Getting healthy & fit with Becky: Just DO IT!!!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Just DO IT!!!

My family 2011

Why did I post a picture of my family and why is this post entitled "Just DO IT"?! When it comes to exercise you need to JUST DO IT!!! Another motivation for me is figuring out WHY I want to exercise...what motivates me and keeps me going!?

Well, that would be my family!! This picture is almost 3 years old and we now have 2 more grandsons. However, I think this picture speaks volumes!! Our youngest child, and only son, is to the far left. He is a busy, active, athletic teenage boy. Next to him is our youngest daughter. A busy, active, athletic young woman going to College. I'm next to her. (Remember, I've kept 55 lbs off for over 30 years!!) Our middle daughter is the one in the wedding dress next to her hubby. They now have a little 17 mo old son and just finished College. My hubby is next. He's on his own weight loss journey and has lost 20 lbs this year! Our oldest daughter is next to him and beside her is her oldest son and hubby who works in trauma. They now have a little 15 mo old son. Both of our daughters are blessed to be stay-at-home moms. SO proud of my family!!

THEY are the reason I do what I do! I want to stay healthy and fit so I can play with my grandsons. I want to be around for a LONG time and thrive...not just survive!! THEY are the ones who keep me motivated!! But, that's just the start. NO ONE can do it for you! You MUST make a promise to yourself, no matter WHAT your goal is in life, and keep that promise to yourself...PERIOD!

As far as getting into an exercise routine...JUST DO IT!! Start TODAY!! Even if you just walk around the block. If you can only walk around your house....DO IT!! Anything is better than nothing! And, you will find that as you continue, it gets easier. As you set a goal and accomplish it, your feelings of self-worth get a little better each day. Each workout...each goal reached...each milestone reached...it's empowering!!!

JUST DO IT!!! Start NOW! I'm here for you!! Send me a private message and I can help get you on your journey. I can help you with a meal and exercise plan to get you started. You CAN do it!!!!

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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! ;)