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What 100 Calories of Fruit Looks Like
Thought this was neat to see what 100 calories of different fruit looks like. http://www.fitsugar.com/Photos-100-Calorie-Servings-Fruit-17521344?page=0,0,1#9
Wonderful Inspiration
I just watched this video about a woman who has lost 300 pounds. If this doesn't motivate people, I don't know what will. http://news.yahoo.com/video/health-15749655/woman-loses-300-pounds-the-old-fashioned-way-25535671
Kinda proud of myself.
So, normally when I get completely frustrated and upset about something I turn to junk food. Last night was a really bad night with my pre-teen and I stayed away from the junk!!!! I really wanted it and almost went to the pantry, but then I decided I really didn't need to do that. I've been working too hard lately to ruin…
Almost Healthy!!!!
I just realized I'm only 9 pounds away from being in the healthy weight range!!! I haven't been in the healthy weight range in I don't know how long. I'm still about 30 pounds away from my goal weight, but I think it's exciting being so close to the healthy range.:happy:
I love my niece!!!!
So, Easter weekend we had a family get together like most. When I walked into my parents house one of my nieces hugged me and then said, "Aunt Jenny, you look like you've lost weight". That made me feel so good. But what made me feel even better is when my mom looks at her and says, "You won't believe how she's done it"…
Article I read.
Here's a link to an article I read on yahoo. Some interesting things that might help. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/7-secrets-slim-people
Good Article for Women
I just read this article and thought I'd share. Gives some good pointers to women for exercising. http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/4-things-women-should-be-doing-their-fitness-training-arent
Cleaning=Exercise
I thought I'd share my two cents on tracking cleaning as exercise. I had a week that I did that and I gained weight. After that I got a bodybugg and have compared the calories burned and activity time with the calories burned for exercise on here. This morning I did an hour of cleaning (vacuuming, mopping and a bathroom).…