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Keep goals and new habits in mind
"Ingrid Bergman once said, "Happiness is good health and a bad memory." But without a good memory, good health may not even be possible. If your new goals and new habits aren't kept top of mind, you can sink back into those old routines without even realizing it." Seeing your goals anywhere and everywhere will build…
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Happiness is not perfection.
Daily Inspiration for June 1, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Happiness is not perfection. Do you think that for you to be happy, everything in your life has to be just so? Happiness is a strange thing. It's not synonymous with perfection. In fact, some of the happiest people alive are neither wealthy, nor thin. Happiness involves…
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Does the Saga ever end?
Nighttime eating? I still have this problem. I am working on it but it is a real challenge. Some nights I do great. Tonight is not one of them. I pretty much have resolve myself to I can not stop eating at night. I just make sure I don't exceed calories and that is where exercise calories help a lot. It it had not been for…
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Does the night time eating Saga ever end?
Nighttime eating? I still have this problem. I am working on it but it is a real challenge. Some nights I do great. Tonight is not one of them. I pretty much have resolve myself to I can not stop eating at night. I just make sure I don't exceed calories and that is where exercise calories help a lot. It it had not been for…
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You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you
"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about it width and depth." -- Shira Tehrani Life is a funny thing. It’s an ever-going marathon, yet no one knows where his or her finish line is. We just keep running and running, hoping we still have a long way to go. We do whatever we can to…
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Learn to comfort yourself.
Learn to comfort yourself. The longing for someone to share your burden can be worse than head hunger. But you will not always be able to get in touch with your support system. So, you will benefit from learning to comfort and support yourself. Can you treat yourself to an afternoon of reading alone? How about going to a…
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Not making exercise excuses.
The difference between fit people and unfit ones isn't a matter of intention—it's about consistency. We all have the best intentions to work out, but fit people will find a way to exercise no matter what life throws at them. They are committed to following their fitness plan day in and day out, even when long work hours,…
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The last effort often becomes the winning stoke.
"The last dejected effort often becomes the winning stroke." by W.J. Camero TRANSLATION: We keep hearing about how persistence is often the key to success. But what do you do when you've been striving for so long that it seems like your goal is never going to see light? How do you deal with the fear that you're about to…
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Yesterday's bump in the road.
Well yesterday was not a good eating day for me. I have a hard time resisting FREE food at work, even if not healthy for me. And I really hate it if the food was not worth the mini binge I had. At work they had free breakfast and lunch Thursday and Friday. Thursday I was fine and then Friday they had one of my favorites…
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Goals for month of May
My goal this week is eat more veggies and less carbs and continue with protein 1st. I also want to continue with my exercising 5 or more days per week. Absolutely no fast foods this week. My May goal is to lose 8 pounds. To make this happen I have to be more mindful of my food choices, meaning make healthier food choices…
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Strive for balance.
Strive for balance. To be truly happy, you need to balance all aspects of your life: mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. If any one aspect is "off," you will feel out of sorts in all aspects. When you are tired physically, is your thinking as sharp? If your thinking is flawed, do your emotions become oppressive?…
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Keep head hunger in perspective.
Keep head hunger in perspective. Is your mind convinced it needs chocolate, chips, fries, ice cream, or some other comfort food? Of course, you know you don't really need those foods. You can look at your "head hunger" as a psychological call for comfort. Maybe you are feeling depressed, anxious, or bored. Do you want to…
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Finish each day.....:-)
A fragment of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson is telling: "Finish each day And be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and Absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can." Move on with your life. Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve them. One minor setback is nothing if you really…
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Try again
Try again. :smile: Just because temptation sometimes wins does not mean that all is lost; it does not mean that you have failed or that you will be a failure. Everyone, even the most successful person, has days of imperfection. Do not let a little wandering negate the great success you have had, and will have again.…
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Exercise your mind.
Exercise your mind. "Exercising" your mind is just as important as strengthening your body. In fact, you can do both at the same time. Some people get bored with their exercise routine, and adding something to keep their mind busy is just the thing to keep them motivated. The tedium of an exercise routine will bore the…
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Practice Happiness
Practice happiness. :wink: Some people can't forget the past. Others are always looking toward the future but precious few ever focus on "now." How can a life be lived to the fullest if you are never happy in the moment? Not forgetting where you came from and still planning for your future, you can choose to make the most…
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Examine your friendships.
Examine your friendships. Friendships endure when mutual respect and support for each other is the foundation. A healthy friendship tends to stick even as people change. Other friendships cannot survive when people make major life changes. If the relationship was based on shared, self-destructive behavior, like overeating,…
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Break the rules.
Break the rules. Some days it's hard to do the right thing. You don't want to eat your veggies or drink your water. Maybe you just don't feel like exercising. That's normal. If it's a rare event to want to "rebel" against your routine, then you're probably okay. Give yourself a small break. But when the days of rebellion…
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Have you found your MOJO?
I reminded myself about the FACTS when it comes to my MOJO -- my personal magic, my motivation sweet spot. Here are those facts: 1) Motivation is not a bird that alights on my shoulder. It's something I can choose to create from within. 2) It is my personal responsibility -- and my opportunity -- to create my motivation.…
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Love yourself unconditionally.
Love yourself unconditionally. Regrettably, some people battling obesity feel they are unworthy of love. Years of negative comments has made them feel unlovable--even though that is not the case. Perhaps you have spent so many years hating your outer self that you can no longer see any inward beauty. Your self-worth is not…
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Learn maintenance.
Learn maintenance. Maintenance is one of the more scary things for people who struggle with weight. Many people fear they will simply give up or become complacent. And of course, there is the fear of gaining all your weight back and more. The idea of maintaining your weight year after year can be daunting. It may even feel…
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Find foods that taste good and are good for you.
Find foods that taste good and are good for you. How many times have you heard something like, "If it tastes good, it's bad for you, and if it tastes bad, it must be good for you." People tend to stick to their repertoire of foods they like, and when they make changes they mourn what they give up. But guess what? The world…
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Allow yourself to experience emotions.
Allow yourself to experience emotions. Some of us have been so hurt and tortured by our past that we have built walls up to protect ourselves. We have shut down our emotions, knowing if we can't feel something, it can't hurt us. But if you cut yourself off from the possibility of being hurt, you also close yourself to the…
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Building Your Network for Success.
Building Your Network for Success While much of the work to make your weight-loss program succeed is up to you, finding proper support can certainly improve your chances for success. Think about the following descriptions, and then for each one, name one or more people in your life who could play that role in your "support…
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Gas up.
Gas up. Like any machine, your body functions only as well as you treat it. It needs healthy "fuel" to run smoothly, and if it doesn't get it, it becomes sluggish. Just as a machine rusts and freezes up when it is not used, the body stiffens and atrophies. Consider your own situation: Has improper maintenance been your…
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Be patient.
Be patient. We've all dreamt about "The Day"--the glorious morning when we step on the scale and that magic number blinks into view. :smile: But eventually, the novelty may wear off, right? And as you settled into your daily routine, your journey began to seem tedious. Perhaps your weight loss slowed or you hit a plateau.…
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Make restaurants safe and enjoyable.
Make restaurants safe and enjoyable. Eating a meal in a restaurant does not have to bring you guilt and remorse. It can be a great experience with the right attitude and tools. Some people order a "to go" box when they place their order. When the meal arrives they put about 1/2 in the box and save it for another meal. You…
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Are you tired of always obsessing about food?
Are you tired of always obsessing about food? :yawn: by Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach Director, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery www.nawls.com I am working with a coaching client who had put on about 30 extra pounds since reaching her weight-loss- surgery goal. One of the actions she chose to take to…
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Knee issues -- any suggestions appreciated.
I have bad knees and left knee is practically out. So far knee is fine and doctors tell me to keep moving it and I can tell when I exercise they do definitely feel better. I do walking away the pounds DVD's and I just started going back to health club the last 3 weeks. Some people say elliptical is good for knees and same…
