Just checking In.....

[Patti L]

Just checking to see how everyone is progressing with the book.  I haven't read chapter 2 yet.  I've started listening to the podcasts again.  Have not changed my eating patterns at all.  But I guess awareness is a good start.

I am traveling on business next week.  My evenings will be my own.  I hope to have some time to get some studying done.

How is everyone else doing?  Hope all is well with everyone!

Patti

[Marcia Anzur]

Hi, Patti

Like you, I haven't done much to change my eating habits yet. I am trying to be more aware of what I'm eating, especially snacks. I tend to inhale them while doing other things (watching TV, posting  online, etc.) and, before I am even aware of the flavor, the food has disappeared.

I'm doing the first few podcasts along with Chapter 1. Today, I'll do that meditation on my dream body.I have been adding to my list of what I am "moving toward."

I am also following my MD's advice and adding in more fresh fruits and vegetables to my meals and snacks instead of concentrating on giving things up. Now that the holiday foods are gone, I am buying healthier meal foods and snacks as well.

I hope your travels are pleasant and successful.
Marcia

Patti

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[Judy]

Marcia, I like the idea of adding instead of deleting... Adding
nourishing foods should naturally result in deleting unhealthy foods
without even thinking about it! I choose to do that..just need to get
past the "ugh, I have to take the time out to make a salad..what a
pain" mindset! It is so much easier to reach into a bag of pretzels
and dip them into spreadable cheese! I/We are so worth doing the
right things for our health!

Judy

[Marcia Anzur]

Patti, when my kids lived at home, we had a fresh salad for dinner every night, but now, it seems like so much work to do that. I don't know why! I even buy the produce and end up throwing it out when it rots! Something to work on, I guess!

 

I try to eat more slowly, too, and I sort of imagine my body being grateful when I eat good, healthy food. It helps me when I miss the "party in my mouth" from the rich, less healthy food. It seems to help me.

 

I need to find some physical activity that I will actually do. I have tons of DVD's (part of the spending thing), but I just won't play them! I have no excuses. I have the time, I have all kinds of weights and bands and such, but I can't make myself us them.I live in a safe neighborhood in the South where the weather is OK for walking year around.  I joined the Y for awhile and attended a few of the Silver Sneakers classes, but it wasn't for me. The class was an hour long, which is too long for someone in my shape . So, I am on a quest for a physical activity that I will find fun. I also need to meditate on why I won't do these things. Maybe this F-F process will help me with that too.

 

So many areas to work on!

 

Enjoy your weekend

Marcia

[Marcia Anzur]

Patti

I finally did the meditation last night right after I posted, and I think I got an answer to my exercise problem. I grew up in a neighborhood where we walked to everything--stores, school or bus stops, friends' homes, etc. I never had to exercise, because my daily routine allowed me enough movement. I was reminded of when I was in college and lived in the dorm or an apt. off campus and stayed in shape from all the walking. The most recent time I lost significant weight was when I visited my daughter in Germany where we walked around all day . I lost 4 lbs. a week while eating at all her favorite restaurants every day and dining on pretzels and sausage for breakfast! I'm not sure what I'll do about this right now. We live in a little subdivision that has no easy access to anything. There are no sidewalks near here, either. Long term, since we will be moving within a couple years, I will definately look for a place where I can incorporate walking into my everyday life. For now, I'll try to suck it up, grit my teeth, and just workout until I figure something out. Knowing is half the battle, right?

Other than that, I looked GOOD in my future dream body! Wearing cute clothes and full of energy, playing outside with my granddaughter. There's my motivation to MOVE, MOVE, MOVE!!

I"m off to read Chapter 2.

 

Have a good week!

Marcia

[Pantry Princess]

Hi ladies!

I must apologize that I don't seem to be able to find the time to check in in this group often enough! I committed to writing in my blog/journal every day, and have also connected with another fitness group online that is keeping me hopping!

Marcia, have you heard of the Walk Away The Pounds video series by Leslie Sansone? I used them the last time I lost a lot of weight, and they were awesome --seriously kicked my butt! Might be a great alternative if you aren't in an ideal location for outdoor walks.

Cheers,

Cass

[Marcia Anzur]

Cass

Thanks for the suggestion, but I have several of Leslie's videos in my huge stash of fitness DVD's, but I have some sort of mental block that keeps me from doing them! I have had success from Leslie's program as you did. That was when she first started, and I still have the origninal one and two mile videos. I actually do live in a lovely neighborhood for walking, and the climate is ideal. When I step out the door to take a walk, I have a visceral reaction, and would rather be in the dentist's chair! It's all psychological, but I can't get beyond it! I think I'm going to go through the podcasts and see if there are any that address this issue.

 

Best of luck

Marcia

[Melissa Munroe]

I also have a mondo stash of random DVDs that I never even touch. I find that one of the things that works for me is dancing. I throw on some tunes, do about 3-4 songs and all of a sudden I am sweating up a storm. Another thing that I try is when I am planted on the couch for my favourite shows, my "payment" for that treat is to get up and march on the spot during commercials. It's just little things but sometimes it adds up to an hour a day!  I remind myself that excercise counts even if it's done 5 minutes at a time. 

Good luck everyone!  I love reading your emails. It makes me feel like I am not so alone in my struggles!

Xo Melissa 

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[Marcia Anzur]

Melissa

I just started that TV thing myself. I get up and do something, anything during each commercial. I read somewhere that if a person sits for more than 30 minutes her metabolism shifts into a resting rate and burns calories more slowly. I'm going to try to keep some weights and bands in the TV room and use them during commercials. I do love the dancing, too. I'm going to try that as well.

Thanks so much for these ideas!

Marcia