BOOT CAMP TO LOSE WEIGHT

Extreme Health Resolutions

Being fit is a huge part of life that you don't want to miss out on.

Attempt to hold an affirmative outlook (think positive). It makes everything you do simpler, including getting fit. Consider what you are able to do that would make you more pleased.

The reverse is likewise true: Mental health is greatly assisted by physical health. It's difficult to feel great about anything if you don't feel great physically. Even if additional things are going wrong in your life, attending to your health--getting decent exercise, and eating right--is commonly something you have a lot of command over. Don't blow it off if you are unhappy--it will simply make you more distressed.

Do not eat if you're not hungry, and quit when you're full--don't merely eat simply because there's food around. Pay attention to your body, so you realize when you're really hungry, and when you're full. And eat slowly--it may take your body a couple of minutes to register fullness.

Attempt to consume at least 5 servings of fruit and/or veggies a day, and whole grains rather than processed ones. Find out how to cook, so your diet won't be at the mercy of eating places and food processors. Consume foods that are elevated in fiber, like potatoes, beans, corn, asparagus, and so forth.

Consume dinner at least 2-3 hours prior to you going to bed, and consume nothing after it. When you eat supper that's too close to your bed time, it doesn't give your body adequate time to digest its food, (the body decelerates when asleep) so all of that food is turning into fat.

Never skip over breakfast. If you don't have the time to get something to eat in the morning, set it out early the night before. Leave something on your counter or a little table by your door, like fruit, a breakfast bar, bagel, something for fast and easy grabbing.

For many individuals who need to make a weight alteration, this means slimming down.

There's no mystery to slimming down: Counting calories and exercise. Don’t go on crash diets. They'll in reality make you put on weight when you go back to your previous habits. Rather, consider how you would eat and how you would work out, if you were at the weight you wish to be. If what you're envisioning doesn't seem like something you may do, week-in and week-out, then reconsider it till you have a regimen you'll be able to live with over the long-run.

Being fit is a huge part of life that you don't want to miss out on.

Attempt to hold an affirmative outlook (think positive). It makes everything you do simpler, including getting fit. Consider what you are able to do that would make you more pleased.

The reverse is likewise true: Mental health is greatly assisted by physical health. It's difficult to feel great about anything if you don't feel great physically. Even if additional things are going wrong in your life, attending to your health--getting decent exercise, and eating right--is commonly something you have a lot of command over. Don't blow it off if you are unhappy--it will simply make you more distressed.

Do not eat if you're not hungry, and quit when you're full--don't merely eat simply because there's food around. Pay attention to your body, so you realize when you're really hungry, and when you're full. And eat slowly--it may take your body a couple of minutes to register fullness.

Attempt to consume at least 5 servings of fruit and/or veggies a day, and whole grains rather than processed ones. Find out how to cook, so your diet won't be at the mercy of eating places and food processors. Consume foods that are elevated in fiber, like potatoes, beans, corn, asparagus, and so forth.

Consume dinner at least 2-3 hours prior to you going to bed, and consume nothing after it. When you eat supper that's too close to your bed time, it doesn't give your body adequate time to digest its food, (the body decelerates when asleep) so all of that food is turning into fat.

Never skip over breakfast. If you don't have the time to get something to eat in the morning, set it out early the night before. Leave something on your counter or a little table by your door, like fruit, a breakfast bar, bagel, something for fast and easy grabbing.

For many individuals who need to make a weight alteration, this means slimming down.

There's no mystery to slimming down: Counting calories and exercise. Don’t go on crash diets. They'll in reality make you put on weight when you go back to your previous habits. Rather, consider how you would eat and how you would work out, if you were at the weight you wish to be. If what you're envisioning doesn't seem like something you may do, week-in and week-out, then reconsider it till you have a regimen you'll be able to live with over the long-run.

Asia, long time shelter resident and long time friend, left this world for a better place on Monday, October 5, 2009. I knew Asia when he was first brought to the shelter. He had attacked his guardian and was considered a menace. An unpredictable cat who could attack without notice. He was initially kept in a room to himself with signs all over the doors/windows saying as much. I was so terrified everytime I had to enter the room. Asia never did anything but purr and rub up against me. I always side with the cats, so naturally, I ignored the signs and went with my instincts....which were correct.

Eventually, after a few months, it was determined that Asia had a tumor in his inner ear...which was probably a cause of much of his behavior. (he did not like other cats and he would lash out) He was also thought to be a bit autistic (not kidding). He was VERY intelligent and very much knew who was in charge. Him.

Years went by and Asia was eventually moved to Special Needs Room#2 due to a developing thyroid problem. He was losing weight fast. I spent every Monday night with him for years. These were years of him sitting by whilst Teddy commandered my lap. You see, Asia was a lap cat too...in fact, after years of being with us, Asia LOVED to be cuddled. He loved being picked up and loved. His purr was so very loud! I'd really feel just awful for him as he sat by me and Teddy and waited for his turn. Teddy wasn't having any of it. heehee.

After Teddy got adopted, I naturally gave Asia first shot at my lap. Asia, being the proud, smart kitty he was, decided that he wasn't anyone's second banana and he refused my lap. Now he would sit very close to me...but never on my lap.

Being a Special Needs shelter volunteer is hard sometimes. We were told that Asia was going downhill and that any moment we spent with him may be his last here on earth. Each Monday of these past few months, I'd breath a sigh of relief to see Asia there waiting for me on the sink. You see, the sink was his domain (after Teddy got adopted) and that is where he preferred to recieve his treats. Asia and treats went together like peanut butter and jelly. GOSH, he loved to eat! Near the end, he was a sack of skin and bones...but he could eat like a truck driver. He'd wobble when he walked but he ran when he saw treats. I'm going to miss that so much.

Last night during my Monday duty, I told all my shelter kitty friends that these treats were in honor of the master! I also told Mr. Kitty Kitty that he was now Alpha and to treat his fellow kitties with respect and care.

I missed Mr. Asia coming out to the deck and sitting so close to me (but not on my lap!) Asia was one of most unusual cats I have ever met...in such a good way. He was almost human in a lot of ways. He was soo very smart and fun. He LOVED to play when he was feeling good. He also liked to put the other kitties in his room in line. They respected him and gave him clear pathways. I LOVED watching Meatball walk around Asia. He would always give Asia a wide berth when walking. heehee. I'll miss that.

I'll miss you handsome boy...you were such a great friend to photograph, so very handsome and noble. (Asia LOVED to be photographed...whenever he saw my camera, he'd be right there beside me...curious)

Something will be missing in my photos now.

Rest well, sweet boy, in your field of treats.

January 3rd, 2008

Went to Long Johns today, got a stomach ache and then went home...
Alright, Alright...
I know I need to.
Sorry for the horrible facial expression, I just took this and am really sleepy because I woke up at 5 this morning for no apparent reason.

Yes sir, that's a Winsor Pilates DVD with the strange little circle thing that they included.

My mother bought this some time ago off the telly and I tried it once, the one exercise that I tried was one of the ones where you have to sit on your spine. Since I just had two surgeries last January and March it was hard for me to sit on my spine without it hurting like hell. For those of you who don't know I had the surgeries for a cyst that formed on my lower back. Ouch, yeah!

Anyways, I did challenge myself to lose weight and get healthy, and it supposedly started on the 1st but I'm now getting around to actually trying to do it. I just did some exercises that are on the video and I felt 'the burn' several times. Some of the moves, I couldn't hold my balance and I couldn't go as much or as fast as the fitness models could.

I don't know if I'll stick with it but I sure as hell should try. If this fails I'll probably try Yoga or Meditation for my fall back. :D

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