Escaping the Lure

I've been completely submerged in a new project at work.  My day's are so intense and loaded with pressure.  I can feel the pull of my snack drawer, calling me to dig into that spare box of crackers.  It is hard to resist the lure of the comfort of food to ease some of the stress of the day.  But, one thing I've learned over my journey to be healthy is that medicating with food only feels good for a few minutes but leaves me feeling guilty for much longer.

So, I focus on drinking my water and turning on some good background music to get me through those tougher moments.  I fuel my system with healthy meals and snacks and spoil myself with as much sleep as I can get.  These are ways to help yourself through stressful times not shoving salty or sugary carb-bombs down your throat.  Before reaching for your snack drawer, take a moment to think about whether that choice will really make it all better.  I think not, supermoms!

Happy Father's Day, to all the Superdads!

Soak Up Some Summer

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." --F. Scott Fitzgerald

The warmer weather and longer days are like a breath of fresh air.  Let it revitalize your spirit, supermoms!

Today I...

...am so in this place! Even this supermom gets tangled up in her cape!

 

Home Sweet Home

"I'm the only one who understands me...'cuz I live in here."

Your body is your spirit's home, the place where you truly live, supermoms.  Take as good a care of it, inside and out, as you do your bricks and mortar residence!

Stick To It-ness

When I hear a whiny "I've tried everything" from moms, anyone really, struggling with their weight, I say "that means you've never really stuck with anything".  Consider that, supermoms.  Lifestyle changes don't happen overnight and certainly not without a little blood, sweat, and/or tears.  Figure out a nutrition and exercise plan, and for heaven's sake, stick with it!

Happy Mother's Day, Supermoms!

Taking Things a Step at a Time

Just remember, going for your best is truly a journey, rather than a destination.  To quote a Peruvian proverb, "little by little, one walks far".  Just keep walking, supermoms...

Code Word "Cake"

No matter which way you look at it, supermoms, we have a trickster in our midst.  May I expose it?  Muffins are nothing more than CAKE in disguise!  They've quietly infiltrated coffee houses and pastry baskets, hiding as a non-dessert option, tempting us with their hallmark trait of being a cherished breakfast food.  It's easy to see them for something other than what they are, which is simply a slice of cake.  There are few redeeming qualities to these imposters and lots more to consider before indulging here:  sugar, empty calories, processed ingredients.  No, not even the blueberries count in making this a healthy choice.  For those of you living in denial-land, sorry to burst your bubble!  Stick to fruits, whole wheat toast, eggs, or just your non-fat, sugar-free latte.  Keep dessert where it belongs...an occasional treat to enjoy not part of your meal plan!

Today I...

...just needed to start Friday off with some fun that I thought you might like to share in!  Cheers!