Focus...Focus...

Sometimes we lose sight of the big prize...getting healthy.
I believe it is a daily journey. I have to sit and mentally plan out what I'm going to have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner OR I will eat Pop-tarts, McDonalds, and all the carbs I can fit on a fork.

Stepping off of the ride that is dieting, is such a key component in gaining self-worth. Loving who you are makes you want to eat better and exercise more.

Just remember to focus on you and all the benefits your family will enjoy because you chose to get healthy.

If today was a bay day...make tomorrow better.

Feb.23rd

Today is my birthday.
I am eating cake.
That is all.

My Birthday Cake



Tomorrow, I will work it off...LOL.

Diet Algebra, huh?

Wow...there are so many numbers and letters when dieting that I get lost.

Calories.

Points.

BMI.

BP.

Time.

Carbs.

Ounces of H2O.

Measurements.

I agree that a lot of those are important, but don't let them get you bogged down.

Remember, stick with what works for you.

I am using the calorie method.

Low calories + Good Workout = weight loss.

However, if you like doing the WW point system...do it.

Find what helps you reach your goals and stick to your plan.

I promise you will lose weight.

 

PTI...funeral last week.

Last week my husband's grandmother, whom his mother has cared for over the last 8 years, passed away. She was very sick in her final days and her health had been diminishing rapidly these last few months. It has been very hard on his mother, but it is comforting to know she is now no longer suffering. Thanks for the prayers and kind words during this difficult time.

It's Super Bowl time...blow it for one day, if you need to.

My advice for any time that feasting/gluttony is going to occur is to eat guilt free.
Now, that does not mean you should eat,
and eat,
and eat,
and eat.
It means if you want to have wings with blue cheese dressing--go ahead.
However, do not eat ALL the wings and blue cheese dressing.

Super Bowl time is mainly a snack food/poor food choice kind of day, so eat a little of the bad stuff and enjoy. Tomorrow, though...push yourself a little harder during your workout.

Your calorie guilt will disappear...most of it anyway!

Metabolism

Must reads for those
trying to change their
diet/exercise lifestyles:

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/make-most-your-metabolism

http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-metabolism-calculator

http://www.metabolism.com/

http://metabolism.org/

Metabolism is one of the most important factors when dieting, but surprisingly few people know much about it and what it does. The above are just quick articles to help you understand how your body works.

Nuts

I know nuts are good for you. I have read, they can decrease your cholesterol and are a Heart happy food.


That's great, but they are, also, high in calories!

Eating nuts are good...too many nuts are bad.

Just a reminder!