So often we think it is only the big things in life that matter, but it is not true. Even the little things can make a big and lasting impact.
Tonight I was able to socialize with some incredible women. We got together to do a service, and as always, I feel my own spiritual cup being filled. Of course the activity was centered around food, good food to be exact. I must confess, I did have some brownies, and a few other things.
The fruit was beautifully displayed, and I enjoyed tons of watermelon, and cantaloupe. There were wonderful sandwiches, and a cooler of drinks. I took advantage of the ice cold water bottles. Now you may be wondering why I am telling you all of this, but I want you to know, It is hard! It will always be hard, some days I will do exactly what I should, and then there are other days, where I try and don't do as well. Lets concentrate on what YOU did right today! Write it in your journal. The things you did RIGHT... today.
This will go far in our challenge, to know that there are things we are changing, things we are doing, even if it is small, that WILL make a difference. For example: I was out today driving by all my favorite fast food places, and I DID not stop and get a soda. I did not stop and get anything! That is HUGE for me. I am becoming stronger than my cravings. So when I say I had a few things tonight, I am actually fine with that! It is the little things.. that will help me succeed.
Now for the challenges for week two:
PA~challenges:
~ Add 10 minutes to what ever you are already doing. (yes I know that is what we did last week)
~I plan to add 50 crunches a night
Food Challenges:
~find out how many calories you consumed last week and drop that amount by 10%
for example: if you ate 2000 calories last week on an average, this week try about 1,800 calories. (Just this week only)
~try something new. Example, eat whole wheat pasta, or 100% whole wheat bread. You can even try lower fat milk. (go from 2% to 1%) Or even try a new fruit.
Have a great week, and don't forget you are to be making your own daily goals, and you should be writing them down!
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Hey, Donna! I'm still here. I'm down 4.5 lbs, but after my birthday celebration I'm afraid to get on the scale! I probably gained it all back! Back on track tomorrow, right? :)
ReplyDeleteI have lost about 6 pounds in 35 days simply by eliminating most of the snacks that are on the shelf, eating very little past 4:00 pm (a light salad, 1/2 an open face sandwich, etc..), and some moderate exercise. I am hungry in the night and ready for breakfast. I am beginning to like the "clean" hungry feeling. When that first pang comes, I look at the clock and it will be 1-1/2 hours before meal time. Good. I can be hungry for 1 hour and then I can eat a healthy meal. Another tactic that is helpful is to graph only my weekly average weight - not the weight for the day. That means that I am writing down 7 weights same time each day, adding and dividing by 7. That eliminates the 4 pound water weight swings that can occur in a day. It also eliminates fear of a "Birthday meal." It will average out.
ReplyDelete~Anne you are still on track that is real life, we will have great days and some not so much! That is real. Remember if you are "on" 90% of the time you will lose... If you want to lose FAST be "on" 100% of the time... Remember the numbers game...
ReplyDeleteCrystal~SO true... If we can figure out our trigger times and trigger foods, and conquer them well then.. hey we made it! Always working on it will be me.