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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Refocus and Renew

As is par for the course for someone who struggles with food addictive or overeating or, minimally, weight management, I am having trouble with my focus.  I have not fallen completely off the wagon, but I am struggling.

I am not as interested or as focused as I have been in the past.  I am not sure how to flip that switch, but I am craving food from boredom or entertainment more than sustenance.  And as you may know, that is a dangerous place to be.

That being said, I am still 15 or more pounds down from January and 45 pounds or so down from 5 years ago.  I want more.  I want to challenge myself to move more without discomfort.  I want to lessen the impact on my low back and knees.

And I do want to look different.  Partly because I want people to take me seriously when discussing the topic and partly, because I want it for me.  I want to look in the mirror and see the accomplishment and be more comfortable in my own skin.

Now I am not so uncomfortable that I am going to create an eating disorder or to hate myself.  Lord thank you for being able to balance those thoughts.  But I do want more.  Healthfully, I think that is a positive.  While be comfortable in your body is important, I don't want to get complacent.

Lord help me to make healthy choices, to find ways to move more, to have a thrist for activity.  I don't want to take my movement for granted or your creation.  Sitting down in front of the TV does not benefit me or bring me closer to you.  I want more.  So now what?

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Walk the Walk

I have been professing, literally as a professor, to students and clients how important strenght training is.  But I have not been making time for that in my personal life.  I 100% believe the science and philosophy of why it is important, but I have not made it a priority.

I need to do that soon.  More muscle leads to more fat burning throughout the day.  It helps to improve overall performance and reduce risk of injury to the joints.

Specifically for me, I am concerned about my knees.  I need to improve the strength and flexibility of my quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves for an overall better fitness level.  Today might be the day.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Remember the Alamo

That phrase was supposed to inspire and help the Texians focus on the true goal!  What do you need to remember to stay on track.

Instead of a quick food fix that really won't make you happy or fix a problem, consider the victory that awaits you in the morning or next week when you weigh in or try on an old pair of jeans.

Remember your goals, your promises and why you want to change.  Now is the time, because if not now...when?

You can be in control.  The desicion to be in control is offered every meal or snack.  Say yes to find your success! 225.0

Thursday, April 2, 2015

A Reminder of the Basics

Eat smarter and move more.

That's it.  To lose weight and be healthier, you need to eat smarter and move more.

There are many different ways to accomplish that, but focus on how you will adhere to any change that you make for the long term.  Short term cleanses or fasts or whatevers don't have the research backing to suggest that they are beneficial to weight loss.

224.2 Up and down for me.  Time to get back to the basics.