High winds alert here and tornadoes in the south. Not good weather for flying. Here it has been rainy and misty too.
here with a dose of dust to keeping you going strong through the week.
Focus on those 2 lbs for Saturday. You can do it. We can do it. We will!!!
Tip of the Day from Fitness, Sep 2013.
Fat and Sugar are Hijacking Our Brain...
Junk food has more fat, sugar, and salt than ever before, and all three can affect the brain in the same way drugs and alcohol do. Food scientists know exactly how to make the french fries in a restaurant more addictive than anything you could make at home. They engineer them to light up the pleasure center in your brain while throwing off your body's "I'm full'' signals, so it's hard to feel satisfied no matter how many you have.
But don't quite eating your faves cold turkey. If you try to cut something out completely, you're likely to go overboard if you do cave, because you think, "This is my last chance to eat this, so i had better make it count and go all out." Instead, allow yourself a small serving, and get used the feeling of stopping once it's gone. Another trick: Indulge in activities you enjoy, like Spinning or playing Words with Friends. They have the same pleasure producing effect on brain chemistry as hyper palatable foods, minus the calories.
I'm still hanging in there, fighting the good fight! I always feel guilty when I see the number of hours you gals spend exercising - it's virtually impossible for me to get that much exercise!
Meals
Egg omelette with biscuit
Banana
Spinach, peppers, cheese on panini bread
Bean burrito, cheese enchilada
Gluten free mini berry muffin
I'm back. Had a good trip. Some delays going out due to weather, but all worked out fine. Stayed pretty good on my eating and exercising while gone too. Hope you have been having a good week Renee and Andi.
Renee-you have been doing a Good Job sticking to your healthy eating and exercise!!
Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Diet Downfall
You munch nonstop while you work at your computer, watch TV, read...When don't you snack?
Keep Your hands Full. If you often eat in front of the TV, you're turned the couch in to your snack spot without even realizing it. Sever the association by keeping your hands busy. i.e. You can paint your nails or knit a scarf.
Find a Slim Stand-In. Stock up on snacks with less calories and ones that curb your cravings without dietary damage. Planning and portion control are what separate smart snacking from mindless munching.
Fill up on Feeling Good. In a study, people who did yoga were more likely to be mindful eaters, possibly because the workout fosters a mind-body connection that helps you know when you're full. Other studies have linked vigorous exercise to lower levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates your appetite. So when you get a killer craving, pop in a yoga DVD or go for a walk/run. Chances are, the sweat session will hit the spot.
Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores
Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
vegetable soup, saltines
yogurt
salad, sausage, egg and zucchini casserole
Corinna, glad you had a good trip and were able to make good food choices.
Snow flurries today and turning much colder. I've been noticing a family of skunks coming to my bird feeders during the night. I watched them go under my screen porch this morning. I guess I will need to catch and remove them. They sure are pretty, but I think they are a bit too close to the house. Especially when I need to walk past the bird feeders to get to my car and up to the barns......
Exercise
10 flights of stairs
30 minute walk
Afternoon yard work trimming bushes/trees
Meals
Berry drink
Mock fish fillets
Clementine
Bean burritos, guacamole, tortilla chips
Small berry muffin
Renee-you have a lot of cold weather and snow headed your way. I hope it doesn't get too bad for you. It got colder today for us, down to freezing. I don't know if we will get any snow.
Today we had a guy walking through the neighborhood looking for work. He was looking to make a few dollars to help him pay for his rent, which was overdue. So I hired him to help me trim the bushes in the yard and clean up afterwards. He just lost his job, and was having a bad week. We had seen him once before several months back when he came to pick up something we had put up for sale. He had just moved to the area too and had his car impounded for parking in the wrong spot. He didn't have enough money to pay to get it back. At that time, we gave him some linen, pillows, and blankets to help him start out in his rental apartment, since he didn't have anything. He seems to be a really nice fellow, just having a hard time in life right now. Just hearing his stories about life made me realize just how lucky and fortunate I have been. Growing up, we were poor like that at times, so I can understand sort of how he feels. I need to keep my mind focused on the right things in life.
Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Think Before You Drink
Keep Count. No more than 10% of your total daily calories should come from beverages. If you're eating 1800 calories daily, that's 180 calories, or a glass of orange juice and half a can of soda. Double-check labels first. Some bottles contain two or more servings.
Time It Right. Drink most of your high-cal beverages during the day, when you're most active and likely to burn them off.
Savor the Flavor. Is a mocha coffee whip calling your name: If you're going for indulge, take the time to enjoy it. Ordering it as part of a meal mean you won't register how many calories it has.
Pace Yourself. Whether it's cocktails or soda, have a glass of water between each round. You'll consume fewer calories and stay hydrated at the same time.
Milk It. A glass of skim milk-especially good for curing before-bed munchies-ranks just behind water and tea when it comes to R.D.-approved drinks. Also on the list? 100% juices such as pomegranate and cherry, which are rich in antioxidants, but whose whole fruits are not always east to find or eat.
My weigh-in for today shows....... what?!?!?!
yikes I didn't read it right, I need to stand on it again,
yup it says I went up 1.5 lbs.
Okay, I definitely ate too many tortilla chips last night. Maybe too much food all week.
Looks like I have some major work to do this week.
Renee-you did great! I am happy for you that you lost a lb this week. That is terrific.
Keep at it. I need to stay focused like you.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Hit the Bottle
A water bottle, that is. The old eight-cups-a-day rule no longer has merit, researchers say, because we get plenty of H2O from other sources, including fruits, vegetables, coffee, and tea. But sipping at least a few glasses of water daily can deliver some serious benefits, including weight loss. "Thirst can masquerade as hunger, so a lot of times we eat when really our bodies just need water.
To tell the difference, drink a glass of water and wait 15 minutes.
* If your stomach is still grumbling, have a snack.
* If your stomach stopped grumbling, you were probably dehydrated.
Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 evening barn chores
Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
apple
vegetable soup, saltines
chinese buffet
You WILL do better next week! Stay focused on your food choices.
Back to winter here. Colder with snow showers.
I feel better since I cut out all the sugary snacks and am only eating fruit for snacks. I need to go shopping tomorrow and stock up on some oranges and grapes.
here with a dose of dust to keeping you going strong through the week. 
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