the health challenge is over

but i just wanted to wieght in and wish all a Happy NEW YEar!
Keep up the hard work we have been doing. Just remember moderation at this time of year and all will be well with the world.

My new key to happiness

The secret to happiness is not to get what you want but to want what you already have. Think about this thought. Does it not seem that discontent comes when you think you really have to have more stuff. This seems to bring us down. Take away the want, and you might take away the unhappiness and put back in the fullfillment. Appreaciate the fact that you are striving for a healthy life style despite the obstacles. So enjoy the ride to your new way of life.

Hope all well out there! Good Holidays.

round 20

Just thought I would finish this round with some fun notes.

Things children can teach you about weight loss.
Everything can be made into a game.
Don't walk when you can run
If you don't like it, don't eat it.
Laugh: it feels good.
The world should be full of color.
It's always more fun with friends around.
Anything is possible.
Think like you have your whole world ahead of you.
Good advice Right?

19

This post realy does not have anything to do with round 19 but I thought it was fynny and wanted to end with a hig note.

From New York times magazines
Avoid snack foods with "OH" such as Doritos, Fritos etc
NO second helpings
Don't talk about past meals..enjoy what is front of you. SAVOR the moment.
Try to eat healthy BUT do not obsess over rules
Don't eat anything that took more energy to ship than to gow
NEVER eat something that is pretending to be something else: textured vegtable protein, artificial sweeterners, etc.
(full article can be found in Oct 11 New Yort times magazine section. 2009

comfort foods

Another volunteer project I take part in is with my church delivering food when someone is ill or has suffered a loss.
I found this article about comfort food which I thought was good and could be helpful for this project as well as for anyone.
COMFORT - a condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being and contentment.
Yogurt with our without fruit gives one a taste of sweetness plus you are adding minerals and vitamins.
Fruit smoothie
Chicken noodle soup-the great stand by. Make your own or look for brands with low sodium.
Angel food cat. Must be the lightness and you can eat a piece without guilt.
Oatmeal is the best choice for a hot breakfast. It is packed with complex carbs and easy to make.
Vegetable juice gives one a needed kick and is great for on the go.
Crock pot creations takes any combination of foods and turns them into a great meal.

18

What a great challenge for this week. I love to visit the donate sites. I have my varietes being the breast cancer and the animal sites. However, I did find a few of the links did not seem to work. I will play around to seeing how I can at least visit them.
I also do some volunteer work. I find this type of visit to be rewarding to me. Still they are very time consuming and I can do only so much with the limited amount of time.
I agree that we should all keep trying to accomplish this kind of goals.

17

Thought that it is very appropriate at this time of year with the holidays coming that we are going into some thought provoking challenges.
I had already started in this direction by trying to take on some volunteer type activities with my church beside the library related ones.
Getting rid of the me attitude is a challenge unto itself. I am constantly trying to get this message to my children when dealing with their children. Of course, I feel that they are giving much to much with to their little ones.
So here here !! for us trying to getting awareness out.