Comments for Bella on The Beach

Comment on HYC Update – Break Time by tina

tina — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:12:56 +0000

I hope you’re not letting last week’s gain get you down. Regardless, it’s important to have balance. If you need to sit a bit and focus on maintaining, then that’s what you do. There were times for me that maintaining was EXACTLY what I needed to do instead of layering on the pressure and collapsing from the weight of expectations that I simply could not meet. The holidays and recovery time are two of those examples.

To answer your question, so far I am actually a little ahead of the track I set out for myself for the holidays but I found a 3lb gain overnight so tomorrow’s WI may show otherwise. Damn hormones!

Comment on Countdown to Christmas Challenge – Week 7 by Loretta

Loretta — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:58:48 +0000

One of my latest successes that I am really excited about is still sort of ongoing… it is the Countdown to Christmas Challenge that YOU started. As my goal, I chose to exercise 5 days per week until Christmas (I know I will continue even after Christmas).

I had been injured earlier this year, then gotten inconsistent, and really needed this commitment to kick me in the tush! And it worked! I will report tomorrow at the end of my week 5, and so happy with the results.

I alternate between 3 days of Sweatin to the Oldies DVD, and the other 2 days I use my mini-trampoline. One is shorter than the other, so it gives me leeway in case of time crunch or not feeling well.

Thank you for starting this challenge, it’s helped me a lot!
Loretta
=^..^=

Comment on Countdown to Christmas Challenge – Week 7 by Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet

Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:04:11 +0000

What an awesome year you’ve had! It makes me think that your next year is going to ROCK us all!

I keep a running tally of my victories, and I’ll probably share in some sort of year-end wrap up post. It’s enough to say I’m feeling proud. And grateful.

Have a great weekend!

Comment on Countdown to Christmas Challenge – Week 7 by Tina

Tina — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:23:31 +0000

What a great topic and question for the group!

1. I have learned to look beyond the calorie count of foods and have educated myself about quality of food, including why local, organic and non-GMO foods are better.

2. I’ve started putting my passion for writing and my passion for health/wellness into print through my blog and other writing adventures.

3. I’ve inspired others.

4. I’ve mostly recovered from a back injury that I thought would destroy my weight loss efforts and cause me to gain the 50+lbs I lost. (I didn’t lose more, but I have maintained my weight within 5-10lbs of my lowest.)

Comment on Countdown to Christmas Challenge – Week 7 by Lola

Lola — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:27:34 +0000

well let me announce, i’m proud of myself this year because I have kept my new years resolution of working out at the gym 3 or more times a week, kept walking the dogs often, and incorporated many very healthy foods almost daily. i only lost 20 lbs (not 60lbs as planned), put back on 5-8. my moodiness has almost gone away thanks to the working out. just took til i was 41 to finally figure that out. i left my hair alone this year, accepted that i am a brunette latina that’s not meant to be blond, and now it’s glossy and shiny! lol, i always wanted shiny hair but could never leave it alone long enough to be healthy.

bella, i think i’ve followed you all year and i really admire your stick-to-it-ness and have enjoyed your blog, thanks for writing.

Comment on New Podcast Find – Fat 2 Fit Radio by Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet

Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:21:49 +0000

Thanks for the link and info! I’ll check it out!

Comment on New Podcast Find – Fat 2 Fit Radio by Tina

Tina — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:02:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely have to check that out–especially since Jillian Michaels’ podcast is on haitus indefinitely.

I’m sorry about your gain this week. I’m sure some of it has to do with the traveling, getting dehydrated and puffy (at least I do) from air travel and not drinking as much water as normal. I’m sure you’ll drop it in no time.

Comment on Afternoon Snack Attack! by yummy1982

yummy1982 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:46:59 +0000

Although they’re not that healthy, quite a lot of ‘baked’ crisps are only 1.5 points per bag and would satisfy your salty need.

off the top of my head:
french fries
all walkers ‘baked’ (walkers lights are 2 points)
tesco value equivalent of hula hoops
morissons ‘low fat’ crisps that are a bit like discos.

Ryvitta (sp?) are 0.5 points each and may help.

good luck!

Comment on Weigh-In Wednesday – 4 weeks left! by Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet

Cammy@TheTippyToeDiet — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:02:18 +0000

Love your attitude! This has been a learning time. And I’m with you on the whim thing.

Comment on Weigh-In Wednesday – 4 weeks left! by Bella

Bella — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:45:14 +0000

If you’d like to send each other daily food journals, just let me know. You can email me at: bellasboldbrilliantblog@gmail.com