Thinspiration #44

Permanent results require permanent change. --Unknown

There is not a shortage of weight loss in this country. Everywhere you look there is a new fad diet, new "superfoods", and lots of people trying to make changes. The shortage is the permanent results. Very few people who go on a diet are able to maintain their weight loss. In fact most people will not only gain back all the weight they lost, many will then continue to gain weight and be heavier than when they started. Why is that?

It's because people see diets as a temporary thing. They think "I'm overweight. I'm going to eat healthy while I feel motivated and it's convenient." Ok maybe not in those exact words but that's how a lot of dieters start. They get this big hoorah to be healthier, which is great, you need that. But after the first week, the newness starts to wear off, temptations are all around, and eventually most dieter fall back into old habits.

If you lost weight eating healthier and exercising, you need to keep eating healthier and exercising to keep the weight off. This is not a one and done kind of deal.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #43

I heard this saying for the first time last week and it has really stuck with me. It's one of those super simplistic motivational sayings, but it is SO TRUE. As a professional yo-yo dieter, I know square one like the wrapper of my favorite candy bar. And I hate being there every single time. Instead of passing GO and collecting $200, I'm failing in the self esteem department and well over 200 lbs. Square One, here's to the last time I hope we meet.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #42

A friend of mine on the NS discussion boards posted this and I loved it so much I wanted to share it. Lately my weight loss rate has slowed so much that it's almost non-existent. Granted I could be doing things a little better but I have to keep in mind that I can't control the pace, I can only control the direction.

I know that I'm not completely off the band wagon and I'm glad that the scale is not moving in the opposite direction. Each of our bodies move at their own pace and that's just something we have to deal with.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #41

Water weight explained. Drink more water people!! I am not excluded from this public service announcement. Excuse me while I go refill my water bottle...

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #40

Keep going. Don't give up. Take it one day at a time.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #39

Anything is better than nothing. Don't worry about making a certain time or going a certain distance. Do what you can, push yourself a little, and go a little harder/faster/longer tomorrow.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #38

Getting healthy is not just about getting as physically skinny as we can, it's about living a healthy lifestyle to promote good habits and live a long life.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #37

This weekend is going to be a hard one to get through for some people. BBQs, family gatherings, picnics... A lot of temptations. Remember your goal and how hard you've worked to get this far. Don't undo all that progress for something that will only last a day.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #36

Enough said. You can do it!

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #35

Well, is it? If so, great! Keep going. If not, what do you need to change to make tomorrow one step closer to your goal?

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #34

This is my best friend's favorite quote (well one of them at least) and this morning I found it as part of a beautiful painting so I thought I'd share. Enjoy.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #33

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. --La Rochefoucauld

It's easy to eat whatever you want everyday. Too many of us already do that. However, it takes quite a bit of knowledge and creativity to be able to eat smart. Learn how to fuel your body instead of dumping garbage into it.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #32

It doesn't even have to be an hour. 20 minutes people! Make it count. Your life may depend on it.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #31

Once you start losing weight, don't let it find you again. Learn about how to feed your body properly so when you transition to maintenance you can actually stay in maintenance.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #30

So I had to finish out Nike week with the most infamous of them all. This is arguably the simplest yet best piece of advice out there. No more excuses. Get out there and go.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #29

Victory is paid for in sweat, courage, and preparation. --Nike

Getting to goal is not impossible. But it does take work, a lot of strength, and a plan. Make sure you're ready with all three since you cannot stand on only two.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #28

Failure's not an option. It's a step. --Nike

Nobody's perfect. We all stumble along the way. It's part of the learning process. It's what motivates us to do better. Push harder. Go longer.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #27

Ran sounds better than run. --Nike

You can talk about it and think about it all you want, but it doesn't mean a thing until you actually do it.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #26

Training is the opposite of hoping. --Nike

You can't expect to get to work by hoping to get into your car this morning. Getting fit is the same way. You can hope all you want but you have to actually do something to get somewhere.

Hakuna matata!

Thinspiration #25

If you went running when you first started thinking about it, you'd be back by now. --Nike

This is how you make time. You do something when you first think about it. Don't debate whether or not you should. By the time you actually figure out what you're going to do, you could already be on your way.

Hakuna matata!