I'm slacking and need a boost. I find reasons to eat bad, skip workouts have that 1 extra drink etc. but I want to keep on track, not just for me but for you too. It definitely has it's own pressure added to it, having to sort of be in charge. I don't think I'm going to get to actually writing about each person. It might be hard to line up the time for the "interview" collect a photo, then write and post. So, I was thinking if any of you are so inclined, or willing to share your story and a picture of yourself, that will surely get you a little more connected to your readers.
I have not had the best weekend but until Saturday afternoon I did do pretty well, worked out in the morning, had a shake but went to a baby shower starving and their non-meat options were cheese, crackers and about 5 more types of cheese and crackers. Mixed with some champagne... not such a good day on the calories (considering how much I had to eat to get full). Dinner was pizza after waiting and waiting to eat and trying out 2 different spots, we ended up getting pizza by the slice for a friends bday dinner :(
The remainder of this week I'll be in the clear. No plans for anything fun that will take me off track, the only night I could even think about it is Friday since I work and have school the other nights, so each day I can fit in a solid work out, good meals and get myself back down to the 135 weight on the scale. I'm going to turn this week around!
I know I've mentioned having hot lemon water in the morning before anything else and here is a taste on what the benefits are: http://foodbabe.com/2011/12/27/habits-for-the-new-year-and-beyond-1-drink-lemon-water/
More benefits can be found here:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-lemon-water-you-didnt-know-about.html
I would love to challenge everybody to boost up their lemon intake. I buy lemons in bulk because I get at least 4 extra for free. It's crazy how a bag costs the same as 2 lemons. There really are countless benefits to adding the alkaline back into your body.
Did you also know that cold water is not good for your system and also hard on your body when eating? Your body temperature is much warmer than that water, it has to work to warm it and digest it along with your food and often won't absorb what it needs if it is too cold and passing it through. If you want to give your digestion a boost, then ask for no ice, or even warm/room temp water with your food. After learning this I try not to make my drinks so cold. We are programed that that is the way we like them. In Kenya when it's hot, they drink hot drinks, that's what they are programed to do. We wouldn't even think of it. Our coffees become iced, our waters frozen... but does it actually cool us off if we are taking extra energy away to warm them up? When what your body actually needs is the water to replenish it's own storage through out your body. Food for thought.....
What have you got to lose? Except a few lbs, right?! ;)
I have not had the best weekend but until Saturday afternoon I did do pretty well, worked out in the morning, had a shake but went to a baby shower starving and their non-meat options were cheese, crackers and about 5 more types of cheese and crackers. Mixed with some champagne... not such a good day on the calories (considering how much I had to eat to get full). Dinner was pizza after waiting and waiting to eat and trying out 2 different spots, we ended up getting pizza by the slice for a friends bday dinner :(
The remainder of this week I'll be in the clear. No plans for anything fun that will take me off track, the only night I could even think about it is Friday since I work and have school the other nights, so each day I can fit in a solid work out, good meals and get myself back down to the 135 weight on the scale. I'm going to turn this week around!
I know I've mentioned having hot lemon water in the morning before anything else and here is a taste on what the benefits are: http://foodbabe.com/2011/12/27/habits-for-the-new-year-and-beyond-1-drink-lemon-water/
More benefits can be found here:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-lemon-water-you-didnt-know-about.html
I would love to challenge everybody to boost up their lemon intake. I buy lemons in bulk because I get at least 4 extra for free. It's crazy how a bag costs the same as 2 lemons. There really are countless benefits to adding the alkaline back into your body.
Did you also know that cold water is not good for your system and also hard on your body when eating? Your body temperature is much warmer than that water, it has to work to warm it and digest it along with your food and often won't absorb what it needs if it is too cold and passing it through. If you want to give your digestion a boost, then ask for no ice, or even warm/room temp water with your food. After learning this I try not to make my drinks so cold. We are programed that that is the way we like them. In Kenya when it's hot, they drink hot drinks, that's what they are programed to do. We wouldn't even think of it. Our coffees become iced, our waters frozen... but does it actually cool us off if we are taking extra energy away to warm them up? When what your body actually needs is the water to replenish it's own storage through out your body. Food for thought.....
What have you got to lose? Except a few lbs, right?! ;)
you are sounding a little ayurvedic :)
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I say this: It is beer week in Sacramento and you are avoiding temptation like beer is spamstroganoff.
That sounds like my kind of shower...
What are you doing Saturday or Sunday mid morning? Wanna walk a nine hole with me?
Sounds great! Would love to, tomorrow. May even be up for an early dinner, sunset salad if you are interested in meeting. Love you!
DeleteBelieve in you, bebe.... Just think... even when you doubt, you make magic happen. BELIEVE! In all things you do. You got this!
ReplyDeleteWell I tried hot water with lemon and tried making it a little spicy like you did and had to throw it out. I couldn't finish it. I will try again, maybe just plain lemon water. I love everything cold. That was the only part I didn't like about Africa (No ICE). Can you believe it's been a year since I was in Africa with you. I really miss it. Most adventurous thing I've ever done in my 60+ years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! momma
ReplyDeleteI know you love everything cold but it might be time to adjust the temps a little at a time while you adjust. Don't throw it out with the bath water if you tried it once and didn't like it. You get used to it and start to like it, then start to want it. Just like anything you start.
DeleteI can't believe it's been a year or that I've been home for 9 months. It all goes by way too quickly! Most adventurous thing I ever did too! Glad we got to share a piece of it. Love you!
Annie! I LOVE you lemon water reminder. I LOVE it. I learned about the magic of Hot Lemon water from Anna Louise Gittlman, she wrote the Fat Flush. I noticed so many changes in my body when I started drinking hot lemon water. I also noticed it helps with hangovers.
ReplyDeleteAre you feeling spring time in your neck of the woods? I am really trying to tap into the seasonal change and give my workouts a boost. Sounds like you have a lot of time this weekend to focus on pampering yourself in healthy ways :)
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Spring is here too! Loving it! Enjoy your weekend! Good luck with your bonus workout!!
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