ my nieces, then off to our family's lodge on the water.

Desire:  Some sun color, an instantly clean house :)

Gratitude:  My beautiful baby, my DH, the fact that I have a job, a safe place to live, and enough $ to provide for my child.

brag 1  - I feel really good today about how I look ... a rare day so I will CELEBRATE by walking tall, smiling a lot, pulling in my abs, holding my back straight .... the feeling of physical well beaing really boosts self esteem and body image

brag 2 - twice in the last 20 minutes at work the devil whispered in my ear, wanting me to go see what was being served for Friday Breakfast today and twice i put one foot in front of the other and walked straight to my desk and avoided the temptation

desire - give me the strength and endurance to make super good healthy food choices all day long, so that when I wake up tomorrow morning I will feel as good as I do right now

gratitude - oh my wonderful husband gave me a mini foot massage before I left for work this morning!!!! 

Brag: My skirt from last summer is looser! I used to have to wear it unzipped some, but now I can zip it up, clip it closed (there's a little metal clasp), and it's still loose enough to breathe when I sit down.

Desire: To actually be able to overcome something I've been dealing with for years and be able to work for a living rather than live off income assistance. It's not because I want to, and I hate when people ask me if I work or go to school because I can't do either right now. I met a guy last year who judged me for being on income assistance because he thought I was lazy and just didn't want to work. It's not that at all.

Gratitude: My amazing boyfriend who actually deals with my schizophrenia and depression in a caring way and has never given up on me. Almost ten months and he's the best thing that's ever happened to me. I cried to my mom once because I believed no one would ever want or be able to love someone who had my sickness. I love him.

I  am VERY HAPPY for you:):)

Wishing you LOTS of best times:):)

AND

Brag -- I was able to STOP my craving BEFORE eating anything that would take me over my calories for today...whew!!!!

Desire - those smaller pants:)

Gratitude - that I have a place to say this.  I LIKE this thread very much:)

Best to all:)

Brag - I am still within my caloric requirements even after I decided to give myself a "splurge" day.

Desire - those smaller pants:)

Gratitude - I SPILLED half of my "splurge"plate!!  AND after cleaning it up decided to go ahead and eat the remainder AND have realized that I had served myself too much -- half actually satisfied me.  SO I am going to have Sautrdays as my "splurge" paying attention to portions.

iI am so glad some others have joined me here again!  I will continue this regardless of other poeple joining in, but I sure do enjoy reading others celebrations!

brag - I logged all my food for hte weekend, even though I was definitely NOT proud of Sunday, I got it all down so that I am NOT surprised nor shicked if I don't lose htis week ... after Sunday I don't really deserve to lose anything!  But I am proud for getting it all down on the food log here nad taking accountability and responsibility for it

brag 2 - my sister in law who last saw me in January told me I looked like I lost a lot of weight since then - woooo hoooooooo

desire - oh me tooooo .... smaller pants!

gratitude - for "retail therapy" supported by my DH - a couple months ago he gave me a gift card for DSW to use when I needed retail therapy and yesterday was hte day - 4 new pair of shoes!!!