Hello my blog pals,
Well, let's just say that December 2011's step plan did not go well. However it is a New Year with new possibilities!
One year ago, I was featured on the CBC and it showed how difficult it was for me to walk and my health was not good. Thank you to McMaster's Kinesiology researchers and the CBC - you changed my life! On December 19th 2011 I was told by my doctor that I am healthier than I have been in a very long time! And I saw the reports with my own 2 eyes!
I found the strength in 2011 to make changes in my life that were not easy but I did it!
2012 - I am "stepping" it up! I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that wearing a pedometer and walking can improve health - for anyone!
I plan to keep track of how many days I get to 10,000 steps and you can keep track with me as I become a regular blogger!
Happy, Healthier New Year my friends!
Monday, 2 January 2012
Thursday, 1 December 2011
WOW
You better believe it! 22,000 steps yesterday...over 15KM!
And I lost 1.8 lbs. I have had my struggles but I have managed to keep 10% of my body weight off. Still much healthier than I was last year at this time!
So I figure if I lose 10% of my body weight every year for the next 3 years, I will reach my goal! Time goes by anyway and life keeps happening so who says I have to get there in a year?
Oh and my goal for December? 10,000 steps a day for 31 days. Do you think I can do it? YOU BET I CAN!
Stay tuned for updates!
And I lost 1.8 lbs. I have had my struggles but I have managed to keep 10% of my body weight off. Still much healthier than I was last year at this time!
So I figure if I lose 10% of my body weight every year for the next 3 years, I will reach my goal! Time goes by anyway and life keeps happening so who says I have to get there in a year?
Oh and my goal for December? 10,000 steps a day for 31 days. Do you think I can do it? YOU BET I CAN!
Stay tuned for updates!
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Honesty
It is so easy to get "lost" on a long journey. Life throws curve balls and before you know it, the old habits are back! Thankfully, new habits and friendships have been formed so that my slippery fall downhill did not last!
My WW leader made a good point last night...when we are driving somewhere we focus on certain things as indicators of where we are going. But when we are a passenger, we get to SEE EVERYTHING and enjoy much more! I wish my journey to improved health was a focused straight and narrow path to my goal but I AM GLAD I am a passenger on my journey. I have met wonderful people and continure to learn more about myself.
I know 2 things for sure, I CAN DO THIS! And I am very blessed to have the friends and family that I have - they are cheering me on!
My WW leader made a good point last night...when we are driving somewhere we focus on certain things as indicators of where we are going. But when we are a passenger, we get to SEE EVERYTHING and enjoy much more! I wish my journey to improved health was a focused straight and narrow path to my goal but I AM GLAD I am a passenger on my journey. I have met wonderful people and continure to learn more about myself.
I know 2 things for sure, I CAN DO THIS! And I am very blessed to have the friends and family that I have - they are cheering me on!
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Back on track
Okay, after a few weeks of putting Christal and her needs on the back burner, I am back to reminding myself what I really want from this life I have been given.
What is my MOTIVATION for losing weight and moving more? I don't want to be diabetic!!! I don't want to end up in a wheelchair!!!
What do I have do to prevent these 2 things from happening? Keep on going to WW meetings and keep on moving. I have decided to find out why runners, run!
Stay tuned!
What is my MOTIVATION for losing weight and moving more? I don't want to be diabetic!!! I don't want to end up in a wheelchair!!!
What do I have do to prevent these 2 things from happening? Keep on going to WW meetings and keep on moving. I have decided to find out why runners, run!
Stay tuned!
Thursday, 13 October 2011
A revelation!
I was talking with a friend today and I had an amazing revelation. If I am doing "stuff" and find I don't have the time to exercise, plan and eat proper meals or get enough sleep, then the "stuff" is a problem and I need to reevaluate what is important.
I always have tomorrow to do "stuff" but if I let the "stuff" get in the way of taking care of myself, I won't have any tomorrows to do the other "stuff"!
I always have tomorrow to do "stuff" but if I let the "stuff" get in the way of taking care of myself, I won't have any tomorrows to do the other "stuff"!
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Set backs happen!
I proved to myself today that if I am not being diligent in taking care of myself and my health, I can easily gain 5 lbs.
Taking care of oneself is very difficult to do when you are not accustomed to doing it. I have to remember my future health requires my diligence today. Getting off track, even for a week or two can cause a very serious backslide for me and I know I am not alone.
Exercising helps in my weightloss journey but it is not the only answer. Eating properly and saying, "no", are also necessary for me.
Thank goodness every morning is a new day with a new beginning and the opportunity to be successful!
Taking care of oneself is very difficult to do when you are not accustomed to doing it. I have to remember my future health requires my diligence today. Getting off track, even for a week or two can cause a very serious backslide for me and I know I am not alone.
Exercising helps in my weightloss journey but it is not the only answer. Eating properly and saying, "no", are also necessary for me.
Thank goodness every morning is a new day with a new beginning and the opportunity to be successful!
Thursday, 6 October 2011
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