We are in this together to support each other lose weight learn explore and experience the journey of a lifetime! Lets make this POSITIVE MOTIVATIONAL and ENLIGHTENING!!! The joy is in the journey and the knowledge and friendships that are gained along the way. Come join us and lets make history!
Do You Have A Gladiator Inside You?As I watched the movie, “Gladiator”, there was a respect and a burning desire in my heart for the coura...
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BLT's - Bites, Licks and Tastes – They’re not Free!Do you count your BLT's? And no, I’m not talking about bacon, lettuce an...
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day! It’s 3:30 a.m. and, as I sit here in the quiet of the early morning hours, my thoughts float easily throu...
Do You Know Your Fats? Fat has been on the hit list for quite some time and there are those who have tried to eliminate fats completely from thei...
Surviving Vending Machine Temptations ~ Healthy AlternativesThere are times when we find ourselves unexpectedly staying late at work or participating ...
Where Buffalo Roam – Pioneering Weight Loss - Part 2 As we approached the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, our anticipation grew as we ...
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Acceptance - The Fifth Stage in Weight Loss! Acceptance is the state of mind where we are able to take hold of an idea or situation and give admi...
Hunger and Living Green with Weight Loss! Yesterday I read the journal of a dear friend who realized that, for all his efforts to live “gre...
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It May Feel Impossible – But Quitting Is Not An Option!
Whether we are morbidly obese and have more than a hundred pounds to lose or whether we have a stubborn 15-20 pounds keeping us from our ideal weight, we can experience feelings of frustration and hopelessness. From a morbidly obese perspective, the sheer number of pounds ahead of us can seem so overwhelming that we are discouraged before we even start. From the perspective of someone trying to lose those last stubborn pounds, we can become quite disenchanted when they hold on, as if cemented to us, and our efforts don’t seem to produce our desired results.
I have now been at both ends of the spectrum and have first hand knowledge of these feelings. What I can very happily share with you is that it is possible to overcome these feelings and to shed the unwanted pounds. It takes dedication, perseverance, support, encouragement, motivation, self-talk, friendships and a “can do” attitude that adopts the philosophy that “quitting is not an option!”
Clean Your Cupboard and Get On Track!
Time to clean the cobwebs out of your cupboards along with the unhealthy foods that have either been hiding or are prominently displayed front and center. We are making way and preparing for your success and at the same time removing temptation! This is the easiest way to help yourself with weight loss and the transition to a healthier way of eating.
