Oh, the places you'll go!

Today I gain inspiration from Dr. Suess as I do many times. As you set your new goals for the upcoming year reflect on the things you've accomplished. No! Don't think of your failures or you will feel  overwhelmed. Truely relect on all the good and happy things that have happened. Then set a goal for yourself that stretches out of your comfort zone. For the last month or so I have struggled with eating healthy and exercizing regularly which normally comes with the holidays. But I'm not going to reflect on that I am going to think of what I'm going to do to get back into the routine and getting back on track. And all the other accomplishment I've made and how I can push those a step further.

" You won't lag behind, because  you'll have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead. Wherever you fly, you'll be the best of best. Wherever you go, you'll top all the rest. Except when you don't. Becasue sometimes, you won't. I'm sorry to say so but, sadly, it's true that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you." -Dr.Suess-

When you go out of your comfort zone at times you are going to "pass the whole gang" and take the lead. You'll have so much umph in you that you will top all the rest. But don't be discouraged by all the Bang-ups and Hang-ups. Remember how happy your past achievements have made you happy and have helped make you the best you can be. " and you will succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and 3/4 guaranteed)...Today is your day! Your Mountain is waiting! So....get on your way!" -Dr Suess- Start making your goals and write them down. A wise person once told me "If you don't write it down, it's nothing but a dream." I know I'm going to fail some days and I know I will feel defeated but I know tommorrow is a new day.

I encourage all of you again to write it down! Just as I encourage it must do and I will tell you what my goals are.

1. Eat at least a fruit and a veggie a day
2. Run a half a marathon with my dad
3. Exercise at least 4 times a week
4. Go out to eat only 3 times a month

One more suggestion make sure you make realistic goals but also ones that will stretch you. I wish you all good luck and happy goal making!! Make sure to post your goals and we will talk about them and encourge and celebrate throughout the year!!

-Tori- 

Tis' the Season

Hey everyone sorry i haven't blogged for a while life gets busy sometimes. Todays blog is on how to get through the holiday seasons without ruining all your hard work. Don't just think "oh it's ok it's the holidays, I can eat whatever I want." If you think that then you are bound to fail. And don't think you are depriving yourself either.

Here's what you can do if you are in a party or hard holiday situation. Rate the food. I know you just as everyone else wants to go pig out but if you do that you'll end up regreting it later in the day. When you get there say there's brownies, a plate full of chocolates and some carmel. So from 1-10, 10 being the best which would be your 10? Which one is going to be worth all of it's calories? Then get a plate and place that one thing on a plate then leave where the food is and socialize. Only eat what is on your plate and don't go back for seconds. If you feel like seconds just put it on your plate and take it home where you most likely will forget about it and not eat it.

Now here is a guilt free holiday treat :)

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies ( Don't worry they are delish!)

1 cup     canned 100% pumpkin
1 cup     Splenda or atltern (sugar substitute and really yummy!)
1/2 cup   Applesauce (this replaces oil)
1/4 cup   Egg Beaters (Doesn't change flavor at all)
2 cups     flour ( you can use white or wheat. if you use wheat use 1 1/2 cups)
2 teas      Baking powder
1 teas       Baking soda
2 teas      Cinnimon
1/2 teas    Salt ( you can use no salt)
1 tab        Vanilla
11/2 cups  Dark Chocolate chips


Hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays!