Stop telling stories/give some credit

I can lie no more -- I love to eat and when left to my own devices, Nina can put away some food.  Been that way since childhood -- ask the biological peeps.  In my 20's, walking and cutting back on the red meat and processed foods helped me keep things under control.  In my 30's, adding the low-glycemic element and totally eliminating starches, dairy and wheat to the mix seemed to help. Now, I am required to engage in holistic healthy practices and no detour to my desired destination exists (since I don't qualify for the LapBand:)).

A doctor of mine said this week that the kind of weight loss and maintenance I'm seeking occurs after about nine months of 1500 cal/day and consistent exercise, and "not six weeks" (yes, her actual words).  How could she say that when L. at the Quick Weight Loss Center says I can lose it in eight weeks?  Plus, they are running an awesome August special --  only the $$ prevented me from taking it on.

Thought about Alli.  But after first-hand accounts of oil-based flatulence that leads to spotting (I could wear black though) and only 5-8 additional pounds lost when added to a healthy diet and exercise, those chemicals in my system don't make much sense. There.  I stopped acting like my <3 for food is a mystery. I will walk in self-control and stop seeking out the quick fix.

Want to give credit to a couple of trainers.  The first is Victoria Johnson ( http://victoriajohnson.com/about.shtml  ).  I saw her in 2001 as she promoted her book, Body Revival.  She shared her story of becoming obese and how she came out of it -- that's when I began to examine the low-glycemic part of the dietary equation. Plus, she's petite and a pioneer in the industry.  Second is Holly Rigsby, the "Fit Yummy Mummy" (http://fityummymummy.com/index-3.html ).  Her focus is on losing the baby weight to get back to a beach bod -- she's been there (I haven't -- but I have those weird thigh and booty masses going on).  Downloaded the book the same summer MJ passed.  Did the exercises (she's a proponent of the 15-minute interval).  They work -- but consistency is needed for it to become a lifestyle.

Ok -- enough for this week.  Keeping it moving....

Week Six: Be Still and Keep Moving

Psalm 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
>>Considering how the alone time is of utmost importance...

Still hovering at 140-141lbs.  Can't obsess over the scale.  Can't expect more if I'm exercising 2-3x week -- been eating what I should, though.  The weight loss and fitness piece is a head game.

I get out and walk early -- this morning at 5:30.  I'm not a fan of the crowded walking trail -- by 6:15 everyone and their next of kin is out there.   Picture of the sky at the two-mile mark above. Keep it moving and I'll keep you posted.

It works!

What works?  Anything done consistently over time is going to yield a result, desired or not. It takes 21-40 days to form a new habit.  Somewhat foreign agent re-introduced into my routine: exercise.  What's the result?  Clothes have more room, although the scale gives me the same number. 

What practice are you implementing? 

That's it -- keeping it moving...have a blessed week...