There is something exciting about the beginning of a new year. It reminds me of the first days of spring with so many opportunities just waiting to be acted upon. Last week we talked about the power of the pen– writing goals down, posting them, and then checking off your accomplishments along the way. We [...]
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The Power of the Pen
As we move into the New Year, many have goals or resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, and/or lose weight. Whatever the goal, remember the “power of the pen”! WRITE your goal, post it, and verbalize it. Each of these steps increases your personal committment– as well as your chances for success, whatever the [...]
Commit to Fit…or Fat (continued!)
Earlier this week we talked about your choices and how each choice takes you closer or further from your wellness goals. Today, we will begin with #6…
6. Think about fat…or the fact that your body is burning it or storing it, one more than other. Being conscious of that will help your decision making and workouts.
7. Do [...]
The Weight Loss Combo
Weight loss is simply math. And that, my friends, is the easy part! One has to experience a negative calorie balance daily to lose weight. 3500 calories = 1 pound. What is a reasonable goal? A 1/2 to 1 pound loss of fat per week. That means you have to take in 500 [...]
A New Year, A Better YOU
New Year’s is a time of goal setting and resolutions. Me, I’m a periodization girl. My goals are usually quarterly. I find it easier that way—shorter time periods & action plans, yet enough weeks in a quarter to get/see measurable results. Don’t get me wrong, I do have a Life Plan. You know, [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t really call my goal setting process “New Year’s Resolutions”….I don’t know, I guess because it sounds so…temporary. Like the term “diet” which really isn’t temporary, but is often treated as such. Every year beginning around Thanksgiving and ending by mid January, I look back at the year. I say a lot of THANKS–truly– [...]