Motivation

I'm hearing from sources that people plan to join in the 21 day challenge. It's exciting and motivating. What finally kicked me in the rear and got my attention? My son moved his wedding date up from April 1 to Feb. 25. I had no time to do anything about my weight.

The second factor--I'm writing an article on kayaking and decided to experience the sport first hand while my mother and two of my sisters visited for the wedding. I rode in the back of a double kayak with mom, while my two sisters rode in another. My sister Michelle captured some great shots to use for my article but one really captured my attention. Who's that blimp in the back of the kayak?

My doctor tells me I need to lose, but it's easy to justify weight gain. In my mind I didn't look that different. But, the camera doesn't lie. I'm sharing this picture as part of being honest with myself.

Tomorrow is day one. Plan to share your goals for the first 21 Day Challenge. If you have questions, feel free to comment.

21 Day Challenge

I've talked with plenty of people who want to make some life-style changes for healtier living. Starting March 1, I'll be taking part in a 21-Day Challenge to help develop new, healthier habits. The object is to set goals for the 21 days and be accountable. If you'd like to join in, we'd love to have you. You can post goals here under comments as we work to encourage, prod and learn from each other.

I'll post more information tomorrow.

Donna

Walking in Circles in a Downward Spiral

My intentions and actions aren't lining up. I start each day with great expectations, but by the time real life sets in I'm munching with my stressed out co-workers trying to tell myself I deserve it. What a trap! I deserve it? That means I deserve to keep gaining. Sigh. That's not what I really want.

Losing Weight Without Dieting

I don't know about you, but diets work for me as long as I stick to them. When I lose the weight, I tend to not only gain the weight back but add more too it. I'm reading a book right now that stresses the importance of eating breakfast. It even touts a study where people who started eating breakfast averaged a 17 lb weight loss in 12 weeks. Here's the kicker. You're suppose to eat a half hour after waking to break the fast and get your metabolism activated for the day. It's compared to adding a long to the embers from last night's fire. I'll give it a try and keep you informed.