Getting healthy & fit with Becky: Dreams really CAN come true!~It's called 'setting a goal'!!~

Friday, January 13, 2012

Dreams really CAN come true!~It's called 'setting a goal'!!~

Since it's snowy outside I'm typing my words in yellow for a little sunshine today! :) I recently heard this and thought it was too great to not share~"A GOAL is only a DREAM if you do not write it down."! Profound, no!? I've never thought of it that way before, but, I totally agree! This is one of the reasons I am writing this blog. Firstly, now it's a GOAL to lower my cholesterol, not just a DREAM. Secondly, you'll be surprised at what accountability will do for you! ;) Seriously, if I'm tempted to eat something NOT on my menu I think about all of you and having to write it down for you to read! But, the biggest reason is to prove to myself (and YES, to the doc) that I can do this!

Question~do you think my gall bladder that is not functioning, full of sludge and small stones, is contributing to my bad cholesterol numbers? The research I've done says no. However, I don't think I agree! Your gall bladder helps remove fat and cholesterol through the bile produced by the liver. If the fat and cholesterol get dumped into a non-functioning gall bladder, doesn't it make sense my numbers would be bad? FYI~my cholesterol numbers have gotten worse since dealing with my gall bladder...hmmmm...

Yesterday it snowed for the first time this winter! Woohoo! I shoveled the driveway and sidewalks with my kids. No, we do NOT have a snowblower! We've lived in the mid west for 13 years, 13 winters, no snowblower! Why, you might ask? Well, we're the 'mean' parents on the block. We make our kids shovel the snow and they also have to 'push' the lawnmower in the summer time. Mean parents, right!? My feeling, keeps them busy and active and, besides, they live here too, right!? ;) So, today I am SORE! Shoveling also gets your heart pumping..it's great exercise! My point, get off the couch and do SOMETHING for your health! Walk around the block, park farther away at a store, use the stairs and not the elevator, etc. There are numerous ways to 'sneak' in exercise without even thinking about it! My kids know that if they go to the store with mom, we park out in the boonies and WALK! :)

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Daily Extras~

Each day I will post little blurps of info. It could be an exercise tip, diet tip, nutrition fact, how I cook a certain food, etc. Stay tuned for these little morsels of goodness to help you on your healthier life-style quest!

1/1/12~You can cook oatmeal in your microwave! I cook mine
for 2:22 min. We have a 1250 WATT. Make sure
not to put in too much water, a little less is better.
1/2/12~Make sure to STRETCH before AND after exercise! If you do a little bit of low cardio and THEN stretch there's less of a chance you'll pull a muscle!
1/3/12~Since we're talking exercise today, drink a LOT of water! Put your water bottle in the freezer for 45 min. It's really cold and crunchy! Also, you burn more calories drinking really cold water! Your body is working at warming you back up! I promise! :) Also, a splash of fresh lemon helps clean out toxins.
1/4/12~Make a promise to yourself and Choose to Change! "If you can't keep a promise to yourself, you can't keep a promise to anyone!" (Bill Phillips)
1/5/12~Add 20 natural almonds, walnuts, or cashews to your diet today. They are filled with monounsaturated fat. FYI-that's the good kind! :)
1/6/12~Found a new, fun, yummy food that is 100% natural! Lara Bars...they are wonderful!! Happy Birthday to my amazing son-in-law Joe!
1/7/12~Note to self~when getting back into an exercise routine, do NOT think you're 18!! OUCH! ;)
1/8/12~ Don't stress about food! Life is meant to be enjoyed! If you want a piece of cake today, have it! Then, cut back on something tomorrow! This has been one of my secrets to keeping 55 lbs off for over 30 years! :)
1/9/12~Look for healthy alternatives to your favorite food. I hear turkey burgers are pretty good! :)
1/10/12~Change up your exercise for today. A new routine will use new muscles. You'll see improvement on your body faster if you switch up your workout. Every 6 mo. is good, but, every month is better!
1/11/12~Winter is the best time to eat citrus. If you're from the West...lucky!! I've been having a grapefruit the past few days. YUM! Rich in Vit. C which is great for the skin~slows the aging process!
1/12/12~Try a new food today. You'd be surprised at the many varities of food available today!!
1/13/12~BIRTHDAY shout-outs to my beautiful sister Amy, and my wonderful son-in-law Bryan! I will eat a Larabar in celebration of their day! ;)
1/14/12~I love almonds! That's all I have to say...
1/15/12~Get enough sleep. Losing weight, having energy, being alert, are only some of the benefits!! zzzzzz.
1/16/12~DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT eat 2 Larabars at the same time!! OUCH!! I'm SO bloated it hurts!! Too much of a good thing is right!! :(
1/17/12~Proof read ALL blogs BEFORE you post them! ;)
1/18/12~I have a love/hate relationship with Metamucil...it's suppose to lower my cholesterol. However, one of the side effects is, you guessed it, constipation....YUCK!!! Sorry to be blunt, just sharing and warning!! ;)
1/20/12~Changed up the workout routine today, did the stairstepper. It was awesome!!!
1/23/12~At church meetings for several hours yesterday. I was spiritually fed.... :)
1/31/12~Yes, it's been awhile. Thought for today...smile, you use less muscles than frowning! :)
3/2/12~Cherish those you love!
3/5/12~A new day, a new you, a new start. Carpe Diem!! :)

3/27/14~Time heals...I firmly believe that! Believe in yourself and you can accomplish ANYTHING!

3/28/14~even though I've kept off 55lbs, I'm not a dieter! I HATE to diet! To be successful you need to change the way you think...it needs to be a lifestyle change!

3/31/14~You are what you eat....just sayin'!

4/3/14~I LOVE strawberries!! Did you know that berries are full of antioxidants and keep your skin looking younger? Eat up!

4/4/14~Truth...if you eat better and start exercising, you WILL lose weight and tone up!! There's NO magic 'diet pill' out there! For a 'diet pill' to work, they state on the box to exercise and follow the diet...there you go!

4/8/14~If you're old like me, and REALLY out of shape, don't EVER do 100-1 leg squats at the same time!...ouch!

4/15/14~You don't have to cut foods you love completely out of your diet! Learn to incorporate them into your life! A little goes a LONG way....repeat that 3 times! ;)