“I lost weight and only when people started to notice and were aware of my efforts did I begin gaining it back. Unconscious sabotage?”

Someone posted this on one of my status updates on Facebook. Oh my goodness! I have done the same thing so many times. This is what I think happens…

You work and work so hard on eating right and working out… finally your results are to the point that people start noticing *** sigh *** Thank you!! And you start feeling accomplished, good about yourself, and a little proud. You start relaxing with your food, you might be workout still – so you feel you’re still doing great. From there you start getting more relaxed about things, until you’re gaining weight.

This is what I think has happened to me. I don’t know if this is what happens to you, But when my weight loss stalls or goes backwards – I need to remind myself I’m not done yet.

If you do stall the important thing is not to beat yourself up. re-evaluate what you’re doing and what you can change. Still feel good about what you have accomplished! Just remind yourself to stay on track

Yesterday I posted on Facebook:

Have a Goal? Tell other people what you are doing. This will keep you motivated to continue.

From that I got a few really good questions that I thought I’d give my thoughts on here. Here are 3 steps I’ve found very helpful when setting goals and making it happen.

1. Tell people. Post it on Facebook or Twitter.

2. Find people doing the same thing, trying to live that kind of lifestyle. These people will be able to support you even when the other people in your life don’t understand the changes you’re trying to make.

3. Try starting a blog and blog about it at least once a week. Commit to it! It will keep you accountable to the world

These things will help keep you accountable. That’s why I run the One Month Shed game. If you know you have to report your weight to someone you think twice before indulging in that 2nd pizza

I know becoming a coach has really helped me with my fitness and weight loss. It’s like my job – I need to walk the walk, not just talk. Not that I’m perfect… we had donuts yesterday But because I have the accountability I know I can’t have that donut every day.

Today was a light 7 mile run I’m having a hard time believing that one week from this very moment I will have run my first half marathon! Disneyland Half Marathon here I come! Keep checking in I’m going to try and post some videos of the Half Marathon.

I’m not at my goal yet… but it’s so exciting to be where I’m at!

If you want to really define and tone your arms, as well as your whole upper body, push-ups can be your best friend! If you’re not doing them as part of your overall workout regimen, see if you can add a few in every week. It’s a great, and portable, exercise to tone and strengthen your upper body and even your core!

The results are in. Shakeology® is now certified low glycemic. It’s another stamp of approval that Shakeology is good for you. But that’s not all. Shakeology came in at just 24 on the glycemic index (GI).

A number that’s very low and something to be excited about.Simply put, the glycemic index is a way to measure how carbohydrates react in your blood. When you eat carbs, your blood sugar level rises anywhere from a little to a lot. The GI uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher numbers given to foods that cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar.What’s the glycemic index?High-GI foods cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin but sometimes too much. This gives you an energy burst, known as a “sugarrush.” It feels good at first, but then your blood sugar drops rapidly to lower than normal levels, known as a “crash.”

Eating low-GI foods is a smart way to avoid the “sugar rush and sugar crash” cycle. And they’re good for you because they stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels.High blood sugar drives your body to produce more insulin.

Foods with a high-GI (above 70) include white bread, pretzels, French fries, and most processed foods. Eating these foods triggers a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which:

• Encourages your body to store fat• Creates a cycle of hunger pangs and feeling unsatisfied• Causes an energy crash that leaves you irritated and tired• Can lead to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and diabetes foods with a low-GI (under 55) include spinach, oatmeal, peanuts, and Shakeology. Consuming these foods helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which:• Increases levels of glycogen, a hormone that causes body fat to be burned• Gives you a feeling of satisfied hunger• Helps balance moods• Reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control diabetes, and positively affects the aging process

Here’s why:Believe it or not, Shakeology’s GI rating of 24 is much lower than most fruits, some vegetables, and pretty much every processed foodever made. It keeps your sugar levels in check while supplying nutrition that satisfies, energizes, and helps promote good health.

As you can see, eating low-GI foods like Shakeology is good for you.Glycemic index RANGEHIGH (GI:70 or above) MEDI UM (GI:56-69) LOW (GI:Under 55)BAKED POTATOES (GI=93) BEETS (GI=69) ORANGES (GI=42)RICE CAKES (GI=82) SWEET POTATOES (GI=61) SHAKEOLOGY (GI=24)PRETZELS (GI=83) WHITE RICE (GI=64) APPLES (GI=38)CORNFLAKES (GI=81) PINEAPPLE (GI=59) BROCCOLI (GI=10)Blood Glucose Concentrations6.56.05.55.04.54.03.5Blood Glucose levels (mmol/L)time (minutes)0 60 120=White Bread=Shakeology

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(from http://kellysbellyonemonthshed.blogspot.com/ )

Results for August 13th

We did much better this week! 16 pounds! Good job! Keep it up for this week!!!

*Didn’t weigh in this week

I’m so glad I got up at 6am for my run today… it was one of our 10 hot days of the year

Lifelong diet and exercise patterns develop at an early age. Get your kids out there running around, and you’re giving them a foundation of fitness that’ll influence their lives for the better. Plus, if you find things to do together, you get to spend some fun time with them as well!!