It’s All in the Attitude

Sometimes I think when it comes to fitness it’s all in the attitude. What is your attitude when you think about fitness? Many of the attitudes we have about things stem from our childhood. For instance, if you grew up in a home where fitness was priority then your attitude about fitness might be different than someone who grew up in a home where they rarely exercised. Attitudes might be better caught than taught but they can also be adjusted. Have you ever been told to adjust your attitude? Well how about adjusting your attitude about fitness? Personally, my attitude … Continue reading →

Emotional Eating and the Guilt Trip

In my last blog I talked about emotional eating. It is when we eat to feed our emotions, rather than to feed our hunger. It is something I have battled with all my life. I have overcome many areas but there is still work to be done. One of the things that can plague us, however, is a guilt trip. The guilt trip that is laid on us is not only related to our eating but to our exercise routine as well. We feel guilty because we overate. We feel guilty because we don’t exercise everyday or we don’t exercise … Continue reading →

The Blame Game

I recently read this crazy article about a guy who is suing the makers of an online virtual game called “Lineage II.” The premise for his lawsuit is that the game didn’t contain a warning that he would become so addicted to it that it would make him unable to function normally on a daily basis. Apparently this game prevented him from getting up in the morning, getting dressed, bathing or even being able to communicate with family and friends. Are you serious? It reminds me of the lawsuits that have been filed against McDonalds, citing it was the fast … Continue reading →

Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes

If you have been having trouble establishing a fitness routine, it may be that you are going at it the wrong way. For some people just jumping into a routine works great but for many other people they need to slowly work their way in. Weekly goals may be the right way to tackle your fitness routine. Monthly goals are too long and daily are too short. I think weekly are a good compromise. So let’s think about exercise. Let’s say you want to be able to work out at least 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes … Continue reading →

When Cheating the System You Only Cheat Yourself

Whatever “system” you use to keep fit; there is one thing we could all be reminded of. It’s that while cheating the system, you only cheat yourself. My fitness “system” is my Wii Fit Plus. I have been faithfully working out now and feeling pretty good. However there was one day when I really didn’t feel like working out. But I wanted to mark it off on my calendar and keep up the pattern I had of working out every day. I wanted the Wii Fit system to recognize my commitment. So I worked out but I did it half-heartedly. … Continue reading →

Don’t Give Up!

I hope you don’t mind if I toot my own horn for a bit. I have been back on the fitness wagon and going strong. I am feeling really good, physically and mentally. I have noticed changes in my body that are giving me such motivation. One of those changes is when I would do this particular yoga exercise that requires touching my toes while stretching my leg. When I first started, my knee was bent. I couldn’t straighten it for the life of me. Now I noticed that I can straighten it some. My muscles are being stretched and … Continue reading →

A Fit Mind and a Fit Body

A fit mind will probably get you further than a fit body. However, I also believe that a fit mind can lead to a fit body. On my quest to finally get this fitness thing down right, I have been making some new discoveries about myself. It’s that whatever is in my mind influences what I do. My thoughts turn into actions. Sometimes those thoughts are negative and they turn into negative actions, like snacking too much or skipping exercise for that day. Other times my thoughts are positive and it turns into positive actions, like taking an apple instead … Continue reading →

Ticker Motivation!

A great motivator when you are losing weight and exercising is keeping track of such things as your measurements, your BMI (Body Mass Index) and your weight. There is something about seeing it in black and white that gets you excited and eager to get started on accomplishing your weight loss and fitness goals. Even more exciting and motivating is posting your goals and results on the internet for all to see. This is a great motivator, but a big step because once you post this information on the internet you are accountable. If you fail, you will have to … Continue reading →

Discovering the Real You

I have come to realize that there has to be some level of acceptance when it comes to your body. I have said it before and I will probably say it a dozen more times, that fitness should be a lifestyle. Your lifestyle is a reflection of who you are, the real you. Is the real you a size 0? I have come to accept that it is not. In accepting that, I can also say that I would never want to be a size 0 because that is just not the real me. Too often we aren’t willing to … Continue reading →

Maintaining Fitness Routine On Vacation

Last week my family took a trip to Washington D.C. One of the things that concerned me was having my fitness routine disrupted. I know that vacations can really set you back. One of the important things that you need to remember when taking a vacation is that the same rules apply. If you eat healthy at home you should eat healthy on vacation. If you exercise at home you should exercise on vacation. It may take some creativity to do this but for the most part, I believe it is possible. I would love to say that I followed … Continue reading →