Good morning, troops!
Time to get moving and start the day...again!
We have talked a lot about our internal saboteurs and how they conspire to derail our progress. But there is another enemy in our midst just as dangerous! Our INATTENTION TO DETAIL can get us in a world of hurt!
We need to pay close attention to the details...especially when we aren't progressing the way we would hope.
Have you ever uttered (or typed) these words? "I've been eating well all week and I still gained a pound!"? Let's take a close look at that statement. What do we mean by "all week"? Five days out of seven? All day long...until evening? Except for the two times we ate lunch at the buffet?
What about the treats we allow ourselves? As you know, I'm a big advocate of not feeling deprived, and feel that small, planned splurges are important. For example, I was allowing myself a white chocolate mocha from Starbucks (decaf/skim) on Saturdays...kind of a reward for making it through the week. When I first got my orthodontic appliance and couldn't eat solid food I allowed myself a couple more...I mean, it seemed reasonable. Until I found out just exactly how UNreasonable it was....400 calories, 11 grams of fat and 39 grams of sugar (10 TEASPOONS!)
Some of you log your food, and that goes a long way towards staying honest about what you're eating. Personally, I don't log. I just don't like to measure or weigh or anything like it. But that's just me. And sometimes that creates problems (like the Starbucks fiasco)!
: And that is where attention to detail can make or break you! Are you really paying attention to what goes in your mouth? To the activity you are getting? I think for the most part you are...I know I am. But there have been days when I realized that I was making more bad choices than usual. So I knew I needed to make a course correction...and quickly!
You have to know the facts....the real facts, not the "I think" facts....you know what I mean! Exactly how much sugar is there in ONE cookie? One regular soda? Know the enemy!
So, does this mean I will never, ever have a white chocolate mocha from Starbucks? Not on your life!
But it does mean I'll really think about it next time....and have a smaller serving!
Group Activity for the week of 9/21-1604!
We're gonna make our goal of 2000 at this rate! Keep up the good work!
Kathy, I'm surprised you ever have time to post with all that exercise!
Ellis-Is Anne Mckevvit the strawberry blonde who has some kind of home decorating show on BBC? I really like that show! But of course I can't remember the name!
Ruth-Hey, fellow eBayer! What, pray tell, is Body Flex? You can call me ma'am or sir...no matter to me. I do remember thinking that the newer Star Trek shows were cool because all the officers, male and female, were called SIR!
Robin-Sarge can commisserate when it comes to abs....major surgery and 4 babies (2 of them BIG boys) has wrecked havoc on my abs!
: I'm working on it, but it is a struggle. My DH is kinda cute...for an old bald guy!
I don't know if the DaVinci's sugar free syrup and FF half & half are actually better, but I suspect they are....the flavored creamers are probably full of trans fats and sugars...but honestly, that is just a guess.
Lizzie-Private Lizzie! You sure are the early bird today (which is now techically yesterday since it is already Friday morning!)
Thanks for the kind words about my pics! You're a sweetie! Glad you liked the veggie hash...I'll have to cook that in the morning...hmmmm...wonder if I can chew it?
Sharon, Ramble on, recruit!
I like knowing I'm not the only one who likes to "talk!"
lmaxin-WTG with your exercising! Dontcha feel great?
Hey Robin, how'd you do that snail? I don't see that in the smilies menu!
Have a great day, all! I am feeling puny tonight...early to bed in the A.M. for me! And that's an ORDER!
Boot Camp Challenge Day 30-Details, Schmeetails
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