(photo by Kim Aubrey)
It has been the rule since the beginning of ...well, who knows since when, but many of us choose to start almost everything on Monday. Diets, exercise routines, getting organized, reading a book, the list goes on. I remember overeating over the weekend just because I was going to start my diet on Monday--always a bad idea.
Anyway, since it is Monday already and we all want to get or stay in shape I suggest starting something new to change our routine:
1. Revisit the eating habits by keeping a daily journal of everything we eat
(from that cough drop to the sinful cookie, even the babies sandwich
crust, you know you all do it too). **Drink your water and/or
tea. This can be an online journal, a
calorie counting journal or a piece of paper and pencil--that works too.
2. Move more while doing chores. Turn the music up and get busy - that all counts as exercise. If you're busy you are less likely to visit the pantry or fridge in search of snacks you really don't want or need.
3. Read the menu for the week and make sure you have all that you need to avoid a big diet sabotage.
4. Find time to regroup, read the schedule for the week, take control of stress by finding a few minutes to just sit and relax.
Share your ideas of things we can change today that will affect the rest of our week.
Stay Well,
Spin Diva
me?
it's my ATTITUDE :)
Ive been so busy lately that my mantra hath become (accidentally) IM TIRED.
starting today it shall be:
I LOVE ALL I DO AND HOW BUSY I AM. I AM ENERGIZED BY IT ALL.
Posted by: MizFit | April 21, 2008 at 17:36
MizFit: I can see that "I'm tired" thing taking over easily, particularly when it's rainy and cold outside. I wanted to stay in bed today so bad!! I made it to the gym and did something which is better than nothing.
I like your new mantra!
Posted by: SpinDiva | April 22, 2008 at 15:23
more please!
:)
Posted by: MizFit | April 30, 2008 at 15:11
Practical, common sense advice we can all easily apply. Thanks!
Posted by: jess | May 02, 2008 at 14:30