Who is your role model? Your hero, the one you look up to for advice on this journey?

I say it loud and clear, Nancy is my role model, she is so upbeat, and wise and ready to share her wisdom. She rocks with the workouts and diet.

I saw this article, and I want you all to think about having a positive role model in your life.

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Thursday, November 05, 2009

Someone to Watch Over Me

To chase down big goals like losing 50 pounds or more, you’ve got to make some major lifestyle changes. Some shifts are easier than others. For instance, trading your chips for air-popped popcorn might be a little easier than getting up at the crack of dawn to exercise every day. For that kind of change, you might need a little extra support.

To help keep your feet firmly on the path to successful weight loss and fitness, find someone to look up to — someone whom you trust to educate you about health and fitness, give you advice and answers when you’re feeling lost, and stimulate your sense of possibility and potential.

My role model was a fellow student at the karate studio I attended. Four years older than I was, he was smart, funny, charismatic, and one hell of a fighter. He was testing for his black belt while I was wearing the blue. I took to him immediately, and he became my mentor — the big brother I’d always wanted but never had. I admired and looked up to him, aspiring to follow his example.

The easiest way to get instant support is to hire a personal trainer, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the support you need. Look for a sponsor in a local support group or a trusted friend who has been there, done that — basically, anyone you respect who has the knowledge you need and the ability to challenge you and keep you moving toward your goal.

So this evening started off good, I did a kick butt step and lower body class! Wow, these classes get harder and harder! But I am getting thru them!

The bad thing that happened is my cell phone slipped out of it’s case, and I think i lost it on the bus! I have to call lost and found in the morning, please pray I get it back, is my lifeline!!

Tired and whooped tonite! Hard to type my arms are sore!

Work was better, just been steering clear of that one girl.

Anyways that it is all for me right now. really upset about my phone. Love you guys!

So I went to the circuit class tonite! I am already sore!!!! I think I found another Jillian, this woman works you hard!! We did weights, and jumps, and pushups, and Ihad to jump up and squat up and down on the bench! we did walking pushups, triceps and lifted this heavy pole!! OMG! I have a ways to go in getting fit! This woman is really good, and really makes you watch your form!

Wow, I am still shaking! I go back for step cardio tomorrow nite! I am loving it!

Ted fixed us a real healthy dinner of baked chicken breasts, seasond with lemon, garlic and paprika, served over rice and with veggies, was all ready when I got home! He had even taken the dog out for me!

I spent a little time with him and wanted to come on here and report!

The instructor said we burned about 600 calories!! So i don’t feel so bad for snacking on dried cranberries and animal crackers today(need to not go near the vending machine)

So work was ok,got real pissed off at a coworker, she has this self righteous attitude, and acts like she is management when she is not. We are short handed, and well, I had vented to her about something I didn’t like and she said, well all you have to do is work and you will get it done. I was like wth?? I work my butt off! She is one of those people who acts like a friend but then can act real superior in some things, ugh!!

Any ways my workout got rid of that stress!! How are you tonite?? Love you guys!

My tv is screwing up again! I bet I got to see all of 20 minutes of Biggest Loser!! not sure what is up with it, the digital picture just freezes or doesn’t come in at all!!! Now I have to wait a week to see it online! So I did do my ab workout, and some jogging in place, but was so upset I came back on here. Grrr!!!! I hate digital tv!!

Hiya!! well, went to my first step class with weights last nite! Wow, totally wiped me out! It was 55 min long, but towards the end I had to modify it! I really feel it! I go back tomorrow nite and Thursday nite. I was so wiped out when Igot home that all i could was letTed wait on me! He had made pepper steak and rice, and cooked some edmame. He even gave me the calorie counts for dinner!

Funny thing I noticed in class. They have these mirrors up. i had to see myself working out. I did NOT like the way I looked. I look stumpy all over!! My shorts looked puffy, everything! Not what I picture in my minds eye. So going to change what I wear(thanks for the suggestions, Nancy and Lori) I do not want to look like that. Sounds vain, huh? Well I think I will work better if I feel confident.

Other than that, I loved it! At first I thought the instructor was chunky, then I realized she is all muscle! And can she move!

I did have trouble with the step a little almost tripped once, and had a hard time coordinating the right feet, lol, but I will get it.

Ok, love you guys gonna check mail before Biggest Loser comes on!

Well did we all survive Halloween? I did, but my eating was not great, had a polish dog and fries for lunch. Dinner was just chicken and broccoli. but I did have a few candies, they called my name, while they were out for the trick or treaters(which we didn’t get any :(0, so I had Ted get rid of it.

So, my first session with the trainer went well! I didn’t think he worked me hard enough, but this was an assessment of where I am strength wise, and he was impressed!!! Made me feel awesome! I am sore though, so it was harder than I thought! I love it, I really do, being surrounded in a place that it devoted to fitness. He asked me what my commitment level is and I told him 100%!! He loved that.

Oh I love, love, love going to the gym! I am going back tomorrow nite after work, going to go 4 times a week!

So had a very busy day, had to go to Sprouts and Walmart and get all my food shopping done, did well and got lots of healthy stuff.

Then I had an appt yesterday morning with my therapist. She says I am doing really well with dealing with my grief, and she bragged on Ted, who is really and awesome support for me. I don’t go back to see her until 12/5, but I will be ok, I had Ted and my friends to get me thru.

She also said for me to stay on the Celexa until after the holidays, and not to try to stop smoking until about February. She said the holidays will be hard, but I have great support.

So me and my friend went out to a bar called Hardtailz, is a biker bar and we saw a band called “Angry Jon” we used to see this band years ago, and they have gotten even better. They were all wearing scary clown masks, lol. Alot of cool costumes at the bar. We didn’t drink of course, stuck to ODools, which I like, at least it tastes like beer! We met some cool people to hang out with, and had ablast! One guy, named Sam(wearing a pumpkin tshirt, lol) was the life of the party! He got even us shy girls to get out there and bust it on the dance floor! I haven’t danced like that in years! I was thinking how cool I can do it now, I used to get chest pains from dancing, not now!

So I got to bed after 1 am, felt like a party animal, lol.

Tonite, i am going to a single’s class reunion at my old church, will be fun to see some old friends.

I guess that is it for me! Oh andI am firmly back on track with my eating today.

Ted is gonna start doing more of the cooking since I will be at the gym so much, which is cool, ’cause he cooks very well(has chef training) and is very clever with the spices, and doesn’t cook very fattening foods. So lots of changes, but good ones!

ok, enough chatter, lol. Need to hit the forums! Love you guys!

What are your plans? How are you gonna cope with the candy? I finally broke down and bought some. I had Ted hide it. I also bought some sugar free Reeses and some sugar free Hershey’s with caramel inside. Very good, but limiting myself.

So today, what can I say, the sugar thing got me today, namely the dumb poptarts. i was so happy I lost 3 pounds, but I was craving sugar! Bad, bad. But I plan on working it off tomorrow. Gonna get up in the morning, and do level 3 of the Shred, then shower and get my grocery list ready. Then go to therapy, Sprouts and Walmart. Then come home and do Halloween, and then at about 9:oo me and a friend are going to go see a local band play. Is a Halloween party, but I am not dressing up, just gonna wear a funny t shirt with skulls on it, lol.

here is another article on Halloween candy I thought might help:

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

tegories: Diet Coach, Janice Taylor, Mindful Eating, Weight Loss Coach, happiness, health, motivation, weight loss, women’s health

Ghosts, Goblins, Gremlins … Candy … oh My! by Janice Taylor

Halloween is but two days away! Is “Candy” calling your name? She sure is a seductress!

What to do? Change your name and then …

Think Ahead!
Curb the Sugar Cravings. On Halloween or on any other day, remember that balanced meals curb sugar cravings! Therefore, do not make a candy bar your breakfast. First have a poached egg, some fruit, a slice of whole wheat toast (or healthy balanced breakfast of your choice) and then … should you indulge in a piece of candy, you will be less likely to go full tilt hog wild.

Think Outside the Candy Box. You could (yes, you could) give those adorable trick or treaters fun stickers or party favors or even rubber spiders. Now - that’s lasting fun!

Last Minute Shopping. This is one exception to the rule “be prepared.” Do NOT shop ahead of time. Do NOT keep bags of trick-or-treat candy in the house. HOLD OFF - till the very last second! That means, if you haven’t picked up candy yet, DON’T. There’s always tomorrow morning or on your way home from work tomorrow night!

Yucky vs. Yummy. Another exception to the ‘only eat what you love’ rule. Do NOT buy, store, or house candy that you like. What are you least likely to dip into? That’s your choice! Choose yucky over yummy!

Keeping YOU Honest!
Read the labels. Even those big bags of mini-bite-sized beauties have labels. Read them and know the magnitude of your sins!

Save Some! Oh boy … Now there’s a crazy concept. Even though you’ve been careful not to buy your favorite candies - nevertheless, your favorite candies have landed in front of you! How about you choose 3 pieces (or more or less … you decide) that delight your sugary soul and savor them. One piece per day. YES! Imagine … setting candy limits!

Hire Dave, the Doorman. If you can’t “handle” it, literally - as in handing out candy at the door without implementing the the “One for you, two for me” method … then delegate someone else to be the one who ‘mans’ the door and rent a doorman costume for him/her!)

The Morning After
Give “IT” Away. Bring ‘it’ to the office, give ‘it’ to a neighbor, donate ‘it’ to your church! Just be sure to get ‘it’ out of your house! (Reserve a seat at The Holiday Diet table!)

Skip the “Day After Halloween Get As Fat As You Can for 1/2 Price Sale!” May be the hardest part of Halloween for the gifted shoppers out there, but in the end, 1/2 price candy is gonna’ cost you plenty!

What’s your strategy? Seriously, what will you do after the Belly Bustin’ Bingeing Season Kick-Off? What’s your plan, your strategy to get through the holidays without gaining weight?

Spread the word, NOT the icing!
Janice

Reserve your seat at The Holiday Diet Table!

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So this is our pumpkin!! I played with the pic and got it to glow! I love posting pics, lol.
So had a good but busy day! Did a good workout tonite too.
I apologize for not getting to blogs lately been so busy! For those of you who don’t know I am back on as coleader of the wildcats, so that keeps me busy, and I am loving it!
Well gotta check in with the forum, love you all!

Every person has a special attribute that makes him or her unique, no matter who you are, what you do or where you live. I want you to think about that for a moment. Is your special something known to those around you, or do you keep it wrapped up tight away from others?

I think it’s important to look into our inner resources, or our internal qualities. Therein lies our most valuable personal assets. If you don’t look, these wonderful treasures could lie buried forever. So today, I simply want you to be a miner of sorts and identify at least one jewel within you. We all have them, so what is your diamond in the rough?

Wishing You Great Health,
Dr. John H. Sklare
www.innerdiet.com

I thought this was good. we need to look deep with in ourselves and find that jewel. This blog was inspired by Nancy. She is deep in self discovery and I think it is awesome. We need to really appreciate who we are, and find our inner beauty. This journey is so much more than just weight loss. I have grown in ways I could never imagine. I think this is all about finding your self,  and learning ( maybe for the first time) who you really are. The emotions we kept numbed by food, the fear. We can no longer hide, and I don’t want to.

This is our time to shine, people! I am still looking for my inner jewel, I think part of it is that I love you people with a passion, I told a friend yesterday that I am a lifer here, and it is true. You all have helped me come closer to the me I was meant to be than ever before. It is scary, challenging, not altogether pain free, but I would not trade this journey for anything. No amount of money could replace it.

Well, I got my hours changed today! I now go to work from 7:15 to 3:45, and i love it, got home in time to do a good workout! Next week will be hitting the gyM!

Hope you all are having a great nite, and I love you!