back to basics

I am writing this to remind myself how very important it will be over the next 2 weeks--Holidays and all--to get the basics in each day.
I will list my personal top three and then I wanna hear from everybody any boosting thoughts they have about " the basics"and what it means for you.
#1--WATER--64 ounces minimum daily
#2--stock up on food preps--eggs, string cheese, meat, FF refried beans, etc., be prepared at parties to eat what is right for me
#3-- VITAMINS--yep they taste yucky but I gotta do them everyday

I know this topic is NOT glamorous or fun. But I really do not want to stray from the path that is saving my life!!! I think looking back over the last 30 years of my life the main reason I never achieved/maintained weight loss was because I let it slip down to a 2nd or 3rd or 58th place in my priorities.
Consequently, I will feel victorious if/when I charge through stressful holiday eating with my basics firmly in place.
Help me out by adding your basics to mine!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Lisa~

EXERCISE!!   To keep that weight off or coming off younee dto get enough exercise so you burn more calories than you take in. Dancing is a great exercise if you are at parties. You get a twofor.

Amen Sleeve Sister!! Today is a big party day at work and all the goodies are coming into the breakroom as I write but thanks for the post!  I will be strong!

Priority #1  ---   Don't screw up royally!

Priority #2  ---   Exercise

Priority #3  ---   It's ok to have something out of the ordinary.....if I don't blame myself too much I am bound not to do it too often

BTW....good subject Lisa...

                      

My number one priority would be to get all my fluid in.  If I get my fluid in then I stay on trac much better.  I have a really good routine on the weekdays about spreading my water out and getting it all in plus on most days.  The weekends are hard because I don't start drinking as early and I'm behind before noon.

My second priority is to make sure I have things that I can eat without any problems. 

My third would be to remember that the holidays are not and should never have been about the food.  I need to embrace what has happened to me this past year and be thankful.  I also want to embrace those that I love and will be having an opportunity to spend with holidays with.

1. I gotta agree with Fleemore (hey, there btw!) on getting the liquids in. I have a hard time at work, so it should be much easier now that I"ll be home until January 4.

2. More protein at breakfast.

3. I agree with Anna, too. Anna, you look amazing in your picture!

4. Do better with my calcium