I've been trying to loose weight for a while. Nothing major, but I do need to loose 10-12 pounds. It's true what "they" say, as you get older it gets MUCH harder to loose weight. Ten years ago I could exercise 15 minutes more a day or skip dessert and the pounds would fall off. Now, it takes disciplined eating, daily exercise and consistent sleep to loose 1 pound per week. Only to watch the scale add it back the following week because I splurged and ate 4 homemade tamales. If you've never eaten a tamale from a craftsman (woman) in South Texas you haven't experienced Tex-Mex glory.
So, what do you do when you REALLY tried all week to "be good" and the number on the scale didn't go down the way you expected?" In the past I've done the exact opposite of wisdom, I've treated myself to a decadent dessert or chips & queso. Do you feel the Tex-Mex theme?
My new approach is simple. It doesn't cost a dime, isn't spooky spiritual, and it's a sure fire way to pick-up your spirits. Stand in the mirror. Yes, the one you swear is altered to make you look bigger than you are! Take out your smart phone and write. Seriously! Writing is cathartic. It removes negative energy from your heart and mind and transfers it into paper. Save your rant for future viewing or write and delete. The goal is to let go of negative emotions and disappoints so you can joyfully move on with THIS day.
As for dessert or chips & queso, ONLY if you're REALLY craving it and can eat a reasonable portion. Otherwise, choose a healthy option. With a renewed spirit, I'm having a green smoothie.
Yummy...REALLY!
So, what do you do when you REALLY tried all week to "be good" and the number on the scale didn't go down the way you expected?" In the past I've done the exact opposite of wisdom, I've treated myself to a decadent dessert or chips & queso. Do you feel the Tex-Mex theme?
My new approach is simple. It doesn't cost a dime, isn't spooky spiritual, and it's a sure fire way to pick-up your spirits. Stand in the mirror. Yes, the one you swear is altered to make you look bigger than you are! Take out your smart phone and write. Seriously! Writing is cathartic. It removes negative energy from your heart and mind and transfers it into paper. Save your rant for future viewing or write and delete. The goal is to let go of negative emotions and disappoints so you can joyfully move on with THIS day.
As for dessert or chips & queso, ONLY if you're REALLY craving it and can eat a reasonable portion. Otherwise, choose a healthy option. With a renewed spirit, I'm having a green smoothie.
Yummy...REALLY!
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