I took a chance on Zumba!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

I read and heard that after 6 weeks you should try switching up your exercise routine. Well, I check out the class schedule at my gym and saw there was an Zumba class . Well, I took a chance (never doing a Zumba class before) and I must admit I loved it! At first I had my hair down and assumed I would not really sweat or burn calories like I normally do. Boy was I wrong! My hair went up instantly and I sucked down a bottle and a half of water. I use my towel to wipe down to the point that I was embarrassed (it was damp ).
I highly recommend switching things up...you may find a new routine you enjoy. I can't wait until next Tuesday!

  

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CSIENK 7/13/2010 8:35PM

Sounds like you've found yourself a new routine (at least for the next six weeks, right?) Keep it up - you're doing great! Cindy Report Inappropriate Comment

MINDY517 7/13/2010 7:39PM

Zumba is awesome...I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Report Inappropriate Comment

THTRBBY 7/13/2010 6:47PM

Zumba is incredible! Report Inappropriate Comment

TWOCANS 7/13/2010 5:09PM

Awesome!!Our gym in our small town is thinking of starting up classes; I'm intrigued--my niece raves about it and has lost 20 lbs. Report Inappropriate Comment

Anne Who?

Monday, July 12, 2010

I just read a blog that gave me a good tip on portion control simple using snack bags.

Why I am writing a blog now? Well because I am stunned that I never thought to use this strategy (the blog tip) for myself?

I thought about it and realize that I do this for my children all the time for their school snacks. Why I have not thought to do the same for myself ? Well after thinking some more I realize it makes total sense that I never applied it to myself because I hardly ever think of myself least of all first! And not just the snack bag tip. Anything...my friends and family always come to me for advice and to let off steam. They know I don't judge them and when I am able I will give decent advice, if I not sure what to say I just listen. I might just add "let go...let GOD!
Oh, wait, I do think of myself first at times like when a sacrifice has to be made! Yep, my first thought would be Anne(me). I am no martyr or saint. I just simple don't think of me first unless it is a favor for someone, a volunteer job or sacrifice.
I put off the pedicures, haircuts, lunches with my friends to do a favor for a friend or some other chore that could have waited. Well no use complaining I won't stop doing this I enjoy helping others. I just don't understand why I am unable to give myself advice, put myself first sometimes, say no when I already have plans and occasionally put myself ahead of someone else! I want to I really want to think of me once in awhile especially when I need it to help myself reach my goals (like living a healthier lifestyle, spending time with my family, applying the advice I give to others to myself). I already feel better using the words me, myself and I feel good. I feel I just let off some steam. And had an epiphany! I will start thinking of me more often! (hopefully!)

Anne

  

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HEALTHYME47 1/4/2011 11:38AM

Hey Anne, you have come so far. I am really enjoying reading your blog. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNSHINEART 7/12/2010 10:29AM

Anne I'm so proud of you Report Inappropriate Comment

To be concern or not to be concerned....What is the answer?

Friday, July 09, 2010

I am a little worry what to eat today? Not so much the portion and I not even sure it is really the "what" to eat. I went over my allotted calories during our vacation all last week. So I am working out a lot this week and keeping within my allotted calories. (Sort of my way of balancing it out.) However I just feel I should eat a little less than SP recommends. I could be wrong in fact I am sure I am wrong but I can't help but feel to scared to eat. Yeah I am a little hungry, I usually don't feel hungry since I started SP. What to do? I want to eat I just don't want to make any decisions then regretting it later. I just keep thinking maybe if I just cut a few 100 calories from my nutrition plan for a day or so, it will all work out. Right?

Anne

  

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SUNSHINEART 7/9/2010 2:48PM

Anne, you should always eat the allocated calories or your body will go in starvation mode and hang on to the fat - so don't beat yourself up for last week - today is another day and focus on one day at a time. You can do it my friend. beat you again on the huddle wall! Report Inappropriate Comment

The "Natural Cue." Are you really hungry?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Although as a child I was not overweight, I did however experienced a childhood with emphasis on eating everything on your plate or else! The ironic part was that it was almost always an adult size portion on that plate. Perhaps it might have been an appropriate portion size for a "grown up" but I was a child and a small one at that! Childhood experiences are more relevant than most people realize. I believe people are now more conscious and aware why some people behave they way they do usually stemming from their past. Still I wonder how many understand that even events as trivial being told to "eat everything on you plate" may take hold.
I mean really I believe most children want to please their parents. I certainly did and I can tell my children certainly want too!
Therefore subconsciously, I want to still please the "grown-ups". As a result my “natural cue" from knowing when I was satisfied was lost, I never again listen or even heard the "natural cue" we are all born with.
I feel this is an example of “emotional" and "mindless" eating stemming from subliminal messages from our childhood.
Well, I hope to I get back my "natural cue" and I wish all of the emotional & mindless eater out there do too!!

Anne Sylvia
Mahopac, N.Y.

  

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LADYSUNSHINEK 8/21/2010 3:52PM

Thank you so much for referring me to your natural cue blog post. I have actually never even given this much thought until now. It's funny because when my fiance' plates food for me, I will tell him to not give me too much. He'll say... "just eat what you want and leave what you don't". I have always told him that I can't do that, but never gave any thought as to why. If it's on my plate, I'm eating it. I don't have a CUE or a CLUE apparently LOL Definitely something to give some serious thought to! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNE-ELIZ 6/29/2010 10:01PM

This is one of those things besides our names and home state, that we have in common; though I'm sure that we share it with many, many others. In which country were you told that the starving children lived who would be glad to have your food? I recently posted a blog containing similar themes and issues. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNSHINEART 6/27/2010 12:57PM

Anne Sylvia, Thanks for asking me to come and read one of your blogs - you were describing the exact same thing I went through as a child! Eat everything on your plate - there are children in the world that are starving!! And I do strongly believe that's why I never stop until my plate is completely clean !! We need to break this cycle for ourselves. I know I never did it to my children as I knew the struggle I had with it. They are both very healthy focus children and I guess I should learn from them now! Report Inappropriate Comment

Oh no! Another party!! S.O.S!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

I want to enjoy these parties, who wouldn't however...
Between b-day parties, bridal showers and BBQ...it feels like an uphill battle lately. Just when I was actually feeling good about what I was achieving too.
Does anyone have advice on what to do when the menu is a set menu? I mean I tried the portion control theory. Which actually works for me at restaurants where I order the best choice that I will enjoy and just eat a portion of it usually half. However what do you do with set menus? I tried the technique of portion control and an old trick of using a smaller dish & leave space between the foods. However I still blew my allotted calories for the day (possibly a day and a half!)

S.O.S

Anne Sylvia

  

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BAKER1009 6/15/2010 9:12AM

Here's what I can come up with to help you. If possible, eat something small & healthy before going to help fill you up. When there, portion control is going to be your best bet. If there are things there that you know are absolutely horrible, try to avoid them if possible. Make sure you drink plenty of water with your meal, and try to eat slowly. It is hard when you have many functions to go to that don't offer something on the healthier side. Best of luck to you. Do the best you can and you'll feel better for putting your best effort into it. Report Inappropriate Comment