Working on the mind too

Weight loss is hard. So often we concentrate on the physical aspects of weight loss and not realize how much we have to work on the mental aspect of it. Have you addressed what got you to the weight you are? For me it was a combination of things. For one I think I am a food addict. I love food and was a former greedy girl! Some people turn to food for emotional support in good times or bad or both. Your success in your weight loss journey is directly tied to your mental connection with food. Stop the mindless eating, stop eating just because the food is in front of you and it's free, stop eating because you are happy, stop eating because you are sad. Look at food as nourishment, as fuel. Remember you get out what you put in. If you you eat healthy nutritious foods your body will respond with energy, better sleep, better sexual sensation. Everything! You benefit 10 fold by fueling your body foods that that promote your health and well being. The next time you reach for a second scoop full, another slice or an extra helping just stop and ask yourself if you are hungry, if you really want it, if you really need it, more than likey the answer is no so turn around and walk away.

Summer goals!

With spring only 37 days away I can't wait! In a few weeks the birds will start chirping the days are already starting to get a little longer and well we all start thinking about our health and bodies more. I have already signed up for my first spring 5k for this year. The Bowie 5K on March 26th! I can't wait to get back outside running. It's just not the same on the treadmill even with my tunes. Nonetheless I always make do. So what are my goals this summer? I'm not really sure. Just to stay fit and feel great. I have been doing it for so long now if I were any other way I think I would be a wreck. I think I'm going to pull the bikinis out this weekend and make sure everything is in the same place as it was last year! Set your goals now. If they are the same ones you set last year and did not achieve that is more of a reason to set them again. It's never too late to get healthy and fit!