Setting goals and sticking to them

I have always had trouble loosing weight. I think because I set my goals too high and exspected to reach them to fast. But now that I am using the right approach I am seeing success. I now know that goals are met one step at a time. And some goals take time. I have continued a steady approach on a daily bases and I am seeing results with this approach. I am happy to say I have lost another 5 pounds for a total of 28 pounds. I have joined a gym and I am enjoying my work outs which is Zumba. Find exercise you enjoy. Drink water. And cut down on portions. Limit salt and sugar but do not deprive your self. I hope my share success will help you be successful also.

LOSING IT!

It has been a challenge but I am losing it! Down 15 pounds and 12 and half over all inches. It is great to have lose fitting clothes!
As for the challenge, work has been that and more. Long hours and a fight to make it to my appointments! But I am determined to take care of my self and go to my appointments even if the sky is falling in. For losing it, the weight is not the only thing I am losing. Some days I felt like I was losing my mind! But going to the exercise tables is so awesome. They really help me destress! So hoping the weight continues to come off and that work becomes a lot less stressful!!!

Success!

I am so excited that I have finally found a program that is working for me and giving me good results. I have a long way to go but very happy with the results I am seeing. And feeling! I am thankful that I found this program when I did. It has helped tremendously with the stress of a new job. I don't crave sugar! I have more energy! I am happy to report that I am down 7 1/4 pounds.

Taking Care of Myself

Yes taking care of myself is difficult! Being a nurse, wife, mother and grandmother I have always put others first. Learning to take care of myself first is a new way of thinking and living. I am gradually getting the hang of it. I now take time to go exercise. It takes at least an hour and a half. It is easy to skip because I don't have the time. The distressing benefit is so worth taking the time out of my day for myself. I am also learning better eating habits. On my new weight loss program I have been told to not skip any meals. I really struggle with this. My days are busy. I have to still remind myself to stop and eat. The benefit is so worth the time and effort! I am feeling more energetic. Being more energetic, makes me more productive. Taking care of myself first, helps me to take care of others.

PS I am down 4 and half ponds in 2 weeks. Headed towards the Nu-Look

Too Much Junk Food

I was reading my Grandchildren a book last night, the Bernstein Bears. I love this series of books and also read them to my children. Last night we read Too Much Junk Food. There was a lot of good information in the book. Of course the book was teaching about eating more fruits and vegetables and to exercise. However, a point it made that I hadn't thought about was that eating too much junk food robs your body of needed nutrition. When the body does not get all the nutrition that it needs, the body keeps triggering that it is hungry. This leads to over eating. Eating more calories then the body needs for energy, turns the unused calories into stored fat. Eliminating junk food will not only prevent you from storing more fat, it will also give you more energy. Having more energy will make you more active which will also lead to burning more calories and making you less fat. So when reaching for some Junk Food, stop and think what nutritional snack you can have. There are many out there that will give you satisfaction. At first you may miss that junk food, but soon you will enjoy the healthy snacks. You will also begin to enjoy looking and feeling better!

PS Don't forget to drink your water!

OUT OF THE STARTING GATE

I joined a weight loss program! Nu-Look. It is a program that has one on one counseling to teach you how to eat right and help keep you motivated. It also includes a exercise program. I choice this program because I felt like it was the program that would help me change my lifestyle so I could keep the weight off once I lost it. I'm excited and hopeful that I finally have discovered a program that I can be successful at. I have always tried Weight Watchers because it was a healthy program and taught you good habits. However, I would have trouble loosing the weight because I needed more one on one help. So I will keep you posted how I do with this program. I know that coming out of the starting gate that I will have many challenges to meet. I know that It will not be easy, I know it will be a long journey. But I'm ready to meet the challenges. I'm ready for the journey. I'm willing to work hard for my goals.. So with that being said, I'm off for a walk and some more water!!!

Once Fat Always Fat

So why do we become fat? When you eat more calories then your body needs for fuel, the body stores the reserve as fat. Fat is stored in the fat cells. We are born with fats cells that expand like a balloon as the fat is stored. We may not have control over how many fat cells we are born with, but you do have control over the major factors that determine how much fat is stored. Our lifestyle, exercise, nutrition and mental attitude determine how lean or fat we become. Genetics is not an excuse. The past is not an excuse. Your present condition is not an excuse. You can either make excuses or get results but you can't do both! Follow me on my blog as we discover that once fat is not always fat!
(Resource for this post comes from Tom Venuto's BurnTheFat Bog)