November 23, 2009 Diet Blog

Work went smoothly. I meditated to try and pull my mood up and it worked. I listed things that I am grateful for...there are many. I fought off the urge to head into negativity...I won. I had a nice day among good people.
My diet was right on the money food wise. Banana for breakfast, Smart Ones, and yogurt for lunch, chicken breast on a wheat bagel with lettuce and light mayonnaise for dinner. After work I stopped to purchase a new blow dryer. Mine broke mid hair yesterday morning before I went to my sons. It was over 30 years old though. Truthfully, it didn't owe me a thing. I made dinner and relaxed for a little while before I had to venture out into the cold wet wind. yup... Body conditioning class tonight. There was a quiz. I'm not sure how I did. I'll tell you when I know. It was on Weight training. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill. No euphoria I'm sad to report. Just tired.
I had a conversation about cucumbers. They are very healthy if you leave the skin on. If you leave the skin on it also alleviates the gas caused by them. They contain vitamens galore and anti- oxidants and you use up more calories eating them than is actually in them. I thought that was pretty interesting information.
There is an article in Shape magazine that caught my eye. "A body like this...with no gym" is the title. It is in the October one with Jennifer Love Hewitt on both the cover and the back cover. The woman in the article looks amazing. She is 35 and her body is fabulous...I think they should do one on a 50 year old though, but of course that is just an opinion.
Anyway, this lady stocked up her house with a treadmill, dumbbells and lots of healthy foods. So basically, her gym is at home. I think that's great.
She had several helpful hints that we all know but I will share with you anyway because I found the reminder to be a good thing. Her first helpful hint was to 'map out your menu." We've kind of been referring to this as our battle plan here on the blog. For me things change on the spur of the moment. I do try to keep it right diet wise though.
Her next hint was to treat yourself. She suggests that an hour with her kids, hearing them laugh makes her feel like she can conquer the world. I agree. Since my son is grown and gone however, I might go with a lengthy bubble bath, a good book or a night out with my girlfriends.
She says to visualize a sexier you. Hmmm...I found that hard but I do try to do that. I meditate often too. I find that it really does help. She also suggests refreshing your routine. She changes her workout and doesn't allow boredom to set in. I like that too. That may be a little harder for moms and dads with jobs and younger children though. Those are the rough times. Time is limited. Still, do the best you can. It has to work for you though.
That's really the secret isn't it? Finding the formula that works just right for you as an individual? I think were on the right path. It's slow but its going in the right direction. Hang in there! Start again right now-this minute if you need to. I've restarted several times as you know. Just don't give up! Find that formula! You'll be glad you did once it takes!
So I'll sign off here, reminding us all that we look as good as we can for today. Tomorrow we will look that much better. Do not let your perception of your body stand in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive! ...and I'm right here with you... see you next blog. ;-)