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Are you struggling to manage your weight? Read on to see if my knowledge, successes and failures can help you. Please comment and pass along to anyone who you think could benefit from this Blog. Be Healthy!



Monday, July 29, 2013

Be Consistent, Not Perfect

I have talked about it before.  Don't focus on perfection, it will lead to unattainable goals.  You have to plan for everyday life to be a part of your timeline.  For many of us, weight loss is a desire because we have trouble with a busy life.  Why would you expect that you can create the perfect schedule with no hiccups or stressors?

It is these happenings that tend to lead to failure.  We have a set back and now we are off schedule or we feel like we have already let ourselves down because of lack of willpower or committment.

Don't start that vicious cycle.  Plan a slow and consistent schedule of better eating and more activity.  Longterm, it is these weight loss techniques that have the best adherence anyway.  We can do it!

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Sleep is Crucial

There are lots of reasons to get a good night's rest.  The fact is that most of us shave time off of our sleep schedule to fit other things in.  We think that because we can be functional the next day, four or five hours of sleep will be fine. 

Unfortunately, this is not the case.  Hormones and blood chemistry are all taking a toll if we don't get the shut eye we need.  So take a look at our schedule and see what you can do to find balance and restore rest and recovery as a priortity.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Slowly...Hopefully Surely

Another good day down.  I had pizza, but it was planned and controlled.  Other than that, feeling good about the journey.  Losing about a half a pound a day!  It all counts!

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Today is a New Choice

With a pantry and fridge full of choices, the past couple of days has been easier.  I feel like I am in control of my choices!  I really feel good about where I am.  There is a long way to go and much more to do, but I am feeling good!

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Finally I'm Prepared

It has been a long while since I have had a full kitchen of food and cooked said food for upcoming meals.  I prepared 25 meals, including breakfast and have them stored and ready to eat for the upcoming two weeks.

Weight went down over the weekend and now I am ready to move forward!

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Friday, July 19, 2013

I've Had Enough

I hate feeling this way! But for how long and at with how much consistency?

My stomach hurts...I feel gross...I am lethargic...I don't look how I want to...I am disappointed.

I hope I can remember this feeling.  Today was a good day as I was fed up with the constant excuses and results of those excuses.  I know I can do better and feel better.  I want that, so I packed 3 meals and headed off to work for a 13 hr shift.

Now, I got to sleep in and still had time to prepare food so all of that helps, but I had a good day...And I like the way it feels.  Hopefully tomorrow I will have the same frame of mind or I can focus and do it anyway.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Trying to Find Desire...More Desire

I want to lose weight.  I want to be healthier.  I want to look different.  I want to feel different.  The list could easily go on.  Yet when it is time to choose a meal, I am choosing something less than healthy.  I am struggling to want my list for the long term more than the meal or choice in the short term. 

What is the reason for this myopic decision making?  I must find out! 221.6

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Continue On

Based on our definition for failure, today I must continue on.  I made a poor choice for dinner.  I knew what I was doing and I did it anyway.

Now what?  Stop trying...give in for the rest of the weekend...Nope!

Today is an opportunity for new choices!

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Friday, July 5, 2013

What if I fail?

Defining failure is a difficult and deary task.  Many of us that are trying to manage our weight have had ups and downs.  We have probably all seen some degree of success, even if temporary.  But when is it that we actually fail.

Today, I had a past client email me a reply from an email that I sent more than a month ago.  Her main reason for the delay is that she wanted to find or create some positive news before contacting me.  I have felt that way.  After losing weight in the past and then regaining it, I ignored friends and social opportunities so as not to dissappoint those who had previously cheered on my victory.

Silly really.  But human nature I suppose.  If you are searching for accountability, you won't find it hiding from those who love and care for you. 

My beard is a symbol that I am not where I want to be, but I have not quit.  For quitting is failure!

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Committment is Key

Having a successful result is highly related to a commited plan.  My committment is no fast food for 6 months.  Till the end of the year...

Besides the fact that the food choices are calorically dense, its the convenience of stopping in and gettting something.  I will be ok with a sandwich or will even allow pizza, but not fast food.

The point isn't to stop eating fries per se.  Instead, it is adding an extra meal at the end of a day or changing my plan to include Taco Bell instead of what I brought from home.

I did this last year and found that it was very helpful in weight managment.  It's not for the rest of my life, just 6 months.  What committment will you make?

Finally got my scale back...221.4 unfortunately I think the Earth's gravity has changed.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Balance and Focus Won't Come Knocking

You've got to create it.  Fight for it.  And then live it.

I feel as if I have been waiting for life to come find me where I am.  And it clearly hasn't happened that way.  I am going to have to go and get what I what.  With a busy schedule and a fuller social calendar, I really need to go and claim what I need.

Another day, or week, or even a month can pass before I'm "ready".  I need to be proactive and make time for myself with preparing food, sleeping well, being active and spending more time with God.

I crave balance and need focus, but just saying it obviously is not enough!

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