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When Life Gets in the Way

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Life, as we all know, consists of plans and directions altered by twists and turns every where.  So what happens to our weight journey when life gets in the way?

I have a wonderful family.  My grandchildren are all young and adorable (that changes as they grow).  I want to be a part of their lifes which go by so fast.  I also have a 40 hour a week job which I was hoping to be able to quit by now.  Events of the recent past have increased my debt rather than lessen it.  So, I am stuck working at a decent pay – very decent – instead of being the care giver I want to be for the grand-kids.

It is time to make a decision.  I talked to a realtor, finalized my plans to sell my house, and now I have several things to do to get the house ready to sell, fixing, packing, trashing, selling, storing, and moving.  All this on my already time crunched schedule.

What does this have to do with weight loss or even weight management?  Think of the extra stress, the missed meals, the drive through food pickups to save time, etc  etc etc.  Yes,  what does  it have to do with my weight loss journey?

It is a bump in the road; A huge bump.  It will be hard to practice the new habits I have built during the past year or so.  Thankfully, I am on a portion control plan where I purchase my meals and snacks all ready for the microwave.  The longest any takes to cook is 6 minutes.  I also will be taking an appetite suppressant to avoid binges.  I will have to purchase fruits and veggies all ready prepared to have on hand as I munch through my tasks.

And exercise?  I think I will be getting much more exercise than I want, thank you for asking.

All of this is to say – life is not always smooth on your weight loss journey, but you have to continue to reach your goal and past that to maintain your goal.  It is also to say I probably won’t get much time to post.   So, hit the RSS button  for a subscription to your favorite reader or for an email subscription.  And feel free to browse the 65 posts or more plus the extra pages.  There is a wealth of good information written just for you.

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 When Life Gets in the Way
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Christmas Gifts, Parties, Food, Priorities

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

At my house, Christmas is the most hectic time of the year.  More visitors, lots of shopping to do, decorations to put up, plus all the regular activities.  During this  time, we need to keep the P touchstone with us at all times. P for priority.

Remember what Priority is?  Our priority is what we choose to do instead of something else. We may think we do not have a choice, but we always do. We can either do it or not.  We may think we have to do this or that; in reality we may have the responsibility to do it, but we still have the choice to do it or not.  Watch out that what you feel is your obligation does not pre-empt your priorities.

In weight loss, as in weight management, one of our priorities is to eat healthy and portion control.  With so many social gatherings going on with the traditional food and goodies, remember your priorities.  Choose what you will consume, do not just grab anything that looks good. Choose the smaller plate when you choose your food. Concentrate on socializing rather than eating.

Remember to continue your eating schedule.  You can adjust how much you eat while maintaining your 3 meals and 3 snacks.  Eat your breakfast everyday.  When you are out shopping, take some healthy snacks along.  Zip lock bags can carry a variety of snacks.

Christmas, or Hanukkah, or the season are about love, thinking of others, peace, giving.  It is about being with friends and family.  What if you are alone – no family around?  There are many people in shelters and nursing homes that would love company.  Many groups meet together to wrap gifts for the needy, serve dinner to the homeless and needy, deliver food and gifts to their homes.  Volunteers are always needed.  Doing something for someone who needs it can feed your soul.

No one to celebrate with?  Ask others who live alone to come to your house – make it a pot luck or provide for our friends, depending on your and their financial situation.

Choose to be alone?  Nothing wrong with that.  Just don’t sit in depression or despair.  And don’t eat to fill loneliness, sorrow, or an aching  heart.  Turn on the radio, put a CD or DVD on.  Exercise or dance to Christmas songs and carols.  Rejoice because you woke up on the right side of the grass.

Above all – remember that Christmas is NOT about food and binging.  Keep your priorities in place whatever you do.  And have a wonderful holiday season.  Remember  You are worth it, you deserve it, and you are going to become a healthier, happier you.

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