Do you love the anticipation and excitement that comes from counting down to a big event? Pinterest has been swamped lately with advent calendars, and they are all gorgeous. From large wall displays to small desktop versions, from elegant ornaments to simple yet beautiful paper crafts, from expensive price tags to free DIY versions, they all […]
Week 29: Better than Yesterday
Trying to lose weight during the holidays can get a little discouraging. However, I am reminded that we should strive for progress not perfection, and that helps me smile. Rather than struggling to adhere to strict guidelines, we simply need to try to improve in small ways. Here are ten little things we can do […]
Week 28: Holiday Weight Loss Survival Plan
The holidays are quickly approaching, and I find myself getting excited about shopping, baking, decorating, and family get-togethers. And I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t include eating on the list of things I’m looking forward to. I am a currently about five pounds behind my 80 pounds in 80 weeks schedule. I got a little […]
Week 26: Tell Your Body “Thank You”
Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows it is not easy. It takes a lot of dedication and motivation, and it requires work every day, day after day. After a few weeks, the excitement of starting a new lifestyle wears off, reality settles in, and many people often give up. With that in mind, if […]
Week 21: The ABC’s of Success
As I celebrate being a quarter of the way through the 80 Pounds in 80 Weeks challenge, I am reminded of how long the process can be to change a lifestyle and accomplish lasting change. Because it is a journey you have to take one step at a time, success requires a lot of patience and […]
Week 20: Simple Celebrations
We are entering the 20th week of the 80 Pounds in 80 Weeks challenge; at the end of this week, we will be a quarter of the way through. I find it both exciting and hard to believe at the same time. I think this is the first time I have committed to the goal […]
Week 19: Losing Weight & Growth Mindset
I have heard a lot of talk lately about mindset. Carol Dweck, a world-renowned psychologist at Stanford University, wrote a book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success about how your thinking can impact your growth and success. People with a “fixed” mindset believe that their intelligence and talent are fixed, unchangeable. For example, I might be born […]
Week 16: 4 Ways to Measure Success
We have made it to Week 16 and are now 20% of our way through the 80 Pounds in 80 Weeks challenge. I thought this would be a good time to check in and report my progress thus far. Today I want to look at 4 ways to measure success. 1. WEIGHT In the past 15 […]
Week 15: 10 Ways to Say Goodbye to a Plateau
I mentioned last week how difficult change can be. Anyone who knows me can tell you I am extremely conservative and love to stay inside my comfort zone, and I will not deny it for a minute. However, there are times when change can be good. One great example is when your weight loss routine is stuck […]
Week 11: 6 Benefits of Being Healthier
It’s hard to believe I have finished ten weeks of the 80 pounds in 80 weeks challenge. The exciting news is that I am ten pounds lighter than when I started. In all honesty, I was hoping to be a little further along, but I feel good about what I have accomplished so far, and I […]