It really doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your weight loss goal, so long as you get there. It took me 110 weeks, but consider -
Plato wrote the first sentence of his famous Republic nine different ways before he was satisfied.
Cicero practiced speaking before friends every day for thirty years to perfect his elocution.
Noah Webster labored 36 years writing his dictionary, crossing the Atlantic twice to gather material.
Milton rose at 4:00 am every day in order to have enough hours for his Paradise Lost.
Gibbon spent 26 years on his Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
Bryant rewrote one of his poetic masterpieces 99 times before publication, and it became a classic.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
BREAKFAST
This morning I sat out on my patio, read the paper and enjoyed a big bowl of honeydew melon and blueberries, together with a huge mug of coffee. For those familiar with the Weight Watchers scheme of things, that amounted to a tasty 3 Points.
For no particular reason at all, I've been checking out other breakfast options -
Dunkin Donuts - Ham, Egg, Cheese, Muffin Sandwich - 7 Points
7-11 - Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit - 15 Points
Friendly's - Garden Omelette - 20 Points
Denny's - Grand Slam Breakfast - 17 Points
Starbucks - Bran Muffin - 13.5 Points
Perkins - Mushroom and Cheese Omelette with Hash Browns -21 Points
McDonalds - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit - 10.5 Points
Yep, my fruit was good!!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
THE WATERMELON CREDO
Wally Amos says the Watermelon Credo is a “guide that has helped me and others through rough times. I share it with you in the hope that it will help you through these rough times.”
If you are an optimist, you readily acknowledge that these are tough times. Yet, you know in your heart of hearts that tough times will end.
They will end quicker if you stay positive.
So, in the hopes of helping you stay positive and optimistic in these tough times, I offer you…
The Watermelon Credo
W – Whatever you believe creates your reality. Believe that life is a positive experience and it will be.
A – Attitude is the magic word. Your greatest asset is your attitude. Be positive regardless.
T – Together everyone achieves more. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together. I am more that I am but less than we are.
E – Enthusiasm is the wellspring of life. There is no limit to what can be accomplished with enough enthusiasm.
R – Respect yourself, as well as others. When you begin to respect yourself, your whole world changes.
M – Make commitments, not excuses. There is overwhelming power in the words “Yes I will.”
E – Every day can be a fun day. Fun is the lubricant that keeps life moving forward. Laugh a lot.
L – Love is the answer. Whatever the question, love is the answer. It’s the greatest force in the universe.
O – One day at a time. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. All of life happens in increments of one.
N – Never give up or become a victim. You are guaranteed to lose if you give up. Winston Churchill was right, “Never, never, never give up.” It works if you work it.
If you are an optimist, you readily acknowledge that these are tough times. Yet, you know in your heart of hearts that tough times will end.
They will end quicker if you stay positive.
So, in the hopes of helping you stay positive and optimistic in these tough times, I offer you…
The Watermelon Credo
W – Whatever you believe creates your reality. Believe that life is a positive experience and it will be.
A – Attitude is the magic word. Your greatest asset is your attitude. Be positive regardless.
T – Together everyone achieves more. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together. I am more that I am but less than we are.
E – Enthusiasm is the wellspring of life. There is no limit to what can be accomplished with enough enthusiasm.
R – Respect yourself, as well as others. When you begin to respect yourself, your whole world changes.
M – Make commitments, not excuses. There is overwhelming power in the words “Yes I will.”
E – Every day can be a fun day. Fun is the lubricant that keeps life moving forward. Laugh a lot.
L – Love is the answer. Whatever the question, love is the answer. It’s the greatest force in the universe.
O – One day at a time. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. All of life happens in increments of one.
N – Never give up or become a victim. You are guaranteed to lose if you give up. Winston Churchill was right, “Never, never, never give up.” It works if you work it.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
GREAT SUMMER DESSERT - WINTER TOO FOR THAT MATTER!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE
Serves 4; 4 Points per serving
1 ½ Cups Rice Krispies
4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 ½ Cups Skimmed Milk
! Packet fat free, sugar free chocolate pudding
(Cool Whip light topping)
In a small bowl mix peanut butter and honey, microwave on high for 20 seconds. Sir in cereal, then press into a 9’inch pie pan and chill. Prepare pudding with skimmed milk and spread over cereal pie crust.
Top with Cool Whip if desired
Serves 4; 4 Points per serving
1 ½ Cups Rice Krispies
4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 ½ Cups Skimmed Milk
! Packet fat free, sugar free chocolate pudding
(Cool Whip light topping)
In a small bowl mix peanut butter and honey, microwave on high for 20 seconds. Sir in cereal, then press into a 9’inch pie pan and chill. Prepare pudding with skimmed milk and spread over cereal pie crust.
Top with Cool Whip if desired
Monday, July 6, 2009
THEY'RE YOUR ARTERIES
I saw an interesting and scarey piece on World News this evening on ABC. In it a reporter had her blood checked before eatiing a meal with over 8,000 calories and almost 300 grams of fat. Then afterwards she was tested again.
It was incredible to see that one outrageous meal was messing up the arteries and leaving a load of fat in the blood. One meal!
If that is someone's regular diet, you can hardly imagine the damage they are doing to their bodies.
Low fat, high fibre - definitely the way to go!
It was incredible to see that one outrageous meal was messing up the arteries and leaving a load of fat in the blood. One meal!
If that is someone's regular diet, you can hardly imagine the damage they are doing to their bodies.
Low fat, high fibre - definitely the way to go!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
BTW
My running to the gym thing on Tuesday morning almost went really well. It was a dry, bright morning, I was listening to a thought-provoking podcasts and all was well with the world throughout the 2.5 miles to get there.
However, less than a mile into the return journey everything got messed up as I must have hit something on the uneven sidewalk, because I went flying. I assessed the situation quickly, got up, checked my graze knee and arm and continued to head for home at a much slower pace.
It seemed like flesh wounds were the only issue until I got to bed that night and tried sleeping on my right side. It seems I must have hurt my hip and arm as they both seriously complained about being under any pressure.
They're still sore, so I'm taking it steady. I meant well, but the good idea didn't turn out so well after all.
That's life!
However, less than a mile into the return journey everything got messed up as I must have hit something on the uneven sidewalk, because I went flying. I assessed the situation quickly, got up, checked my graze knee and arm and continued to head for home at a much slower pace.
It seemed like flesh wounds were the only issue until I got to bed that night and tried sleeping on my right side. It seems I must have hurt my hip and arm as they both seriously complained about being under any pressure.
They're still sore, so I'm taking it steady. I meant well, but the good idea didn't turn out so well after all.
That's life!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
WHERE WILL IT END?
With us being the sickest, deadest nation on earth? - check this out!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8129184.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8129184.stm
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