Post by jan on Jun 10, 2019 5:32:57 GMT
This round runs from May 16 - June 26. It’s not too late. If you’d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to think of my health first and foremost
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every BLT
cherryt38/Cherry - continue healthy and mindful eating
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - 5 minutes a day to write (gratitude, reflect, plan)
pamthomas46/Pam - continue earning blue dots using GHGs
Hostess Schedule:
May 16 - 22 Pam
May 23 - 29 Cathy
May 30 - June 5 Judy
June 6 - 12 Jan
June 13 - 19 Cherry
"Because most people don't really know how much they eat throughout the day and where that puts them calorie-wise, we generally end up eating more than we want or expect. It's helpful to measure your food so you can have a better appreciation for how much food you're actually eating. This doesn't have to be a forever kind of thing; measuring food can be tedious. Just do it for a day or two to get a sense of how much you're actually eating.
"How you start your day plays a critical role in your healthy eating and fitness efforts. My advice is to invest some time into creating a healthy morning routine that will set you up to make thoughtful, healthy choices all day long. Always set healthy intentions in the a.m., reminding yourself that eating well and exercise are forms of self-love.
"They are low in calories and high in fiber and other nutrients. They'll add bulk to your meal, helping you feel full, while giving your cells the nutrients needed to function at your best."
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to think of my health first and foremost
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every BLT
cherryt38/Cherry - continue healthy and mindful eating
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - 5 minutes a day to write (gratitude, reflect, plan)
pamthomas46/Pam - continue earning blue dots using GHGs
Hostess Schedule:
May 16 - 22 Pam
May 23 - 29 Cathy
May 30 - June 5 Judy
June 6 - 12 Jan
June 13 - 19 Cherry
June 20 -26 Beverly
#11-15 of 23 Surprising Weight-Loss Tips That Are Actually Doable
11. Spend time around people who are seriously hell-bent on achieving their goals.
"Start by examining what benefit snacking offers you: Is it a distraction? A hit of excitement or pleasure? Are you afraid of feeling hungry? If you're snacking for reasons other than being hungry and/or snacking on processed foods that add lots of calories with little nutrition, consider rethinking what you're munching on. More mindful snacking will not only eliminate extra calories but will help your body get back into the habit of eating because you feel hungry and stopping because you feel full.
Start by tweaking one snack per day — preferably that one you have because you're bored or because you can't believe there are four more hours left in the work day. You can try skipping it altogether, but if that sounds like torture, just try to make it a bit more healthful by swapping out your usual processed snack or sugar-packed energy bar for fruit and nuts or some other whole foods option."
It has always been a lot easier for me to stick to a fitness program when I base my goals on strength or conditioning rather than physical goals. I keep a workout journal to track the metrics so that I know exactly what progress I’ve made. This kind of progress tracking keeps me motivated!"
—Noelle Nieva, CrossFit coach and licensed massage therapist, Brooklyn Body Shop
It has always been a lot easier for me to stick to a fitness program when I base my goals on strength or conditioning rather than physical goals. I keep a workout journal to track the metrics so that I know exactly what progress I’ve made. This kind of progress tracking keeps me motivated!"
—Noelle Nieva, CrossFit coach and licensed massage therapist, Brooklyn Body Shop
12. Learn about serving sizes and figure out how much you're actually eating.
"Because most people don't really know how much they eat throughout the day and where that puts them calorie-wise, we generally end up eating more than we want or expect. It's helpful to measure your food so you can have a better appreciation for how much food you're actually eating. This doesn't have to be a forever kind of thing; measuring food can be tedious. Just do it for a day or two to get a sense of how much you're actually eating.
As an example, what people think is a tablespoon of peanut butter (by eye-balling) ends up being two (if not) more tablespoons. When you start to measure your food and begin to understand what a 1/2 cup of oatmeal or four ounces of beef actually looks like, it becomes readily apparent how much you've been OVERestimating your food intake."
—Tony Gentilcore, Boston-based personal trainer and fitness coach
—Tony Gentilcore, Boston-based personal trainer and fitness coach
13. Invest in some fly AF workout gear.
"Buy a new pair of running shoes or workout gear. It may seem trivial, but as the Hollywood saying goes, 'if you dress the part, you'll feel the part.' It'll be just the motivation you need to hit the pavement."
—Toni Carey, RRCA-certified running coach and co-founder of Black Girls RUN!
—Toni Carey, RRCA-certified running coach and co-founder of Black Girls RUN!
14. Create a morning routine that will set you up for a day of healthy choices.
"How you start your day plays a critical role in your healthy eating and fitness efforts. My advice is to invest some time into creating a healthy morning routine that will set you up to make thoughtful, healthy choices all day long. Always set healthy intentions in the a.m., reminding yourself that eating well and exercise are forms of self-love.
Give yourself an extra 15 minutes in the morning to cultivate a practice that makes you feel good and ready to tackle the day. It could be as simple as drinking a warm cup of ginger tea and doing five minutes of stretches or deep breathing. Or, if you want to focus more on mindfulness, consider spending a few minutes meditating or reading a passage from an inspirational book (I love Everyday Osho: 365 Meditations for the Here and Now)."
—Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDE, of Food Heaven Made Easy and the author of the 28-Day PlantPowered Health Reboot
—Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDE, of Food Heaven Made Easy and the author of the 28-Day PlantPowered Health Reboot
15. Eat a serving of green vegetables three times a day.
"They are low in calories and high in fiber and other nutrients. They'll add bulk to your meal, helping you feel full, while giving your cells the nutrients needed to function at your best."
—Jeanette Jenkins, The Hollywood Trainer
