Good morning, troops!
As we get the week started I want to talk about getting back to basics and taking a closer look at the mind-body connection.
What part of your body plays the biggest role in getting fit? I'll give you a hint-it isn't your mouth.
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Your brain is your control center. Your body doesn't care if you started eating "people chow" as long as it gets the nutrients it needs. Your brain is what recognizes the need for a healthy diet and exercise to improve your way of life.
So, if your brain knows what your body needs why is it still so hard? Why does your brain get in the way and lead you astray as you journey to health and fitness?
Changing the brain is the most difficult part of getting healthy. You have to work at it constantly, reexamine your attitudes, reinforce healthy thinking and dump the negative thought patterns. Phewww. That's a lot of work.
So where do we start? The best thing is, we already have! We are all taking steps to get our brains in shape. But we can help it along!
Set goals! Be they large or be they small, goals are your destination. Tell your brain where you want it to be, how you want it to act.
Decided on a process. Like a road map for your brain, a process is HOW you will reach your goal. Eating fewer calories, exercising 3 times a week, maximizing your activity on a daily basis...these are examples of processes you can use to achieve your goals.
Ditch the diet! A diet is a short term solution to a long term problem. You have to ask yourself, "Can I do this for the rest of my life?", and if the answer is NO, then something is wrong!
Change the terminology. You need to change how your brain perceives what you are doing. You don't just want to lose WEIGHT, you want to lose FAT. Your goal isn't WEIGHT LOSS, but WEIGHT CONTROL. Don't tell yourself you MUST eat something healthy...but that you CAN eat something healthy! Your pasts attempts are not FAILURES, they are PRACTICE RUNS! Instead of considering the CONSEQUENCES if you don't do something, focus on the REWARDS if you do!
Be proactive. Sitting on your butt thinking, "I have no willpower" will give you a sore butt and little else. Telling yourself you NEED to exercise burns precious few calories!
State your incentive. Just why is it important for you to have a healthier lifestyle or lose fat? What will change for you? You need to be clear on this issue. Clear and REALISTIC. Life doesn't get perfect just because you get thin. It may get better, but not perfect! You need a mental picture of what you want to achieve in your life that goes beyond the scale.
My MIL sent me a belated BD gift - a beautiful cherry cheval mirror! I couldn't help but be struck by the timing! So I am going to assemble my new mirror and work on my mirror magic!
Don't forget to post activity minutes. Our goal this week is 2000 minutes! I didn't get any scheduled activity yesterday.
But today is a different day....different story.
I will be concentrating on the trinity this week...back to basics, indeed! Have a great day or I'll make you drop and give me 20!
Boot Camp Challenge Day 26-Back to Basics
Just had a great workout, and I've got my timer set for 15 minutes. I'm allowed 15 min on the computer, then I have to go and do something PRODUCTIVE for 15 min before I can come back for another 15. 
I am basically a very low maintainance kind of gal! 
Plus, I don't particularly like to shop, don't own dozens of pairs of shoes, and don't nag my DH! Help! Something is wrong with me! 
I was up to 15 minutes running in the spring. If I can get back up to 10 minutes, I'll be delighted.
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