Get Inspired

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

I made this beautiful meal plan, but I didn't follow it. I was lead astray by eating for entertainment. I went out to lunch with a girlfriend (2 days in a row). We had a great time, but ate too much and not the right stuff.

I picked up an old Weight Watcher's magazine this evening. I found some very helpful advice in their "Get Inspired" column. It features advice from people on Weight Watchers.

"Start small. At first, I added one vegetable to every meal. If that's all you can do for now, then do it. Each small change that you make will lead to a bigger one."

"When I go out to eat, I ask myself: Is this a special occasion? If yes, I may treat myself. But let's be honest: every time I go out to eat isn't a celebration, so I try not to treat it that way."

"I also stopped taking the easy way out (ordering in!) and always kept frozen lean meat and veggies on hand for dinner. Because I ate those meals so frequently, I never even had to look up the PointsPlus values."

"It's hard to for me to look back; I don't even recognize my pre-WW mindset. I can honestly say that I've enjoyed the journey, and I still look at it as a delicious adventure that moves me beyond my comfort zone every day."

*November/December 2011 Weight Watchers Magazine

I'm inspired. I will start fresh. I'm ready to experience this delicious adventure.

Just do it!
Happy 4th of July!

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The Plan

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

I've been trying to jump in the deep end. Now, it's time to try getting use to the water before the plunge!

1.) I will concentrate on eating fresh fruits and vegetables at every meal.
2.) I will drink a large glass of water before each meal.
3.) I will cook more meals at home.
4.) I will exercise at least 15 minutes every day.

I will do this for one week. Then I will increase my healthy actions!
See... I have "will" power.

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Powerful Women

Saturday, May 12, 2012

I found this quote in May/June 2012 Weight Watchers magazine:

"During my weight-loss journey, I wanted to be consistent and stay committed whether I lost or not. When you stick to it, you win, and you learn so much about yourself in the process. At any point, I had the power to decide to stay on the wagon or get off, and I chose to stay."
~Taekeah Scott

We have the power!

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There's Cake In My Future

Friday, May 11, 2012

That's the name of the book I'm reading.



www.amazon.com/Theres-Cake-Future-Ki
m-Gruenenfelder/dp/0312614594

I just had to share this excerpt because it relates to our journey:

Scott is talking with Seema about making a piece of art called 'Crap Women Believe In.' This is a quote from the character Scott.
"No woman needs a diet book. Every woman I know knows enough on the subject to write a diet book herself. And it would be a short book, too. Page one: walk every day. Page two: if you're wicked serious, go to a gym three times a week and lift a few weights. Page three: quit eating all that crap. Whether your crap is Zingers every time life throws you a curveball, Twinkies hidden in your desk drawer, or eating a two-thousand-calorie 'salad' loaded with dressing and meat, knock it off!"

This is not a diet book. It's a very funny novel. I'm loving it. There's truth to be found in humor. I found his advice to be very accurate. Just thought I'd share some Joy this morning.

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For You, From Me

Monday, March 26, 2012

If you think this poem is about you... It Is.

I was the shirt hanging on the line
You were the breeze that helped me to dry

I was the vegetable all alone
You were the lettuce to make me a salad

I was the sea shell bobbing in the ocean
You were the beach I came to rest on

I was the loose photo with no where to go
You were the decorated page holding a place for me

I was the mountain climber reaching new heights
You were the Sherpa helping me to succeed

I was the dark sky waiting for something
You were the Northern Lights streaking by

I was the dancer who couldn't hear the music
You were the speaker that amplified the sound

My life became richer and more amazing
When you crashed into it!
I hope our paths are always intertwined.

~Written by Dee

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