We are living in a tough economic time. People are looking how they can spend every penny these days. Money spent on healthy food, is an investment on a healthier, longer life.
We will discuss tips on how to achieve the best healthy choices for your money. Eating healthy does not need to cost a fortune.
It's the end of the Spring Fever Challenge!!! Thank you to all who participated. Please provide me with your sheets this Monday and Tuesday. The prize drawings will be the following Monday and Tuesday!!!
See you this week!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Week 21 Roundup- Motivating Strategy
Remember to fill out the Motivating Strategy Activity Sheet and choose something from the "I want to" list.
Use the Motivating Strategy to imagine that you have already achieved this goal.
Visualize what you want and do this several times a week to help solidify your motivation.
It really does work!
Use the Motivating Strategy to imagine that you have already achieved this goal.
Visualize what you want and do this several times a week to help solidify your motivation.
It really does work!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Fitness Links
Dear Members,
Please check out the links to the right side of the blog.
I've added 1 new one link - The Yoga Workshop. Holley Bennett, instructor. She is new to Bellingham, but not new to yoga. She will be opening a location soon, but in the meantime check out her website for class locations.
I'm currently taking Yoga 1A with her. It's an 6 week course and it takes you from the basic postures and meditation - focusing on stretching and care for your body. The following sessions will increase with more movement, postures and knowledge about yoga.
We have a new option for exercise in Bellingham - Fitness Fanatics. I ran into them while walking Boulevard Park a couple weekends ago, but didn't know it was open to the public. They are a group of -fitness fanatics - and it's FREE to join. They meet in the outdoors and "...focus is always on proper form and fundamental techniques behind proven exercise philosophy". They do not currently have a website so for more info you may contact the manager Tess Whitten - Marsh at tesswm@woodstone.net and Jesse Johns at spartancampfitness@hotmail.com
I found a little article on them in the Bellingham Herald - check out www.thebellinghamherald.com look up Fitness Fanatics
Please check out the links to the right side of the blog.
I've added 1 new one link - The Yoga Workshop. Holley Bennett, instructor. She is new to Bellingham, but not new to yoga. She will be opening a location soon, but in the meantime check out her website for class locations.
I'm currently taking Yoga 1A with her. It's an 6 week course and it takes you from the basic postures and meditation - focusing on stretching and care for your body. The following sessions will increase with more movement, postures and knowledge about yoga.
We have a new option for exercise in Bellingham - Fitness Fanatics. I ran into them while walking Boulevard Park a couple weekends ago, but didn't know it was open to the public. They are a group of -fitness fanatics - and it's FREE to join. They meet in the outdoors and "...focus is always on proper form and fundamental techniques behind proven exercise philosophy". They do not currently have a website so for more info you may contact the manager Tess Whitten - Marsh at tesswm@woodstone.net and Jesse Johns at spartancampfitness@hotmail.com
I found a little article on them in the Bellingham Herald - check out www.thebellinghamherald.com look up Fitness Fanatics
Food Finds - Costco - Chicken Burgers and Chicken Sausages
Amylu Pork Free Chicken Sausages
These are an awesome sausage for barbecue
1 link is 100 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of fiber, 11 grams of protein. We grilled ours with lots of vegetables. This is a great Filling Foods Meal for the holiday weekend. 2 points per sausage!!!
Recipes on the back of the package suggest appetizers, taco salads, Mexican stir fry, or a grilled shrimp and sausage kabob.
Janet and Greta's Gourmet Chicken Burgers with Fire Roasted Vegetables
They are 200 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 0 fiber. They are a fantastic, quick, dinner idea. You can put them in the oven, on the grill or in the microwave. They come pre-cooked. Serve them in your favorite bun. We used multi-grain English muffins and lot's of vegetables.
SFC Week 8 - Final Trivia Question!!!
Name one of the healthful habits that you could use for Memorial Day and other food related events that we discussed in Week 7.
The answer will be one the white board -TUESDAY NIGHT....remember we are closed this Monday for Memorial Day.
Enjoy!!! And congratulations you have reached the final stage of the Spring Fever Challenge.
Remember those of you that have participated need to provide me with your completed challenge forms THIS TUESDAY! :) Prizes will be distributed June 7th and June 8th!!! Yah! Way To Go!!
Any feedback regarding this challenge is much appreciated. I want these to be FUN as well as challenging and motivating for YOU.
The answer will be one the white board -TUESDAY NIGHT....remember we are closed this Monday for Memorial Day.
Enjoy!!! And congratulations you have reached the final stage of the Spring Fever Challenge.
Remember those of you that have participated need to provide me with your completed challenge forms THIS TUESDAY! :) Prizes will be distributed June 7th and June 8th!!! Yah! Way To Go!!
Any feedback regarding this challenge is much appreciated. I want these to be FUN as well as challenging and motivating for YOU.
Week 21 Preview - Motivating Strategies
When members begin losing weight, their motivators and commitments are usually strong, because they have a strong sense of how they no longer want to be.
As time goes on however, many drop out of Weight Watchers before they reach their goal weight. Others regain their weight after becoming Lifetime Members.
When asked why? They often say, "I lost my motivation."
When referring to "motivation", members are speaking of whatever inspires them to do the things necessary to reach their weight goal and stay there.
While "Last Straw Incidents" are important to get started or sustaining motivation, you need to focus on the good feelings you'll get when you achieve what you do want, which inspires you to take the necessary steps to achieve it.
This the "Motivating Strategy" in Tools For Living.
This week I'll show you that your motivators and commitment level can change over time.
I'll help you discover what will motivate you now and how to use the motivating strategy tool to keep you moving towards what you want.
As time goes on however, many drop out of Weight Watchers before they reach their goal weight. Others regain their weight after becoming Lifetime Members.
When asked why? They often say, "I lost my motivation."
When referring to "motivation", members are speaking of whatever inspires them to do the things necessary to reach their weight goal and stay there.
While "Last Straw Incidents" are important to get started or sustaining motivation, you need to focus on the good feelings you'll get when you achieve what you do want, which inspires you to take the necessary steps to achieve it.
This the "Motivating Strategy" in Tools For Living.
This week I'll show you that your motivators and commitment level can change over time.
I'll help you discover what will motivate you now and how to use the motivating strategy tool to keep you moving towards what you want.
Week 20 - Round Up - Memorial Day Food And Fun
The habits we learn now, not only help us with the upcoming weekend, but will stay with us and become our lifestyle with just a little bit of practice.
Check out Week 4 booklet and see what habits you really need to work on. Take the quiz. Work on one habit at time. YOU CAN DO IT!
Check out Week 4 booklet and see what habits you really need to work on. Take the quiz. Work on one habit at time. YOU CAN DO IT!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
SFC Week 7 - Trivia Question
What type of exercise in particular was recommended to increase our metabolism and minimize loss of lean muscle mass?
The correct answer will be posted on the white board this Monday and Tuesday.
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May Bonus Question
Where am I going on vacation this June?
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Have a great week!!
The correct answer will be posted on the white board this Monday and Tuesday.
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May Bonus Question
Where am I going on vacation this June?
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Have a great week!!
Week 20 - Preview - Managing Memorial Day Food and Fun
This week will be about why we need to feel confident in our abilities to navigate these holiday events as you are losing your weight.
You will learn to develop skills that will help you manage the holidays and your weight for long term.
What foods might you see at these summer events?
How might they affect your weight loss?
Think about the foods that will be a challenge to your weight loss effort and in the meeting we'll find ways to lighten them up and how to have the food/flavor with a less point value.
I will highlight the Hit The Spot Cookbook this week as well. This is a brand new cookbook to our meeting center.
You will learn to develop skills that will help you manage the holidays and your weight for long term.
What foods might you see at these summer events?
How might they affect your weight loss?
Think about the foods that will be a challenge to your weight loss effort and in the meeting we'll find ways to lighten them up and how to have the food/flavor with a less point value.
I will highlight the Hit The Spot Cookbook this week as well. This is a brand new cookbook to our meeting center.
Week 19 - Roundup - Metabolism - What Can You Do About Yours
Following up on last week....
Who started a new exercise to positively affect your metabolism?
What was it?
What needs to happen for you to continue this new exercise?
The Spring Fever Challenge is coming to a close soon, but just because this is ending doesn't mean it's over. You can create new challenges for yourself.
Remember, there are still plenty of local activities to get involved in this summer to expand your repertoire and affect your metabolism.
For those of you participating in the Spring Fever Challenge, I will need to have your challenge sheets in on June 1st and June 2nd.
The prize drawings are June 8th and June 9th.
Who started a new exercise to positively affect your metabolism?
What was it?
What needs to happen for you to continue this new exercise?
The Spring Fever Challenge is coming to a close soon, but just because this is ending doesn't mean it's over. You can create new challenges for yourself.
Remember, there are still plenty of local activities to get involved in this summer to expand your repertoire and affect your metabolism.
For those of you participating in the Spring Fever Challenge, I will need to have your challenge sheets in on June 1st and June 2nd.
The prize drawings are June 8th and June 9th.
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