100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS--DAY 41
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10,2013
MOTIVATION IS A CHOICE
I just can't seem to get myself motivated? Do these words sound familiar? YES
Even the most dedicated dieters will sometimes feel at loss as to how to get going.
Motivation affects everything! From staying on your diet to cleaning your house, it provides the power behind all of your actions and helps you follow through with good
intentions. Motivation becomes the push that helps you get thiings done.
When motivation is strong, you might not even realize it or give it much thought. But when it goes away, you're usually in big trouble! Often you won't have any idea where it went or how to get it back.
Unfortunately, your motivation doesn't drop out of the sky or sudden reappear after an absence. You can't open the junk drawer and shout, "LOOK! I just found my motivation!"
Every once in a while, you just need a way to jump-start your actions as well as keep yourself moving once you get started.
CREATE IT YOURSELF
Although it may seem as if it simply pops up unexpectedly, motivation is actually a choice. You creat it yourself through your thoughts, your self-talk, and your attitude.
Even when you don't have a shred of energy, you can still access your motivation if you want to.
Because your drive and energy originate inside your head, you have the ability to motivate yourself anytime you want. You just have to get up out of your chair and make it happen.
INVENT NEW TRICKS
Instead of waiting for inspiration to hit, you can learn how to build it yourself. To do this, you have to invent new tricks and create fresh ideas that will inspire you toward action.Pick an area you'd like to change and then make a list of every possible action you could take that would move you toward that desired goal. For example, to get your exercise program back on track, your list might include:
>>>>>>>>Set my alarm earlier.
>>>>>>>>Lay out my exercise clothes.
>>>>>>>>Put a water bottle in the refrigerator.
>>>>>>>>Buy a new CD of energizing music.
Then simply do the things on your list and surprise---you'll have boosted your motivation! You may still have to push yourself during times when you don't feel like doing your exercise. But if you know how to get yourself started, you'll always be able to make progress.
TODAY...........
**In your notebook write the words "Motivation is a choice." Focus on accepting and believing this.
***MOTIVATION IS A CHOICE
**Write down a few tricks and ideas that have helped boost your motivation in the past.
***KEEP COLD WATER IN THE FRIG AT ALL TIMES.
EXERCISE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.
EXERCISE CD
**Do at least one of these today. For example, you might set your exercise shoes in front of the door
to help motivate you to take your walk.
***WATER IS IN THE FRIDG AND DID MY WII FIT PLUS FIRST THING THIS MORNING.
AND WENT BOWLING TODAY.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
100 Days Of Weight Loss Day 40
100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS--DAY 40
SATDAY FEBRAURY 9,2013
{I forgot to post this yesterday}
HAVING AN EATING EXPERIENCE
Many times the joy of eating isn't about food as much as it's about our social events or family get-togethers.
During these gatherings, you may find you get caught up in the experience of eating because it's part of the fun of being with others.
But by separting the qualities and tastes of your food away from the situation you're eating it in, you can lean to manage the amounts you eat much differently.
NOTICE THE TASTES
Sometimes we don't want food at all. Instead, we simply want to enjoy being around it. Shopping for food, then cooking it and arranging it can bring us great delight. In other words, we want an experience around food.
Instead of proclaiming that you love all food, look for ways you can have eating experiences. Imagine you're a famous chef sampling your latest creations. Or pretend your a food spy and things such as, "Does this cookie contain cinnamon or nutmeg providing that flavor edge?"
When you're cooking, make an effort to appreciate the taste of new spices such as basil or coriander. Evaluate the flavors, the seasoning, and the temperature of every
food,and then answer the question: "Is it perfect yet?"
Dig more deeply into your love of food and eating. Do you ever get caught up in the social aspects of eating, the simply let food blend into the total event? In fact, when does enjoying a flavor or texture change into an eating experience?
CREATE YOUR OWN EATING EXPERIENCE
You can create an atmosphere that meets your needs without depending on food to make an event enjoyable. To do this, intentionally plan to have an eating experience.
When you recognize your goal is to enjoy a meal, consider setting things up to make this happen. Let the food become a minor part of your event, perhaps even choosing a simple meal of soup or salad for your experience. If you decide to go to a restaurant for this exercise, select one based
on the type of experience you want to have.
Think about what you really want from this eating event.
Are you in the mood for a quiet, romantic evening? YES
Or do you crave the energy from places with loud music and a constant conversational buzz? NOT REALLY
If you perfer quiet, create an eating experience at home by arranging the room, decorating the table, and choosing music that will add to your event.
TODAY.........
**Recall some of your most enjoyable eating experiences.What made these times so special?
***THE CANDLELIGHT DINNERS JR AND I HAD AT HOME.
THE THE FAMILY DINNER AND CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHERS.
**In your journal, describe one or two of your favorite types of eating experiences.
***I LOVE PIZZA!! JR's cooking is great!
**Using this description, plan an eating experience that matches your needs. After you finish the
meal, record your favorite details from that
SATDAY FEBRAURY 9,2013
{I forgot to post this yesterday}
HAVING AN EATING EXPERIENCE
Many times the joy of eating isn't about food as much as it's about our social events or family get-togethers.
During these gatherings, you may find you get caught up in the experience of eating because it's part of the fun of being with others.
But by separting the qualities and tastes of your food away from the situation you're eating it in, you can lean to manage the amounts you eat much differently.
NOTICE THE TASTES
Sometimes we don't want food at all. Instead, we simply want to enjoy being around it. Shopping for food, then cooking it and arranging it can bring us great delight. In other words, we want an experience around food.
Instead of proclaiming that you love all food, look for ways you can have eating experiences. Imagine you're a famous chef sampling your latest creations. Or pretend your a food spy and things such as, "Does this cookie contain cinnamon or nutmeg providing that flavor edge?"
When you're cooking, make an effort to appreciate the taste of new spices such as basil or coriander. Evaluate the flavors, the seasoning, and the temperature of every
food,and then answer the question: "Is it perfect yet?"
Dig more deeply into your love of food and eating. Do you ever get caught up in the social aspects of eating, the simply let food blend into the total event? In fact, when does enjoying a flavor or texture change into an eating experience?
CREATE YOUR OWN EATING EXPERIENCE
You can create an atmosphere that meets your needs without depending on food to make an event enjoyable. To do this, intentionally plan to have an eating experience.
When you recognize your goal is to enjoy a meal, consider setting things up to make this happen. Let the food become a minor part of your event, perhaps even choosing a simple meal of soup or salad for your experience. If you decide to go to a restaurant for this exercise, select one based
on the type of experience you want to have.
Think about what you really want from this eating event.
Are you in the mood for a quiet, romantic evening? YES
Or do you crave the energy from places with loud music and a constant conversational buzz? NOT REALLY
If you perfer quiet, create an eating experience at home by arranging the room, decorating the table, and choosing music that will add to your event.
TODAY.........
**Recall some of your most enjoyable eating experiences.What made these times so special?
***THE CANDLELIGHT DINNERS JR AND I HAD AT HOME.
THE THE FAMILY DINNER AND CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHERS.
**In your journal, describe one or two of your favorite types of eating experiences.
***I LOVE PIZZA!! JR's cooking is great!
**Using this description, plan an eating experience that matches your needs. After you finish the
meal, record your favorite details from that
Friday, February 8, 2013
100 Dats Of Weight Loss--Day 39
100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS--DAY 39
FRIDAY FEBRAURY 8,2013
FLAVOR OR TEXTURE
Do you like sweets and desserts or do you tand to reach for salty foods such as potato chips? I LIKE BOTH
Would you rather eat a crunchy oatmeal cookie or a gooey caramel roll? GOOEY CARAMEL ROLL
Do you love the pungent flavor of blue cheese dressing? NO
Or might you favor the zing of a spicy buttito or of green chili? NO
Each of your answers reveals another aspect of what you love about food. Often it's not the flavor but the texture of foods that keeps you reaching for more. When you can't seem to stop eating a favorite food, it's possible you simply love how it feels in your mouth.
FLAVOR MAY NOT MATTER
As you pay attention to the foods you love, you may discover many of them appeal to you only because of their texture. In fact, some foods don't have much flavor at all, but their texture keeps you coming back for more.
Think about which typres of food textures you enjoy most.
Do you tend to prefer crunchy and chewy or soft and smooth? BOTH, DEPENDS ON MY MOOD.
What about harsh, slippery, or tingly? SLIPPERY
Consider the mouth feel of the foods you like best. When you bite into a thick, juicy cheeseburger, what sensations do you get with that first bite? IT'S HEAVEN
Mentally feel the contrast between eating a strip of beef jerky and an ice cream cone. Picture eating cashews, and then switch to peanut butter. What do you think that makes the differenc in why specific textures appeal to you?
CASHEWS IS SOMETHING CRUNCHY AND PEANUT BUTTER NICE AND SMOOTH.
You may discover your "love" of some foods is based entirely on the way they feel in your mouth.
EMOTION BEHIND THE TEXTURES
When you begin eating something and you can't seem to stop, think about what the texture might be doing for you.
Does it give you away to chew hard and fast, the way you'd like to "chew on" your boss? YES
Maybe it feels soothing or comforting, causing you to eat more so you can feel these emotions again and again.
If you recognize you're eating for texture, try to idenitfy what you might need emotionally. After you figure this out, address those needs in some other way instead of using food to take care of them.
TODAY.......
**Pay special attention to both the flavor and texture of each of the foods you eat today.
**Select one of your favorite foods. In your journal, escribe its texture. Use creative words as if you
were writing a gourmet review for a magazine.
***CHICKEN WRAP AND BAKEDFRENCH FRIES
**See if you can correlate your favorite textures with specific events, people, or emotional needs.
Plan how you can handle these in other ways.
FRIDAY FEBRAURY 8,2013
FLAVOR OR TEXTURE
Do you like sweets and desserts or do you tand to reach for salty foods such as potato chips? I LIKE BOTH
Would you rather eat a crunchy oatmeal cookie or a gooey caramel roll? GOOEY CARAMEL ROLL
Do you love the pungent flavor of blue cheese dressing? NO
Or might you favor the zing of a spicy buttito or of green chili? NO
Each of your answers reveals another aspect of what you love about food. Often it's not the flavor but the texture of foods that keeps you reaching for more. When you can't seem to stop eating a favorite food, it's possible you simply love how it feels in your mouth.
FLAVOR MAY NOT MATTER
As you pay attention to the foods you love, you may discover many of them appeal to you only because of their texture. In fact, some foods don't have much flavor at all, but their texture keeps you coming back for more.
Think about which typres of food textures you enjoy most.
Do you tend to prefer crunchy and chewy or soft and smooth? BOTH, DEPENDS ON MY MOOD.
What about harsh, slippery, or tingly? SLIPPERY
Consider the mouth feel of the foods you like best. When you bite into a thick, juicy cheeseburger, what sensations do you get with that first bite? IT'S HEAVEN
Mentally feel the contrast between eating a strip of beef jerky and an ice cream cone. Picture eating cashews, and then switch to peanut butter. What do you think that makes the differenc in why specific textures appeal to you?
CASHEWS IS SOMETHING CRUNCHY AND PEANUT BUTTER NICE AND SMOOTH.
You may discover your "love" of some foods is based entirely on the way they feel in your mouth.
EMOTION BEHIND THE TEXTURES
When you begin eating something and you can't seem to stop, think about what the texture might be doing for you.
Does it give you away to chew hard and fast, the way you'd like to "chew on" your boss? YES
Maybe it feels soothing or comforting, causing you to eat more so you can feel these emotions again and again.
If you recognize you're eating for texture, try to idenitfy what you might need emotionally. After you figure this out, address those needs in some other way instead of using food to take care of them.
TODAY.......
**Pay special attention to both the flavor and texture of each of the foods you eat today.
**Select one of your favorite foods. In your journal, escribe its texture. Use creative words as if you
were writing a gourmet review for a magazine.
***CHICKEN WRAP AND BAKEDFRENCH FRIES
**See if you can correlate your favorite textures with specific events, people, or emotional needs.
Plan how you can handle these in other ways.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
100 Days Of Weight Loss -- Day 38
100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS--DAY 38
THURSDAY FEBRAURY 7,2013
FOOD AS POWER
Suppose two executives meet in a restaurant where they plan to negotiate a business deal. Each of them orders a plate of food, and then they eat while they discuss their plans. Usually the person who dominates the conversation is not the one on a diet.
In this setting, food relates to a perception of power.
With business meals as well as many stressful situations that involve food, eating can become linked to your need to feel stronger or have more power in life.
CONQUERING FOOD
You may have discovered that sometimes food helps you feel more important or confident. When you eat a huge amount of food, you may get a feeling of accomplishment or even a sense of "conquering" the meal.
For example, after you finish off a dozen doughnuts, a huge steak, or a large plate of spaghetti, something inside you might think, "See, I can do something in my life." It's almost as though food is the enemy and you just beat it!
In the same way, if you feel powerless in other areas of your life, food can provide a way to overcome feelings of insecurity. This certainly doesn't mean that you can't love eating great food. In fact, by appreciating flavors, you can enjoy the most most wonderful food in the world.
But look carefully at what food and eating does for you.
Maybe at times you don't even notice the taste of food at all. Instead, "loving to eat" simply gives you a sense of power in your life.
FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL STRONG
Maybe you've developed the habit of reaching for food when you feel insecure. Or you eat to pump up your courge before meeting with your boss or making a challenging presentation. Many people admit that during times when they feel stressed or anxious, they eat to feel strong.
It's easy to let food fill the emotional holes in your life so you don't have to fave them. If you're feeling uneasy or you want to boost your self-esteem, food will usually provide an easy solution.
Learn to recognize times when you're tempted to eat to feel strong. Instead of justifying it by saying "I love to eat," tackle the real issue and try to figure out how to become stronger emotionally--without reaching for food.
TODAY.....
**Think about situations or places in life where you feel that you do have power, as well as ones
where you don't.
Make a list of each of these.
***WHERE I DO WHERE I DON'T
HOME GOLDEN CORRAL
BOWLING CHINEESE
THE DECK
**WRITE DOWN SEVERAL IDEAS FOR HOW YOU CAN FEEL POWERFUL WITHOUT
USING FOOD TO MEET THIS NEED.
{1} Drink water
{2} Wait it out and see what happens, about 20 minutes
{3} Occupy your mind.....Keeping busy you will often forget to eat
**Do something today that makes you feel strong and powerful as a person.made it this far.
Have faith in myself. I've made it this far. Ican make it through just one more day. And if I take it just one day at a time, or even one moment at a time, I can survive whatever i'm going through. It won't be easy, and i'm not invincible, so take baby steps. When I feel like i'm about to fall apart, I closed my eyes and take a deep breath. Meditate or pray. Tell myself "I can handle this." Once I've centered myself, I opened my eyes and take one more step forward.
THURSDAY FEBRAURY 7,2013
FOOD AS POWER
Suppose two executives meet in a restaurant where they plan to negotiate a business deal. Each of them orders a plate of food, and then they eat while they discuss their plans. Usually the person who dominates the conversation is not the one on a diet.
In this setting, food relates to a perception of power.
With business meals as well as many stressful situations that involve food, eating can become linked to your need to feel stronger or have more power in life.
CONQUERING FOOD
You may have discovered that sometimes food helps you feel more important or confident. When you eat a huge amount of food, you may get a feeling of accomplishment or even a sense of "conquering" the meal.
For example, after you finish off a dozen doughnuts, a huge steak, or a large plate of spaghetti, something inside you might think, "See, I can do something in my life." It's almost as though food is the enemy and you just beat it!
In the same way, if you feel powerless in other areas of your life, food can provide a way to overcome feelings of insecurity. This certainly doesn't mean that you can't love eating great food. In fact, by appreciating flavors, you can enjoy the most most wonderful food in the world.
But look carefully at what food and eating does for you.
Maybe at times you don't even notice the taste of food at all. Instead, "loving to eat" simply gives you a sense of power in your life.
FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL STRONG
Maybe you've developed the habit of reaching for food when you feel insecure. Or you eat to pump up your courge before meeting with your boss or making a challenging presentation. Many people admit that during times when they feel stressed or anxious, they eat to feel strong.
It's easy to let food fill the emotional holes in your life so you don't have to fave them. If you're feeling uneasy or you want to boost your self-esteem, food will usually provide an easy solution.
Learn to recognize times when you're tempted to eat to feel strong. Instead of justifying it by saying "I love to eat," tackle the real issue and try to figure out how to become stronger emotionally--without reaching for food.
TODAY.....
**Think about situations or places in life where you feel that you do have power, as well as ones
where you don't.
Make a list of each of these.
***WHERE I DO WHERE I DON'T
HOME GOLDEN CORRAL
BOWLING CHINEESE
THE DECK
**WRITE DOWN SEVERAL IDEAS FOR HOW YOU CAN FEEL POWERFUL WITHOUT
USING FOOD TO MEET THIS NEED.
{1} Drink water
{2} Wait it out and see what happens, about 20 minutes
{3} Occupy your mind.....Keeping busy you will often forget to eat
**Do something today that makes you feel strong and powerful as a person.made it this far.
Have faith in myself. I've made it this far. Ican make it through just one more day. And if I take it just one day at a time, or even one moment at a time, I can survive whatever i'm going through. It won't be easy, and i'm not invincible, so take baby steps. When I feel like i'm about to fall apart, I closed my eyes and take a deep breath. Meditate or pray. Tell myself "I can handle this." Once I've centered myself, I opened my eyes and take one more step forward.
Chocolate Breakfast
I don't know if it's because we're so close to Valentine's Day or what, but this morning I was craving some chocolate. Since I didn't really feel like going out for to buy some chocolate first thing in the morning {I haven't had chocolate since December 31}, I opted for the next best thing. Breakfast this morning was Special K Chocolatey Delight cereal. I also had a cup of tea. It was a chocolate-y, delicious breakfast!
After Princess and Angel dog's walk this morning, my workout consisted of Leslie Sanzone 4 mile walk video and a hour of WII Fit Aerobics.
After Princess and Angel dog's walk this morning, my workout consisted of Leslie Sanzone 4 mile walk video and a hour of WII Fit Aerobics.
To My Sabatoguer
Dear little girl,
I know that you have been hurt and ignored, shamed and treated badly for a long, long time. I know that people were well meaning when they took food away from you when you were hungry, and forced you to eat food when you weren't hungry, and when you were sick, or the food made you sick. I am here to set you free.
You are an adult now, and you don't have to live by anyone else's rules but your own. You are a smart woman, and you have made good decisions in your life in other areas so I know you are able to do the same with your eating choices. I won't beg and cajole, but instead, I am here to support you - like when you only took a taste of each of the h'orderves the other night. I know that you were being polite and were afraid that some of the tastes were not going to be to your liking, but you were brave and ate some anyway. The things that you liked, you put the brakes on, and you gave yourself permission to eat an extra of the one thing that you liked. You were in control.
I am here to encourage you in your exercise, and help you visualize yourself making good choices in hard places, like restaurants, and at people's homes. It is okay to be a picky eater. It is your stomach and your life. I am here to say - awesome job, what a good choice.
And on the days that it is hard, and you slip up, oh well, at least you are human. We can just get back on the horse and try again. This is a journey little one, and we are growing you up to be the best woman possible.
Hang on little girl,
We are in for a wonderful adventure.
Your pal, advisor, confidante and biggest fan.
ME
I know that you have been hurt and ignored, shamed and treated badly for a long, long time. I know that people were well meaning when they took food away from you when you were hungry, and forced you to eat food when you weren't hungry, and when you were sick, or the food made you sick. I am here to set you free.
You are an adult now, and you don't have to live by anyone else's rules but your own. You are a smart woman, and you have made good decisions in your life in other areas so I know you are able to do the same with your eating choices. I won't beg and cajole, but instead, I am here to support you - like when you only took a taste of each of the h'orderves the other night. I know that you were being polite and were afraid that some of the tastes were not going to be to your liking, but you were brave and ate some anyway. The things that you liked, you put the brakes on, and you gave yourself permission to eat an extra of the one thing that you liked. You were in control.
I am here to encourage you in your exercise, and help you visualize yourself making good choices in hard places, like restaurants, and at people's homes. It is okay to be a picky eater. It is your stomach and your life. I am here to say - awesome job, what a good choice.
And on the days that it is hard, and you slip up, oh well, at least you are human. We can just get back on the horse and try again. This is a journey little one, and we are growing you up to be the best woman possible.
Hang on little girl,
We are in for a wonderful adventure.
Your pal, advisor, confidante and biggest fan.
ME
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Its not easy but i'm worth it
ITS NOT EASY BUT IM WORTH IT
Last night I realized something. I realized that I can actually do this. Why? Because I deserve to be healthy. I deserve to look good. I deserve the best I can possibly give my self. Right now I'm invisile to a lot of people. I'n the years to come, as my appearance changes, so will my invisibility. More people will want to be around me. More people will want to listen to what I have to say. It's all part of the sad and shallow world we live in. I wont forget the way I'm treated now, as if I don't matter. I also won't forget that true beauty comes from our hearts. When people want to hear what I have to say, I'll make sure every word means something. Life is unpredictable. You never know when yours will end. Every thing you say, and everything you do should mean something. Losing weight isn't easy. It's a slow process, and sometimes we get discouraged. I know I do.
But id like to tell you all a secret... something that should be known by every man and every women. By every person on here.
Losing weight isn't easy... but when your feeling discouraged, the best thing you can do is
1) Remember your goals.
2) Think about your motivations. And
3) Find a mirror, look yourself in the eye, and repeat to yourself ,~~ " It's not easy, but I'm worth it."
I want you to know I'm cheering for you all. I'm cheering for myself to. We can do this. We all have something to gain from this.
What will I gain from this?
A healthy lifestyle, a healthy body, higher self esteem, more confidence,and a feeling of accomplishment every time look i mirror. All you have to lose is weight, but the amount of things you can gain from this... is priceless
Last night I realized something. I realized that I can actually do this. Why? Because I deserve to be healthy. I deserve to look good. I deserve the best I can possibly give my self. Right now I'm invisile to a lot of people. I'n the years to come, as my appearance changes, so will my invisibility. More people will want to be around me. More people will want to listen to what I have to say. It's all part of the sad and shallow world we live in. I wont forget the way I'm treated now, as if I don't matter. I also won't forget that true beauty comes from our hearts. When people want to hear what I have to say, I'll make sure every word means something. Life is unpredictable. You never know when yours will end. Every thing you say, and everything you do should mean something. Losing weight isn't easy. It's a slow process, and sometimes we get discouraged. I know I do.
But id like to tell you all a secret... something that should be known by every man and every women. By every person on here.
Losing weight isn't easy... but when your feeling discouraged, the best thing you can do is
1) Remember your goals.
2) Think about your motivations. And
3) Find a mirror, look yourself in the eye, and repeat to yourself ,~~ " It's not easy, but I'm worth it."
I want you to know I'm cheering for you all. I'm cheering for myself to. We can do this. We all have something to gain from this.
What will I gain from this?
A healthy lifestyle, a healthy body, higher self esteem, more confidence,and a feeling of accomplishment every time look i mirror. All you have to lose is weight, but the amount of things you can gain from this... is priceless
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