Making a Lifestyle Change: Get Started with A New Year Review!

Back in September, I began a new twist on my "ON THE RIGHT PATH" blog - to share, inspire and keep myself on track with my "Making a Lifestyle Change" journey. 

Writing about the things that kept me on focussed, sharing tips that have worked for me, and even a few gadgets to make it interesting. So with the New Year kicking-off, (and this being  a new start for many of you) I thought I would take a minute and review the basics of my journey.

Insperation: My hubby and I love riding ATV's 

being lighter, makes riding so much more fun! 

Find the "Reason to Change"
that keeps you going!
In my first blog entry I share a bit of what got inspired me: 

"At 53, this blog isn't about fad dieting, selling any product, or being super thin. It's about making good choices. About the choice to be healthy, and make the most of the years God blesses us to have left. For ourselves and our families." 
Get inspired with my blog, "Making a LifeStyle Change."

10 Reasons to Lose just 10 pounds: This article gives all the "right" reasons to consider just losing 10 pounds 

Stay focussed on you goal! 

 "Focus!" Learn to Sync Your Mind

The old saying, "You can't think yourself thin," is both true and false. No, I suppose in reality, you can not just think about ten pounds lost and it will be gone. (Now wouldn't that be sweeeeet!?) But you can put yourself in the frame of mind to be positive - to lose that ten pounds!

Get the info, "Syncing Your Mind with Your Goals"

Weighing my food has become a habit now. 

Even though I could eyeball some things, 

staying on track is more important.

Remind Yourself: Portion Control is HUGE

Always make WISE choices about "what" foods you are going to eat, This is just as important as "how much" you choose to eat. 

Yes, a calorie is a calorie- BUT the nutritional value in each calorie is not the same. (One of my future blogs will explain some of the food swaps I have made.) 

Read more on my blog, "Learning Portion Control."

Make Simple Food Swaps: Fuel your Body!

For me it was swapping out foods I already knew I liked - with a healthier version of the same food. Note: If you "Google" food swaps you will find a ton of ideas. Some are little harder to do cold turkey. So start with small swaps, and then try the more bold ones when you feel ready.

Learn how on my blog, "Simple Food Swaps."

Unlock Exercise: Walking is the Key

I, for one, am not a runner. Believe me I have tried! Just for the fact that it burns a ton of calories, and takes less time than walking (and I do jog occasionally) but nope, no running for this lady! Still in order to continue my "Lifestyle Change," I needed to bump up my walking and my stamina to get the weight to initially come off.
Its that easy! Read about how "No Need to Run - Walk it Off!"

Keep It Interesting with Gadgets

We all know if we fall into boredom with exercising, it won't happen. We say we will do it, then, well, something more interesting comes up. In fact, I knew with winter arriving soon, it was going to be a challenge to get back on the treadmill. I so love my outdoor walks!
But knowing the weather is going to prevent them from time to time, I am prepared. My hubby ran cable to a small tv so I can record and watch my favorite shows as I workout. That's the key. Plan ahead and make it something new! 

Find my favorites at  "Walking Gadgets for Christmas-  or anytime."

You are in Control! Changing the Look of Your Body

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could choose the shape of our bodies? I mean why not just ask Santa for some extra padding up top, or make a New Years resolution for no more thick thighs--- and poof! Gone. No more muffin top!
Read tips and tricks in, "Shaping Your Body."

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No one is saying this journey was easy (least of all me),
but it "IS" worth it! 

YOU ARE WORTH IT. 

And I say "IS" because as most journey's, mine is not over. Staying focused and challenging myself is an ongoing journey in-itself. 

But keep in mind, I am no better than the average person, and if I can do it- 

SO CAN YOU! 

Sept. 2013 - December 2014
32 lbs lost and 27 inches "Overall" gone!

"People are so worried about what they eat 

between Christmas and the New Year, 

but they really should be worried about what they eat 

between the New Year and Christmas!"

                                                               ~Author Unknown