Good Afternoon to everyone!
Today is Thanksgiving a day when many will spend the time with family and friends and find peace and solace in the family unit, and many will find pain and loneliness in today. I know many of you are like what is she talking about. Well let's stop and think for a moment. Many are spending this day far away from the ones they love, and many are thinking about the ones they have lost.
Many have lost the meaning of "Thanksgiving". I know many of you area saying "what", but it is true. The first Thanksgiving harvest began in 1621 with the Pilgrims from Plymouth and the first bountiful harvest came through on this day and they took the time to celebrate this day with the Waccamaw Indians. In the early mid 1800's President Lincoln proclaimed this Day as a Holiday to enjoy the bountiful harvest for family, friends, and enemies to stop and take time to enjoy the feast laid before them. Somewhere along the way society has lost the meaning of "Thanksgiving' and look at this day as a day to spend money on finding his/her way to complete early christmas shopping. Where is/ and what happened to the joy of just spending time with friends and family and enjoying in the bountiful feast of company and enjoying the feast that has been prepared by those that love you?
Many will say what I am thankful for. But should we be saying what can I offer to someone who is less fortunate than me? Will this kind gesture offer you comfort in knowing you were able to help someone less fortunate than you? With that being said: How many take the time to ensure his/her neighbor is ok, making sure they have food on the table, or they are able to go to the store to buy medicine. The Hussle and Bussle of the world has taken it's toll on human kind.
I may not be the best person to those who feel I should be, but I try. I also try to make sure those around me have a friend, and someone they can talk to you. The spirit of Thanksgiving leads us into the spirit of Christmas which is also totally lost. Sorry I am on the high horse today but I just feel the need to express my feelings.
Please remember these are only my feelings and thoughts. You have the choice to read or forgo the read!
God Speed!
Cheryl
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Daily Struggles
Good Saturday Morning!
Hope everyone is doing well thus far today! Here is thought for you to ponder. Everyone stresses about losing weight and what they need to do to lose a pound or two. What we seem to forget is that the weight did not come on overnight and will disappear overnight. WHAT you say! YOU mean I am not going to lose a pound a overnight!!! WELL technically we can lose one pound, but we are not going to lose all we need to lose overnight! YES that is correct, it is going take time and sometimes we just have to process this thought and work slowly.
The question you must ask? What is important to you losing the weight, and keeping it off or losing the weight and then gaining it back and then some. SO for me it is about losing the weight and keeping off, I have been on this roller coaster ride for many years, and it does not get any easier. I struggle everyday with choices and sometimes I do not always make the best food choices and then I must move on and get over it! YES we are all human and making the best food choice is challenging everyday. JUST remember do not give up and keep pushing forward. The hardest part is when you eating out with friends and or just eating with family, and you see what they are choosing to eat is the not the same thing you can eat that time or place? DO not fret it will become easier and the choices will be easier to make. The one thing to remember if you slip it will be OK! Just remember to not let it beat you down!
What is your favorite food to eat, that is not allowed or recommended on your food plan? For me that would be "donuts, chocolate, and just plain everything" yep you are right that would throw a huge monkey wrench into the mix with all the great food that makes us feel good. LOL! WELL I'm going to keep focused on the goal at the end of my journey, and I know I will WIN this fight and hit my goal!
Just remember we are all in this journey together and WE will find the strength to win over the injustice of weight loss!
Go team Go!
God Speed!
Cheryl
Hope everyone is doing well thus far today! Here is thought for you to ponder. Everyone stresses about losing weight and what they need to do to lose a pound or two. What we seem to forget is that the weight did not come on overnight and will disappear overnight. WHAT you say! YOU mean I am not going to lose a pound a overnight!!! WELL technically we can lose one pound, but we are not going to lose all we need to lose overnight! YES that is correct, it is going take time and sometimes we just have to process this thought and work slowly.
The question you must ask? What is important to you losing the weight, and keeping it off or losing the weight and then gaining it back and then some. SO for me it is about losing the weight and keeping off, I have been on this roller coaster ride for many years, and it does not get any easier. I struggle everyday with choices and sometimes I do not always make the best food choices and then I must move on and get over it! YES we are all human and making the best food choice is challenging everyday. JUST remember do not give up and keep pushing forward. The hardest part is when you eating out with friends and or just eating with family, and you see what they are choosing to eat is the not the same thing you can eat that time or place? DO not fret it will become easier and the choices will be easier to make. The one thing to remember if you slip it will be OK! Just remember to not let it beat you down!
What is your favorite food to eat, that is not allowed or recommended on your food plan? For me that would be "donuts, chocolate, and just plain everything" yep you are right that would throw a huge monkey wrench into the mix with all the great food that makes us feel good. LOL! WELL I'm going to keep focused on the goal at the end of my journey, and I know I will WIN this fight and hit my goal!
Just remember we are all in this journey together and WE will find the strength to win over the injustice of weight loss!
Go team Go!
God Speed!
Cheryl
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Reach and Overcome: Struggles
Reach and Overcome: Struggles: Happy November Morning! There are many obstacles we face each and everyday when trying to lose weight. The biggest obs...
Struggles
Happy November Morning!
There are many obstacles we face each and everyday when trying to lose weight. The biggest obstacle is our self. What you ask how can we be the biggest obstacle? First we might make an excuse to why it is okay to eat this food or that food? Will this count towards my food calorie or the carbs that I am counting. Yes they do count there is no such thing as free food. So we must take responsibility of our actions and these actions can be detrimental to one's diet plan in winning over the injustice of weight loss! Yes, yes, yes....if you want to win then you must make the choice and sacrifice on giving up the notion "oh I can eat this or I can eat that"!!!
In the long run no you cannot eat this or eat that. OUR bodies change as we age....yes I went there! As you know we age every day and this impacts our ability to digest or break down certain food types. Sugar is the major culprit for losing weight. This food particle does not break down, but in fact stores in your body and then becomes the fat.....the question you are asking is how then how can I eat an apple or any fruit for that matter. Well glad you asked! If you are following strictly then you cannot eat fruit. If you are eating in moderation then one piece per day but still you must count in the daily food intake. A little piece here a little piece there will impact your overall goal!
YOU must take the first step in gaining control and then following through with the plan you laid out for yourself. I know you can do and win over the "injustice of weight loss"! I have faith in you and myself!
I am working towards a goal for this month, and hopefully I will be able to find the inner strength to obtain this weight loss goal! Struggles area the challenges in which we become stronger in the end!
God Speed!
Cheryl
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Struggles
Good Afternoon to all!
It has been a hot minute since I have typed about my life and challenges with weight loss! How many missed me LOL!!! I sure did miss myself. What you say; why did she write that. Well you know it helps me to write about my challenges and if I am not writing about my challenges, sometimes I feel like I am not staying true to myself or the goal I am working towards!
I have been reading many blogs and post from Pinterest and my weight app "sparkle" and I have found some great food ideas, and exercise ideas. How many of you are still facing the sugar monster? What do you crave and then do you break down and eat this monster crave? Here are some things you can do avert the monster crave? The number one is exercise! Not skipping breakfast as this is the best way to beat the monster crave (sugar)! I read this one article which shows that eating "a protein packed breakfast will help to curve the monster crave". For example "eggs, peanut butter, Greek yogurt" just to name a few. Depriving yourself of sleep is a major factor in creating the "monster crave" as well. You must have around 7-9 hours sleep per night as this will help to curve the the crave of the sugar monster. What are some ways you beat the sugar monster crave? Keeping a diary of what works and what doesn't work for you, offers guidance towards winning over the injustice of weight loss!
I was at the doctor's office on Friday for my weigh-in and I was fortunate to meet a very nice person which allowed me an opportunity to speak with her on my weight loss journey of the highs and lows. Yes we all face them. WE have days that are better than others, and weeks that WE are strong and keep on the correct path, and then WE have weeks where we just give in and say tomorrow is another day! WE all must stay strong and empower each other to stay on course! The most important thing to remember is we are not alone in this battle! Find a food buddy, that you feel comfortable with and offer them strength and allow them to offer you strength!
I struggle everyday and sometimes I feel like just giving up, then I REMEMBER oh wait; I cannot give up, I have lost 45 pounds since Jan of this year! I still have a long way to go, to win this battle. Just remember set a goal that is obtainable within a time frame. For some it might be one pound per month, or two pounds in 2 weeks. It is what works best for you. I am going to keep moving forward and stay strong! The holiday's are fast approaching with all the goodies being baked and brought to work, home or school, be strong and remember to keep the faith and stay strong and this too shall pass.
My wish for you all is find the strength, a food buddy to help you maintain or overcome the hurdle you are facing with weight or life in general!
God speed!
Cheryl
It has been a hot minute since I have typed about my life and challenges with weight loss! How many missed me LOL!!! I sure did miss myself. What you say; why did she write that. Well you know it helps me to write about my challenges and if I am not writing about my challenges, sometimes I feel like I am not staying true to myself or the goal I am working towards!
I have been reading many blogs and post from Pinterest and my weight app "sparkle" and I have found some great food ideas, and exercise ideas. How many of you are still facing the sugar monster? What do you crave and then do you break down and eat this monster crave? Here are some things you can do avert the monster crave? The number one is exercise! Not skipping breakfast as this is the best way to beat the monster crave (sugar)! I read this one article which shows that eating "a protein packed breakfast will help to curve the monster crave". For example "eggs, peanut butter, Greek yogurt" just to name a few. Depriving yourself of sleep is a major factor in creating the "monster crave" as well. You must have around 7-9 hours sleep per night as this will help to curve the the crave of the sugar monster. What are some ways you beat the sugar monster crave? Keeping a diary of what works and what doesn't work for you, offers guidance towards winning over the injustice of weight loss!
I was at the doctor's office on Friday for my weigh-in and I was fortunate to meet a very nice person which allowed me an opportunity to speak with her on my weight loss journey of the highs and lows. Yes we all face them. WE have days that are better than others, and weeks that WE are strong and keep on the correct path, and then WE have weeks where we just give in and say tomorrow is another day! WE all must stay strong and empower each other to stay on course! The most important thing to remember is we are not alone in this battle! Find a food buddy, that you feel comfortable with and offer them strength and allow them to offer you strength!
I struggle everyday and sometimes I feel like just giving up, then I REMEMBER oh wait; I cannot give up, I have lost 45 pounds since Jan of this year! I still have a long way to go, to win this battle. Just remember set a goal that is obtainable within a time frame. For some it might be one pound per month, or two pounds in 2 weeks. It is what works best for you. I am going to keep moving forward and stay strong! The holiday's are fast approaching with all the goodies being baked and brought to work, home or school, be strong and remember to keep the faith and stay strong and this too shall pass.
My wish for you all is find the strength, a food buddy to help you maintain or overcome the hurdle you are facing with weight or life in general!
God speed!
Cheryl
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