Happy Monday, All!
I think the real question about Thanksgiving is whether or not I have the discipline to splurge. I clearly did not have it for my birthday weekend a few months back. I was off track for 3 months and just got back on track 2 weeks ago.
Things are going very well with my Herbal Life plan. I was a bit over 167 when I started two weeks ago. This morning I am at 163.0. Before I allowed myself to derail for my birthday weekend, I was down to 160.
I do not want to go down that road again. I am cooking and having family over for Thanksgiving. I am disciplined enough not to eat most of what I cook, but I would rather enjoy it with my family.
I am asking myself if I am disciplined enough to have one meal without eating the leftovers and going way overboard.
Can anyone relate to my struggle? I know that one meal will not change my results. However, it clearly will if I am not disciplined enough to refrain from making a whole day or whole weekend out of it.
Thoughts?
Monday, November 21, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Day 8: The Caffeine Detox Struggle is Real
Happy Monday, Everyone!
This week has been great. It gets easier each day to eat the right things. My one constant challenge this week has been dealing with the caffeine withdrawal.
Typically, I would drink a cup or two of coffee in the morning, then a soda in the afternoon.Going from this to no caffeine is a challenge.
I have been adjusting to using the Herbal Life tea as a substitute. Over the last week, I had one soda on 4 different days but no coffee.
My head was hurting so bad from the withdrawal and as soon as I drank the soda I felt back to normal.
The caffeine detox struggle is real!
I know this will get better as my body adjusts to not having it.
I didn't take my weight last week or this week because I am nervous since I just started back but I will take my weight next Monday and make sure to post it.
Shout out to my coach, Sarah Schillaci, for the love, support, and encouragement!
This week has been great. It gets easier each day to eat the right things. My one constant challenge this week has been dealing with the caffeine withdrawal.
Typically, I would drink a cup or two of coffee in the morning, then a soda in the afternoon.Going from this to no caffeine is a challenge.
I have been adjusting to using the Herbal Life tea as a substitute. Over the last week, I had one soda on 4 different days but no coffee.
My head was hurting so bad from the withdrawal and as soon as I drank the soda I felt back to normal.
The caffeine detox struggle is real!
I know this will get better as my body adjusts to not having it.
I didn't take my weight last week or this week because I am nervous since I just started back but I will take my weight next Monday and make sure to post it.
Shout out to my coach, Sarah Schillaci, for the love, support, and encouragement!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Monday Fitness: It is Day 1...Again
In the words of the late great singer/actress, Aaliyah, "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again."
Today, I met with my health coach, Sarah, and started my Herbalife plan. I am excited to get going again!
For this week, I will focus on mastering this nutrition plan, then focus on exercise later.
A part of the plan is also getting back on track with weekly blog updates. My goal is still the same....accountability, knowledge-sharing, and encouragement.
My prayer for all of us is discipline when it comes to honoring our bodies.
What encourages you to get back in the game after a set back? What advice do you have for others?
Today, I met with my health coach, Sarah, and started my Herbalife plan. I am excited to get going again!
For this week, I will focus on mastering this nutrition plan, then focus on exercise later.
A part of the plan is also getting back on track with weekly blog updates. My goal is still the same....accountability, knowledge-sharing, and encouragement.
My prayer for all of us is discipline when it comes to honoring our bodies.
What encourages you to get back in the game after a set back? What advice do you have for others?
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
From Epic Halloween Costume to National Celebrity! Lincoln Gill as Dwight Schrute...
By now, you may have seen this amazing picture that has not only gone viral but has been written about in Time magazine!! (If you missed the article, you can find it here)
My oldest daughter is a huge fan of The Office, so when I saw this picture on my friend, Ashley Gill's, timeline on Facebook, I immediately tagged my daughter so she could see it.
Clearly, the world agrees that this picture is priceless!
This cute little guy is Lincoln Gill, dressed as the character Dwight Schrute from the hit TV show, The Office. The photo caught national attention when one of the show's stars, Jenna Fischer, retweeted it. Since then, Lincoln has been the talk of the town, has been on the news, and who knows what is to come next.
It is so exciting when awesome things happen to amazing people! If you guys want to start booking Lincoln for commercials and TV spots, I recommend reaching out to his parents, Andrew and Ashley, right away before you miss your chance! :)
This little guy is a hard-working, alpha-toddler, who is going places!
Monday, October 17, 2016
Top 3 things that kill your nutrition plan AND what to do about it
Happy Monday, Everyone! I will get straight to it. This topic crossed my mind today as I reflected on how easy it has been to get off track with my plan in the last 2 months. I had about 4 straight months of progress and have not gotten back on my plan.
Here are just a few of the things I have noticed that I need to be accountable for so I am not using them as an excuse to stray from my plan.
In a Hurry - Our schedules can be crazy with work, kid's sports, church/community activities, etc. Often we may be running from place to place and realize we have gotten pretty hungry. In those instances, if we have not prepared we normally grab the closest and fastest thing, which is usually an unhealthy food choice.
Money Concern - Ah, the cheap food is easy to go to when funds are short, isn't it? However, we all know that opting for cheap food now, will cost us time and money down the line when it comes to managing health concerns.
Office Options - Donuts and Pizza are plentiful around the office, aren't they? While it is nice when a company does nice things to help create a happy environment for employees, this can be the very thing that gets us off track if we lack the discipline to say no.
We have all heard the saying, If you fail to plan then, you fail to plan. Well, I have planned to fail in the last two months. I am not proud of it, but I am acknowledging it. None of the things I have mentioned are good excuses for consistent unhealthy choices. The key is in the plan.
So, what am I doing about it? For starters, my plan is not a plan until it is written down. I will keep blogging about my fitness journey until the updates are consistent, no matter how long that takes. Second, I am reaching out for your advice, support, and accountability.
Who has conquered this before and what is your advice for those of us who were in the zone, have fallen off track for one reason or another, and are struggling to get back on track?
Here are just a few of the things I have noticed that I need to be accountable for so I am not using them as an excuse to stray from my plan.
In a Hurry - Our schedules can be crazy with work, kid's sports, church/community activities, etc. Often we may be running from place to place and realize we have gotten pretty hungry. In those instances, if we have not prepared we normally grab the closest and fastest thing, which is usually an unhealthy food choice.
Money Concern - Ah, the cheap food is easy to go to when funds are short, isn't it? However, we all know that opting for cheap food now, will cost us time and money down the line when it comes to managing health concerns.
Office Options - Donuts and Pizza are plentiful around the office, aren't they? While it is nice when a company does nice things to help create a happy environment for employees, this can be the very thing that gets us off track if we lack the discipline to say no.
We have all heard the saying, If you fail to plan then, you fail to plan. Well, I have planned to fail in the last two months. I am not proud of it, but I am acknowledging it. None of the things I have mentioned are good excuses for consistent unhealthy choices. The key is in the plan.
So, what am I doing about it? For starters, my plan is not a plan until it is written down. I will keep blogging about my fitness journey until the updates are consistent, no matter how long that takes. Second, I am reaching out for your advice, support, and accountability.
Who has conquered this before and what is your advice for those of us who were in the zone, have fallen off track for one reason or another, and are struggling to get back on track?
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Rant Wednesday: 3 Things to Stop Saying if you Don't Mean It
I hope your week is great so far. This week's rant is based on things we often say out of habit that we should stop saying in an effort to avoid confusion and hurt feelings.
These are things that most people have good intentions about but they say them without thinking, when they truly do not mean it.
Here are 3 examples:
"How are you doing?"
This is something that most of us say when greeting others. I do not believe anyone means any harm but have you ever noticed yourself saying this but not paying attention to how the person responds? Or, someone asks how you are doing but keeps walking? Also, most of us just say we are fine even when we are not because we know the person is being polite and likely does not have the time or capacity to listen or assist. We could all benefit from removing this from our greeting and only asking when we truly mean it.
"Can I bring anything?"
Often, when attending a party or dinner at someone's home a person will ask the host what they can bring. Now, if you mean it, then please ask because it is an awesome thing to do. However, if you cannot afford to bring anything or you know you really do not want to, then simply do not ask. This avoids stress and frustration. Do not ask just because it sounds good. If money is the issue and you still want to help, then instead of asking what you can bring, wait until you are there and ask how you can help in the kitchen or in some other way.
"I will be there."
I am sure we can do a whole new blog post on this one :) How many of us have committed to something without thinking and either cancel at the last minute, or decide not to show up. This is very inconsiderate to the person counting on you. It is better to think it through and not commit right away. Or, if something comes up, let the person know right away as opposed to not showing up.
What has your experience been with these things? Are there other sayings you can think of that we should all stop saying?
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday Fitness: Bad Food is like a Bad Relationship
Happy Monday, Everyone!
I will jump right in. Ever since I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted for my birthday weekend (which was quite a few weeks ago) I have remained with my old habits. These are habits that I had successfully broken for 4 months straight. My weight was down and I was feeling good.
But, I allowed myself to indulge, telling myself it was just for the weekend. It was fun while it lasted but my weight is back up and I feel the sluggishness in my body.
It wasn't until I stopped for coffee this morning and also got a burrito and a hashbrown that I realized that bad food is a lot like a bad relationship.
Can anyone relate?
So, what do we do about it (Other than airing it out in a blog)? :)
I will jump right in. Ever since I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted for my birthday weekend (which was quite a few weeks ago) I have remained with my old habits. These are habits that I had successfully broken for 4 months straight. My weight was down and I was feeling good.
But, I allowed myself to indulge, telling myself it was just for the weekend. It was fun while it lasted but my weight is back up and I feel the sluggishness in my body.
It wasn't until I stopped for coffee this morning and also got a burrito and a hashbrown that I realized that bad food is a lot like a bad relationship.
- It looks, smells, and tastes really good
- It is comforting (temporarily)
- It is cheap...LOL
- It is like an addiction
- It can leave you feeling bad physically and emotionally
- It is easy to run to
- It welcomes you back time and again
- It damages you
- It impacts what you see when you look in the mirror (both externally and internally)
- It doesn't stop until you have had enough
Can anyone relate?
So, what do we do about it (Other than airing it out in a blog)? :)
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