Appealing to My Palate

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I recently went to Las Vegas for a week, and even though what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay there, I inadvertently brought 3 pounds back with me. Remember that this adds to the 6 pounds I have maintained from a cruise I went on over the 2015 New Year; ouch!

At this point, considering the above, I needed to be more health conscious.

I started a detox by removing meat from my diet for 1 week. I realized the importance of protein, so I ensured I was still getting plenty of it in other forms.

I also started doing Jillian Michaels' BodyShred DVD program.

It has been 1 week, and I am incredibly sore from the 30-minute daily workout. I am happy to say I am 3.5 pounds lighter. I'm hopeful that the 2-month program will tone my body as I am in drastic need of this, and at the same time, my eating habits will improve significantly while I continue to shed the unhealthy pounds.

The busier I get, the less healthy I become. As my schedule picks up, I start to lose my health routine. This is a weak point for me that I have to improve upon. I can get back in shape and know how to make this happen. The work isn't for me, but it is feasible, and I can do it; I do not like to work out.

What is most discouraging is the upkeep; I have to figure out how to properly maintain the hard work I put into myself instead of being on the weight gain/weight loss roller coaster I seem to be riding.

How do I get off of this ride permanently?

The solution is through nutritional health and movement, but behavioral change is not easy, so I am working to encourage myself through it. If I eat some more plant-based meals, I can more easily create a routine that includes them.

It's the same with exercise. I do not like to workout and as long as I look at exercise as a negative, I am self-sabotaging my efforts. As I search for healthier foods, I'll try new activities and, hopefully, find something I really enjoy so the upkeep doesn't feel like torture.

How are you managing a healthy life? Share your successes and also the things that you are still in the process of trying to make work!

Carbs and sugar, continued...

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Examiner article

Tomorrow (or actually tonight since it is after midnight), I will start my summer healthier living diet. Yes, if you follow my blog, you've read about my many adventures of diet fads. But, I must admit, as of late, something from each endeavor has stuck with me and trended me in the right direction.

Each time I fall off of the wagon, I fall less hard. Each diet, I may lose more than I keep off but I maintain some portion of the loss long term.

June 1, 2013, I will, when I start craving junk food, attempt the substitutions offered in the article. I will be honest and forthcoming with my feed back. It is my hope, at least 1, will be tasty treat for me.

Try, try and try again; this seems to be my modo!

Do you have any healthy alternatives you love to substitute for sweets? If so, share them!

Food, soothing but poisonous, continued...

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Examiner

My waist-line has increased with each tragedy in my life. I can look into the mirror and see more shape than ever from the trials and tribulations I have endured.

For example, I gave up sugar for my New Year’s resolution this year. I made it for almost 5 months but when I lost my cat, I decided if I'm able to find any satisfaction by binging into goodies, well then so be it; I deserve the pick me up!

In the aftermath of more than 2 weeks of junk food, my diversion only caused me more heart-ache and sadness! The good news is I’m no longer the queen of denial and I’m hopeful this will open a healthier and more caring future for me.

Do you love the person you see in the mirror? If so, can you share your secret?

A new year and a new slate, continued...

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Examiner article

My resolution is, just like many others, to tone my body and eat healthy. I don't do any particular diet but I do cut out pop and goodies from my life. The first 10 days is always the toughest but once I get through those days, I'm usually on my way to victory:) I think the reason I eat junk food is to feed my hungry, inner child. I grew up very poor. We always had food although it wasn't of the highest quality. We all received our portion of whatever was on the table but usually we were not privy to seconds and thirds. My parents did the best they could but I think today, I can finish off a batch of cookies because I didn't get any opportunities to eat beyond my small portion of a rare treat (a batch split between 6)!