Eating is FUN...and beautiful!

Eating can be both healthy AND fun when you follow the rules of portion control. That's easier said than done... how many of us have spent money on, and messed around with scales and measuring cups just to make sure we are on the right track?

I saw these beautiful plates on a show the other day and have decided that I will purchase a set for myself when I reach my next goal. (I set MANY mini-goals and reward myself inexpensively EVERY chance I get!)

These plates have designs on them that allow you to recognize proper portions without scales and measuring cups! Just put your veggies on the biggest "flower" or whatever patten you prefer, carbs on the second largest and proteins on the smallest. SO COOL and these are just another way to make eating FUN!
http://www.slimware.com/default.asp

What is gait analysis and who cares?

The Boulder Running Company will provide a free gait analysis for free for anyone...just stop by one of their stores. Why is this important?

Watch the video and see.

Personally, I went in wearing a size 8 1/2 shoe. My knee has been hurting from running and I was told to check out my gait and current shoes. The gentleman at the Boulder Running Company in Littleton, CO spent over 1.5 hours with me checking my gait on video, trying on different shoes, and answering all of my running questions.

I left with a pair of size 10 shoes that fit me better than any athletic shoe I've ever worn! My foot is a 9, but runners need more room at the toe... who knew? No wonder my knees have been hurting... I also did not have proper support for the "pronation" on my left foot.

If you plan on running, visit these folks... they are amazing!

Motivator, oh motivator...where art thou?

You need to look for motivators along your weight loss journey. I have recently found two...

1. My school district is holding a "Team Lean Challenge". Schools are creating teams of staff members who want to lose weight and are tracking their individual loss. At the end of the challenge, the team with the most weight lost, wins. No prizes... just a fun motivator and way to support your peers!
2. Signing up for my first 7k run... I'm signing up tonight for the 2011 Denver "Runnin of the Green" for St. Patrick's Day. This is a 4.3 mile run. I've been running 4.2 on the weekends, so I feel confident I can do this one. I am enlisting friends to join me, so I won't back out.

Remember... do what is FUN for you in order to stay motivated. Don't do what others want you to do...do what is going to excite and motivate you! Good luck!