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Fit and Fabulous

Fitness From Within

by Michaeline on August 16, 2008

Living life fully helps you realize that there is more to life than your weight, the number on the scale, your fitness level or your pant size.

Sometimes we focus on the outside stuff so much that we forget that we have to love ourselves enough to do what is best for us. Focusing inward on our beliefs, thought patterns and habits can be a catalyst for change. Learning self-acceptance is one of the first steps in self-care. Knowing and accepting that you are wonderful just because you are you can be the first step in clearing road blocks to a healthier and fit you. [click to continue…]

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Keep It Simple

by Michaeline on August 9, 2008

I have written several posts about goal setting and developing action plans. I keep addressing the topic, because I know that “walking the talk” is tough…especially when we make everything else a priority over ourselves.

That is why I love the book “Simple Steps – 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life” (New American Library 2003) by Lisa Lelas, Linda McClintock, and Beverly Zingarella. This book walks you through 40 steps developed by the trio of ladies that get implemented (compounded) over 10 weeks.

When I review this book it reminds me to keep my action plans simple so I don’t get overwhelmed. I have also worked with focusing my goals on the four areas that they suggest: health, weight, home and spirit. Broken down into achievable steps, you can’t help but be successful.

So what step can you take this week addressing health, weight, home or spirit? Don’t get overwhelmed…just do it!

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Chinese Proverb

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Emotional Food Choices

April 24, 2008

I keep coming back to the food and clutter connection… One of the connections that I think is important is the emotional link to what, how and when you eat. Are you eating because you are hungry? Or are you eating because you are tired, sad, bored, stressed or happy? Try focusing on eating only when you [...]

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Fuel Your Body

March 31, 2008

I had to end on the last day of National Nutrition Month® with a nutrition note.  Here are a few suggestions for fueling your body: Make healthy eating easy. Have you been doing that weekly menu discussed in a previous post? If not, why not start now. Eat nutrient dense foods. Can you add another [...]

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Make Exercise Fun

March 27, 2008

I referred to the word discipline in my last post. I mentioned it because I was curious why that word just popped into my head while I was working out the other day. I believe that exercise should be fun and energizing and not work. If you feel that it is work then change things up. [...]

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A Definition for Discipline

March 24, 2008

The word discipline “came to me” when I was on the elliptical trainer the other day. I am not sure why it popped into my head. Maybe it is because of a fall and an injury to my arm almost two weeks ago. This last week I had to spend more time talking myself into [...]

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Fitting Fitness into Your Life

March 22, 2008

I mentioned in a previous post that I work out regularly with a trainer. That works for me for my strength training because it makes me accountable to someone and it sure is harder for me to cancel if I pre-schedule appointments. Here are some things that you might want to consider in order to fit fitness [...]

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Exercise for the Health of It

March 19, 2008

Did you make a resolution this year to increase your fitness level or the amount of exercise you do in your life? It is now March and if you are still exercising, congratulations! But if you are like many you may have fallen back into your comfort zone and stopped exercising. I have had my own [...]

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Weight Loss is Hard Work or is it?

March 17, 2008

Even as a Registered Dietitian I have had my own share of weight woes and have read many books on the topic for personal and professional reference. One such book is Body for Life® for Women: a woman’s plan for physical and mental transformation (Rodale 2005) by Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P. In the book Dr. Peeke suggests woman [...]

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Feeding Your Body

March 15, 2008

 A little more on the topic of National Nutrition Month® and nutrition facts. It is said that variety is the spice of life. It is easy to get stuck in our comfort zone with foods by eating the same things day-after-day. Have you been working on getting fit and fabulous, but are still making the same food [...]

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