Secrets of Success

Quick Sort of Clothes after Vacation

When we go on vacation, my family puts the dirty clothes for the day in one pile. I put it in garbage bag (or Walmart plastic bags) and take home in one suitcase. Clothes we don't wear go in another suitcase.
Then when we go home, the plastic bag(s) full of dirty clothes get quickly unpacked and thrown down the steps to the basement. Easy unpacking, and clean clothes a lot faster!

Success - Just Keep Going!

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." -- Sir Winston Churchill


MOMENTUM - don't look back. Use your knowledge. Success is forward!

Don't Let the Past Drag You Down

Never let the Memories of the Past be greater than your Dreams of the Future!

Remember Lot's wife. Don't be a pillar of salt. Look forward, not back!

Choose Your Stress !!

Learn to distinguish between what is truly important and what is not. Ask yourself if the outcome of a particular situation will affect you in a year's time. If not, then let go of all the stress and worry that accompany the situation. It's not worth it in the long run.

Be Kind

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - PLATO.
( Still very true today )

If You Have Calories Left after Eating Dinner

I track breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack - trying to eat wisely during the day.

Then I run my nutritional feedback report. If I've done well for the day and have extra calories left in my range, I look to see what category I am short on nutritionally. Whether it is protein, carbs, or fats, I know what my snack or rest of dinner should be.

That way I eat healthier, knowing what my body is lacking.

Hard Work Isn't Easy - That's Why They Call It

Ann Landers said, "Opportunities are usually diagnosed as hard work, so most people don't recognize them."


Sparkpeople gives you a wonderful opportunity. This site has all the tools you need. Recognize that. Seize It. You didn't get heavier overnight.

It is HARD. It isn't "easy." But it is so satisfying to see the scale numbers go down.


And it is WORK. It isn't play. You can't just wish it away.

Take this as YOUR opportunity.

Your Personal Finish Line

Modify where you need to. You'll get to your own personal finish line in due time.

Balance - Sneak in an Exercise while Drying Your Hair

While I dry my hair (or brush my teeth), I try to remember to stand on one leg. I am forcing myself to balance, strengthening my core muscles as well as my legs.

If I have to concentrate on the task a little more, I walk in place.

Trouble Sleeping? Try this.

If you're having trouble sleeping, try eating oatmeal, a banana, yogurt, or some turkey before going to bed. They contain an amino acid that induces relaxation in the brain. (I read on daily calendar)