Tag: healthy living

Motivation, Planning, The Journey, Weight Loss

Life Happens

Nadina P

Be it as it may, life happens…

We live in a culture of enjoying life with family and friends, and for people in the south it all revolves around food.  The food tastes great, but it is very rich in fat and sugar.  My life has followed this same path.  Since my adult life began at the age of 18 I have experienced life by gaining unwanted weight. This came from the combination of enjoying life and stress.

Stress comes from stressors in our life that can be good or bad.  Our body then responds to the stress.  Each response is different and for me when I am stressed I eat.  This has caused me to gain the weight I now want to shed.  I want to remember all of these life experiences, but I have learned it is important to exercise and eat healthy.

I have had time to reflect on the choices I have made.  We cannot live in the past and dwell on what we could, should, or would have done differently.  This is not a “New Year’s Resolution,” but a “Lifestyle Journey.”  This is my Journey of Redefintion!

How are you redefining your health?  What are you willing to do to accomplish the lifestyle goals in your life?  What baby steps are you willing to take to get to the destination you envision for your life?

 

Motivation, Planning, The Journey, Weight Loss

The S.M.A.R.T. Choice

Nadina P

Too often we fall into the never ending abyss of helping others and putting ourselves last.  As a result, we are often too tired to do anything that will improve our health and well being.  Often times taking care of my family, work, maintaining a house, and being an entrepreneur – all of my time to read novels and exercise are cut short.

When trying to lose weight and to be successful, we must make small goals.  Yes, I would like to wave a magic wand and be able to run/jog 2-3 miles a day, but that is not the case… right now.  Yes, I am starting out by walking.  This is a small step but it has huge results.  This goal has me waking up at 5 am getting on my treadmill and walk 1-2 miles.

This is one of my S.M.A.R.T. goals.  My next goal is to increase my water intake.  This is something that I struggle with because my taste buds have become accustomed to having flavor throughout the day and especially with meals.  My goal this week is to drink a minimum of 48 ounces.  I know it is not the daily recommended intake, but it is a start and it is more than what I am consuming now.

Remember to take the time to do something for yourself daily.

Let’s redefine ourselves the S.M.A.R.T. way!

Let me know what your S.M.A.R.T. goals are.  I like to break things up in phases.  I am on the journey of improving my lifestyle for me! Let’s do this!