Just a quick note - which makes this my 3rd blog this week too! This meets one of my commitments for our new 8 week session!
I have also been able to exercise at least 30 minutes for 5 days this week. 2 days I did over an hour walk with San at the Mall. It always goes so quickly with great company! And the other 3 days I did at least 30 minutes with my Wii Fit Plus. I must admit I did a little internal dialog on Friday - almost talked myself out of that last Wii Fit session. Abundant Healthy Living principles prevailed and I feel so much better for doing so. It's been a while since I've been that consistent with exercise so I'm finding a little internal resistance. Now that I've done it once, I know that I can do it again!
I'm looking forward to kicking off a new 8 week session of calls on Monday. Hope everyone will join us! ~ G
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
What's IN your glass?
Hi all!
I wrote this on Facebook today and it's very applicable here as well, so I'll share in both places. I heard this on a training CD I was listening to, and it really resonated with me.
It doesn't matter if your glass is half full or half empty. What's really important is what's IN your glass? Fill your glass with positive, abundant and empowering thoughts, laughter with friends and family, joy in each moment, love and all good things. Once you do that, I'm sure your glass will be overflowing!
I wrote this on Facebook today and it's very applicable here as well, so I'll share in both places. I heard this on a training CD I was listening to, and it really resonated with me.
It doesn't matter if your glass is half full or half empty. What's really important is what's IN your glass? Fill your glass with positive, abundant and empowering thoughts, laughter with friends and family, joy in each moment, love and all good things. Once you do that, I'm sure your glass will be overflowing!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tips to Boost Our Success
Dear friends -
What a motivating call last night! Since the majority of us are looking to lose 10 pounds (or in that neighborhood) I thought the following article might have some good tips for us - http://www.prevention.com/smallchanges/index.shtml
Here is a summary of a few things that appear in the article - Small Changes that Take Off Big Pounds
1. Keep a food journal. By picking up a pen after every meal, you live in the awareness that is key to our program.
2. Get up and move during commercials when you are watching TV. Skip, dance, go up and down some stairs, run in place—anything that gets your heart rate up so you feel somewhat breathless, Do it for each 2-minute break during a typical 2-hour TV night and you'll burn an extra 270 calories a day—which can translate to a 28-pound weight loss in a year.
3. Limit high fat foods to once a week. Remember another part of our program centers around the recognition that we are human - and that means that sometimes we crave the foods that aren't good fuel sources.
4. Sign up for e-newsletters about health and wellness. The more you know the better off you will be.
5.Walk 5 minutes more every day. Some simple ways to get moving include:
7. Climb 3 extra flights of stairs daily.
8.Take a pedometer wherever you go. Research shows pedometer users take nearly 2,500 more steps a day (over 1 mile, or about 100 calories) than nonusers. Over a year, that's enough to burn off about 10 pounds.
9. Brown bag at least once a week to save money and calories.
10.Obey the 1-mile rule during errands. Burn calories instead of gas by following this rule: If your errands are less than 1 mile away, vow to walk them at a brisk pace instead of driving. Or park where you can run several errands within a mile instead of moving your car each time. Walk every day and you'll be 13 to 17 pounds lighter next year.
There are more great ideas in the article.
Here's to being lighter!
Tee
What a motivating call last night! Since the majority of us are looking to lose 10 pounds (or in that neighborhood) I thought the following article might have some good tips for us - http://www.prevention.com/smallchanges/index.shtml
Here is a summary of a few things that appear in the article - Small Changes that Take Off Big Pounds
1. Keep a food journal. By picking up a pen after every meal, you live in the awareness that is key to our program.
2. Get up and move during commercials when you are watching TV. Skip, dance, go up and down some stairs, run in place—anything that gets your heart rate up so you feel somewhat breathless, Do it for each 2-minute break during a typical 2-hour TV night and you'll burn an extra 270 calories a day—which can translate to a 28-pound weight loss in a year.
3. Limit high fat foods to once a week. Remember another part of our program centers around the recognition that we are human - and that means that sometimes we crave the foods that aren't good fuel sources.
4. Sign up for e-newsletters about health and wellness. The more you know the better off you will be.
5.Walk 5 minutes more every day. Some simple ways to get moving include:
- Walk around the perimeter of the grocery store at least once before heading toward the items you need.
- Move in place whenever you're talking on the phone.
- Go through or around the entire shopping mall instead of parking near the store you need.
- Take a walk around the block at lunch and after dinner.
7. Climb 3 extra flights of stairs daily.
8.Take a pedometer wherever you go. Research shows pedometer users take nearly 2,500 more steps a day (over 1 mile, or about 100 calories) than nonusers. Over a year, that's enough to burn off about 10 pounds.
9. Brown bag at least once a week to save money and calories.
10.Obey the 1-mile rule during errands. Burn calories instead of gas by following this rule: If your errands are less than 1 mile away, vow to walk them at a brisk pace instead of driving. Or park where you can run several errands within a mile instead of moving your car each time. Walk every day and you'll be 13 to 17 pounds lighter next year.
There are more great ideas in the article.
Here's to being lighter!
Tee
My 8 week commitment
As we get ready to start a new round on our wonderful Abundant Healthy Living Principles, I wanted to go on record with what I am committing to for this time period.
I am committing to strengthening my healthy fit habits. I am currently at 139 - my best this past year has been 137.5. I know that by committing to increasing my movement and decreasing my poison I can achieve that again and more (or less, depending on how you look at it!).
- My goal is to be at 137 by the end of the 8 weeks (March 1).
- I am going to focus more on weekly meal planning, which will help both Mark and I.
- I am going to fit some intentional movement each day, and commit to at least 30 minutes exercise 5 days a week (walk, Wii Fit, other).
- I am going to be a more consistent blogger, and blog at least 3 times a week, because keeping my connection to YOU is as important to this program as anything else!
I am so looking forward to the weeks and the year ahead, made even better by being part of this Abundant Healthy Living Community!
Love - Gerri
I am committing to strengthening my healthy fit habits. I am currently at 139 - my best this past year has been 137.5. I know that by committing to increasing my movement and decreasing my poison I can achieve that again and more (or less, depending on how you look at it!).
- My goal is to be at 137 by the end of the 8 weeks (March 1).
- I am going to focus more on weekly meal planning, which will help both Mark and I.
- I am going to fit some intentional movement each day, and commit to at least 30 minutes exercise 5 days a week (walk, Wii Fit, other).
- I am going to be a more consistent blogger, and blog at least 3 times a week, because keeping my connection to YOU is as important to this program as anything else!
I am so looking forward to the weeks and the year ahead, made even better by being part of this Abundant Healthy Living Community!
Love - Gerri
Monday, January 4, 2010
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
I know that I am a sweet tooth girl. Some people crave the salty but I crave the sweet. I realized that for 2010, I needed to find ways to satisfy my sweet tooth that are consistent with the principles of our program. I have been crimping the pages of magazines every time I see a good idea. So I thought I would put the good ideas all in one place. I hope these are helpful to you as we all move forward together.
- 3 Hershey's Dark Chocolate Miniatures are equal to one ounce of anti-oxidant packed goodness
- Apples and Cinnamon - Chop up a Fuji or McIntosh (or any apple for that matter) and put into a ziploc bag with some cinnamon and then shake it up. Yummy, healthy goodness.
- Jello Mousse temptations - convenient 60-calorie treats in three yummy flavors - Caramel Creme, Dark Chocolate Decadence and Chocolate Indulgence
- Popcorn with a little Splenda and Salt for a Kettle Korn Taste
- Clementines - these tasty little darlings are only around for a short period of time. So get them while you can
Lots of love!
Tee
- 3 Hershey's Dark Chocolate Miniatures are equal to one ounce of anti-oxidant packed goodness
- Apples and Cinnamon - Chop up a Fuji or McIntosh (or any apple for that matter) and put into a ziploc bag with some cinnamon and then shake it up. Yummy, healthy goodness.
- Jello Mousse temptations - convenient 60-calorie treats in three yummy flavors - Caramel Creme, Dark Chocolate Decadence and Chocolate Indulgence
- Popcorn with a little Splenda and Salt for a Kettle Korn Taste
- Clementines - these tasty little darlings are only around for a short period of time. So get them while you can
Lots of love!
Tee
Saturday, January 2, 2010
'Thoughts Become Things'
'Thoughts Become Things' ... so use your thoughts to create the Abundant Healthy Fit Life you want in 2010!!
YYY San
And if you are not already a fan, check out Mike Dooley and sign up for his Notes from the Universe at www.TUT.com
YYY San
And if you are not already a fan, check out Mike Dooley and sign up for his Notes from the Universe at www.TUT.com
WE THE CHANGE, MUST BEGIN WITH I THE CHANGE
We The Change must begin with I The Change. The question is: are you allowing this to happen? I was not.
I read this quote while reading a blog which referred to the changes a caterpillar must endure to evolve as a butterfly. (butterflies speak to me) With that being said, I cannot change without being completely and totally honest and accountable. And more than anything, I want to loose this weight, be transformed and SEE the beautiful person within.
I'm starting today, Jan 2, 2010 with a reality check. I am sharing this information so I cannot hide from, or deny the truth. I am 5'8". I weigh (at this very moment) 203.2 lbs (with clothing). I'm up almost 20 lbs from 2 years ago. I WILL make the small, gradual changes needed to make this a lifestyle change and not a "DIEt". I will commit to weighing one time each week, and posting here, and I hope this is ok in our 'safe' environment. I am also going to REcommit to this program.
My daily goals (for the next week):
1. Exercise for 20 minutes @ least 4 times (I just did this for 20 min. on
elyptical and burned 227 calories).
2. Increase my water - a LOT.
3. Order my NEW Arbonne pre-made shakes for convenience @ work, and no excuses.
4. Be completely honest and accountable and participate full-out in AHL, by
retraining myself to think of fuel vs poison.
I hope you will not mind this post. I'm so inspired by San, Gerri and Tee not only by the results you've obtained, but also the incredible program you've put together for me and for anyone who chooses to "be the change". Thank you for allowing me to be a part of AHL.
With love and gratitude,
I read this quote while reading a blog which referred to the changes a caterpillar must endure to evolve as a butterfly. (butterflies speak to me) With that being said, I cannot change without being completely and totally honest and accountable. And more than anything, I want to loose this weight, be transformed and SEE the beautiful person within.
I'm starting today, Jan 2, 2010 with a reality check. I am sharing this information so I cannot hide from, or deny the truth. I am 5'8". I weigh (at this very moment) 203.2 lbs (with clothing). I'm up almost 20 lbs from 2 years ago. I WILL make the small, gradual changes needed to make this a lifestyle change and not a "DIEt". I will commit to weighing one time each week, and posting here, and I hope this is ok in our 'safe' environment. I am also going to REcommit to this program.
My daily goals (for the next week):
1. Exercise for 20 minutes @ least 4 times (I just did this for 20 min. on
elyptical and burned 227 calories).
2. Increase my water - a LOT.
3. Order my NEW Arbonne pre-made shakes for convenience @ work, and no excuses.
4. Be completely honest and accountable and participate full-out in AHL, by
retraining myself to think of fuel vs poison.
I hope you will not mind this post. I'm so inspired by San, Gerri and Tee not only by the results you've obtained, but also the incredible program you've put together for me and for anyone who chooses to "be the change". Thank you for allowing me to be a part of AHL.
With love and gratitude,
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