One of the things I did while snowed in was to watch that 3 hour program. It was Wayne Dwyer’s “Excuses Begone”. I watched it twice! (I did the other 2 things as well.) Don’t let excuses hold you back! When you have an excuse ask yourself “Are you sure is it 100% true?” If not, ask “Is the opposite a 100% true?” If neither is 100% true, why not pick the one that will get you closer to your goal. It’s simple and it makes sense.

5 Minutes Daily

Use what he calls the Law of Assumption. “What would my life look like if I couldn’t use these excuses?” Assume you have it. Spend 5 minutes before you go to sleep, not thinking of the bad stuff but of the life you assume you have. Thoughts like: I am healthy and buff. I have enough financial resources to do all I can imagine. I am in a truly loving relationship. You get the idea. Dwyer said “When you correct your mind, everything else will fall into place.

What do you assume you have in your life? What healthy choice will you make today? Let me know.

I had less time to eat.

My daughter told me the other day, she was going to volunteer so she could get out and have less time to eat. She’s a smart young woman. It made me think of things I had done in the past to help with night eating. The most successful was teeth whitening. Who wants to eat when your teeth feel and look so good? I started it again this week. (Drugstore.com has a sale on GO SMILE Advanced Formula B1, $28.99 reduced from $89.00. Best of all – no trays.) Polishing my nails worked but not as well. Going to bed earlier is a great one because it works for your beauty rest as well as your eating. What enjoyable activity can you add to your life that will give you less time to eat?

What healthy choice will you make today? Let me know.

January is the time of year when we get ourselves psyched up for change. Quotes do this for me quickly.  They seem to capture what I am looking for. And they make me feel like others share those same feelings. A good quote is as true for health as it is for any other facet of your life.

Here they are

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”                      Napoleon Hill

“All great achievements require time.” Maya Angelou

“Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure… it just means you haven’t succeeded yet.” Robert H. Schuller

The difference between try and triumph is a little Umph! Unknown

Do you have a quote that keeps you going?  What healthy choice will you make today? Let me know.

Ideas

I highly recommend that you develop a toolbox of 10-minute rituals. They help you get more done because you have a deadline. And you will possibly eat less because you are busy.
•    Before a meeting or conference call – make a phone call or write an email
•    While food is in the microwave –put dishes away or prep an ingredient
•    Change the order you do things – sort clothes while the washer is filling
•    Do some exercises or stretching –do a little dance, walk in place or do chair exercises. You can even flex your muscles while you are standing in line.

You get the idea. Use those small chunks of time to get you s head. What healthy choice will you make today? Let me know?

Boredom is the worse enemy of success. I’ve learned that some times you need a break or a change from routine and consistency so you can reset your energy and enthusiasm.

FITT can help

Lets look at how FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) can help. You can freshen up your exercise by can changing any of these.
*Frequency – How many times a week one should exercise.
*Intensity- How intense the workout should be.
*Time- How long the workout is.
*Type- What kind of exercise to do.

For example, when I swim, I can do it for a certain amount of time. Other times, I try to see how fast I can do a certain distance. Other days, I may do fewer laps and more water aerobics.  My first goal is to get to the pool, after that I do what I’m in the mood for or what my body dictates.

Other Simple Ideas

Here are some other simple things that you can do:
•    Do cross training. Different exercises work different muscles and it gives you a change of pace.
•    Do interval training. This can be with different forms of exercise at home or at the gym. When I started I would walk in place until I got tired, then get on my exercise bike. Then walk in place again.
•    Learn something new.  Start something new or different. Change your routine. Try a different type of exercise. If you are a hard-core gym exerciser, try dancing or yoga.
•    Say yes to spontaneous exercise opportunities. Go with family or a friend to their gym or take a free class. You can always go back to your routine. It’s fun to share. I went indoor rock climbing with my son.
•    Do something different to make your routine more interesting. Try a pedometer if you like walking or music. Take a different route or set a different destination.

You get the picture. Don’t forget if your body is tired, it’s ok to take a break. What healthy change can you make today? Let me know.

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Why exercise?

Exercise will help you lose weight by revving up your metabolism and helping you avoid frustrating weight-loss plateaus.

When is the best time to exercise?
A. In the morning
B. In the afternoon
C. Whatever time you want if you are consistent.

If you picked A, B or C you would be correct. But C will give you the best results.

A. Current research suggests that slightly more fat is burned when a person exercises in the morning directly following the overnight fast.

B. Exercise can be performed at a higher intensity in the late afternoon when the body’s temperature and hormone levels peak and muscles are more flexible.

C. The most important factor to consider is how consistent you are and what kind of exercise you do. It doesn’t matter when is better to exercise if you don’t do it. Consistency is the most important factor. Do it when it works best for you.

To increase consistency and results, be sure to have a variety of exercise routines. The variety will work your muscles better and keep you from getting bored.  Also have a back up plan to your favorite routine – some long, some short. That way you can always work exercise into your busy schedule.

So when is the best time for you to exercise? What can you do today to improve your health? Let me know.