Isn't it ironic that we raise our children to not say "4-letter words", yet as adults there is one we hear most likely every day and think nothing of it--diet. This is an awful word yet is readily accepted and used by society.
Earlier this year I was involved in a group discussion with a human resource consultant. The topic of employee probations was brought up and the consultant challenged us. She asked why we put employees on probation for a specified period of time. She said, "That is like saying you can't perform this particular action for 90 days but after that it's okay." Wow! What an eye-opening statement. I had never quite looked at it that way but it makes perfect sense--I don't want my employees to go back to those actions after the probation is over.
Diet is the same. Why would you change your eating and/or physical activity habits for 90 days or so and then tell yourself "now I can go back to my old ways." We should not diet--we should be prepared to change our lifestyle if we sincerely want to keep the weight off and become a healthier, most-likely happier, and definitely more active part of society.
I am not dieting. I am making permanent, positive changes to my lifestyle.
Here's to seeing less of me in DC (and beyond)!
Betty
Inspirational Quotes
"Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us."-- Voltaire
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."-- Henry Ford
"Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful."-- Mark Victor Hansen
"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there."-- Col. Harland Sanders
"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open."-- Thomas Dewar
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."-- Henry Ford
"Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful."-- Mark Victor Hansen
"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there."-- Col. Harland Sanders
"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open."-- Thomas Dewar
FUN FACTS
** The parachute was invented by Leonardo da Vinci in 1515 **
About Me
- Your Other Mom
- Me...that's a difficult subject for me to discuss. To most people I seem very outgoing but in reality I prefer to stay behind the scenes. I have a great husband and a wonderful teenage daughter. (Wonderful and Teenager in the same sentence--isn't that an oxymoron?) They listen to my rants and raves and sometimes even hear them. We own a pest control company where I am the "office manager" and we homeschool. It's definitely a juggling act. A wonderful friend recently moved away and it still hurts, but there are other fantastic friends and we are commiserating together over the loss. I love to travel and cook. Give me the chance and I am outta here. Some favorite destinations: Lake Tahoe, Walt Disney World, and College Station. (Gig 'Em Aggies!) Where would I like to go? Italy - there I can feed both my 2 hobbies. Read On and Enjoy! Please comment...I love comments!
Christmas 2007 @ Disney World
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3 comments:
I think we misuse the word diet. I try to incorporate it in its proper sense, especially around my daughter, since it is so misused all around us. we are all on a "diet" since our "diet" is what we consume each day...I think you are right, we need to make sure that our daily diet is a permanent lifestyle...
taking small steps helps us to see our successes. good for you w/ the steps you are taking!
Thanks! I agree "diet" is definitely a mis-used word. Diet as a noun is okay. Diet as a verb is where the problem lies.
Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it from you and your hubby.
I don't really like the diet word either. I like two words more--better choices. Helps my brain be more accepting of the changes.
Good for you!!
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