All Blog Posts Tagged 'motivation' (39)

4 Tips to Get Back the Slimmer You

Overeating is an epidemic problem the past 3-4 decades. Since the 1970’s dietary changes have lead to an average of 18.9 additional pounds per adult. To return to slimmer times, everyone would need to cut ~500 calories everyday. As always, this is easier said than done; however, here are four tips to help you get on track: 1. Don’t rely on will power. If you know the oreos in your cupboard will “call your name” until they are gone, don’t buy them. Keep them out of reach. 2. Set rules… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 3, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Blurt: Yahoo!!! I’ve Lost Over 100 Pounds!!!

Milestone accomplished! I have now lost a total of 112 pounds!!! Yes, that’s right, One Hundred and Twelve Pounds!!! I am so excited! I have been thinking for awhile now I had reached this milestone but I have not been able to go weight in. But today, I finally had the opportunity. It feels so good! As ma… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on October 12, 2009 at 11:03am — 3 Comments

Hello Autumn!

It is so nice outside; I was so excited to be out there on my balcony doing my exercise routine this morning. I love the crisp morning air in the fall. It smells so clean and fresh, it is absolutely invigorating. I made sure to fill out my… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 30, 2009 at 8:34am — 1 Comment

Bingeing at Night?

Are you gorging on foods at night? Do you grab a bag of your favorite chips to watch TV? Do you overindulge on your favorite snack? Do you splurge and overdo to satisfy that feeling of depression? Do you find that after you open a bag of cookies it is gone or almost gone before you go to bed?… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 26, 2009 at 11:27am — 1 Comment

Pump up that Motivation

Sometimes when I am feeling down and depressed I start to think of how to get motivated to do the things that are necessary to achieve my goals. I want to be healthy but at times I just stop caring. I feel like the world just stops turning. It is as though I do not exist, that I am unimpor… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 13, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Journal and Succeed

I find it helpful and important to keep a journal of the foods I eat to achieve the healthy lifestyle I am living. Mainly, journaling helps me keep in mind what I am eating. It makes me think about what I eat and forces me to make a conscious decision whether or not I… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on August 11, 2009 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Tips to a Healthy Lifestyle

Okay, now you are motivated to make the changes in your life to obtain the weight loss you are seeking and to be a happier healthier you. How do you maintain and achieve success? What are some easy things for you to do that will make a difference to achieve your goal? What things can y… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on August 6, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Enjoying the not so lazy days of summer

As I sit on my balcony gazing out at the evening sky I am in awe of the beautiful pastel colors that intermix with the wispy clouds as the sun sets. The varying shades of blue, pink, red, and yellow intensify just before the sky turns a deep blue and settles into the dark black of nig… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on August 1, 2009 at 10:31pm — 1 Comment

My Success!

I am reaching my goals. I have lost over 80 pounds! Click here to see my progress and read about how I am achieving success. Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on July 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

I Have Been Transformed

It's been over 90 days now and I am just thrilled with the results of going through P90X. If you have not heard of P90X, it is a wonderful workout program designed to get you in the best shape of your life in 90 days. P90X comes with 12 workouts with a 3 Phase workout plan an… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on March 14, 2009 at 6:31pm — No Comments

What's Your (Food) Weakness?

We all have weaknesses,

encompassing myriad aspects of our lives, be it health and fitness challenges, personal develo… Continue

Added by Mike Foster on February 28, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments

Determination!

What are the first thoughts that come to mind when looking at this picture? For me it was Determination!! Other words that followed that thought were Focus, Goal, believing in yourself, never give up and give it your all. We have a mini gym in our garage thanks to my s… Continue

Added by Jill on January 26, 2009 at 2:54pm — 1 Comment

Could playing more help you eat and stress less?

Emotional eating is a signal that life is out of balance. Emotional eating and overeating happen when we use food to try to help us manage our feelings. The triggers for emotional eating vary–we might eat to cope with loneliness, unhappiness, stress or boredom. Sometimes we eat for comfort or in an attempt to create a pleasant experience, when food really isn't what we crave. Finding other avenues to meet our emotional needs and other ways to shift our moods is one of the most powerful things w… Continue

Added by Melissa on January 26, 2009 at 8:52am — 1 Comment

25 Reasons to Get off the Couch!

We all need a reason (or two) to get up off the couch sometimes. Even fitness trainers sometimes need help finding the motivation to workout. Whether our occasional lack of desire is due to stress, recent illness, or just pure laziness; we all need that extra push sometimes. Here's a quick list of 25 reasons you should get up and, excuse the phrase, git er done. Feel free to add to the list! 1. Not in a good mood? Working out will lift your spirits. Guaranteed or your money back. 2. Working out… Continue

Added by Trimnasium on January 22, 2009 at 9:13am — 3 Comments

10 great Tips to make Exercise become a Habit!!

1. Do a variety of activities you enjoy. Remember, there is no rule that says you have to go to a gym or buy equipment. You can walk around the block or to a at home exercise video. Having a variety of activities, weight lifting, running, walking, tennis o aerobics classes will ensure that you can do something regardless of the weather or time of day. 2. Commit to another person. "This social aspect of exercise is very i… Continue

Added by Jill on January 10, 2009 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

My Word for the Year - Outside

We’re already in the first week of the New Year, but like many people I’m still contemplating what this year will bring, and how I can bring the New Year. Over at The Jungle of Life, Lance talks about focusing on one word.

Using one word was a new idea for me, and one I t

… Continue

Added by Lisa Newton on January 8, 2009 at 5:52am — No Comments

Weight Loss Resolution - Tips to Stay Motivated

New Year’s is just around the corner and you know what that means. . .New Year’s Resolution! Every year you set a goal to make a change for the better. This should be a time of great excitement; however, you may be approaching it with a sense of dread instead. Will you achieve your goal? Or will it end up being another resolution that falls to the wayside? The statistics are not very encouraging. Most people give up on their New Year resolutions within three weeks.… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on January 1, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Expanding Your Fitness Vocabulary

Life is often cyclical, especially when it comes to fitness. Many people get into and out of shape from year-to-year and month-to-month, and eventually get exasperated over the seeming impossibility of maintaining hard earned results. Achieving a balanced fitness lifestyle in order to "make it" over the long haul should be the goal of every person. And expanding your fitness vocabulary is one of the first steps towards keeping things interesting. Whereas your linguistic vocabulary is made up of… Continue

Added by Rob on December 19, 2008 at 2:01pm — 2 Comments

Stay out of Overwhelm: Learn to Press "Pause"

One of the most powerful things we can do to maximize our effectiveness, minimize our overwhelm, and be more successful is to know when it is to our benefit to actually do less. We truly can't do it all and we will virtually never get it perfect. Getting fixated on "fitting it all in" or not knowing when we've done enough (because we get stuck in that nonproductive idea of trying to make it perfect) can be a trap that leads to overwhelm, stress, feeling like we can't succeed, and often, resorti… Continue

Added by Melissa on December 10, 2008 at 9:05am — No Comments

Three steps you can take to avoid stress eating

Do you turn to food when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Does a bad day at work send you off track with your eating or exercise plan? Does an out-of-control to-do list leave you craving chocolate? There are ways to avoid the stress eating/emotional eating trap. Here are three straightforward strategies you can try. 1. Know that you ARE a stress eater This one sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s an important tip. If you are someone who turns to stress in response to food, it’s an important fa… Continue

Added by Melissa on December 10, 2008 at 9:01am — No Comments

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