*~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

[Guest guest]

One of the biggest reasons people fail in a diet is because they

lose their focus. When you make it all about counting, measuring,

and forced exercise, it becomes a chore- not the dream fulfillment

it was when you started... SOOOO.... Today, everyone respond (or at

least think about) WHY you are on a diet. I'll go first:

We watched " Honey, we're killing the kids " one night, and I realized

how many unhealthy eating habits my kids had already. It occurred to

me that I wanted to see them healthy and active, living long and

happy lives. There were a few problems with that, though- one, they

weren't healthy or active, two, I am not going to live long enough

to see them age if I don't change me, three, eating habits start

young, and it's our job (as their parents) to SHOW them how to do

that... the best way is by example.

My goal is to lose weight so I can keep up with them. I don't want

to eat fast-food dinners and go to the movies with my kids all the

time. I want to be a soccer-mom, maybe even help coach the team. I

want to inspire my kids to live life to the fullest- not teach them

to be lazy and overeat! If I want them to change, I have to do it

first... So, that being said, I am turning off the computer for a

while! Have a great day, everyone!!! Crank up your favorite CD and

dance a little this morning!!