It is always interesting to get people's thoughts and views on the scale.
I know so many people that will weight themselves two and three times a day.
I always ask them if they are part of a science experiment? The body is just not made to weight in that frequently. Unless your job depends on it......wrestler boxer or some of the other vocations where the number on the scale has a true bearing I am of the firm belief that the scale is a great accountability partner but that is it....you use it so you don't let yourself get way out of whack.
I feel you need to get to a point that you have a 10-15 lb window....as long as you stay within that all will be fine...the truth is if you stay within about a 30 lb window the world wouldn't end you just probably wouldn't be real comfy in your jeans.
If you don't use the scale as anaccountability partner you balloon up and don't realize what hit you........that is what happened to me and 150 lbs was on me over 10 years before I knew it! That was about 15 lbs ayear which in any given year would have been manageable to control if I would have kept tabs on it but I just let it go!
The scale is a necessary tool you just need to use it for the right purpose!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Need your help!
I know we don't get many comments on ere but I am trying for some other opinions.
The topic...how often do you weight yourself or do you let the clothes do the talking?????
I am a proponent of the clothes concept but I truly fell if you don't weight in weekly and maybe monthly weight gain can be a given!
I truly feel that without a weekly to monthly accountability...monthly for maintenance...weekly for weight gain or loss......you are really cheating yourself.
Let me know your thoughts and I will create more discussion on this the next few days on this site!
The topic...how often do you weight yourself or do you let the clothes do the talking?????
I am a proponent of the clothes concept but I truly fell if you don't weight in weekly and maybe monthly weight gain can be a given!
I truly feel that without a weekly to monthly accountability...monthly for maintenance...weekly for weight gain or loss......you are really cheating yourself.
Let me know your thoughts and I will create more discussion on this the next few days on this site!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Spring Break!
Yes it is that time of year at our house!
The good news is that even though it is only 17 degrees today the warmth is on the way!
Winter is a brutal season for all of our health and wellness....poor weather conditions lots of parties all the things that don't usually make us real successful in are quest to get in better shape.
You may have really lost it over the winter months...you can get bummed and quit or choose to make a difference in your life going forward!
Throw out the rear view mirro and look ahead.
Whatever you have done in the past it is just that the past....time to look ahead and figure out where you can go from here.....use Spring as a launching pad and put a plan in place that you can start as early as this evening!
The good news is that even though it is only 17 degrees today the warmth is on the way!
Winter is a brutal season for all of our health and wellness....poor weather conditions lots of parties all the things that don't usually make us real successful in are quest to get in better shape.
You may have really lost it over the winter months...you can get bummed and quit or choose to make a difference in your life going forward!
Throw out the rear view mirro and look ahead.
Whatever you have done in the past it is just that the past....time to look ahead and figure out where you can go from here.....use Spring as a launching pad and put a plan in place that you can start as early as this evening!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Practice what you preach!
Sorry about the late post today....I was about to enter my post this morning and my wonderful 9 year old popped out of her room on the first day of her Spring Break at 6:45 and side tracked me!
Ahhhhh the energy of youth!
I am trying to take my own advice and rest a little these days!
Here are two very simple things that we can do daily to help us in our quest for happy healthiness....the good news is they are both things you can look forward to and they are easy! Hydration spurs on energy and drinking cold water keeps you hydrated and it kicks your metabolism into high gear so drink ice cold water a few times a day when you need an energy boost and if you want to kick start the metabolism.
The other tip for today is to get your rest...whether it be sleep or just chilling out a bit make sure your mind and body are getting the rest they need.
It is imperative for your muscles and your mind!
There are two basics that should be real easy to follow!
Ahhhhh the energy of youth!
I am trying to take my own advice and rest a little these days!
Here are two very simple things that we can do daily to help us in our quest for happy healthiness....the good news is they are both things you can look forward to and they are easy! Hydration spurs on energy and drinking cold water keeps you hydrated and it kicks your metabolism into high gear so drink ice cold water a few times a day when you need an energy boost and if you want to kick start the metabolism.
The other tip for today is to get your rest...whether it be sleep or just chilling out a bit make sure your mind and body are getting the rest they need.
It is imperative for your muscles and your mind!
There are two basics that should be real easy to follow!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
20 Calories?
I was reading an article yesterday that made me realize how every decision we make is HUGE in our pursuit of happy healthiness!
One bite of a McDonald's burger is over 20 calories.....a decision to walk up three flights of stairs instead of using the escalator or elevator is anothe 10 calories....all these things add up and no one decision will make or break you.
This goes back to moving more and eating less.
It is impossible to count calories and calories burned to the T. You can have a balllpark but that is about it.
Work hard to make good decisions when you are opening yor mouth or deciding to lay on the couch or work in the yard.
If you sweat all the little stuff you will become paralyzed....if you look at every thing from the same view finder it will all slow down for you and you will be enabled to gain control.
Slow the thought process down and it will all come together for you if you make a "better" decision for your future!
One bite of a McDonald's burger is over 20 calories.....a decision to walk up three flights of stairs instead of using the escalator or elevator is anothe 10 calories....all these things add up and no one decision will make or break you.
This goes back to moving more and eating less.
It is impossible to count calories and calories burned to the T. You can have a balllpark but that is about it.
Work hard to make good decisions when you are opening yor mouth or deciding to lay on the couch or work in the yard.
If you sweat all the little stuff you will become paralyzed....if you look at every thing from the same view finder it will all slow down for you and you will be enabled to gain control.
Slow the thought process down and it will all come together for you if you make a "better" decision for your future!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Eat More!
My wife had a very interesting conversation with one of our neighbor's at the store last night!
This particular neighbor was commenting on our dedication to walking every morning and every night.
The conversation turned to eating and this lady can't understand why she drinks diet soda all day with barely any food and she gains weight but then when she eats the weight falls off....she says she does not have time to cook....etc.!
HELLO!
When will people learn that the worst thing you can do for nutritional purposes and for weight loss is not eat enough. If you don't hit your bodies minimum threshold for intake you will not only be miserable your body will store every calorie it can and you will not lose weight you probably will gain!
The moral to the story is eat more often and eat good foods you will be stisfied and the weight will either fall off or distribute itself in a healthy manner!
Trust me on this I have been down the road and I have learned on the weight gain and weight loss side of this!
This particular neighbor was commenting on our dedication to walking every morning and every night.
The conversation turned to eating and this lady can't understand why she drinks diet soda all day with barely any food and she gains weight but then when she eats the weight falls off....she says she does not have time to cook....etc.!
HELLO!
When will people learn that the worst thing you can do for nutritional purposes and for weight loss is not eat enough. If you don't hit your bodies minimum threshold for intake you will not only be miserable your body will store every calorie it can and you will not lose weight you probably will gain!
The moral to the story is eat more often and eat good foods you will be stisfied and the weight will either fall off or distribute itself in a healthy manner!
Trust me on this I have been down the road and I have learned on the weight gain and weight loss side of this!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Sex and Exercise have risk?
Interesting article going around the last few days.
oth of the activities above are good for your heart but they are finding that is true only if they are done regularly.
If people don't exercise or have sex regularly these activities increase their probability for a heart attack.
I thought this was very interesting. It makes sense ..... if you are not used to exercising or having sex and you jump into either you can put undue stress on your heart.
Never thought about it in this context before but it just goes to show you that consistency and moderation are good.
I was in a hotel this week and I walked by the fitness center and I saw some very large people working out and I thought about this article. We need to encourage people to be smart and to ease into exercise.
Who would have thought exercise could be a risk to the heart! :)
oth of the activities above are good for your heart but they are finding that is true only if they are done regularly.
If people don't exercise or have sex regularly these activities increase their probability for a heart attack.
I thought this was very interesting. It makes sense ..... if you are not used to exercising or having sex and you jump into either you can put undue stress on your heart.
Never thought about it in this context before but it just goes to show you that consistency and moderation are good.
I was in a hotel this week and I walked by the fitness center and I saw some very large people working out and I thought about this article. We need to encourage people to be smart and to ease into exercise.
Who would have thought exercise could be a risk to the heart! :)
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