Get Your Daily Weight Loss Motivation

Spanx

2009-06-18T21:53:00.005-04:00

Spanx shapewear ? If you have no clue what that means, you aren't alone! Spanx is a brand of body-shapers that is creating a big fuss in Hollywood and lots of big-name celebrities are wearing them. Why? They smooth out bumps and bulges to help create a totally sexy silhouette.

Adult Weight Loss Camps

2009-04-08T08:21:00.002-04:00

Do you remember going away to camp as a kid? I do! It was so much fun. We were outside the whole day, I never once wished I was sitting in front of the TV set. If you have a few pounds to lose, you might want to consider attending a camp that's specifically geared to help you reach your weight loss goals. There are many to choose from in every price range and location imaginable. Read more about it....Adult Weight Loss Camps

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Weight Loss Motivation

2009-04-08T08:14:00.003-04:00

Rule your mind or it will rule you.
~Horace

Do you need more weight loss motivation? Read these Weight Loss Success Stories!

Weight Loss Motivation

2008-07-09T15:19:00.004-04:00

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.
~Unknown~

I had to laugh at this one...isn't it true? No matter what goal you set for yourself, there are always potholes, side streets, interesting diversions, and temptations that might might make you veer off track. The key is to use your internal GPS system to stay on the road of success. Parking occasionally, won't stop the journey, just don't stay parked too long!

Motivational Weight Loss Quote

2007-09-03T21:41:00.000-04:00

Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
~Arnold H. Glasgow

What are you doing for your body to make sure it lasts for the long haul?

Today I worked in the garden...I am sore but I also feel good. (Does that make any sense at all?)

Low-carb Cooking

2007-09-03T10:46:00.000-04:00

I found another great low-carb resource...check it out!

Another low-carb week...

2007-08-16T10:14:00.000-04:00

Quickly find low-carb products!

Tomorrow is weigh in! I feel extremely energized this week and I am looking forward to stepping on the scales to see the results!

Inspiration for Weight Loss

2007-08-02T22:42:00.000-04:00

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
~Zig Ziglar

~Goals are different than dreams. When you wake up, dreams are gone and goals are still there waiting for you to take action.~

Weight Loss Motivation Quote

2007-07-29T08:25:00.001-04:00

"Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us."
~Peter De Vries

Wow...this is so true! There is a very small number of people that are overweight because of medical reasons, and the rest...well...we need to figure out what's going on! I used to say, I ate because the food tasted good, but I think it's deeper than that. Many time people eat because of their emotions....up, down, or both! I am definitely included in that mix! Figuring out why you eat (and not making excuses!) is a great step towards weight loss.

Have a great day!
Candee

Let this one sink in!

2007-05-20T08:45:00.000-04:00

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind."
~William James-

Is my resolve sufficient to succeed in my next venture?

2006-01-02T14:09:00.000-05:00

Possibly the most important quality or skill you need to succeed at anything in life, whether it be getting in shape, excelling in your job, beating an illness or just plain being happy is a dogged commitment to doing it.

The sad truth is that ninety five percent of the time, people don't reach their aims because their resolve to get there was never very strong to begin with.

If you don't believe you'll get to your destination, how much effort will you ever be willing to put in? I mean, if you want to lose 20 pounds or 200 pounds and you've "tried" dozens of times only to ultimately quit trying, then what kind of effort will you be likely to put in this time?

Right. Not much.

The secret is your belief and your commitment.
How many times have you had some outcome that was anabsolute must. You simply HAD TO GET IT DONE. The consequences of failing would be too great. At least in your mind, they were great. So...

You got it done! You worked all night. You rallied the troops. Your whole being was into it. There was simply noturning back. Failure was not an option...
And you succeeded.

Tell me, during those times when you rose to the challenge, was there much doubt about the ultimate outcome? Probably not, huh? You just knew that success was imminent, didn't you? Well, that's what happens when you're totally committed to a goal...

...AND when you're clear on exactly what you want.

To succeed at anything, keep your inner voice positive. Tell yourself you can... constantly. Every hour. Atcritical moments of decision.

Talking about belief and resolve: You've no doubt all heard the stories about people who exhibited amazing feats of superhuman strength and picked up a vehicle just enoughto help rescue another person pinned underneath.
And what about those tireless rescue workers who simply won't let themselves stop until they find one more survivor. They have their outcome set and they're doing everything to achieve it.

Now, in our everyday lives, that kind of schedule isusually not required and definitely not healthy, but the principle is the same. Keep your eyes on the goal. Every minute. Every hour.

If you do, then you won't be wasting precious time on non-essential tasks. You'll keep yourself from feeling the agony of failure. Because if your resolve is strong, when you do meet those temporary setbacks, you'll see them as that...temporary.

When your determination is weak, each setback looks like the end. So look at your next project, and the one after that, and even the one after that, and start talking yourself into doing what you must. Tell yourself that you're up to it. Make it a must.

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The Number One Secret Of Successful Weight Loss

2005-11-28T04:35:00.000-05:00

Copyright 2005 Arina Nikitina

Theres one thing that most people forget about when it comes to weight loss. The truth is its even more important than the right diet or effective exercise. Its motivation.

Weight loss is not easy and you need a real drive force to move you towards your goal. Sit back, relax and think for a second. Do you really WANT to lose weight?

Are you ready to change your lifestyle? Do you have enough motivation to lose weight?

To lose weight all you need is three things: desire, belief, and motivation. If you have all three I can guarantee you a success.

1. Desire: Do you really WANT to lose weight?
Are you sure your desire is strong enough? Are you ready for some changes? Are you willing to sacrifice? How committed you are to achieving your goal? Under what condition will you give up?
What if you wanted to lose weight so badly that you knew with absolute certainty that you would absolutely, positively never ever give up?
Theres one little trick to help you intensify your desire. Take a piece of paper, and write down all the reasons why do you want to be slimmer. Write down all the benefits of being slim. Try to write down at least 15. The more reasons you'll find, the stronger your desire will get.

2. Belief: Do you BELIEVE in yourself?
If you don't believe you can reach your goal... you won't.
You have to believe that you can do it. Can you picture yourself being slim? Do you have any doubts in your mind that you can achieve what you want?
There is nothing impossible in loosing weight. Everyone can do that. And you are no exception.

3. Motivation: Are you MOTIVATED enough to follow your plan every day?
In order to achieve you goal you have to keep yourself motivated. There are three effective techniques that will help you to stay on track.

- Remember your reasons and benefits.
Take the list of benefits you wrote before. Read it. Read it every morning before you get up. Read it whenever you need stimulation. Think about your wish, stay connected with your goal. When you are able to keep your mind on success you will be virtually certain to reach that success.

- Visualize yourself being slim
Close your eyes and relax... Create a clear mental picture. Visualize yourself being slim. How it feels? Do you feel satisfied? Happy? How others look at you? What are they saying?
Try to make the picture as realistic as possible. When you continually see yourself in possession of your goal, your subconscious mind will move you into actions that align with the mental image you hold. Visualize your goal at every opportunity.

- Use affirmations
Affirmations are the words we say to ourselves. It is the simple repeating a positive phrase in front of the mirror, in the car, or writing it on paper.
First, develop a couple of affirmations that are the most motivational to you. For example, it can be something like:
"My body is strong and healthy." "I enjoy eating foods that are delicious and full of vitamins and minerals." "I love the burst of energy I get after exercising." "Every day, I am burning calories and getting closer to my weight goal." "My healthy lifestyle empowers me."
Then repeat it as often as you can. While driving, cooking, brushing your teeth... Say it loud, add emotions. Listen to your affirmation. Feel it.
The trick is not to force yourself, but listen to yourself.
Get motivated first and you won't have to struggle trying to make yourself exercise or keep away from that doughnut. Your desire will keep you committed to your goal.

Arina Nikitina is the owner of a Free-Weight-Loss-Zone.com website where you can find free weight loss guide, weight loss myths, and a collection of diet and fitnes articles. Visit: http://www.free-weight-loss-zone.com

Daily Weight Loss Motivation

2005-11-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

by Ben E Sather

When you are faced with the daily challenge of trying to lose weight, you will need to find ways to stay motivated every day. The factors that keep weight loss motivation high include your specific goals, your ability to envision what you want to achieve, and the degree of success you have in the beginning.

Daily motivation requires a special, concerted effort, and it is not always easy. One great way to keep weight loss motivation high is to find an Internet support group to check in with every day.

There are many such chat groups and forums on the web. Another idea is to keep a daily weight loss journal of your progress, struggles and success. You can keep a record of your daily diet or write in your journal about the journey and challenge of losing weight and the emotions connected to it.

Weight loss motivation will stay fresh with something tangible that you can look at to remind you of your goals. For example, you can tape a picture of yourself when you were at a more ideal weight to your refrigerator door.

You can buy an outfit in your ideal size and hang it in your closet where you will see it every day. There are many books filled with affirmations and inspiration for dieters. Buy one, and read a bit of it every day.

The motivation to lose weight may not come from the same place every day. If you can develop some strategies for keeping your daily motivation high, you are much more likely to be successful and bounce back quickly if you have any setbacks. Whatever you ultimately see as your motivation for losing weight, you do not have to face the challenge alone.

There are resources and people available for anyone who takes the time to seek them. Make a daily commitment to do at least one thing in support of your goal, and you may soon find that the behaviors that support weight loss have become second nature to you!

Ben Sather is the publisher of www.a2-weight-loss.com.

NBC's The Biggest Loser - Top Five Quotes

2005-11-10T08:51:00.000-05:00

On November 29, all 14 competitors will return and America will find out who The Biggest Loser is. Here's what you can learn from them.

#1 You need an eating plan that works for life, not just a short-term diet.

#2 Count calories. You hear and read about it all the time, but until you get a food scale and learn how many calories are in everything you put into your mouth, you have no idea how much you're eating.

#3 The toughest part was realizing why I was overweight.

#4 What would you say to others who struggle to exercise? Find a partner.

#5 What are you going to do with your fitter, healthier body? Grow old with it. I want to be the 80-year-old lady who goes to water aerobics every day.

Your Victory Log

2005-10-30T10:24:00.000-05:00

... the fastest way in the world to buildyour confidence and increase your skills.

Even though you don't want to live in the past, it can be an invaluable tool to you.

Throughout our lives, every single one of us have had times where we did something great, or at least really good... someone gave us an approving glance, a promotion, a new client. Perhaps we dated someone hot! Wedding day, giving birth, scoring a touchdown, winning a medal. You simply helped someone out that needed it. These events made you feel good.

A very effective way to put yourself into a great mood any time you want, especially at times where exceptional performance is needed NOW is to create...

Your victory log.

A victory log is merely a sheet of paper that you have nearby any time you need to be reminded of past successes of ANY kind. By reminding yourself about your successes, by pulling out that little sheet, you'll often be able to go on and reach down and grab your greatest performance ever even from the depths of despair. Often times, you just need to be able to REMEMBER that you can do it, when
your thinking is really cloudy.

If you get depressed, pull out your Victory Log and you'll feel a whole lot better. I absolutely guarantee it. Yes, this is simple. That's why it works.

Do you think that the doers - the real winners in life - are that much different than you? Mostly, with exceptional people, they just keep their victories just below their consciousness, so that magical confidence is right there when they need it.

So PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do this exercise. Don't put it off. If now isn't good, do it later today. It's easy. It's fun. And you'll feel great about yourself
when you're done. And... you'll have it forever.

What a great gift to yourself.

Please take a few minutes and do this!!!! This silly little sheet of paper can pull you out of the deepest hole faster than anything you've ever seen.

Here's how. In the areas listed below we want to create a big list of even the tiniest successes. I often look at my list when I'm feeling not up to a task. Hey, no one can be at their best all the time.

Write down just a few words to jog the memory so that when you look at it, you'll know. Many people type these out afterwards. Go back to as far as you can remember. Even kindergarten is fair game.

Learning - tests, quizzes, semester averages, awards, scholarships, I.Q., diploma. Include all grades and college.

The opposite sex - dated a "hottie," got the glance in the mall, had a particularly romantic night/week/month, had 'em all after you, summer camp, phone call, poems, cards, got whistled at. Go back as far as you need to.

Sports (even backyard sports) - touchdowns, hits, baskets, goals, blocks, double plays, great shots. Include board games and cards, too.

Work - promotions, sales, raises, pats on the back, contests, trips, saved money for the company, teamwork, great days, winning, solving a problem, saving a life, got elected, a finalist for the job, made the big sale, got the listing.

Personal - convinced someone to a new way of thinking, landscaping, painting, art, cleaning the house, new clothes, great dinners, children in plays or sports, losing weight, eliminating a bad habit, building/fixing something,
tuning up the car, new car day, new home, getting a letter/notification, made dinner, helped a friend.

Social - kept your temper, you were elegant, gave a great speech, the party was a success.

Health - cholesterol is down, stopped smoking, lost weight, ran 100 yards/one mile/three miles, climbed the mountain, changed your diet, walked by the chips in the store, etc.

Do this for every area of your life. I have one for kicking a 50 yard field goal. Don't you believe I'll ever forget it. Not when NFL kickers have missed 30 yarders to lose games!! But even the small ones like walking by the potato chips today. That's a victory and shouldn't be discounted. Because you were strong just then, and deserve recognition. No one else is likely to do it, so you MUST.

Don't think little things are not important. They're everything -- everything.

Watch during sporting events, when a player makes a mistake and the other team scores as a result. Momentum shifts.

Why?

Because after mistakes they begin focusing on what went wrong... instantly.

And the team that scored is focused on their scoring. They're pumped up. Confidence rises.

You need that confidence, too, to do your best every day and every minute.

So focus on what you've done right, and you'll develop it.

How can you do this?

Your Victory Log... the fastest way in the world to build
your confidence and increase your skills.

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What if you had the same minute-by-minute thoughts as the
super successful? Mike Brescia has developed the ultimate
mental conditioning programs that can help anyone wipe out
intense fears and enjoy huge successes in all areas of
life.
FR~EE details==> http://www.thinkrightnow.com

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Today's Empowering Beliefs

2005-10-29T03:59:00.000-04:00

-- I am working hard to reach my biggest goal now --

-- I learn something valuable every day in pursuing my goal --

-- I am becoming more today than I was yesterday --

-- I love reaching for and achieving challenging goals --

-- I can do it... I know I can --

read and truly believe them every day!

Please visit my main weight loss blog!

2005-08-12T09:12:00.000-04:00

I have decided to combine my daily weight loss motivation blog with my my weight loss blog. You will still find great weight loss quotes, sucess stories and weight loss frustrations, Weight Watchers recipes, and weight loss information.

Visit me today!

Weight Loss Quote

2005-06-28T23:33:00.000-04:00

"The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results."
~Tony Robbins

Lemon Water to Lose Weight and Have More Energy

2005-06-14T21:19:00.000-04:00

I was given this "recipe" last week and one woman from my Weight Watcher's meeting tried it this past week and lost 4 1/2 pounds! I wanted to pass it on to you.

No other food known to man has what lemon hasn't even lime and other citrus fruit. Lemons have atomic power, a very special form of vitamin C, and are the best way to lower high sugar. Lemons regenerate the liver, strengthen stomach acids and salivary enzymes, and help the pancreas, thyroid, and adrenal glands,as well as all other glands and organs of the body. Also the lemon water helps to strengthen the back because of the Vitamin C it contains.

Lemon water has to be made from fresh lemons. Realemon from a bottle or can or plastic lemon does not work. Even freshly made lemon water is good only twelve hours after it is made. The lemon has to be diluted in distilled water. It the lemon juice is taken straight, it was eat the dentine off your teeth if there are any cracks in the enamel.

The formula for making lemon water is add one ounce of lemon juice to eight ounces of distilled water. You can dilute it more if you prefer. One average lemon contains one ounce of juice. You can take eight ounces of the lemon and water mixture 1/2 hour to one hour before breakfast, hot or cold, buy only four ounces per hour maximum is the best thereafter. The average person should have one to six lemons per day in two quarts of distilled water. If your sugar is high, you should take one to three lemons per day in one quart of distilled water. If you sugar is very high, you should take two to six lemons per day in two quarts of distilled water. At first, it may taste very sour. This means your sugar is high. As you continue to take it, it will start to taste better as your sugar goes down.

It is the best thing for quenching your thirst. Soon you will notice you no longer desire soda pop and other sweets. In fact, soda pop even starts to taste too sweet. If you take lemon water for the rest of your life, you can add 10 to 30 years to it. If the lemon burns your stomach, it is a sign that you lack calcium. Take calcium gluconate, four to eight, for four to sixteen weeks, till the lemon no longer burns your stomach. Again, lemon water is the most fantastic thing you can do to improve your health, increase your energy, and prolong your life.
~Source Unknown

TEN SELF MOTIVATING TIPS

2005-06-13T13:00:00.000-04:00

written by DeLores Pressley www.bornsuccessful.com

1. Don’t wait for tomorrow to start living today. Stop putting your life on hold waiting to be something that you are not. We spend precious time yearning and hoping instead of embracing and enjoying. Start living life to its fullest, right now.

2. Treat yourself with respect and kindness. Allow yourself to make mistakes. It was once quoted “If you want to be respected by others, then the great thing is to respect yourself.”

3. Believe in yourself. You must believe in order to receive. Give yourself praise. Don’t wait to hear it from someone else. Self-praise is an excellent motivator.

4. Visualize yourself as a success. There is validity to self-fulfilling prophecy. Whatever we accept about ourselves, we eventually become. Challenge yourself to be a success.

5. Take time out of everyday (at least 30 minutes) for self-development. Read great books or listen to great motivational tapes. You can attend seminars, surf the internet for valuable information and do something everyday that will help you become a better person.

6. Commit yourself to happiness. It is your choice to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated.

7. Dream big – realize your power within. If you can conceive the thought in your mind, and believe it in your heart, then you can achieve it in your life. Never give up on your dreams, if you do, you are giving up on part of yourself.

8. Use positive affirmations. An affirmation is something that you declare, or accept. Affirmations can be positive or negative. Discard any negative affirmations. Always affirm in the present. It only takes 21 days for something to be a habit.

9. Discover your unique purpose. Finding one’s purpose or calling can be simply defined as doing something that gives you the greatest pleasure.

10. Do something special for a VIP (Very Important Person). That VIP is you. Always treat yourself special and you will have a special motivated life.

About the Author:
DeLores Pressley is known for her electrifying and exhilarating performance as a speaker. She carries her message of success while working with people to help them achieve goals, realize dreams and build a secure living. She is the author of Clean Out the Closets of Your Life and co-author of Advanced Revelations to Plus Size Modeling.

New Study says...

2005-06-02T22:07:00.000-04:00

A new National Institutes of Health study has found that people who are inactive are 2.5 more likely to develop dementia than their peers that regularly exercise. The study included more that 2,500 men and women.

MyPyramid Food Guidance System

2005-05-29T22:49:00.000-04:00

Focus on Fruits
~Keep a wide variety of fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits on hand for snacks, desserts and sweet additions to your family's favorite recipes.
~Choose fruits of different colors to be sure you're getting a variety of nutrients.
~Try for a toal of 2 cups of fruit each day for a 2,000 calorie per day diet.

The USDA has just released a new food guidance system called MyPyramid. Click here and enter your age, gender, and physical activity level to get a personalized nutrition and exercise program made just for you!

Motivational Weight Loss Quote

2005-05-29T22:38:00.000-04:00

"Let your head be more than a funnel to your stomach."
~German Proverb

Wow, this is a great quote...use your head to think about what you are doing. Make a plan for yourself and stick to it!

Reward Yourself for a Job Well-Done!

2005-05-23T23:35:00.000-04:00

Do something nice for yourself today....reward yourself for a job well done!

Losing weight and becoming a "better you" takes a lot of hard work and determination. Make sure that you occasionally reward yourself for doing such a good job with your weight loss efforts. One of my favorite rewards is a massage and/or pedicure. It helps me relax and to me being pampered like that is the ultimate treat!

MyPyramid Food Guidance System

2005-05-18T22:42:00.000-04:00

Make half your grains whole.
~choose whole-grain good like whole-wheat breads, crackers, and pasta; whole-wheat or oat cereals; or brown rice.
~Look for whole-wheat, brown rice, and oatmeal on ingredient labels
~One ounce of grains equals about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta.
~Try for 6 ounces of grains(at least 3 of them whole grains) each day for a 2,000 calorie per day diet.

The USDA has just released a new food guidance system called MyPyramid. Click here and enter your age, gender, and physical activity level to get a personalized nutrition and exercise program made just for you!

Nothing Can Stop You From...

2005-05-18T10:49:00.000-04:00

Whatever You Want in Your Life!

Many years ago, a young man set out on a journey to find a Sage to help him with his struggles with himself and hislife. When he began this journey, he had only one thingin mind - an end to his pain.

He was told of an old man who lived far away in the mountainswho had special powers -and the young man knew this oldman could help him finally put an end to his demons and his struggles.

After journeying for what seemed to be years, the youngman found the mountain range where the old man lived. He thought to himself,
"My problems are nearly over!".
When he found the old man and asked him "Old man, I'm told you can help me rid myself of all my struggles and hardship- can you help me?"

The old man replied, "I'm sorry to disappoint you my young friend,but I cannot help you"

"But why? - I've come all this way - you have to help me!", the young man exclaimed.

"I cannot rid you of any of your problems, you can only do that for yourself"- the old man said.

"But you can't deny me the very thing came all this way to find!",said the young man.
The old man took a deep breath and said: "I cannot deny you anything, you can only deny yourself".

"But, but... I demand you help me - now! I've struggled for months to find you and I am not leaving until you help me"- the young man replied.

"My young friend, in time you will learn, the harder you struggle,the more will slip from your grasp. Learn to let go, step backfrom what you call "problems" and just observe the frantic attempts your false self makes at trying to save itself."

"The more you do this - the more you are certain of finally being free."

The young man paused... took a deep breath and pondered the old man's wisdom. "Help me with this old man... In order to be truly free, all I need to do is to step back and observe?"

"Yes, my young friend - take a deep breath and be intensely curious about your life situations - just like a child - whenever a problem arises, step back from the problem and just watch it, observe it ,and let go of trying to solve it."

"The rest will handle itself"

"But what about my worldly obligations? - bills, job, responsibilities you know - I can't just give them up"
"Ahh, my young friend, you can let go of the conditioned minds feeble attempts at trying to fight against itself. When this innerstruggle ceases, you have found the very freedom you've been seeking all these years"

"I think I'm beginning to understand", said the young man."Indeed, I believe you are" said the old man
"Safe journey my young friend", I will see you again...

"Thank you old man - you've helped me beyond words"

"You are very welcome"

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Eat Your Colors Every Day!

2005-05-16T23:32:00.000-04:00

Change the way you think about food....grab a healthy snack instead of the unhealthy foods you usually go for. Do this by adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet.

Eat Your Colors Every Day to Stay Healthy & Fit!
Eating five or more servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day is an important plan for healthier living. Deeply hued fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals your body needs to maintain good health and energy levels, protect against the effects of aging, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Click here to read more!

Bites, Licks, and Tastes....Add Up!

2005-05-13T23:17:00.000-04:00

Are you a "Biter, Licker, and a Taster"? These tasty little tidbits that you think, "can't hurt" will eventually add up and impede your weight loss efforts. Work very hard on not taking bites while you are cooking or when you are cleaning up after a meal. My bad habit was finishing up what the kids didn't eat. It was only a few bites each time but it sure helped to pack the pounds on over the years!

Begin Your Dream Now!

2005-05-13T04:09:00.000-04:00

Why Struggle To Reach Your Weight Loss Goals And Dreams When There's A Far Simpler Way? "Gives You A Fool-proof Way Of Zapping Stress And Realizing Your Most Treasured Goals And Dreams In Less Than 30 Days." Read more...

Eat breakfast!

2005-05-12T22:05:00.000-04:00

Eat breakfast every morning and in doing so will make you less apt to overeat the rest of the day. Eating breakfast jump starts your metabolism and studies have also linked eating breakfast to being alert and assertive. Mom was right, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

A Great Weight Loss Quote!

2005-05-11T21:55:00.000-04:00

"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
~Jim Rohn

Wow, I really love this quote! This is a wonderful thought to keep in mind during your weight loss journey. Love yourself at all sizes because in doing so, you will find the motivation to keep pushing towards your next goal. Sometimes it is hard to really love yourself when all you see are fat rolls and jiggly thighs but the knowledge that you are working on yourself and trying to make yourself a better person can and should make you proud!

A better you is just waiting to come out.....be nice to yourself and let it happen!

Put Your Fork Down between mouthfuls!

2005-05-09T22:02:00.000-04:00

Take your time when you eat so that you can really enjoy your food. When you eat too quickly your don't give your brain the opportunity to send the signal that you are satisfied and full, so you will be more apt to overeat. Take at least 20 minutes to eat each meal. You can do this by chewing your food thoroughly, putting your fork down between mouthfuls, and engaging in meal-time conversations.

Exercise Videos & DVD's

2005-05-05T22:04:00.000-04:00

Rent or use a work-out video/DVD that you already have for 30 minutes today! You will feel great when you are finished! There are literally hundreds and hundreds of exercise videos out there for you to choose from. Better yet, try something new... I recently tried a yoga work-out and I loved it!

Motivational Weight Loss Quote

2005-05-04T22:28:00.000-04:00

This is actually from a fortune cookie...as soon as I read it I knew it would be on my site soon!!

"Our first and last love is.....self-love.
~Author Unknown

Love yourself first and everything else will fall into place!

Walk your dog!

2005-05-04T22:22:00.000-04:00

I can't remember where I read it but it is recommended that you walk your dog at least 2x a day for a minimum of 30 minutes each time. If that is true, that will mean an hour long walk for you over the course of the day. Do both you are your pooch a favor....get out there and walk!

Throw away unhealthy foods in your kitchen!

2005-05-03T22:04:00.000-04:00

Give your kitchen a healthy food make-over....go through your cabinets and throw away tempting foods or foods that you know are unhealthy. Then when everything is cleaned out, re-stock your kitchen with healthy snacks and ingredients for meals. Temptations will be gone...and you will be more encouraged to grab healthy snacks!

Weight Loss Motivation - I Can Do IT!

2005-05-03T08:13:00.000-04:00

Motivation is one of the most important factors which determines how successful we are at what we do. It is the driving force that gives us the will to accomplish tasks and eventually succeed at reaching an ultimate goal. Motivation levels can vary each day depending on how we feel or how we view certain experiences.

Several months ago I was in desperate need of weight loss motivation. As I was observing my friend’s kindergarten classroom I was struck by an idea when I saw her in action. One of her students was filled with self-doubt and seemed to truly believe that he was unable to accomplish the task my friend was requesting of him. She kneeled by his side and patiently showed him once again what was expected of him. After hearing, “I can’t do it!” ...read the full article

Clean Plate Club

2005-05-02T21:37:00.000-04:00

Did you belong to the "clean plate club" when you were a child? I did and the habit of cleaning off everything on my plate as followed me into adulthood. It is important to learn how to leave food on your plate if you have had enough to eat. We don't have to stuff ourselves just because there is food in front of us. Almost all restaurants supply take out boxes and if you are at home it is easy to put the food away to eat at a later time.

Goal for today: Don't clean your plate and cancel your membership to the club!

Keep walking!

2005-05-01T20:30:00.000-04:00

It is recommended to walk 10,000 steps a day for optimal health and fitness. When I first heard the number I thought to myself, "Hey, I can do that...in fact I probably already do!" What I quickly found out when I attached a pedometer to myself is that it takes quite a bit of planning to get in 10,000 steps every day. What I mean by planning is that you have to think about it and add extra steps to your day whenever you can.
Here are a few suggestions for adding more steps:

~park your car way out in the parking lot at work and the store
~when you go to the grocery store, walk around the entire store several times before you actually start to shop
~take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can
~Instead of driving around to get all of your errands done, walk there if it is close enough!
~during the work day take a break several times and walk to the water fountain to get a drink instead of keeping a drink at your desk.

Eat high fat foods in moderation.

2005-04-29T22:31:00.000-04:00

Be on the look out for high fat foods, you can easily spot them once you recognize the words that are usually associated with them: fried, rich, buttery, creamy, au gratin, extra-crispy, breaded and loaded are a few excellent examples. Eat high fat foods that are associated with these words in moderation!

Variety is the spice of life!

2005-04-28T21:18:00.000-04:00

Try a new healthy food item this week! Ask for suggestions from others or search the aisles of your grocery store to find at least one new healthy food or product. As you become accustomed to eating healthier you will find that you like things that you never imagined you would. Trying new foods also alleviates any boredom or feelings of deprivation you might be experiencing!

Pack a healthy lunch and bring it to work!

2005-04-27T21:14:00.000-04:00

Limit the number of times you eat lunch out during the work week. Pack a healthy lunch...you will save money and you will be able to better control what you eat. Make sure to include fresh fruits and vegetables!

Eat less diet foods!

2005-04-23T21:21:00.000-04:00

Don't buy lots of diets food to help you lose weight. They tend to be higher priced and many times they don't taste very good. Pick a few diet foods that really help you and stick with those. If you eat too many diet foods, you will start to feel deprived and then a binge is waiting just around the corner to get you! As with everything else, moderation is the key here. I use light mayonnaise, light salad dressing, and no fat Pringles (which by the way are very good!) Everything else I eat falls under the category of "normal" food.

Do Not Diet....make lifestyle changes instead! Eat less diet foods and instead eat more fresh fruits and vegetables!

Eat Slowly!

2005-04-22T20:33:00.000-04:00

"Slow and steady wins the race"......Studies have shown that if you slow down while you eat, you are apt to eat less because it takes about 10 minutes for your brain to send a single that your hunger has been satisfied. If you eat too quickly, you will eat too much before getting the message!

Eating slowly is difficult for many of us in the fast paced society we live in and fast food restaurants and busy schedules only tend to make things worse. If you need a physical reminder, put down your fork between each mouthful. You can also drink water during your meal to help you slow down and it has the added benefit of filling your stomach. Of course one of the easiest ways to slow down is to eat with other people and engage in lively conversation as you are eating. As you eat, make sure to listen carefully to the others at the table, when you do this your eating speed will naturally slow down. Eating quickly is a habit and as with any habit it will take time and patience to change it.

Slow down and enjoy your meal! It is a healthy habit that is worth changing to!

Inspirational Weight Loss Quotes

2005-04-22T19:37:00.000-04:00

"Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality"
~Ralph Maston

I think this is a really great weight loss quote because it tells you that your reality/success is based on how strongly you believe in yourself. If you think you are a failure than most likely you will fail! When you have been heavy for an espeically long time it is sometimes hard to believe you can acheive your goals and make the transition into a strong healthy person. Try to always remember that you are on a journey which needs to be tackled one day at a time. With each passing day you will find that you get stronger and stronger and your feelings about yourself will change as each pound is lost. It is an exciting time, you just have to believe in yourself and great things will happen!

"The Prison Of Beliefs"

2005-04-19T11:33:00.000-04:00

You're probably aware of the principle that whatever you thinkabout most, you attract. But what you may not be aware of is what you're actually thinking (the un-conscious habitual thoughts)- all day long. What are your thoughts and feelings focused on most? Peace and calm? Your abundance? What you're grateful for in your life? Your creative gifts (and how to share them)?

Others perhaps?Many people fall into states of what the old sage Vernon Howardcalled "Psychic Sleep" - where you feel that life is happening "toyou" (victim mentality) instead of a "Co-Creator" mentality (whereyou feel deeply supported by the Universe and contribute to theevolution of this planet and the quality of life of everything on it.)

Many of us have old dis-empowering (and life depleting) beliefs that run autonomously (without our conscious awareness) dayin, day out - and even if we try to get rid of them, they "dig theirheels in even deeper (and resist).

Beliefs such as:

"Life is hard"
"I'm afraid of success (or failure)"
"I don't deserve fame and fortune"
"I'm afraid of losing ______"
"I need more ________ in order to _________"
"I can't follow my passions until I __________"
"I can't make money doing what I love to do - that's fantasy"
among dozens of other limiting beliefs.

You may not be aware of your unconscious (limiting) beliefs(and these are the cause most (or all) of your problems in life).
So, how do you remain conscious and become fr*e of oldlimiting beliefs?
1) Become aware of your breathing patterns - tune in and listen to your breath
2) Learn how to communicate with your powerful subconscious mind
3) Take time to meditate daily
4) When you feel stressed or when life's "got you down", step back ~ really step back from whatever you're feeling challenged with and tune into how you feel.

With emphasis on the feeeel...
And Remember the unwritten rule of the Universe...
"If you're feeling other than peace, love, joy or abundance,you know you have a subconscious block" (negative attractorfield).

Even the deepest emotional pain or confusion can be cleared,but you've got to work with your subconscious the right way,or it will resist the very effort of changing it. Standard"re-programming", positive thinking, affirmations and "mindcontrol" won't work on the deeply ingrained habits and emotionalfears and repressed trauma of your past. Why? Because old patterns are in your unconscious for a reason,they are there to protect you from having the original trauma that you felt many years ago. But if you try to "get rid of" your problem without first seeking it's wisdom you could either:

1) Cause more inner (un-conscious) resistance (pain), or
2) Think you've moved past it (more mo'ney, new relationship,new job, better abs, body,

- you get the picture) and end uphaving to re-experience the problem (in different ways - i.e.job stress turns into relationship stress, money problems turn into health problems, etc)

Here's where the rubber meets the road: Either you deal with your inner issues today - the right way(based on how you feel), or you will continue to re-create thesame results, day in and day out.

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Why French Women Don't Get Fat

2005-04-07T21:33:00.000-04:00

Why French Women Don't Get Fat

French women don’t get fat.

A sweeping generalization? Perhaps. The title of the hottest new weight loss book in America? Definitely!

French women have a reputation for being slender and sophisticated. Legend also tells us they also have a voracious appetite for wine, bread, cheeses and chocolates. It seems like the ultimate paradox, no?

As the rest of us continue to fatten up while starving ourselves with “diet” foods, these amazing mademoiselles indulge in rich, gourmet foods and still maintain their petite physiques.

It's not Mother Nature’s idea of a cruel joke. In her bestselling book French Women Don’t Get Fat (Knopf), Mireille Guiliano says you don’t have to live in France to eat well and retain a great shape. What you can do is take a lesson from the culture by emulating a few healthy eating habits.

“American women don’t eat with their heads -- they gulp down their food,” Mireille tells eDiets. “There is a difference between eating to live and living to eat. First of all, everything is mega in this country.

"In a way, it’s the trap of the 21st century. Developed countries have such an abundance of food and, in countries like the U.S., people have a bad relationship with food.

“They don’t know how to handle it. Willpower isn’t enough. You have to have some kind of system, what I call secrets, tricks and tips that help you deal with all that.”

Mireille now spends most of the year in New York City, but she was born and raised in France and returns there for at least 12 weeks a year. Mireille is quick to point out that while France does have its share of overweight people that number is low in comparison to the U.S. where as many as six of every 10 men and women are obese or overweight.

“This difference in weight has to do with the 300 years of gastronomic rituals and respect for food that the French have developed because of the war," Mireille explains. "That puts us in a different league in terms of knowing how to deal with food. We eat for pleasure. You don’t see much of that here, especially among overweight people in the malls and airports. --- more >>

Great Weight Loss Quote!

2005-04-05T22:46:00.000-04:00

"If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at ALL!"

My Weight Watchers leader gave us this quote tonight and of course it was meant tongue in check but if you really think about it, this quote accurately describes many people. Be someone that breaks out of this mold by increasing your exercise. Use commercial time to stretch, do situps, ride your stationary bike, or walk on a treadmill! You will love the results!

Brush Your Teeth To Stay On Track!

2005-04-04T22:39:00.000-04:00

If you have tried everything possible to stay away from the munchies, head to the bathroom and brush your teeth. Most foods just don't taste right when you have the taste of toothpaste in your mouth! Brushing your teeth gets you away from the food and gives your mind time to focus on something else!

Try free online recipes for weight loss!

2005-04-03T22:33:00.000-04:00

If you get bored eating "the same old thing", try new online recipes to keep yourself motivated and satisfied on your weight loss journey. I found a new site today and I already tried one of the recipes. I made Apple Walnut Tuna Salad and it was really good!

The site has includes nutritional information for each healthy recipe....check it out at: Recipes

Start Now!

2005-03-30T23:51:00.000-05:00

Remember, every journey starts with the first step! If you want to lose weight, start now! Each step will bring you closer to your goal....but you have to start!

Believe in yourself, you can achieve whatever you want!

Keep fruits and vegetables on hand for aid in weight loss!

2005-03-28T00:54:00.000-05:00

Keep plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on hand so you have something nutritious to snack on. This is especially helpful towards the end of the day if you have found you are getting close to eating all of your allotted points/calories for the day!

Write Down What You Eat...It will help with weight loss!

2005-03-24T23:37:00.000-05:00

Writing down what I eat has been the most difficult thing for me to do in my quest for weight loss and wellness. However, when I am good about writing everything down I stay in control and I end up having a really great weight loss that week. It is important to write everything down so you can keep track of your daily points/calories as well as keep track of milk, vegetable, and fruit servings. Additionally, it is a great way to keep track of your water consumption. Writing down what you eat each day allows you to look back and analyze where you might have slipped up if you and your scale aren't seeing "eye to eye".

Be Prepared~Eat Healthy!

2005-03-23T23:35:00.000-05:00

Each week take a little time for yourself and think about the upcoming meals you will be eating. Think about what kind of foods you need to buy at the store, what healthy foods you can keep handy for snacking, and what foods do you want to avoid because they cause problems for you. If you mentally prepare in advance, your eating habits will begin to improve without much effort. BE PREPARED! Don't get caught in a situation where you make a poor food choice because nothing healthy was available to you.

Find Different Ways to Measure your Weight Loss Success

2005-03-22T21:24:00.000-05:00

My Weight Watchers meeting was very interesting tonight. The leader of our group asked us to define our weight loss progress in some way other than the numbers on the scale. She told us this would be another way to motivate ourselves in our weight loss efforts if we are caught in a weight loss plateau or when our motivation is flagging. She gave everyone a piece of paper and we were asked to write something that is a measure of our weight loss beyond the obvious number on the scale. I wrote:
This past Saturday I was able to walk 10 1/2 miles.

Without a doubt losing weight and exercising have given me more energy, motivation, and an overall sense of pride in myself. Of course I am very happy when I see the numbers on the scale going down but what I really love is what I have been able to accomplish in a short period of time and the great way that I feel about myself.

Other people wrote some really cool things:
~other people have noticed the weight loss and commented on it
~rings are loose
~can now tuck in their shirt
~smaller clothing size
~more energy
~able to eat in a restaurant and stay in control
~feeling of pride in themselves
~able to wear a belt now
~lost lots and lots of inches

Don't let a weight loss plateau get you down...look for other ways to measure your weight loss success and soon the scale will head in the right direction again!

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables!

2005-03-21T22:01:00.000-05:00

The thing I was most surprised by when I joined Weight Watchers was the realization of how few vegetables I was actually eating every day. I always did well with fruits and I did eat a few servings of vegetables daily but not anywhere near the recommended daily amount.

Do yourself a favor and start eating more fruits and vegetables. They are loaded with nutrients your body needs, they fill you up, they aid in weight loss, and they help your body function properly.

Eat more fruits and vegetables!

Find time for exercise!

2005-03-21T16:37:00.000-05:00

"Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness."
- Earl of Derby

Stay Active for Weight Loss!

2005-03-16T21:40:00.000-05:00

Have you ever had a day where you didn't feel like exercising? It will happen from time to time but the important thing is to still stay active even on the days you don't get a full exercise session in. For example, a 200 pound person will burn 138 calories by taking an easy stroll for 30 minutes.

Keep your body moving for good health!

Weight Loss Research Findings: Find a Mentor!

2005-03-15T07:38:00.000-05:00

At a recent meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity the following results were presented:
After 18 months of lowering calorie intake and regular exercise, people who regularly checked in with a mentor about their weight loss lost almost twice as much as the people who were losing weight without a mentor. Study leader John Jakicic, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh said, "Social support adds accountability," he added, "A friend or co-worker can be your weight-loss mentor, the important thing is to review your progress together at least weekly."

Use the "buddy system" to lose maximum weight or join a weight loss support group. The support you gain will keep you focused and on track! I belong to Weight Watchers and I look forward to my meetings each week.

Diet Tip: Eat several smaller meals each day

2005-03-14T23:02:00.000-05:00

Eat several smaller meals throughout the day instead of only a few larger ones. This will keep your metabolism "charged" and you won't feel as hungry during the day. Remember that when you feel hungry, empty, or unsatisfied you will be more tempted to overeat or eat things off of your eating plan. Stay in control by eating smaller meals thoughout the day!

Change your thinking!

2005-03-13T21:57:00.000-05:00

Think Thin! Sometimes you just have to change how you think of yourself before you will see results. If you feel you are a success...you will be successful. If you can visualize yourself and your goal weight....you will be successful with that as well! Your mind is a powerful tool...use it!

Imagine what you want by creating a clear picture of it in your mind. Then you will know what you are working towards!

Research Findings

2005-03-12T22:17:00.000-05:00

Research at Saint Louis School of Public Health concluded that people who walk regularly have more self-confidence than those who rarely "hit the pavement".

"The sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy; walk and be healthy. The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose."
~Charles Dickens

Take Time For Yourself!

2005-03-11T21:50:00.000-05:00

Set a little bit of time aside each day for yourself. If you are like many people, you will find that you take care of others before you take care of yourself. During your weight loss journey it is very important that you take care of yourself emotionally, spiritually, and physically. You will have a better chace at succeeding if you are relaxed and feeling good about yourself.

A few suggestions:
~shave your legs
~read a few chapters of a good book
~take a walk
~get a pedicure
~take a bubble bath
~buy some new makeup for yourself and try it on the moment you get home!
~take a nap
~snuggle up in bed and watch your favorite tv show
~listen to music....buy yourself a new CD
~practice Yoga...there are some great yoga DVD's out there!

Slow down and enjoy your food!

2005-03-09T23:26:00.000-05:00

Don't do anything else while you are eating such as:
read the newspaper
pay bills
watch tv
stand at the kitchen counter
Set an attractive place setting for yourself and learn to devote your meal time to only the activity of eating. Eat slowly and savor the experience by enjoying the flavor, smell, and texture of each mouthful. You want to make sure that your mind gets the message that you have eaten and that the experience was satisfying.

Your Weight Loss Journey

2005-03-08T21:54:00.000-05:00

My friend Pierre offered me some wonderful words of wisdom today that turned out to be extremely motivating for me. Read Day #48!

Motivational Weight Loss and Exercise Quote

2005-03-07T23:30:00.000-05:00

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
~Joseph Addison

I love this quote because I am a reading teacher! We all know that reading a book can take you to a whole new world, in fact it can change your world. The same can be said for exercise, it can change your life by making you a happier and healthier person!

Try New Things to keep yourself Motivated

2005-03-06T22:50:00.000-05:00

They say that "variety is the spice of life" so make sure you heed this advice when you are trying to lose weight. Try new foods or maybe even try a new type of exercise.
Helpful hints for weight loss:
~ surf the web and try to find at least one healthy new recipe each week.
~sign up for an exercise class...maybe yoga or kickboxing!
~challenge yourself in your exercise endeavors.....walk a little farther and faster than you normally do
~try a fruit you have never had before
~buy a new cookbook(make sure it has nutritional information!)

Add Extra Steps To Your Day!

2005-03-05T23:10:00.000-05:00

It is recommended to add a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise/movement to your day...one hour is even better! If you are having trouble finding large blocks of time to exercise, you might want to consider doing several smaller 15 minute segments. Another way to add movement to your day is add extra steps to your regular routine.
~park at the end of the parking lot
~walk around the mall at least one time before you start shopping
~use the bathroom upstairs instead of the floor you are on
~take the stairs instead of the elevator
~walk to lunch instead of driving
~take a walking break instead of a coffee break
~walk to the end of your driveway to get the mail instead reaching out of the car as you pull into the driveway
~take the dog on another walk.....it is a bonus for him too!

Enter to win a 4 day stay at a health resort

2005-03-04T23:35:00.000-05:00

How's this for motivation.... a 4 day stay at a Health resort! Go to http://www.prevention.com to enter. The contest will show up in a popup window so make sure to unblock it!

Imagine it. Four days of pure bliss in the stunning Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. Free. Win and enjoy all Canyon Ranch has to offer for your body, mind, and soul. Wraps. Peels. Massage. Beauty treatments. Or absolutely nothing. You decide. And just for entering, enjoy a free one week new member guest pass to Curves on us. It's just one more way Curves can help you discover the power to amaze yourself.

Winner will receive:
A 4-day, 3-night stay for two at the Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts
Round-trip airfare for two
3 gourmet meals a day
VIP cosmetic gift basket
$500 fashion shopping spree at a dressbarn store

Stay Physically Active Every Day!

2005-03-03T22:53:00.000-05:00

"Exercise is not an option"
~My Weight Watcher's Leader(not sure where she got the quote from)

It is recommended that both children and adults should do 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity every day. Staying physically active will reduce your stress levels, help alleviate boredom, energize you and leave you feeling less sluggish, and best of all help you get back in shape or stay in shape!

Physical Activity Can:
~make you feel more energetic
~help you lose weight and control your appetite
~help you sleep better
~lower your chance for diabetes
~lower your chance for stroke
~lower your blood pressure
~improve you blood cholesterol levels
(U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services)

Set Goals for Yourself!

2005-03-01T21:56:00.000-05:00

"You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try."
~ Kathy Seligman

Set short-term and long-term goals for yourself and keep plugging away until you get there!

Motivational Weight Loss Quote

2005-02-28T19:13:00.000-05:00

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places."
~Author Unknown

There are many reasons why you might fall off the path and forget about your goals. If this happens, pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and get right back on track! Don't let anyone or anything get in the way of reaching your personal goal! Believe in yourself!

~I hope you have a wonderful day!
Candee

No More Diets!

2005-02-28T00:10:00.000-05:00

Get rid of the word DIET and replace it with healthy lifestyle changes that include healthy eating. Diets are a "quick fix" and when you stop dieting, you will most likely gain the weight back and probably a few extra pounds too. Take your time, enjoy the process, and make healthy lifestyle changes that will help you take the weight off and most importantly, keep it off!

Healthy Lifestyle Changes:
Drink more water
Exercise daily
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.....No, the lettuce on your taco isn't enough!
Take a multi-vitamin.....make sure you are getting enough calcium!
Limit Alcohol consumption
Limit processed foods
Reduce sugar
Quit smoking

Drink Water for Maximum Weight Loss Results!

2005-02-26T22:37:00.000-05:00

"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital."
~Julia Child

Make sure to drink plenty of water! It will give you a feeling of being full, it will improve your skin tone, and it is very important for the overall functioning of your body.

"Me Time"

2005-02-25T23:14:00.000-05:00

Create some "Me Time" for yourself. Carve out a little time each day to focus on yourself, get exercise, find healthy new recipes to try, or just relax. Remember, dieting doesn't work but making lifestyle changes does! Have a great day!

Remember: "Never quit until you win!"

Don't be a slave to your scale!

2005-02-24T21:02:00.000-05:00

Put your scale away and only weigh yourself once a week. If you are anything like me, you have probably driven yourself almost crazy getting on and off the scale every day wondering how much weight you have lost.. Don't do that to yourself! The numbers WILL go down if you follow the plan you have set up for yourself! The problem with weighing yourself every day is that your body's natural weight can fluctuate depending on the time of the day, what you ate, what you are wearing, fluid retention etc... When you constantly weigh yourself you run the risk of becoming discouraged or even giving up if you don't like the results you see.

Remember, the number on the scale isn't the only indicator of your weight loss success. How do your clothes feel? Have you lost inches? Has your blood pressure of cholesterol levels gone down? Put your scale away, follow your weight loss plan, and I promise that you will love the results!

Believe in Yourself!

You don't have to give up snacks!

2005-02-23T23:13:00.000-05:00

Sometimes when we start to lose weight we deprive ourselves of the things we love the most. When we do this we ultimately "cheat" and with that all of the feelings of self loathing start to creep back into our minds. Instead of allowing this to happen, continue to have snacks that you enjoy. Either do it in moderation or choose healthy snacks that won't make you feel bad when you eat them. Chocolate typically isn't my thing so I am not particularly tempted by it. I enjoy salty/crunchy things and cheese. I absolutely refuse to eat the fat-free cheese because I just don't like the taste of it. So I occasionally have the real stuff but I make sure to measure it out and count my points. When I do it this way, I stay in control and I can enjoy what I like without the guilt! I found 2 products that really satisfy my need for "crunch":

Fat Free Pringles
Light Nacho Cheese Doritos

Figure out what snacks you just aren't willing to give up and either find suitable substitutes or eat them in moderation. Happy Snacking!

The Key to Success~Don't Quit!

2005-02-22T21:30:00.000-05:00

Every Tuesday night after we weigh in my friend Rose and I go out for a healthy dinner. Tonight we ate Japanese and I had sushi...Yum! I opened my fortune cookie and found that it was extremely relevant to my weight loss journey.
It read:
"No one knows what he can do until he tries."

That's right...the only way you can fail is if you quit! Your weight loss journey is bound to be frustrating at times. Know what you want, surround yourself with supportive people, and above all, keep trying! I know you can do it!

Body Image

2005-02-22T09:01:00.000-05:00

Look in a full length mirror and really study yourself. Notice what you like about yourself and make a mental checklist of things you would like to change.

You should do this several times a week and until you get used to it, it might feel a bit uncomfortable doing it. Just remember that it isn't a time to "beat yourself up" but rather a time to reflect on the changes you are making or would like to make.

Sometimes we are our own worst critics, saying things like "You are fat, your thighs look like jello, you are ugly." or whatever else pops into our minds. Engage in positive self talk and when you are finished, smile at yourself! With a little practice you will start to like what you see.....YOU!

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"The Prison Of Beliefs"

Why French Women Don't Get Fat

Great Weight Loss Quote!

Brush Your Teeth To Stay On Track!

Try free online recipes for weight loss!

Start Now!

Keep fruits and vegetables on hand for aid in weight loss!

Write Down What You Eat...It will help with weight loss!

Be Prepared~Eat Healthy!

Find Different Ways to Measure your Weight Loss Success

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables!

Find time for exercise!

Stay Active for Weight Loss!

Weight Loss Research Findings: Find a Mentor!

Diet Tip: Eat several smaller meals each day

Change your thinking!

Research Findings

Take Time For Yourself!

Slow down and enjoy your food!

Your Weight Loss Journey

Motivational Weight Loss and Exercise Quote

Try New Things to keep yourself Motivated

Add Extra Steps To Your Day!

Enter to win a 4 day stay at a health resort

Stay Physically Active Every Day!

Set Goals for Yourself!

Motivational Weight Loss Quote

No More Diets!

Drink Water for Maximum Weight Loss Results!

"Me Time"

Don't be a slave to your scale!

You don't have to give up snacks!

The Key to Success~Don't Quit!

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