Healthy Girl Now

Have you thought about what that feels like “At Goal”. Have you thought about how it feels to be at the weight goal that you have set?  Or have you set a goal that seems unreachable?

Well let me tell you that setting goals is awesome but they need to be reachable and you need to believe that you can achieve it.  Sometimes your goals have to be broken down to reach the bigger goal.  Setting the smaller goals will motivate you to reach your bigger goal.

Thinking about your goal will also help in making decisions.  For example if you set a goal to lose 50 pounds, imagine what that feels that  Think about the goals you will wear, the energy  and confidence that you will gain.  However, 50 is a huge number so think about losing 5 pounds or 10 pounds.  Once you reach those goals you will feel on your way to lose the whole 50.

So along the way you have choices to make and you have to decide will your action help you get to your goal of losing the 50 pounds?   So will skipping the gym there or having that donut for breakfast help you get there? Rather will you feel better going to the gym or working out and eating a healthier meal?

So set your goals, make them achievable by breaking them down and then stay focus on what will help you get there.
Then Imagine yourself at

I did what I needed to do and got the results I wanted!

Last week, I decided to get my act together and make some better choices.  At the beginning and over the course of the weekend, I was pigging out on some Lindt Truffles and Pepperidge Farm cookies and etc.  If you had drawn my blood it would have probably been liquid sugar.  So I get on the scale on Monday and nearly passed out from the number.  I felt like my scale was acting like that dramatic moment on Biggest Loser when they are getting weighed in.  So I decided I had to take action.  First I moved the Lindt truffles into the refrigerator in the garage.  I’m too lazy to make a lot of trips to get it.  Then I decided to get healthier things to snack on, such as some Weight Watchers snack cakes and their candies.  I then made sure I got to nearly all my workouts including trying something new.  By Friday, I actually felt lighter, I didn’t want to get my hopes up, but I actually felt like my clothes were fitting better and I felt comfortable.  So the moment truth came when I got to Weight Watchers to weigh in, much to my surprise I had lost 2.2 pounds.  I was soo excited.  It  finally made my world feel like everything is getting back to normal.  It also made me admit that when something works, there is no denying it.  I was acting crazy and hoping for miracles when I know all the while I wasn’t doing what I needed to do.  So I now have to stop fighting it and realize that if I want to feel good and confident, I must do I need to do to get the results I want.

I am hoping to repeat my success this week, not necessarily another 2 pounds but at least being confident when I weigh in and not having any regrets or remorse over poor choices during the week.  Let’s see how it goes!

Well I’ve been on a hiatus and I’ve been feeling bad about it, but I have still been on my weight loss journey.  However, while I’m still working out and challenging myself in my workouts, my eating has been off and I know what I need to do but it’s hard to stick to it.  So I’m going to start back blogging to get myself back in the right mind set all around.  I need to remember what I want more, the temporary enjoyment of a snack or feeling and looking great.  So I’m committing myself again to get back to what is important.  I have been slipping in buying foods that I know I have no self- control with.  Also I know that even though I work out regularly, the body gets used to things and therefore, I cannot assume that I’m burning tons of calories to offset bad eating habits.  Also I don’t want to become vain and only concerned about my looks but I realize that I feel much better. This feeling is one that is inside and out.  Emotionally and mentally I know I feel more in control and feel more confident.  Physically I know that I move better and feel more energized.  Therefore, this is something I need to get back to considering before I take a bite or finish off a high calorie/high fat item only to enjoy it momentarily and feel regret later.  So stay tune for more posts as I re-launch my weight loss journey.  

Why Now?

This time of year everyone is either afraid to make new resolutions or refuse to call it that. Whatever you decided to do is fine. However, there is something to the new year, giving that fresh start feeling. Also as I mentioned in my previous post, so many fitness/healthy items are on sale. All the exercise equipment is on sale, workout gear, and all sorts of weight loss tools are on sale and being promoted heavily. In addition to this, various weight loss products and foods are also on sale and being promoted as well. So the same way the retailers wore us out with the sales of everything for everyone else and influenced our buying decisions, now is the time to take advantage. Now is the time to get the sales on items that you need for your weight loss journey. Now back to my original topic, there is nothing wrong with choosing this time of year because it could be the kickstart that you need. I know in 2003, I made the decision to join Weight Watchers on January 3, 2003. I am so thankful for that because here I am today 80 pounds lighter, feeling healthier and younger than ever before. So your decision to start now doesn’t have to be an empty resolution or promise but rather the start of your lifelong journey. I have learned so much on the journey and it will never be over, I feel like a world traveler. There are always new things to learn and things to see. I’m grateful that in January of 2003, I stuck to it and joined the gym a month later. The results that I started seeing finally gave me genuine satisfaction that keeps me going all these years later. Therefore, I advise all of you, start now and give it time, don’t try to be perfect or extreme but make some changes and notice all the positive changes you will see. If you just want to make lifestyle changes stay tuned to this blog, look at my old posts for various ideas. Also if you need some structure, you can take advantage of Weight Watchers free promotion.

I’m sharing this with my blog readers to also provide more incentive to me. I’ve been in some denial over the last few weeks. I seem to think I can eat additional food and not track it and that I work out enough for it to not count. Well I’ve been wrong! I’m not happy with the results, but there is no mystery as to what I need to do?

 Track and be honest about my daily eating. I say honest, because sometimes I want to lie on my tracker, WHY?? It’s the craziest thing, no one sees it but me. Basically it’s my conscious and seeing it before my eyes the lack of control in my eating. So this week, I’m committed to facing my reality.

Over the weekend it was especially tough, to own up to all my little snacks in between meals and etc. But I know that I want to see better results at my next weigh in, I must do what it takes and stop playing Russian Roulette with the scale, hoping to lose the extra pounds I picked up by just getting by.

I will keep you posted on my progress.

I love this time of the year due to the fresh new start phase and the sales on health/fitness related items!

We’ve been through all the holiday stuff of eating seasonal foods and gift giving and lots of activities that may have caused us to neglect ourselves.  Well now is the time to take advantage of Fitness Holiday Season!  Yes I called it that!  It’s because now the focus is on resolutions.  Gym membership prices are on sale, fitness clothes, equipment and Dvds are also on sale everywhere.  Take advantage!  Don’t miss the opportunity to get your fitness on a budget.  These deals provide an even more incentive to get your start on now.  Get back in tune with yourself. It’s the perfect time because you need to take care of yourself and this will also help prevent the depression that often sets in this time of year.  These items can be investments in yourself, but only if you use them.  Therefore put some value to the item and the money you are spending.  Force yourself to use the items you buy because you don’t want to waste money.  Buy the items and think about you’re getting a bargain and you’re investing in yourself.  You won’t have buyer’s remorse if you feel like you’re killing two birds with one stone. 

So go out this week and make a choice to not buy a particular “junk food” or eat an unhealthy meal, but use the money to sign up for a gym membership or a workout dvd or a new pair shoes.  Sometimes new gear is motivation to get going. 

Make this be best gift to yourself and this will be the gift that keeps on giving.

Welcome to 2012, January 1!

It’s the best time of the year especially for weight loss!  It’s the first of the month, and the first of the year.  It’s the perfect time to restart and refocus!

It’s time to set goals and  plans, not hopes and wishes.  Goals are concrete and measurable and smart.  Plans will help make those goals happen.  Set up some accountability.  My accountability comes from my Weight Watchers meeting, January 3 will be my 8 year anniversary for joining Weight Watchers it is the best decision I’ve ever made!  Its the best investment  I made in myself.

Yes I know you can lose weight without joining a weight loss program or a gym but even though you “can”, will you?  You have to think about this real hard! What will push you in the right direction?  For me knowing that someone besides myself sees the number and the results of my choices that I’ve made over 7 days helps me stay in check.  I know that if I’m the only one noticing that I gain 2 or 3 pounds a week, it’s not going to mean that much.  However, I know that when I get on the scale at Weight Watchers, someone else sees my progress, now they don’t judge me or say anything negative, but it’s still enough to make me think before I get on the scale.  Therefore, even though we are adults we still need things to motivate us and keep us in check.  So be realistic and don’t try to overdue only to burnout shortly but think of way to change your life once and for all.

I promise to be more regular with this blog!  Stay tuned for more tips and motivation to make this be your year!

Celebrate yourself!

Nearly everyone sees themselves in a negative light when it comes to weight. Even the smallest or most fit person can find a flaw they would like to fix or pounds they want to lose.  Although it’s great to have goals and an aim to improve, we have to have balance because it can send you in the wrong direction if you keep the negativity going.  Also, if you never celebrate any success having a perfectionist mindset is a sure way to failure.  So take the time to celebrate healthy choices and changes that you are making.  If you’re drinking more water, or walking more, eating more vegetables and fruit or cutting your portions, these are all things worth celebrating.  When I’m having a low moment, I take the time to think about when I didn’t care at all and I was basically killing myself with my choices. 

I know there was a time that “junk food” was my middle name, fruits and vegetables didn’t exist and sugary drinks and pops was the beverage of choice 365 days of the year. So now when I have a bad meal, day or week, I have some remorse and think of ways to counteract the damage.  So I know I’ve come a long way, I wish that these would occur less but at least it’s not my lifestyle anymore. 

So I celebrate that and work hard to stay on track and keep a realistic view of myself because it’s my life, not a diet or a fad.  I’m not trying to look good for an event or someone but rather I want to feel good inside and out.

Focus on the good and keep work it!

Now is the time of year that people are thinking about others.  Whether it is gift giving for the holidays or volunteering in various ways, this time can cause us to forget about ourselves.  This is not the time to “Forget You”.  Why?  Well, we all know that by the first of the year, reality will set in and you might be in debt and overweight and then become very depressed.  So the “happiest” season can easily lead to the most depressing season.

How do you prevent this?

It is very honorable to do for others and share in good times, you have to be balance and also look at the big picture.  Also you need a plan and resources that will help you.

When it comes to your health- don’t forget to make time for exercise.  A nice brisk walk or using a fun active video game(Zumba Fitness 2, my favorite) are just a couple of ideas to stay physically active.  Doing this will help you clear your mind and keep your healthy habits intact.  Also even though it feels great to do for others, it’s even better, if you are in great shape too.  Also others can be inspired by you and everyone can enjoy this time of year much better.  Also gather the resources that you need such as healthy recipes, fitness related reading material, gym memberships, workout videos and positive people.   Even if you don’t lose weight during this time, you can seek to maintain to your weight through this season and not be like the masses that want to lose a ton of weight in January and want to do it by February!

I have a few 7-Day Passes to Lifetime Fitness- if you’re interested, leave a comment and your email and I will send you want for free!

And I almost forgot- money wise- Don’t stress yourself.  Don’t overspend to impress others or spend more than you can afford. Look for bargains, and also make plans to spend time with people, maybe go workout together  get together cook healthy meals.  These memories will be more valuable than overpriced gifts that they may be returning after the season!

Check out my other Blog- True Bargainista

I started this month wanting to blog 30 days and I fell off!  I’m soo sorry to my readers.  This month has been crazy but good.  I hosted a Zumba Fitness Party a couple of weeks ago and I have used it a couple of times for exercise and it is a fun amazing workout! It’s one song after another and they are all great songs and you can get your competitive fix with scoring points by following the dancers onscreen.  I was sweating in no time after using this game and I enjoyed it soo much. I’ve been busy at work as well, but I have not neglected the gym or eating healthy.  During stressful times it is so easy to let things go and forget yourself and then resolve to get it together in January.   But I advise you to hang in there and make the best choices that you can.  Don’t worry about being perfect just try to stay in control.  We may think it’s easy to let go and not worry about it, but it will do more damage than good.  There are so many ways you can make “decent” choices, like resolve to walk more while shopping or cut back on type of food to enjoy what you really want.  So if there is a special dish or dessert or seasonal food that you love, splurge on that but cut back on the “regular” foods. Also stay on top of drinking plenty of water and snack on fruits and vegetables to avoid overeating and stress eating. I promise to do better with my blogging!  Share with me how you’re handling this time of year and staying healthy!