Reno, NV = temptation. It's not the slots that are tempting for me, it's the abundance of decadent food! And not very healthy food for the most part. Here I am, at the National Fitness Expo with a friend, promoting our healthy eating program to gym owners, and even though I completely know better, give in to the food calling me from every corner. What kind of example am I?
Why is it that I cave in under social situations. And even when I know how that the tomato basil pasta and breadsticks including cheesecake for dessert, are going to make me feel a couple hours from then, I act like a rebellious 3 year old and tell my conscience,"yea, but I did good the first part of the day", or "I'll get back on track tomorrow".... then I indulge, only to regret it completely. When will I learn. Eating unhealthy and or too much, is not worth it later! Especially much later, when the effects of this kind of eating manifest itself as something more serious. I have to keep telling myself I know better, and vow to do better starting now!
It's a process that takes constant effort, and constant awareness and determination to do better.
I do believe that I am ready to stay on track now, (and so much easier now that I am home).
So now you see me, the not so perfect health coach. I struggle like so many others, but I know the struggle will be worth the effort and the things I have learned about health and nutrition keep me motivated to strive for better health. I truly believe that I will one day master this thing called optimal health. Hopefully sooner than later!
I am 45....likely half way through my life! On one hand a scary thought that my life is half over, yet even more scary to think I still have that many more years ahead of me, and know that my health will determine the quality of that life. Some serious contemplating going on here..... how would I like to envision my life for the next 45 years?
If I could paint the picture of the rest of my life, it would look something like this. Growing old with my wonderful husband. Seeing places I haven't seen before. Walking, hiking, biking and enjoying the great outdoors. Taking my kids and grandkids camping, fishing and to fun places. Helping my grandkids appreciate the wonderful things about living on a farm in the country. Being able to take care of my yard and flowers. Being active in my community and promoting health and nutrition. Educating grade school age kids about healthy lifestyles to give them a better chance of good health in their futures. I want to be 80 and feel 5o. I want to feel Spry. I don't want my health to hold me back from enjoying the second half of my life. I want my health to propel me forward into it.
What I do now.....WILL affect my future... this I do know. So here's to tomorrow, may we all make it better than yesterday!
Food Journal
Blueberry antioxidant shake (meal replacement - MR)
8 Peach oatmeal cookies (MR) so good!
Peanut Butter crunch bar (MR)
Chili Nacho Cheese puffs (MR)
Chipotle Chicken salad = lean and green meal
banana pudding (MR)
74 oz. water
omega 3 supplement
flax meal (added to cookies)
Felt so good to get back on track. Energy level much better than last few days.
Tried out the new Mountain bike. Will take some getting use to. Nevertheless, a great workout today. Warning.....weekend ahead.....need to mentally prepare for this. Son wants lemonade stand with homemade cookies! Let's see...can I find a cookie recipe that I don't like, but everyone else will?...Probably not...must find willpower instead:O
***Shout out to: Anyone and everyone who stays on track this entire weekend! If you can do it, so can I.
***Did you know: That according to the National Weight Control Registry, that only 20% of dieters successfully keep off lost weight for more than a year. That's because after we reach our goal, we let old habits creep back in. But people who win at weight loss consistently eat the same way even after they've slimmed down. In fact, the NWCR found that dieters who maintain their healthy eating habits every single day are 1 1/2 times more likely to maintain their weight loss over time than those who relax their diets on weekends. ---quote from prevention magazine
Are they talking to me or what!
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