Friday conFessions

We have made it a full week and I am excited that you all have joined me. The possibilities for transformation are endless! I am happy to report that I worked out 3 times this week. Sunday was for 15 mins on the treadmill, because Mr. President was worried I would OVERDUE it, to soon, to fast. However, while the President is away, the First Lady got busy on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Elliptical, Treadmill and 5 pound weights to work on my Michelle Obama arms. I did the required 30 mins, which included the arms.
Here is what I changed this week: I haven't had a Coke, since LAST FRIDAY. I have made healthier lunch choices and increased my fruits and veggies to my daily intake. By the way, I will give $1 to anyone who can tell me what was in the Veggie Burger I ate today--corn, beans...um, not sure what else. I didn't drown with the amount of water I consumed which is a bonus--but I realize I must stop drinking water around 2, if I don't want to pull off of I-95 on my way home! Life on the road to change was good this week.

Hump Day Helpers

Every now and then, we need help getting OVER the hump. Today's hump day helper will be about Water intake. (and for those who have received their "added bonus" for joining this journey, this is right on time---the rest of you, I'm dropping them in the mail...) Check out this link about How to Drink More Water... I found it interesting, especially about the amount of water to drink daily. http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-More-Water-Every-Day Be inspired!!! (to drink more water) Sisterly, Marcia

Moday Motivation

Anyone start making changes yet???? Well, I for one, have...I dusted off my treadmill and tested it out and I'm working on my Michelle Obama arms...I've also started to change my eating habits...I left my lunch today, but no worries...I decided to go buy a salad from the cafeteria...TOO bad the chicken in my salad was SPOILED!!!! lesson learned...remember to bring my lunch tomorrow. Another girlfriend on this journey sent these tips... Dr. Oz says that these are the 5 Superfoods that you should eat/drink on a regular: Imo Tumeric Tea Mangosteen Greek Greens (Mustard Greens, Fennel) Barramundi (Fish) I know, some of this stuff sounds like it's from another planet---but it's worth looking into!!! Any tips, suggestions, challenges or ideas-please send them. Have a great day--and remember...small steps still get you to your destination! be inspired girlfriends!!!! Marcia

The Call for Change

I have decided to embark on a journey of health and fitness and would like to invite you to join me. As we get older, our bodies change and don't respond they way they used to. Health issues creep in and frankly things change. If you are like me fitness and living a healthy lifestyle is a goal--sometimes I work on it--sometimes I don't. Well, I've decided that I'm making a change TODAY. Will you join me? I would like my girlfriends to decide what type of healthy living goals they would like to achieve....whether it be loose a few pounds, lower your blood pressure, tone up, eat better...whatever it is....and start making small changes to reach the goal(s). Along the way, if you would like, You can share your stories with the group as a whole, or just share them with me. Ultimately, I want to build a structure of accountability--for myself, and have some friends join along too. If you decide to go on this journey with me, you will receive a small something-something just as an added bonus. The only requirement is that you move your body at least 30 mins. twice a week (we will increase it later), and report back that you have done it and what you did to get your body moving. In addition, make at least one change in your eating habits. The reason I'm requiring that we move our body is to build our overall fitness level. Did you know that Heart disease is the number one killer of women. We are more likely to be plagued by heart disease than anything else. Stress, life issues, juggling too many balls also plagues us "super women/super moms" and we all need to get ourselves in some shape so we can continue to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Strong Bodies--Strong Minds...the two can help conquer alot, along with God of course. I will have "incentives" and "rewards" along the way but to qualify you have to report back weekly that you have moved your body--and update me/us on how you are doing with changing your eating habits. Let me know if you are interested...and we will get started... Be inspired Girlfriends...change is coming!!!! Sisterly, Marcia