For the next couple of days it is supposed to be raining in my area. That is significant due to the fact that my free time to be active is limited. And like you, I am trying to keep the positive, healthy habits going.
Don't let the weather stop you from being active. First of all, we can dress for the occassion. As a guy, I have the innate need to test myself against the elements. But since I am a wuss and don't want to camp or be exposed to long, a 30-45 min walk in the drizzle is a perfect opportunity to be manly. Just making sure that I have on good footware and an exterior layer that is weather proof, I can walk or be active outdoors without alot of hub-bub.
Now it is not pouring, that would change things. In that case, or if I didn't have wet weather options, the next couple of days would be a great time to get to the todo list. "Spring" cleaning or projects around the house can keep me active and occupied.
If that doesn't sound good, make a trip to the mall. Leave the cards at home and do some laps at the mall! Just keep moving!
Today 234.8!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Changing = Planning
Habits are what we do when we don't think about what we are doing. It's what's natural.
Change then has to be intentional or planned. If I want to be able to reach my short-term weekly goal of losing 2 pounds, then I need to be able to plan meals, snacks, eating out, and activity. Occasionally, I might reach my goal by accident, but long term I have to have a plan.
Last night I had dinner plans with a friend, I knew that I would eat a high caloric meal. So I needed a plan. I planned to be more active during the week and especially that day to balance my calories and meet my goal. Today the weight is 236.2 Higher than yesterday morning (expected), but low enough to meet my goal weight for the week. Next Sunday the goal is 234.2. Let's keep going.
Change then has to be intentional or planned. If I want to be able to reach my short-term weekly goal of losing 2 pounds, then I need to be able to plan meals, snacks, eating out, and activity. Occasionally, I might reach my goal by accident, but long term I have to have a plan.
Last night I had dinner plans with a friend, I knew that I would eat a high caloric meal. So I needed a plan. I planned to be more active during the week and especially that day to balance my calories and meet my goal. Today the weight is 236.2 Higher than yesterday morning (expected), but low enough to meet my goal weight for the week. Next Sunday the goal is 234.2. Let's keep going.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Smart Snacking is Healthy for Weight Management
New research shows the more someone snacks the healthier their weight profile is. The idea behind this is not the ability to eat more throughout the day, but to actually use grazing to help keep an individual from gorging and storing.
Smart snacking helps to control the appetite and to reduce large meals where the body ends up storing the glutenous load. High protein and complex carb snacks seem to be the key, not twinkies and zingers. Fruit, veggies, yogurt, nuts and the like fit perfectly into this category. Ideally, you snack never get to a starving feeling and then eat a more moderate amount of calories during a meal.
Down to 235.6. I think I have some nuts!
Smart snacking helps to control the appetite and to reduce large meals where the body ends up storing the glutenous load. High protein and complex carb snacks seem to be the key, not twinkies and zingers. Fruit, veggies, yogurt, nuts and the like fit perfectly into this category. Ideally, you snack never get to a starving feeling and then eat a more moderate amount of calories during a meal.
Down to 235.6. I think I have some nuts!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
One Thing at a Time
There is so much that I would like to change, to improve. When it comes to unhealthy habits and vices, maybe even coping strategies, patiences is a virtue.
You have heard that too much of a good thing can be bad. It is no different when trying to improve yourself. Too much at once, tends to lessen the success of any change. As we let down our guard, lose our focus, or life simply happens, we lose track of improvements and revert to what is comfortable and seemingly supportive, even if unhealthy.
Find one thing that you can do to improve; less sweets, less alcohol, more walking, etc. Do that one thing, or maybe two things and create a habit. Then add on. Remember success is found long term and the race is not a sprint. I encourage you to slow down the change and make it fit. Keep going.
236.4 - actually down from the holiday high, but way up from the fall.
You have heard that too much of a good thing can be bad. It is no different when trying to improve yourself. Too much at once, tends to lessen the success of any change. As we let down our guard, lose our focus, or life simply happens, we lose track of improvements and revert to what is comfortable and seemingly supportive, even if unhealthy.
Find one thing that you can do to improve; less sweets, less alcohol, more walking, etc. Do that one thing, or maybe two things and create a habit. Then add on. Remember success is found long term and the race is not a sprint. I encourage you to slow down the change and make it fit. Keep going.
236.4 - actually down from the holiday high, but way up from the fall.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It's all about the Goals
Goals are so important when changing habits. Short-term, long-term, and immediate goals are all important and should be written out.
Then you must prioritize. Which have urgency. We can create urgency by using SMART goals. The "T" is for time sensitive. Having an end date keeps our goals up-to-date and current. We should not be able to table our goals this way.
We also have to evaluate our goals. At the end of any time segment, we should evaluate how we did and move forward. Keep going!
Then you must prioritize. Which have urgency. We can create urgency by using SMART goals. The "T" is for time sensitive. Having an end date keeps our goals up-to-date and current. We should not be able to table our goals this way.
We also have to evaluate our goals. At the end of any time segment, we should evaluate how we did and move forward. Keep going!
Monday, January 2, 2012
A New Day, A New Year...A New Plan???
Well, what excuse can we come up with. The weather? The stars aren't alligned? Whatever the case, it is probably an excuse. Reevaluate where you are at with your goals. What do you want out of 2012 for your health, fitness, physical activity, etc?
Odds are that if you are trying to lose weight, this isn't the first time. Don't let past failures or bad memories about control or lack of success doom this year's future success.
People lose weight. People change habits. People do it all of the time. Why not you? Why not me? The is no reason that we cannot be on that list, that we cannot be telling someone next year how we found long term success.
Remember success is not found by February or March or even summer. It is found when we change our lifestyle for the longterm and our goals fall into place. This type of success does not happen because of an accident or because of a quick fix. Our success will be marked by having a healthy year followed by a healthy year. We might have to change our priorities and understanding of how the body works.
Regardless. I plan on being there (he states with blue paint covering half of his face). Who will be there with me?!!!
Odds are that if you are trying to lose weight, this isn't the first time. Don't let past failures or bad memories about control or lack of success doom this year's future success.
People lose weight. People change habits. People do it all of the time. Why not you? Why not me? The is no reason that we cannot be on that list, that we cannot be telling someone next year how we found long term success.
Remember success is not found by February or March or even summer. It is found when we change our lifestyle for the longterm and our goals fall into place. This type of success does not happen because of an accident or because of a quick fix. Our success will be marked by having a healthy year followed by a healthy year. We might have to change our priorities and understanding of how the body works.
Regardless. I plan on being there (he states with blue paint covering half of his face). Who will be there with me?!!!
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