One of the tips I've seen offered for keeping true to weight loss goals (especially for women) is to focus on a specific outfit you want to wear. This can be something you already have that you can no longer wear (lots of conference suits for me) or something that you don't own yet but promise yourself you'll buy when you hit a certain size. I've already told myself that I'm not buying any more new clothes until I drop a size or two. My dream is to drop three sizes, but I think I might be satisfied...
Friday, July 31, 2009
I Heart My Scale & Inspiration
Today was the first time in a long time that I haven't cursed my scale's very existence. You see, for the first time in a long time, it inched downward! I've dropped two pounds. Yay! I'm so inspired to keep up this exercise/calorie counting/thinking about fitness all the time routine.It was driven home to me even more today why getting into shape now is extremely important. My mom has a bevy of health issues, and after talking with people at her health clinic today, it appears she's going to be...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Multitasking
One of the common excuses for exercising is, "I don't have time." Let's put aside the fact that if people don't exercise, they could end up with even less time life-wise. I can understand the dilemma though, especially for writers who are on deadline -- especially those who have day jobs and children on top of everything else. I don't have a full-time outside job anymore and don't have kiddos, but my days are still jam packed. Therefore, I am a great fan of multitasking. When I exercise, I'm almost...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Help! I'm eating out.
Anyone who knows me also knows that cooking is not something I particularly enjoy. I love to eat out or get takeout. I'm sure lots of writers can relate, especially when you're on deadline like I am this week. But eating out can be disastrous when trying to make a lifestyle change that includes losing weight. Eating out is possible, however, if you plan a little and go in with a certain mindset. Here are some tips:1. Avoid fast food when at all possible. Sometimes this is difficult if you're on...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Getting healthy
By starting this blog and making my efforts to live a healthier life public, I'm hoping that having to put my ups and downs out here for the whole world to see will keep me on track. And, in the process, I hope that I can help fellow writers (or others with sedentary desk jobs) to take steps to become healthier too.Why do I think I need to make the extra effort? Several reasons:1. I weigh a bit more each year from all the hours in the chair and not enough going for walks or doing aerobics.2. Both...
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