Tag Archives: Dieting

2.5 miles, 22 minutes

So today was my first run outside for awhile. Beautiful morning, when I prefer to run, and a nice cool 55 degrees out. The only “complaint” was that I was without tunes – My ipod wasn’t charged. So for most … Continue reading

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That sweet smell of memories

I could smell Sugar. Didn’t know the source, and I really didn’t want to care. It’s a rainy day, so maybe someone brought in fresh doughnuts. That scent of the warm glaze spread through out the office, tickled my nose, … Continue reading

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Reviewing weight loss tools – Traineo, FitDay, Sparkpeople and more

When I began losing weight and making lifestyle changes, using a diary to record my meals helped in several ways – I was less apt to eat something if it was too complicated to record; I started paying attention to … Continue reading

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10 Steps to Jump Start Your Fitness: Step 2 – Set Some Goals

Step 2 – Set long-term and daily goals. Now that you’ve recorded a starting point, it’s time to set some goals. There were three types of goals I set – goal weight, daily achievements and dream goals. Set a goal … Continue reading

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10 Steps to Jump Start Your Fitness: Step 1 – Get Started

You’ve heard it before – successful weight loss is not about dieting, it’s about making lifestyle changes. It’s easy to say, but where do you start? Here’s my list of ten steps to jump start your new fit lifestyle. Step … Continue reading

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