emotional atmosphere

What kind of an atmosphere are you creating at home and at work? Let us all try for a positive one. Positive people are natural leaders, fun to be around and usually are very motivated. In work and play, let us all strive toward the positive by thinking of something good to say instead of the negative. People do not want to be surrounded by constant pessimisim but want to be surrounded by happiness and optimism. This is one of my new goals for 2010-why don't why we all join in.!!

love your body

We are all on different levels in health goals but this new advice from the spark people health and exercise expert will be good for all..
Stop picking yourself apart: there will always be a part of your body that you will not be happy with, so accept this and move on.
Consider the marvelous functions of your body
Get REAL (love this one) The images that you see on TV or in the magazines are not real-you know this and should believe it.
Change your inner dialogue: Choose to believe that you are worthwhile by taking care of yourself, respect yourself and treat your great body with respect.
WE ARE ALL WORTH the effort.

Value of friendship

Keep your friends close. Guess we have all heard thois but it so true even in the process of weight loss. Friends are our support system, our buddies-let them know how much they mean to you. Give an approving, cheerful word of encouragement and thrill the heart. Say kind words, show sympathy during the hard times and affection during the good ones.. Life would not be the same without a friend who can make the all the difference in the world.

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