J's Food Log / K's Excercise Log

Good Morning Everybody I feel much better than yesterday. I had a good night sleep last night like a baby after working hard workout with my trainer last night. I am stilling worried about my son who is not feeling good . Cannot wait to meet other surgeon this friday afternoon to fix this problem. I pasted this Excuse for your exercise from Prevention: Excuse-Proof Your Exercise Plan 5 surefire ways to stick with the program by Michele Stanten Related Articles > Turn Him On--To Walking > Make Walking More Fun > Walking Style > Get Motivated to Mall Walk Discussions > Walking Related Topics > Staying Motivated We all do it, even me, Prevention's fitness editor: We blow off working out. We don't have time. (That's my big excuse since having a baby.) We don't like doing it. We're intimidated. Or it just doesn't seem worth all the effort. Well, here are tricks for getting past those common excuses. Exercise can be simpler (and feel easier) than you ever imagined. Excuse: It doesn't feel good. Solution: Do a cool-down. Finishing your workout with 5 minutes of easy activity can make it more enjoyable, according to a study by Britton W. Brewer, PhD, of Springfield College in Massachusetts. "People's last impression of exercise is the one that lingers," he says. "With a cool-down, you leave feeling the exercise was easier, so you're more likely to do it again." Excuse: I'll look silly. Solution: Forget perfection. Exercise is not a Broadway performance. "Women put such pressure on themselves," says Carol Gallagher, PhD, author of Going to the Top (Penguin, 2001). "Learning to feel okay with and laugh at little mistakes is good for you." Walk, dance, enjoy yoursel--without worrying about how you look. Bonus: You burn more calories when you're not very good at something! Excuse: I don't have time. Solution: Count the small stuff. "Life is never all or nothing, especially in exercise," says Dr. Gallagher. A 10-minute walk is always better than nothing. After I had my baby last year, I had to tell myself this over and over again. Now my workouts are more casual. Forget changing into exercise clothes; I just slip on my sneakers for a quick walk around the block with 1-year-old Jacob on my shoulders. And lifting him overhead 10 to 12 times when he's cranky is a great arm workout--and it always gets him smiling! Excuse: I'm not getting results. Solution: Try an activity that works both your upper and lower body at the same time: step aerobics, swimming, pole walking. You'll boost your calorie burn without feeling like you're working any harder. In a study of 30 women who cycled, walked, or did step aerobics, researchers found that those doing the step workout requiring the use of their arms and legs felt the exercise was significantly easier--even though they were working at the same intensity as the others. "Coordinating your arm/leg movements can keep your mind busy, so you're less likely to focus on the exertion," says study author Lisa Lloyd, PhD, of Southwest Texas State University. Excuse: I've tried it before. Solution: Shift your thinking. "You achieve what you focus on," explains Dr. Gallagher. "So instead of focusing on what you didn't do, concentrate on the times you did exercise. It's more empowering and proof that you can succeed." It is raining outside then go to Gym or do excercise in the house. You can do it! B roll of ham and mozz stick S protein drink L tuna salad S Banana D Shrimps with brocoilli S Nectar protein drink Joanie PLLLEASEEEEEE try to put some pictures on your webshot so everybody can see your party pictures ESSPECIALLY I am trying to take your weight scale home with me SMILE Before you will leavev for Tenn!!!!! Hugs Kathy K

Hi All I woke up late..so no exercise this morning..but I will do it after work tonight. I need to take Lauryn to get her dance pictures taken and then pack for Tenn. and get my house in order. My niece is watching my kids--my DH works nights. I wish I didn't have to work today-I have oh so much to do before I go away! B cottage cheese L chicken salad S-protein bar D-hamburger w/ no roll/salad S SF ice pop Joanie PS no promises on the pictures..I am so overwhelmed right now!

Thanks for the post Kathy, I should give it to my sil. Let us know what happens with your son. I will be at the gym for an hour this morning, kick boxing and circuit. Bad eating last night, had some captain crunch, and I was sorry I did, did not feel good after, but it made me go to bed early. B - not sure yet, I have a hard time eating in the am, I will force some protein later L - sliced ham D - not sure yet either, family on their own because of the wls meeting tonight. Protein for sure S - sf popsicle Pam

Good Morning All, What a yucky day today. Happy Administrative Day to all who are secretaries like me. Today was so much fun at work, Danny Lyons from WEBE108 came to our office with breakfast for us, he brought me a beautiful bouquet of roses for Administrative Assistant's day and we were live on the radio here at the Community Center. It was so nice. He is really handsome in person too, and a very nice man, alot of fun. The office was very grateful to me for doing this. I submitted our name and won. I even won movie tickets too. Anyway, Kathy I hope all is well with your son, I have been thinking about you and praying he is ok. Email me when you get a chance and let me know how everything is. I am feeling great today except for my allergies, bad today!! YUK YUK B: 1/2 cranberrie muffin with LF butter S: coffee with splenda and LF milk L: chicken salad with LF mayo S: zone bar (1/2) D: fish S: not sure PROPEL WATER AND SNAPPLE RASPBERRY DIET ICETEA Have a great day all. Hugs KimC