Comments on: Halloween Treats – Prepare Yourself With A Plan!

By: Krista

Krista — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:11:17 +0000

Okay, I had TOO much of a weekend!!! LIZ help me get motivated for this week!!! I NEED IT!! Back to a GOOD healthy routine this week.
OH and as for the candy….I asked my oldest son IF I could have all his candy bags..(He has like 4 or 5 from all the parties) but..If I could have all the bags and only leave him a small little bowl we would take the candy to a local dentist–who will then send the candy to the men in Iraq OR to someone who really might need it. Such as a homeless shelter etc. (there are lots of those here) IN exchange for doing that I would take him to the store and get him a $5-$10 toy. It worked like a charm and he saw the need that others may need the candy more than we do.
So, today we are off to deliver ALL THE CANDY…Find a good cause and GET RID OF IT in the house. If it’s not in my house you can’t eat it or see it…

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:26:25 +0000

ohh good advice~ i do have one thing i have been letting myself SPLURGE on… Chocolate CEREAL!!! if i COULD i would eat cereal- morning- noon- night (sometimes i DO) it is a much healthier choice than fast food for me- and i TEND to ADORE fast food- so if i MAKE a bowl of cereal- im GOOD once i get out the door-
but lately- all these cookies, pumpkin pies & reeses peanut butter cups my daughter keeps bringing home from school, and going to everyone’s house and the goodies are PLASTERED in cute fancy bowls…AHHHHHHHH!
i come home and make big ol’ bowl of cocoa pebbles or cocoa puffs… mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
hee hee
it is cheatinf but, on MY TERMS.. lol
instead of blueberry muffins (which i HAVE to buy for my hubby for breakfast) i eat blueberry mini wheats….
you all get the idea….
the weird part, is a reeses peanut better cup used to be the ONLY thing i WANTED that was chocolate/candy… but then about a year ago- i discovered that which is the cocao bean! lol…and i can’t get enough! but if i tell myself NO- i instantly want it! like carbs- if i TRY and not eat them- i WANT them… too bad we are still human sometimes!

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By: Money Making Ideas ~ Suzanne

Money Making Ideas ~ Suzanne — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:06:55 +0000

Hi Liz ~ This is such great advice! I’ve been there … done that with every diet and plan out there … but right now I am trying sensible choices and regular exercise and limiting “treats” just like you’ve mentioned and I honestly feel better about myself already. I’ll keep you posted on my progress. *huGs* Suzanne
P.S. We were at some friends house all weekend and since I knew the meals wouldn’t be exactly what I might have picked … I made the decision to avoid the candy completely … it totally worked and I came home so proud of myself

Money Making Ideas ~ Suzannes last blog post..How Do I Plan To Win This Season’s Blogging Idol Contest?

By: Deanne

Deanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:50:16 +0000

I just found your site this morning and wish I would have read this article yesterday morning. I didn’t have a plan for halloween and ended up eating so many treats that I’m scared to even get on the scale. Thanks for the great tip. I’ll remember that for next time I’m faced with so many sweets.

By: Liz Rosenbaum

Liz Rosenbaum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:33:07 +0000

Amen to that Krista – about seeing your hubby for more than an hour a day! I just feel lucky that he doesn’t have to work on Christmas! I totally thought he’d have to since he’s the newbie, but they were kind enough to let him be at home with us! And as far as what keeps me motivated, all of you readers keep me motivated! Many times I think to myself, “I gotta be good, because otherwise I’ll be a hypocrite!” ha ha! In fact, I should post what my goal is for my “treat day” today, so I won’t be tempted to cheat. I plan on enjoying one YUMMY Reece’s Peanut Butter cup and that’s it as far as unhealthy things go. I also plan on enjoying a delicious pumpkin protein shake!

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:40:58 +0000

Well, I’ve been my own self-motivator with all this. (Although, my husband is so supportive and wonderful) but ~Liz~ I have to give you so much credit for keeping me excited and motivated as well. It’s so fun!! I also know that our husbands are in the same profession. So, that is fun!! (I get excited when I get to see my husband for more than an hour a day)
Thanks for all your up-lifting words…They are great motivators.
Krista

By: Liz Rosenbaum

Liz Rosenbaum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:29:41 +0000

Once again, Krista – I swear we are twins!

By: Krista

Krista — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:17:58 +0000

I totally agree!! If I deprive myself of something I have already set myself up for defeat. (Sounds harsh huh?) But, it’s the truth! If I too just go in open-minded and graze at the good ol candy/cookie buffet I’m gonna be so dang sad because my work out that I did early in the a.m. was for NOTHING…(or maybe even just maintained me–but who wants that…I want to lose)
However, if I say..Okay this is what I’m gonna do and stick to it…I am usually okay with that…(Oh..and totally stay busy–helps your forget about the yummies)
~Liz~ The Fall Holidays are the WORST for me..I am usually really dedicated but when candies, cookies, and goodies are constantly in your face it can be a challenge..
So PLEASE keep the blogs coming to keep up the holiday motivation…
So, my goal…Is still lose over the holidays..NOT GAIN or maintain but LOSE..
Krista
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