Ok so the questions I keep getting most are:
How do I get motivated?
How do I stay motivated?
I love to work out it makes me feel good, but I have days that are hard too, especially if I am busy.
What gets me back on track and or keeps me there, I have goals, short term and long term.
They are not huge like running the Boston Marathon or anything close to that, but realistic goals for me!
When my grandchildren come to me and say lets go for a bike ride, I want to be able to tell them "lets go" not sorry I can't.
Health wise I am healthy, but that can be a goal for you....do you have high blood pressure, diabetes, eating right and exercising regularly can help.
Just keep it realistic for yourself, you cant loose 10 pounds in a week like the infomercials claim, its not healthy. You can however loose 10 pounds in a month.
So start thinking about what you WANT you CAN achieve it!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
How much are you eating?
So now that we know the meaning of diet, how much you eat and what you eat are key factors in this new lifestyle you have choosen!
In this supersized world we now live in it is hard to get served the proper amount of food you should be consuming at that meal.
Here are some tips for eating smaller portions:
use a smaller plate
weigh your food (yes a lot of work at first, but with time you will be a better judge)
eating out, ask for a box with your meal and put half in the box first
share the meal there will still be left overs!
and maybe try eating more often so you are not starving and want to eat everything you see!
And of course drink your water!!!!
In this supersized world we now live in it is hard to get served the proper amount of food you should be consuming at that meal.
Here are some tips for eating smaller portions:
use a smaller plate
weigh your food (yes a lot of work at first, but with time you will be a better judge)
eating out, ask for a box with your meal and put half in the box first
share the meal there will still be left overs!
and maybe try eating more often so you are not starving and want to eat everything you see!
And of course drink your water!!!!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Diet the meaning of!
Ok so what does that big bad word really mean!
Here is what I found in some dictionaries......
Diet (nutrition), the sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.
Dieting, the deliberate selection of food to control body weight or nutrient intake
Definition of DIET
food and drink regularly provided or consumed, habitual nourishment, the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person or animal for a special reason, a regimen of eating and drinking sparingly so as to reduce one's weight “going on a diet”
diet /di•et/ (di´it) the customary amount and kind of food and drink taken by a person from day to day; more narrowly, a diet planned to meet specific requirements of the individual, including or excluding certain foods.
balanced diet one containing foods which furnish all the nutritive factors in proper proportion for adequate nutrition.
My definition, eating foods that contain the nutrition that I need to function through out the day. I eat 5 or 6 small meals a day. Breakfast, a snack, lunch, a snack, dinner, a snack. You dont have to eat icky food, check out my recipe tab for some great, healthy recipes!
I eat healthy, its a choice I have made, do I miss not eating healthy NO, I get my sugar from fruits, (it realy does work), but there are occasions I have a treat. But if you really want to be healthy and stay healthy you have to eat well and exercise, and not be random about it, again it is a lifestlye to live this way one I have choosen to feel my best! So dont think of it as dieting think of is as eating to feel and be your best!
Here is what I found in some dictionaries......
Diet (nutrition), the sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.
Dieting, the deliberate selection of food to control body weight or nutrient intake
Definition of DIET
food and drink regularly provided or consumed, habitual nourishment, the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person or animal for a special reason, a regimen of eating and drinking sparingly so as to reduce one's weight “going on a diet”
diet /di•et/ (di´it) the customary amount and kind of food and drink taken by a person from day to day; more narrowly, a diet planned to meet specific requirements of the individual, including or excluding certain foods.
balanced diet one containing foods which furnish all the nutritive factors in proper proportion for adequate nutrition.
My definition, eating foods that contain the nutrition that I need to function through out the day. I eat 5 or 6 small meals a day. Breakfast, a snack, lunch, a snack, dinner, a snack. You dont have to eat icky food, check out my recipe tab for some great, healthy recipes!
I eat healthy, its a choice I have made, do I miss not eating healthy NO, I get my sugar from fruits, (it realy does work), but there are occasions I have a treat. But if you really want to be healthy and stay healthy you have to eat well and exercise, and not be random about it, again it is a lifestlye to live this way one I have choosen to feel my best! So dont think of it as dieting think of is as eating to feel and be your best!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Motivation
I have a question for you, what is motivating you to change your lifestyle?
Is it health reasons, just because, or you want to feel better?
Whatever the reason is you need to make a plan, set goals for yourself.
Long term and short term goals are important for you to make this lifestyle change because it truly is a lifestyle change!
Remember your water!
Is it health reasons, just because, or you want to feel better?
Whatever the reason is you need to make a plan, set goals for yourself.
Long term and short term goals are important for you to make this lifestyle change because it truly is a lifestyle change!
Remember your water!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Always starving?
When did you eat last and what did you eat?
I find that if I eat breakfast and several more small meals throughout the day I am not as hungry if I skip meals or eat a couple of huge meals.
Make sure you eat nutrient rich foods that don't have a ton of calories.
I like oatmeal and berries for breakfast, then I have a snack of almonds and an apple before lunch.
And of course don't forget your water!
P.S.
my recipe page has lots of good recipes and will have lots more as I keep trying new ones!
I find that if I eat breakfast and several more small meals throughout the day I am not as hungry if I skip meals or eat a couple of huge meals.
Make sure you eat nutrient rich foods that don't have a ton of calories.
I like oatmeal and berries for breakfast, then I have a snack of almonds and an apple before lunch.
And of course don't forget your water!
P.S.
my recipe page has lots of good recipes and will have lots more as I keep trying new ones!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Loosing weight
Loosing weight can help you in so many aspects of your life. Not only will you feel better and look better, you can also decrease your risk of getting diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
So get moving!
So get moving!
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