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Break Free from the Scale!
Break Free from the Scale! How to Stop the Scale from Determining Your Self-Worth -- By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor How many times have you stepped on the scale, full of hopeful anticipation, only to be disappointed by the number staring back at you? Suddenly, that great feeling of…
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Habit is habit
Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. Mark Twain SparkPeople Translation: Every giant leap forward is in reality a series of baby steps. For every major breakthrough you see in your performance, don’t forget all the hundreds of little things that had to…
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"No Thank You"
Daily Inspiration for April 2, 2011 Katie Jay, MSW Strike back. Decadent desserts grace the covers of magazines in the checkout lane, not to mention the array of candy displayed there. Everything is super-sized, and tantalizing smells fill the air. We are encouraged to eat seconds, and how can we pass on dessert? And what…
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NO FAST FOOD CHALLENGE - MARCH
The challenge is to not indulge in any fast food purchased from a fast food restaurant specifically those with drive thru. You may include items like pizza, fried foods etc. :grumble: For me all of these type of items are included. It is your option. We all know what real fast foods are, so let's give it a try. Check in…
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It is so common to just say, "I can't." -- Are you sure you
Daily Inspiration for March 28, 2011 Katie Jay,MSW Be willing to go to any lengths. It's not uncommon for a us to say, "I know I should do that, but I just can't." Drinking water is one such example. Success involves being willing to go to any lengths to achieve your goals. Going to any lengths means doing something you…
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Is over 4 cups of raw spinach bad for Thyroid?
Please read below link and advise if you know or can shed some light on below thread. I guess I just want to make sure before I start cutting back on raw spinach that this is accurate information. Thanks. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/203697-question-on-spinach-being-bad-for-thyroid-t-or-f
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At first, exercise can feel like torture....
Daily Inspiration for March 22, 2011 Katie Jay, MSW Exercise. Perhaps you would prefer not to exercise. It takes time, it's hard, and you don't like to sweat. But even though you can think of a thousand excuses why you do not want to (or think you can't) exercise, you know in the long run it will make you feel better. At…
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You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight By Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Life Coach Have you tried the Seafood Diet? Actually, it's spelled "See-Food." So many of us have tried it. You know the one. You "see food," and you eat it. One of my coaching clients, JoAnn, went on that diet last weekend. She ate anything she saw…
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WLS support and inspirational information
Hello all, I am going to start this thread on this site for WLS patients. It is just as hard work for ones who had WLS to maintain their weight loss and this site is very helpful in this regard. I will try to post here daily something to inspire WLS patients to continue their journies successfully. Most information found…
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Do You Know the Best Remedy for Regain?
Do You Know the Best Remedy for Regain? by Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach Fleas love me. When they are nearby, I always come down with a case of "flea-bite-us"... The red welts and itching are annoying during the day, but life keeps me somewhat distracted. The itching gets much worse at night. Sometimes a food…
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Shirataki noodles (miracle noodles)
Do you order these online? Are these sold in stores? If so what stores and what section of the stores? Organic? or with the rice and noodles? I tried to order the sampler pack on line but they are out for a week. Interesting. I will try anything once. I thought they were pricey, are they worth the price? Thanks in advance…
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Your Scale and You
Your Scale and You Unlike other plans that recommend weighing in weekly or less often, we advise you to weigh yourself daily. "Daily?" you ask. Yes! Studies show that people who weigh themselves daily are more successful at long-term weight loss than those who weigh themselves weekly. Experts speculate that frequent…
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Pick a change from list that you want to work on and post it
See below article -- Pick a change you want to work on and post it right here in the comments. You’ll get the benefits of writing it down and making a public commitment. The best time to start is right now. Tips for Breaking Bad Habits and Developing Good Habits Written by Scott Young Most of life is habitual. You do the…
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Stick with it.
Daily Inspiration for January 7, 2011 Katie Jay, MSW Stick with it. Usually, when someone is trying to change an unhealthy habit they do really well initially and then their resolve fades. Part of the reason for dwindling motivation is the discomfort of change. You can develop a tolerance for the discomfort by continuing…
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Welcome Nottaking100to42 to MFP
Please join me in making my friend Nottaking100to42 welcome to MFP!! Thanks guys, you are the best.....:-) Have a good week!:flowerforyou:
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Question for those who drink over 10 cups of water a day
I have been trying to up my water intake and I have been doing good. I don't mind getting up once a night to use the washroom. Yesterday was an all time high for me on water consumption. I did about 8 bottles of 16 oz. Which I was excited about and that still is not enough? But I was unexcited about it when I had to get up…
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No perservatives and processed
Can anyone tell me how an food item have no persevatives and be processed at the same time? Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this matter.
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Reflect first, then plan.
January is a perfect time to renew our goals and reflect on 2010. :flowerforyou: I had to share below with you all! Happy hump day! Daily Inspiration for December 28, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Reflect first, then plan. On New Year's Eve, many people talk about their plans for the coming year. They make resolutions and hope for…
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Finish the year on an up note.
Daily Inspiration for December 26, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Finish the year on an up note. You've made it through most of the holidays now. You've made some good choices and maybe some not-so-good choices. New Year's Eve will be here soon. Use the tips and tricks you've learned along the way to finish your year on an up note.…
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Tell yourself this too shall pass.
Daily Inspiration for December 22, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Tell yourself this too shall pass. If the holidays have put a dent in your healthy lifestyle, it's time to forgive yourself and know the holidays will end shortly. You will soon be moving on and getting back into your healthier habits. When you are in a bad place with…
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Struggle and win.
Daily Meditation by Julia A. F. Persing and Katie Jay Struggle and win. One day it may be so easy to do everything right you don't even need to think, whereas the next day everything is an effort. When you face a difficult day, it's easy to want to give up, yet this might be the day that breaks the plateau or the day you…
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Do you balk when you hear the word exercise?
Daily Inspiration for December 9, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Redefine exercise. Do you balk when you hear the word exercise? You don't have to "exercise" if you hate exercise. You can mow the lawn, do home improvement projects, walk the dog, make pottery, or even play twister with your kids. Some people carry in their own…
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Track Successes, Not Failures
Track Successes, Not Failures Track your successes, not your failures. Most people that are trying to eat well and adopt a practice of regular exercise are very quick to point out their failings. They often report ending their day with a mental record of the things they shouldn't have eaten and the exercise they could've…
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Live in the gray area.
Daily Inspiration for December 8, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Live in the gray area. Are you plagued by an "all or nothing" attitude? Do you find it hard to make healthy choices when you have made one tiny misstep? It's time to get comfortable with the gray areas in life. It's time to allow yourself progress, even if you are not…
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Dream Big .. Dream Small ..
If you have a dream .. no matter how big or small .. Keep working at it . If you obtain just some of that dream you are a winner . It is those that do not dream or give up that can be left standing wondering what , why .. ? Dream Big .. Dream Small .. what ever that dream may be ... Keep it in your focus and let nothing…
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Give yourself a break.
Give yourself a break. Have you been hard on yourself lately? Do you criticize yourself at every misstep? Negative self talk does not help you to change the behaviors you want to change. It is discouraging, and often leads to self destructive behavior. So, instead of telling yourself you are fat, for example, tell yourself…
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The Magic of Mindfulness
The Magic of Mindfulness You can change unhealthy eating and exercise patterns. Just use your built-in ally: your mind! Here are some hints to get started today. The equation for weight loss and maintenance always sounds so simple: Eat less and move more equals fewer pounds. Yet many people still struggle with weight…
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Successful Recovery
Recovery Meditations ~ Successful Recovery ~ One Day at a Time ~ November 23, 2010 :~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~: RECOVERY MEDITATIONS One Day at a Time November 23, 2010 ~ SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY ~ :~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~: I always remember an epitaph which is in the cemetery at Tombstone,…
