Weight Loss Sanity! Happy Bday Sydney!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
So, yesterday, I asked you to come back once again for more of my dieting reality & insanity post. And yes, there is more to come BUT first:
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY to Sydney!!! She is the first grandchild born & had like one year all to herself before the baby makers in our family started making more!
Where has the time gone????? So, the pics are of Sydney now & cute baby Syd with my hubby, her granddad. The pic below is my fav pic of Sydney & I! We miss you & wish we could celebrate with you BUT will see you soon for Jen's wedding!!!!
OK, back to regular programming! Dieting reality, weight loss help & stop the insanity! So Monday I had a bunch of great advice from ACE on "dieting", weight loss & healthy living. Great comments by all of you. Thank you!
Yesterday we talked about Insanity - "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing year after year and expecting a different result." I really think it is so important to get a hold on this! This is not saying that you should not reprogram your taste buds & try certain foods a few time. Most studies show that especially with children, it may take up to 10 tries of eating healthier foods to get them on board, especially after a family has been feeding them junk for years.
NO, I am not talking about that! I am talking about going on a low card diet too many time to count because you want to lose the weigh fast, then losing the weight & putting it back on because you love carbs so much that what you really need to do is make a food program that incorporates healthy carbs but also allow for some treats. The weight loss is slower BUT your chances of keeping it off are much higher.
OR, don't keep going back to the gym if you hate it so much that you stop every time. There are plenty of options to working out at home OR classes offered like kickboxing, martial arts, dancing and more! There are outside activities like bike riding, hiking, walking, rollerblading, swimming and more as well!
I love the gym & get better workouts there but not everyone is like me. I also am not the biggest fan of cardio BUT I do it & a lot of it. I don't hate it but I am not a big fan. BUT, I do like the accomplishment & how it makes me feel & look!!! As Dr. J wrote in the comments yesterday: I would like to suggest that when you are looking for an activity that you like, to realize that for most successful people, liking to exercise may have nothing to do with their "just doing it." Sometimes being able to say, " Just DID it," is the best you are going to get I suggest finding an activity that you can DO, is more important than liking it. Who knows, maybe over time you will like it, or like the results you get. Just saying.
Dr. J's approach may not be for everyone BUT I hate to say, I agree. For some, what they do may not be their fav thing BUT they may like the results enough to "tolerate" it but then end up really liking it. Definitely something to think about!
Also, find the time of day right for you. I am a morn person & love that... plus nothing can stop me later in the day. Many of you work & we know how meetings, family & kids can stop us in our tracks. SO, if you are a morn person, go for your workout then. If not, SCHEDULE it in like any other meeting & DO NOT SKIP IT! If you are asked to do something, say you have a meeting!
On Dr. Oz, I saw Deepak Chopra say something that I have wanted to write about for a while. I am paraphrasing but he said, people think about the now in terms of food. When that piece of cake is set in front of them and all those other foods they don't say no to, they are not thinking about how that will effect them in the future. They are not thinking that this weight on them will give them heath issues or possible a heart attack a few years from now. They can only think of the now & the enjoyment now. He asked for people to think about what it means long term before they put that stuff in their mouths. Think about how this will effect your life long term rather than right now. It was an interesting take on this.
I got a couple great comments on Monday post that spoke directly to this & want to share them with you:
From Roy, at Roy Cohen's Contemplative Fitness: For years my tag line was, "Every time we put a spoon to our mouth one of 2 signals goes off:
A) This is good for me and I'm going to eat it.
Or,
This is NOT good for me and I'm going to eat it anyway.
After that, it's all about choices.
We know right from wrong, and we have a passion for choosing wrong.
From Jody: Now that says it right there! I am going to eat it anyway... we do this & maybe we have to stop & think first for a change! we DO have a choice!
From Jack at Jack Sh*t, Gettin' Fit: This journey is a lot like socking $$$ away for retirement. Unfortunately, a lot of folks don't (or can't) look down the road and see that the work and sacrifice they make today is what's going to make all the difference down the road.
From Jody: Again, think about that! Take stock out in your health & wellness! Think down the road in terms of your health!
So, yesterday, I asked you to come back once again for more of my dieting reality & insanity post. And yes, there is more to come BUT first:
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY to Sydney!!! She is the first grandchild born & had like one year all to herself before the baby makers in our family started making more!
Where has the time gone????? So, the pics are of Sydney now & cute baby Syd with my hubby, her granddad. The pic below is my fav pic of Sydney & I! We miss you & wish we could celebrate with you BUT will see you soon for Jen's wedding!!!!OK, back to regular programming! Dieting reality, weight loss help & stop the insanity! So Monday I had a bunch of great advice from ACE on "dieting", weight loss & healthy living. Great comments by all of you. Thank you!
Yesterday we talked about Insanity - "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing year after year and expecting a different result." I really think it is so important to get a hold on this! This is not saying that you should not reprogram your taste buds & try certain foods a few time. Most studies show that especially with children, it may take up to 10 tries of eating healthier foods to get them on board, especially after a family has been feeding them junk for years.
NO, I am not talking about that! I am talking about going on a low card diet too many time to count because you want to lose the weigh fast, then losing the weight & putting it back on because you love carbs so much that what you really need to do is make a food program that incorporates healthy carbs but also allow for some treats. The weight loss is slower BUT your chances of keeping it off are much higher.
OR, don't keep going back to the gym if you hate it so much that you stop every time. There are plenty of options to working out at home OR classes offered like kickboxing, martial arts, dancing and more! There are outside activities like bike riding, hiking, walking, rollerblading, swimming and more as well!
I love the gym & get better workouts there but not everyone is like me. I also am not the biggest fan of cardio BUT I do it & a lot of it. I don't hate it but I am not a big fan. BUT, I do like the accomplishment & how it makes me feel & look!!! As Dr. J wrote in the comments yesterday: I would like to suggest that when you are looking for an activity that you like, to realize that for most successful people, liking to exercise may have nothing to do with their "just doing it." Sometimes being able to say, " Just DID it," is the best you are going to get
I suggest finding an activity that you can DO, is more important than liking it. Who knows, maybe over time you will like it, or like the results you get. Just saying.Dr. J's approach may not be for everyone BUT I hate to say, I agree. For some, what they do may not be their fav thing BUT they may like the results enough to "tolerate" it but then end up really liking it. Definitely something to think about!
Also, find the time of day right for you. I am a morn person & love that... plus nothing can stop me later in the day. Many of you work & we know how meetings, family & kids can stop us in our tracks. SO, if you are a morn person, go for your workout then. If not, SCHEDULE it in like any other meeting & DO NOT SKIP IT! If you are asked to do something, say you have a meeting!
On Dr. Oz, I saw Deepak Chopra say something that I have wanted to write about for a while. I am paraphrasing but he said, people think about the now in terms of food. When that piece of cake is set in front of them and all those other foods they don't say no to, they are not thinking about how that will effect them in the future. They are not thinking that this weight on them will give them heath issues or possible a heart attack a few years from now. They can only think of the now & the enjoyment now. He asked for people to think about what it means long term before they put that stuff in their mouths. Think about how this will effect your life long term rather than right now. It was an interesting take on this.
I got a couple great comments on Monday post that spoke directly to this & want to share them with you:
From Roy, at Roy Cohen's Contemplative Fitness: For years my tag line was, "Every time we put a spoon to our mouth one of 2 signals goes off:
A) This is good for me and I'm going to eat it.
Or,
This is NOT good for me and I'm going to eat it anyway.After that, it's all about choices.
We know right from wrong, and we have a passion for choosing wrong.
From Jody: Now that says it right there! I am going to eat it anyway... we do this & maybe we have to stop & think first for a change! we DO have a choice!
From Jack at Jack Sh*t, Gettin' Fit: This journey is a lot like socking $$$ away for retirement. Unfortunately, a lot of folks don't (or can't) look down the road and see that the work and sacrifice they make today is what's going to make all the difference down the road.
From Jody: Again, think about that! Take stock out in your health & wellness! Think down the road in terms of your health!
Again, I ask for your thoughts on all this. Are you taking out stock in your health, wellness & life - lifelong? Are you taking stock out for your family, loved ones & kids as well? If we are taking care of us, then we are better for the family and a better example as well.
Dr. J is in the house tomorrow writing about PLAY! Check back!
Dr. J is in the house tomorrow writing about PLAY! Check back!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 3/10/2010 12:01 AM 
Categories: Wellness, Health, Motivation/Support, Tips, Exercise, Dieting, Weight Loss
Tags: Weight Loss Diets acceptance food Exercise Wellness health control Tips
Categories: Wellness, Health, Motivation/Support, Tips, Exercise, Dieting, Weight Loss
Tags: Weight Loss Diets acceptance food Exercise Wellness health control Tips
Right now, I'm taking stock in my kids. Not that it's too late for me (not at all), but they are 10, 9, and 4, and I just feel this urgency to help them form good habits while they are young, habits that I never had.
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It is NEVER too late & I will be reviewing a book next week that speaks to that! You can help you & your kiddos at the same time. You can do this Gina!
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Happy Birthday, Sydney! Listen to your grandma; she's a smart cookie...er...broccoli...whatever.
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HAPPPPPY BIRTHDAY Miss Sydney!!!
and Im off to play in yer honor.
and Ill be back to play with Dr J later!
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I couldn't agree more that you shouldn't continue to do a workout that you detest. There are so many forms of exercise that it makes sense to keep searching for what will have you coming back for more.
In reference to eating
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We have so many choices, in many ways!
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Happy Birthday Sydney!
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I will boldly add another perspective, at the risk of offending a few, but I take this perspective very seriously, and encourage readers to truly consider it:
If, we socially view the act of suicide as a profoundly selfish behavior, why is it that we give a pass to those committing suicide more slowly -- by way of not taking care of themselves in the ways of dietray concerns and daily movement? Really think about that -- where does one draw the line? This will be the topic of a future post for me (not sure when).
Good post today Jody as always.
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Roy, a very interesting perspective!!! I look forward to that post!
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Great post! Yes, I have to remember to feed me right just like I feed the kids...sometimes it is hard but I do want to live a long life to see the grandbabies (if I am so blessed)!!
PS-Happy B-day Miss Sidney!
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great info here, jody!
it's funny some of the things you touched on with dr. oz and roy are exactly what i talked about with my therapist. i will blab on about it in my upcoming blogs.
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Hey Jody! Happy Birthday to Sydney!
Love the idea of telling people I have a "meeting" to go to when I work out at night after work. So many times I get torn from seeing friends and family and fitting my workout in..I am going to try that next time
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Amanda, I am counting on you to follow thru.. tell them you are in a meeting!
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I can't say that I am taking out stock right now but I am certainly collecting pennies! Just like any other investment, I can't just jump in and buy the whole kit n kaboodle but I can certainly save a few pennies while I look into which stock I want to invest in.
GREAT POST!
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Hey, Jules, saving pennies adds up too! In fact, they can add up to a lot of "stock"!
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