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21 Sep, 2008

Weigh-In: Week 6 - First Full Week at 2000 Calories

Posted by: delitaagain In: Weigh-In!!

This week, my calories were up 400 per day and my exercise went down (missed two days, lighter other days). in spite of those, weigh-in results: 265.8, down 2.4 pounds! WooHoo! Of course it is always possible some of that is water weight.
In any case, this is the right direction. I’m very pleased. 15.4 pounds [...]

21 Sep, 2008

Created Cravings - Combining Caffeine and Sugar

Posted by: delitaagain In: Cravings

Combining caffeine and sugar causes other problems in blood glucose levels, besides the sudden rush factor. It sets up a vicious cycle of cravings.
You eat something sweet with a good cup of coffee. Your blood glucose levels swing wildly. These swings cause carbohydrate cravings. You crave another donut, another piece of cake or a second [...]

21 Sep, 2008

The Top Two “Leading Health Indicators” are…

Posted by: delitaagain In: Motivation

1) Physical Activity
2) Overweight and Obesity 
From Healthy People 2010, a U.S. government initiative that challenges “individuals, communities, and professionals indeed, all of us to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.”
Apparently this is an upper level thing that  may or may not be trickling down [...]

21 Sep, 2008

What Motivates You?

Posted by: delitaagain In: Introspection

When I was younger, it was a matter of vanity. As I mature, it is a matter of respect.
(paraphrased from Staging Your Come back, by Christopher Hopkins) 
I’ve been thinking much about Aspiring and Inspiring, about the idea that we not only need a dream but desire, and that we are responsible for motivating ourselves.
The day I learned [...]



  • tjnorth: I spent some time with my sister this summer and she lost about 100 pounds (she won't really say) three years ago by eating the good stuff (veggies,
  • brseay: Wow, what incredible pictures! So good to see you pop up here. Many of the regulars have disappeared so it's nice to see a friendly face. My ch
  • shoecrazy: Hi Delita! Well, I have soo many challenges... But, I had a trainer who said "you can't out run a bad diet" so my challenge is my keeping my food unde