Back On Track

I started back exercising and getting on track. I have bike riding with the kiddos and walking. I just started doing the P90X. I am so out of shape but felt good to work out. I am down 20.2 lbs. So not too bad. Hope all is going well with everyone. Hug, Bobbi Jo

My New Ride

This is my new ride . Isn't she pretty! My kiddos went together and bought me it for Mothers Day. Hubby had to lower the seat last night for me because when I was going to go for a ride yesterday my feet couldn't touch the ground.
So this morning before the kiddos were up I went for a ride. I haven't rode a bike in over 6 years. It was scary at first more of the thought of what if someone came out and saw me than wrecking it. It was fun and I went really fast and just enjoyed the morning air and getting some exercise. I love my bike. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

It Has Been A Long Time

It has been too long when you get a notice that you need to update your blog from blogger. I have been slack on updating due to I haven't been doing a lot of serious exercising or major changes.
I have been doing a lot of walking around my house and up and down my stairs. With sickness off and on my moods have been up and down too.
I am currently working on a new routine for my day where I fit in the ME time. Hubby and I are starting a business and soon the kiddos will be out of school so all of this has to be taken into account. Not an easy thing for me. I don't like people watching me exercise. Strange I know but I am going to fit this in.
I was watching the Biggest Loser last night and after watching Tera running I wanted to run so bad. So I have set a new goal that by the end of this year I will have enough weight off that I am able to run with out the chance of blowing my knee out.
Even though I haven't been seriously exercising I had gained most of the weight back and then lost 10 pounds again just eating better and not snacking on the things that I was from my emotional state.
I am getting back on track. Hope you are all doing well. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Spring Cleaning In Ourselves

I got these in an email from WeightView.com and I think they are wonderful. I had to share them on my family blog and here. I feel these are things that can help to give us a boost. Enjoy!

Spring is here, NOW SPRING BACK TO LIFE

Posted by Dr. Doron Katz in General on 30 March 2009

It has been a rough winter with cold temperatures and a frigid economy, but little by little, things are beginning to turn around! Individuals are beginning to purchase again, banks are starting to lend and homes are being built - we are even starting to hear faint whispers of companies hiring again. Trust me, things are still tough - I have seven good friends out of work each with 3 - 5 children - and many of the patients that I am seeing daily in my medical offices are requiring intensive counseling to deal with their financial and familial stressors.

Life stressors often push fitness and nutrition to the side. But why do we do this to ourselves? The weight battle often results in feelings of helplessness and depression - which is the last thing we need right now! In tough times, we need to recognize that there is nothing more important than our health; Without it, we're in trouble. So pick yourself right up and get outside and exercise, go meet with your nutritionist or your doctor, and get back on the path to success and healthy living. And don't forget to log your progress in our Facebook application.

For the record, about three months ago, I got tired of telling patients to exercise without doing it consistently myself. I was tired of feeling bloated and being out of shape - it had been a year since I last exercised - I started slow walking a mile or two every other day and am now walking/running 5 - 6 miles four times a week! Over and over when I "prescribe" exercise, I hear that "I have no time." One thought on this point - Once you get into a rhythm of exercise and healthy eating you will make sure to find time because of how good you'll feel. Amazingly you'll be more energized and will require less sleep - you'll feel less sluggish and all of a sudden there will be time you did not know you had. Not to mention, better interpersonal relationships, more confidence and a brighter outlook on life!

Doron Katz, MD

The chill of winter is now gone..

Posted by Deborah Vineberg in General on 31 March 2009

The chill of winter is now gone and spring is upon us. The days are getting longer and it is the perfect time of year to "unpack" and "stretch out".

By "unpacking" I mean taking a look at those issues that you may have been holding onto all winter, and consciously deciding whether to keep them or let go of them. Spring is a time for new things and shedding old grudges, old promises or old hurts may help you to feel much lighter.

I use the term "stretching out" to refer to doing things outside of your comfort zone. This means trying something new; an activity you've always wanted to participate in or a piece of clothing you never had the guts to wear. Spring is the perfect time of year to 'try on' a fresh, positive and hopeful outlook.

Weight loss can be extremely difficult. If you can start off by feeling a little lighter by "unpacking" and "stretching out" you have already jump-started the process.

Deborah Vineberg, Psy.D.

A Clean Slate-PRESS RESET

Posted by Cathy Lang in General on 8 April 2009

Show of hands:

How many of you had a New Year’s Resolution to exercise more?

...my hand is in the air.

How many of you have fallen short of that goal or abandoned it all together?

...my hand is in the air.

Yes; professional personal trainers get a little off track and have to set fitness and weight-loss goals, and yes; even trainers get caught up in the day to day of life and have a little trouble sticking to our fitness resolutions.

2009 got off to a bumpy start for many of us so I say it’s time to PRESS RESET!

Spring is a time of re-birth…out with the old, in with the new…spring-cleaning…whatever cliché you want to use applies.

PRESS RESET on not only your resolution, but also the way you approach fitness altogether. Stop thinking of ways to exercise and think of ways to move. Every little bit helps-even the fun stuff! Clean out those negative connotations of fitness as a chore.

Some people need the solitude of dedicated time to walk, run, dance, meditate, hike, swim, etc on their own. For those of you who don’t have the inclination or perhaps just don’t have the time to be away from your family play tag with your children, go bowling, look up a walking tour of your city that a tourist would enjoy and explore your city as if you were visiting for the first time.

The same way that every forkful of food or ‘I’ll just have 1 bite’ can add up to extra pounds, every minute you spend moving your body adds up to a fitter, trimmer, healthier you.

I am pushing RESET for Monday. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Pity Party For ME

If you go to this post you can see part of my slight depression story. Then on Tuesday I really needed some new clothes to wear. I love buying clothes for my smaller self, but I am not that yet so I have to buy for myself at this time. I got a beautiful Spring dress with a lovely light cream sweater, a pastel green blouse, a green striped blouse and was so delighted with them. I got home feeling a little better from the retail shopping. I decided to try the clothes on. NOTHING fit! I was so upset that I started eating anything salty, sweet and fattening. I polished off the rest of my Easter Basket goodies that my hubby got me along with 2 or 3 cans of Diet Coke and a water bottle. I then faced the bloated feeling with a stomach ache and head ache from my binge eating. I was hating myself. Feelings of disappointment flooded over me. I then watched The Biggest Loser and felt even worse about myself and what I had eaten after seeing Tara looking so good in her make over. My pity party lasted till I went to bed. I fell asleep and woke up with a major sugar & junk hangover. I have completely fallen off the healthy eating band wagon. HELP!!!
I know what I need to do and have to get my plan to get my act together and Just DO IT! Pray for me. I was doing so good and feeling so good.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Starting Back

This morning I decided I have made a baby of myself long enough and it was time to get back on track. I did a walk on the treadmill not real long but long enough. The knee was throbbing and a little swollen but I am okay.
My eating has been okay not perfect but not snacking and such so I am happy with it.
I figure I will do a little more each day and get back to feeling strong and healthy again.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

My Body My Temple

President David O. McKay (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) stated: “The healthy man, who takes care of his physical being, has strength and vitality; his temple is a fit place for his spirit to reside. … It is necessary, therefore, to care for our physical bodies, and to observe the laws of physical health and happiness” (“The ‘Whole’ Man,” Improvement Era, Apr. 1952, 221).
I know this to be true it is a matter of doing what I need to daily. I will be honest it has been a struggle with so much going on in my life right now and the time off due to illness to get focused again. I am trying though. I am walking but not to where I am feeling the cardio work out. My body is struggling with this but I am changing my mind set to over run that part. The mind is very powerful. I also have to remember not to focus on the numbers, the weight, the dress or pant size but how I am feeling over all. Praying for help to accomplish my goals to be lean, strong and healthy.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo