Relying on Self-Discipline can be Disastrous

My dog must not have realized he easily could have escaped through the open gate. He was so used to the gate being closed that if I let him out with the gate open he would not even notice or care. After the gate broke, he was continually exposed to an open gate and yet stayed put. Baby steps and soon he was running out of the gate. The constant exposure was too much temptation for him to resist one moment longer. Oreos are my open gate. I don’t mind the children having Oreos every now and again Why should … Continue reading →

I went for a run…..a donut run.

After dropping off my oldest at school, I could no longer resist the urge. I headed for donuts. I knew I would have full support of the rest of the kids at home. I may even win mom of the year walking through the door with sprinkled donuts in hand. I have a bit more refined palette so I go for the mega deluxe cream filled donut. The breakfast of champions! Yes, I did feel kinda guilty about this whole donut run. Who needs a 20 grams of fat or more in one little sugar snack anyway? I also have … Continue reading →

Goals for a New Year

New goals require a new attitude and new habits. Without a change of attitude and habits a new goal will fall flat on its face. And what is a new year without some new goals and habits? I guess that would be a reflection of an old year. I don’t know about you but I did not want a repeat of 2012. The year, 2012, started out with a glimmer of hope for a year full of success and victory. For a multitude of reasons, some my own and some not, the year fell more than flat it fell into … Continue reading →

Can my diet take a holiday?

This time of year many of us want kick the diet to curb and go back to dieting once the festivities pass. Grandma’s rum cake only comes but once a year and we don’t want to miss out. Who can blame us? Who out there can resist glasses of egg nog, truffles, cheesecake, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and holiday treats that lure us in with a siren call? The reality is your body does not know or care it is a holiday and it will be a whole year before you will see Great Aunt Millie and her cheesy potatoes. Your … Continue reading →

The All or Nothing Dieter

The “all or nothing” dieter believes she either succeeded or she failed. This attitude is commonly found in perfectionists although it does not need to be. The “all or nothing” attitude is a pitfall that leads to feelings of failure. It is rarely a motivating and effective way to diet. Do not confuse this attitude with perseverance. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It is not displayed by a person who keeps trying despite the odds but a person who gives up as soon as she perceives a failing. Hallmark Thoughts of the All or Nothing Dieter “I will … Continue reading →

Habits that Keep the Fat On

Recently, I was searching out common habits that keep the pounds on. Dieting can be an uphill battle and every little tip can help. I am a firm believer that half the battle is mindset and bad habits. Weight loss is simply a mathematical equation of burning more calories then you consume. So what makes it more complicated? We do. We need to be more aware of our habits that can keep us from losing weight. Here are common habits that can keep the fat stubbornly in place: Not getting enough sleep Not drinking enough water Not being prepared Drinking … Continue reading →

Day Three of the Three Day Diet

It is the third and final day of the three day diet. I have to admit that it feels like I have been on this diet a lot longer than three days. I feel like I have deprived myself for weeks, I am most discouraged by my lack of results coupled with constant hunger. I mean you can take one it the other. It the combination makes this gig not worth it for me. I have lost a total of two pounds. So I sit disappointed. People from many different sources with no ties to promoting this diet lost five … Continue reading →

Day Two of the Three Day Diet

It is day two of the 3 Day Diet. I am starving. Starving is not the feeling you should have on a diet unless your doctor or a nutritionist oversees your diet and perhaps you simply are not used to eating the proper portions. This diet puts you under 1200 calories a day and that is not recommended. When I lost weight successfully a few years ago or so, I ate about 1200-1500 calories a day and felt full. This diet misses the mark on creating a lifestyle of health. So obviously, I would not recommended. So day two and … Continue reading →

Day One of the Three Day Diet

Today I began the 3 Day Diet. The purpose of the diet is to lose a decent amount of weight in a short amount of time. It is said by those who promote the diet that up to ten pounds can be lost following this plan. Keep in mind that depends on the person more than the diet. False claims are not unusual for a crash diet. It has also been stated that the diet must be followed exactly with no substitutions. The diet is supposed to work by stimulating the metabolism by the chemical breakdown of the foods. Here … Continue reading →

Going on a diet….

In all my almost 40 years, I have never followed a diet plan. I have successfully lost weight by monitoring what I eat and working out. I never joined Weight Watchers or tried a fad diet. So why not start now, right? I mean you only live once and in that time experiencing one fad diet can’t hurt. Besides, I have never been so intent to lose weight. Or is it desperate? The line is blurred and I have no idea what is driving me more. I am on a quest to lose at least 30 pounds. After one knee … Continue reading →