Computer vs Exercise

Clara shared something with me today that I wanted to pass along. She recently read a diet book that advocated only spending as much time on the computer or watching TV as you have spent exercising that day. She explained the theory behind this is that while on the computer or watching TV your body goes into a sleep like state and slows down calorie burning, the only way to compensated for the loss of calorie burn is to exercise.

Looking Ahead

Hello,
Well we are now on week 6. On one hand I can't believe we are almost done and on the other I am getting  a bit less motivated than the first few weeks. But I have taken time to really think about this. I have always started my exercise and new menu plans, and for some reason I only get through 1 or 2 months then just stop. Which then leads me to gain more weight or stay where I'm at. I realize most people like to look ahead at a long term goal. I have always tried that and this time I  realize I need to stop looking ahead and try  focusing on my present day. The future is not something I can grasp but today is something I can control. So I am happy to say that today I think I found my happy place in all this. I found what works for me and this picture summarizes the whole thing. I most ALWAYS wake up with determination and excitement to start another day off right. Somewhere around noon I struggle whether to give in for the day or hold out till the end then by and by 3 or 4 I lose it. I just have to remember that I want to go to bed knowing I gave it my all. So for me my "looking ahead" will be no further than my bed and whether or not I can feel good about the choices I made that day.  I wish you all the best of luck this week. I hope to hear from more of you on here. I love coming to the blog when I have down time, or am having a hard day. So keep'em com'n

Motivation!

Check out this motivation! When I loose 20 lbs I am so-o going shopping for new clothes!!!

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

In honor of Dr. Seuss today and this "journey" we're on....

"I'm sorry to say so

but, sadly, it's true

that Bang-ups

and Hang-ups

can happen to you.

You can get all hung up

in a prickle-ly perch.

And your gang will fly on.

You'll be left in a Lurch."

As many of you "fly on", the past few days I have been "hung up"...or rather down...sick. Ugh!  I had every intention to get all my points for this week, but I have failed.  I didn't work-out yesterday and today isn't looking so good either.  The last thing I want to eat is veggies, nothing sounds good for that matter.  And I am struggling to drink all my water.  I'd rather just lay in bed (as much as I can with children around).

But, I am NOT GIVING UP!  Because...

"Will you succeed?

Yes!  You will, indeed!

(98 and 3/4 guaranteed.)"

"KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!"

....And I really hope to literally "move"...okay at least "hike" those mountains. :)

Can you do it?.....YES!!!!!

Ladies we are NOT going to give up. Keep holding on and asking for help and pushing yourself. I love that this says "to support without breaking or yielding" That is what we are all here for is that unbreakable support. DO NOT GIVE UP YET keep pushing. Its the weekend and we know those are the scariest and most challenging times. Be strong and watch every bite and move your body a bit more. GOOD LUCK:):):)