Life Sometimes Get’s In The Way!
August 11, 2008
Well here I am again apologizing for not posting in a while. Life just seems to get in the way. We recently had a death in our family and my husband and I had to deal with the estate.
It seems that as we go along in life and try to achieve certain goals and we are on track something comes along and Boom we get derailed! When I was attempting to lose my weight several things came up for me that derailed me, causing me to slip, give into my cravings and eat foolishly, without thinking. I remember getting so frustrated sometimes I would say to myself “Oh what’s the use?”
At times like this if you are experiencing a “slide” , feeling as though you are just spinning your wheels and getting nowhere fast it’s time to seek help. By that I mean it’s time to start looking for help from others who are attempting to lose weight just as you are.
The Internet is a great place to find just those people, in forums and blogs. Look for a support group where you can interact with others who may be going through the same thing you are and talk about it. You are never alone and people are generally very giving with information and tips for you that they have tried and things that may have worked for them. Remember that if you find that group be honest and ask for help or a solution to help you over your hurdle. Someone may have already gone through the same type of “slide” and may just have a solution that will work for you.
When I was attempting to lose my weight the Internet was not available, and the only form of support I could get was from my nutritionist and my family doctor, however they weren’t going through what I was. Today you can interact with so many people and share your triumphs and ask for help just by clicking your mouse. These people are all attempting to do exactly what you are, they understand and they will help you just as you will help them. They know how you feel and what you are going through. Also you may have some helpful tips for others that you can share.
It’s truly amazing how people will come together and help one another out, all we have to do is ask. That’s one of the reasons for my blog. I want to help in any way I can becasue I have gone through what so many of you are going thorugh. I know the feelings you are experiencing, the cravings, the mood swings, the feelings of helplessness and unhappiness, I’ve been there. Now I am here for you.
I recently joined the FOURTY-FIVE DAY CHALLENGE, presented by Bob Doyle to work out some issues of my own. The support and friendships I have gained is immense and proves that people in general are all very giving and supportive. The key is to ASK. There is an old saying “No Man Is An Island”. This is so true and all we have to do is put ourselves out there and ask for a little help and guidance.
If you find that you are struggling, feeling deprived, moody, and just basically ready to throw in the towel look around, find that support group and dive in. Share with those people what you are going through and you will be amazed at just how much help you will get to help you through the rough times and little bumps that life is throwing at you. Please also remember that all you have to do is leave a comment and I am here to help.
There are always going to “BUMPS & HURDLES”to deal with, that’s life, however support from a group of friends will help you get through anything!
“Obesity” A North American Problem
August 1, 2008
Statistics all across North America now indicate that 70% of all adults are overweight or obese. The statistics on overweight children is quickly on the rise. What is the reason for all this?
Our society today is very fast paced with little time to stop for a good nutritious meal. Instead we opt for the drive through window at any fast food establishment we can find and gobble down an unhealthy lunch or dinner loaded with calories. We haven’t time to eat properly and have little time for exercise so now we have loaded ourselves up with calories and no time to work them off. The outcome……those extra calories get stored as fat. How can we not help but put on weight if this is our lifestyle?
I encourage you to take a walk through your local park at lunch time on a sunny day and count the number of MacDonald boxes and wrappers you see floating around, not to mention Burger King, Harvey’s etc. These retail giants are smart marketers with convenient locations where you shop, work and play. The commercials on T.V. are a constant reminder to our children and when you ask them where they would like to go to eat I don’t have to tell you the answer. These places are okay once in a while as a treat for yourself or you children but a steady diet of this junk is a guarantee for packing on the pounds. The worse junk food of all is Kentucky Fried Chicken. The skin on chicken is loaded with fat so to add insult to injury they coat the stuff in lots of salt and spices and DEEP FAT FRY IT! Hours later after devouring this very popular junk food, floating along in your bloodstream are fat globules. Oh your poor heart and lungs. Close your eyes and just imagine what this looks like. I have actually seen this in a patients blood sample under a microscope. Imagine what a constant diet of this would do to your arteries, heart, lungs and as an extra added bonus your cholesterol level would,…. well you get the picture.
I think it’s time that we all took a hard look at what we eat and decide to make a life style change. We have to learn to relax and take time for ourselves, eliminate the stress as much as we can and start eating a more balanced diet. By making an effort to eat healthier and get more exercise our sleep is improved, we feel better and we look better. We are filled with more energy and function closer to 100% instead of 60%. Removing a lot of fat from our diets (certainly not all fat, it does have benefits) eating more vegetables, exercising will help us to live a longer and healthier life, not to mention establish good eating habits for our children.
I would like to see the statistics go down, wouldn’t you?
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