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Staying Motivated
I've been 'trying' to be healthy for a long, long time. I just found this post I posted in 2014 - and realized that I'm just a different person today. Does that mean I found the secret to making this 'stick' for me this time? Who knows....but I do show myself more grace, allow myself to feel bad for a moment, but not sit…
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Staying Motivated - friend someone at goal? Or losing?
I had someone say to me recently that I needed to only surround myself with people that have been successful at meeting their goals - that following the journey with someone sort of sets you up for failure. I see the value in both - and just for food for thought - thought I would start a thread for everyone to weigh in…
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Introducing protein shakes into my diet
I've started trying to implement some protein into my diet - I've been getting more serious about where my calorie come from, but when you start looking at the protein options - I'm a bit overwhelmed - Basically using it as a breakfast replacement - and sometimes after I work out especially hard with my trainer - The gms…
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Advice for staying motivated?
I'm just talking out loud - So many people are 'back at it', and 'starting over' - myself included - what is the key - do you think - of staying in the zone? Only a small handful of us will be successful. Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive, like minded people is a good step - but what else? What are those keys…
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Cheat meal vs. indulgence
I had a good conversation with my trainer last night about cheat meals - I had a day that I struggled on Sunday - stayed under my calories but didn't necessarily get my calories from healthy sources. He says a cheat meal is great - but to me - a cheat meal is a planned event. Making a conscious decision to have a meal of…
