For most that know me, you know I don't crave sweets, or chocolate, or even one of those Starbucks/Caribou Double Mocha Cappuccino drinks. It's the 'carb' that gets me every time. That nice loaf of freshly baked bread, or even the first slice out of a store bought bag of bread; sad, but true. I know, you are laughing right now, but everyone has their weakness!
The reason why I say all this is because at work for our health plan I spoke with a "health specialist" or something on the lines of that at work the other day for our health benefits and such. To receive "free" money in our HSA we have to qualify in the healthy status of some sort. I missed it this spring due to a family function-the Jersey Sale in Rochester. Tuesday, I found out that in six weeks at another weigh in I have to lose six pounds! That's do-able, right? Most people would say yes, but for those that work in dispatch know it's a tough feat. I am going to try my hardest but that means one major thing...ease up on the carbs, woman! I need to get myself in a routine says my boss. It's a hard thing to do but start a routine; it doesn't have to be running-just some type of physical exercise. Oh how I wish I liked to run. I tried last summer to get into it but it fizzled and croaked. Perhaps I can get to the gym again this fall/winter and get myself worked up again to try it again.
In the meantime, a question for all who care to share. How do you stay motivated to exercise?
Accountability is a great motivater as well as having a goal. The main focus should be on being healthy and being able to enjoy a good quality of life. The proper nutrition, really giving your body what it needs, as well as exercise is the means to achieve that goal. Making all of this a lifestyle and not a diet will be the key to success.
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