For those of you who follow my blog regularly, you know that I am a big fan of Kim Bensen. She has an awesome website, kimbensen.com, that is just filled to the brim with information to help us all learn healthier eating habits. That is where I got my information for my Bee Attitudes. There are just 5 simple ones to follow. 1. Bee Motivated. This is usually pretty easy for me, especially when I look at the pictures I posted last week, that says it all. I also have clothes I am wearing now that I couldn't wear before and I have clothes that I am waiting to get into. 2. Bee a Planner. This is not one of the ones I follow too closely. I hate to cook so I know that I am going to have to change my thinking and starting planning that more, it is coming off pretty easy now, but soon, it will require more planning. 3. Bee Busy. This one is a definite attitude to adopt. I know that when I am sitting at home with nothing to do, I want to eat. That is what I have always done and those habits are hard to break. 4. Bee Active. This is another important attitude. Exercise is good for you all the way around and while the weight will come off, it will happen quicker with regular exercise. 5. Set small goals...See how healthy you can Bee. With all my previous attempts to dieting, I always set my standards and goals too high, making it unattainable for me and then I would get discouraged and give up. Now I set small goals for myself and it is really helping. When I lost 25 pounds, I went and had my hair highlighted, when I hit my 10%, my some gave me a charm for my watch that he had made me for Christmas. When I hit my 50 well, it is going to be a new hair color and possible something a little radical, I am not sure yet, but it will definitely be fun.So this week, I had a minor setback, I gained 2 1/4 pounds and while I wonder if I will ever hit the big 50, I know that is is all attainable.
So until next week, I hope to gain nothing but knowledge and lose nothing but weight.
4 comments:
You need to add a number 6: Bee FABULOUS! Because you are.
- Michael
I think these are wonderful things to keep in mind! I find that I forget about food altogether when I am being a busy busy bee!
You are such a passionate and kind person, you should put those skills to use!
I agree with Tamara! As I am a Boredom Snacker myself, I know that being busy really helps! Not to mention that a full schedule usually involves some kind of extra activity, even if it is just cleaning the house or walking to the car to go somewhere. The main pitfall that I've found is that if you are TOO busy, it's easy to go for "convenience" food, which is always the worst kind (vending machines, gas stations, drive-thrus).
Every time you write a blog, you inspire me more and more. You are doing wonderful and before you know it, you will be writing asking if you will ever lose the 5 pounds to get to the 100 pounds off mark. I know you will do it. It's YOUR time to shine in 2009!
I love you!
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