The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust, novelist (1871-1922)

Thank you for taking the time to read my page and taking part in my journey, I would be honored to get to know you and take part in your journey as well!!!

I'd like to kick off my page with my motto:

"You see, the time to be happy is now, the place to be happy is here, and the reasons to be happy are all around you." -Lou ...

The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust, novelist (1871-1922)

Thank you for taking the time to read my page and taking part in my journey, I would be honored to get to know you and take part in your journey as well!!!

I'd like to kick off my page with my motto:

"You see, the time to be happy is now, the place to be happy is here, and the reasons to be happy are all around you." -Lou Tice

SO KEEP SMILING!

I believe you have to be healthy and do your best to live a long healthy life and that's why I turned to SparkPeople to support me in doing that :)

I am a certified personal trainer, group fitness and Pilates instructor. I'll be working on my Lit. degree for the next 3 years... and then I will take it from there.

To me, life is about being healthy and happy. I breathe, eat and sleep sports and literature (I know- it's an interesting combo). I love being an athlete and everything that comes with it... yes... I love the pain also. I must say though, I have been dividing my time between the library and the gym these days so I'm not like I used to be which has its own ups and downs.

Here is D's Goal Plan upon beginning the school year and life changing around:

- Anything unhealthy is really not an option.

- Waking up to a cup of coffee and a bit later- between 7-9 am- 2-300 calorie breakfast.

- Snack around 10 am no more than 50-100 cals.

- Lunch with protein and carbs but mostly veggies- between 1-2pm- 3-400 cal.

- Snack between 3-4 pm no more than 50-100 cals.

- Dinner between 5-7 pm mostly carbs.

One last thing- THINK SKINNY! Once the mind set is changed everything follows.

I hope that helps in a way... please feel free to ask for advice or just chat and chill with me on my page... I love SP and I'll probably come by your page as well :)

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May
nothing but
happiness come through your door.

Thanks for the support,

D
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As a result of not being at my best I have set new goals.
They are to be met fully by July '09.

My Rules:

My rules from now on:
1. No eating after 10 PM
2. Brushing my teeth at 10 PM
3. No "hanging out" in the kitchen
4. Closing and putting away the bag/box of whatever I'm about to eat before I start eating it
5. Getting rid of my all or nothing mentality, "oh well, i already went over my calorie limit, why not binge"
6. Thinking about how much money binging wastes.
7. Thinking about the fact that one 2000 calorie binge cancels out 3 hours at the gym.

Update:

It is July 30, 2009 and I have set a FOUR WEEK GOAL! I have to be in super shape in four weks for a few reasons: (in order of importance)

1. Meditation is my new aim and I hope to get back into yoga.

2. Throughout the year I find that I spend a HUGE chunk of my time at the library, which I love, but also has to do with the weight I have to lose now... lol... so I can be ready and prepared for next year!

3. Meditation Fast once a week (Tuesday or Saturday).

Next update ( November 11, 09) will say: "GOAL"

Till then... please feel free to update me with your life- I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW!

Yours,

D

Small steps for getting back in the loop after the Jewish Holidays:

1. Spend a little more time sparking for motivation and inspiration over the next week (week of Sukkot).

2. Begin getting back to lower calorie intake, trying not to go way over goal limit over that next week.

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