Quote of the Week

I just heard a great quote today that pretty much sums up my life:

"You cannot out-exercise a lousy diet."

~Amy

Tara Motivation

The following motivation comes from Kami's biggest loser hero - Tara. Her blog can be found at www.taracosta.com:

Way To Get/Stay Motivated

Hey All, I get this question all the time. I want to share with you one thing that I do that helps me get motivated and stay motivated. I am someone who needs to be reminded all the time. I need this because sometimes my eyes see things (like chocolate molten cake), that sends that message to my brain that I need that or I want that. We all have moments of weakness – I have them more than I would like. One way that I combat this, is by reminding myself daily of things that I want to achieve or do. Every morning I wake up and my mind starts to go – the list of to-do’s is already rambling. I stop myself and try to focus on one thing. That one thing is my “Just For Today.” I know that just for today I can do anything, before long that day will turn into a week and the week will turn into 2 weeks before you know it you have been doing something for a whole month. I have used my “Just for Today Post-its” idea for longer than a year now. I wake up and on my bed stand there is my post-it pad. I write…

- Just for Today I will eat only what is Fresh, Fresh, Fresh
- Just for Today I will adhere to my 1200 cal/day
- Just for Today I will get in a 2 hour run
- Just for Today I will make someone that I do not know smile
- Just for Today I will be positive about everything

My “Just for Today” post-its have evolved from losing weight, staying on track with my training plans, holding myself accountable to keeping a smile on my face and those around me.
This is one thing I do, I have posits all around – in my car, my bedroom, the kitchen, my office – ALL Over so wherever I go I am reminded of one of my Just for Today… they are never negative but they help remind me of where I was and where I am going.Maybe this could help you – if it does I am happy that I shared it!

Go Daris!
~Amy

Jiggawhat!

Not that this has anything to do with weight lost, but did anyone watch Lost? Wow. Best episode of the season.

And - loved the makeovers on Biggest Loser. I am SO team Daris right now. The way he got back on the treadmill after falling off. Crazy. And, Sam and Stephanie - so cute.

~Amy

Yes!!

So glad that Sam went home!!!!

Speaking of Throw Up....

I have been throwing up also but not because of sickness :-) No really I ate watermelon in California and I had to throw up. Trisha pulled off the road and I hurled in the bushes.....who would have thought watermelon??? Down 30 lbs. Also, did you all know I got a job offer for teaching Business at a High School in Frazer, Montana. It is in BFE for real.....but housing is $50 so we will see.

New Diet Plan

Just in case you were wondering, getting the stomach flu happens to be a great diet. I have lost 5 pounds in 3 days and feel like I had Kami's surgery since I can only stomach baby food.

Although it is HORRIBLE, it came at a good time since I'll be on a beach in Mexico in 4 days. :-)

~Amy