Good morning!
I am through week 3 of my challenge and have lost another pound! That makes 7 total.
What did I learn this week?
Well, that MY biggest challenge is exercise. Is it the word? Is it my mindset? Have I not found the kind I like? What?
Again, as I learn how to RESET my body and keep this weight off for life, I need to learn what works and doesn't work for me. I need to put my head into my body rather than everywhere else. For my health, I can certainly carve out 30 minutes of the day, wouldn't you think? Well, I don't. I always find something else I "need" to be doing.
I have to put in my head how important this is. I need to be able to clear my mind of anything I "need" to do and enjoy that 30 minutes.
I did eat a little more this week and kept it in moderation. Isn't it funny that I have always believed my weight problem was food and it really is exercise? This is what this is teaching me.
As one of my friends said recently, it's not just for weight, but it's for overall well-being. Exercise is good for us. Ok, mind... get it!
More next week. Enjoy your week!
To your life long health,
Rose
www.LiveWellIntl.com/RoseMahosky
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Two weeks done of my 5 Week challenge
In the last two weeks, I've lost 6 pounds! Four during the 5-day Reset and 2 the next 9 days during Phase 1 (which is a good rate).
The funny thing is that I am not as hungry as I used to be. I do eat, I even feel a little hunger pangs (which as I described before is very good). I have high energy and am really seeing a difference in my skin and my clothes! Actually, with just this small amount of weight, people have noticed. Maybe they know I'm doing this because of my blog but they are just commenting on how good I look.
This is new for me and accepting people's complements is a skill I need to work on. As many of you know, and as I've discovered, losing weight is as much mental as it is physical. As you lose weight, your mind has to keep up. It needs to "see" you in the mirror as a thinner person, not continuously find that bump or bulge. It needs to accept complements without question or embarrassment.
It also needs to complement you. If no one says anything to me after I've worked hard to lose some weight, I feel bad. Like no one noticed! However, you need to please and take care of yourself. If you do, people WILL notice. This is something I've learned recently. What you think about yourself in your head is mirrored by others.
Now, I need to work on the exercise piece. This, for me, is the hardest part of being healthy. I have never enjoyed exercise. I used to run years ago and it was always a chore to put on those shoes and get out. I never felt that euphoric feeling - never. I like to walk, but need to change my mindset. I feel like that 30 or 45 minutes can be used accomplishing something on my list. This is my challenge... I will learn to love to exercise for my health. I will find something that I enjoy and that I want to do.
Stay tuned...
The funny thing is that I am not as hungry as I used to be. I do eat, I even feel a little hunger pangs (which as I described before is very good). I have high energy and am really seeing a difference in my skin and my clothes! Actually, with just this small amount of weight, people have noticed. Maybe they know I'm doing this because of my blog but they are just commenting on how good I look.
This is new for me and accepting people's complements is a skill I need to work on. As many of you know, and as I've discovered, losing weight is as much mental as it is physical. As you lose weight, your mind has to keep up. It needs to "see" you in the mirror as a thinner person, not continuously find that bump or bulge. It needs to accept complements without question or embarrassment.
It also needs to complement you. If no one says anything to me after I've worked hard to lose some weight, I feel bad. Like no one noticed! However, you need to please and take care of yourself. If you do, people WILL notice. This is something I've learned recently. What you think about yourself in your head is mirrored by others.
Now, I need to work on the exercise piece. This, for me, is the hardest part of being healthy. I have never enjoyed exercise. I used to run years ago and it was always a chore to put on those shoes and get out. I never felt that euphoric feeling - never. I like to walk, but need to change my mindset. I feel like that 30 or 45 minutes can be used accomplishing something on my list. This is my challenge... I will learn to love to exercise for my health. I will find something that I enjoy and that I want to do.
Stay tuned...
Saturday, June 4, 2011
First 5 days of RESET done, on to Phase 1
Amazing results this time with the 5-day RESET. Lost 4 pounds!! Now the real work begins.
The hardest day for me was day was the 2nd one. Then, it got easier! Overall, I've noticed a difference in my energy level, my jeans and the scale. All positive and will keep me going.
What I would recommend is to drink LOTS of water. It helps keep you feeling full, it removes toxins and waste and clears your skin. I didn't drink enough on a few days and felt it.
Another thing is that exercise is key. I've got to put a schedule together to make sure I exercise. It's not something I go out of my way to do. If you're like me, follow my journey.
And, I learned how to feel hungry. I know this is crazy to those of you who don't want to feel hungry or are thin, but when I'm not paying attention to how I feel, I eat no matter what. Whenever and how much I want (no portion control). But, when I wait to eat long enough or not eat too much to feel a little hunger and recognize it, that is good. I feed my body when it's hungry, not when my head says it is time to eat. I'm NOT saying I was starving or even hungry on this plan. It is just a new sensation that those of us who eat uncontrollably need to recognize. I'll go more into this later as I am in Phase 1.
If you are interested in doing this with me, please go to www.LiveWellIntl.com/RoseMahosky to check out our program. My contact info is there.
To your Life Long Health,
Rose
The hardest day for me was day was the 2nd one. Then, it got easier! Overall, I've noticed a difference in my energy level, my jeans and the scale. All positive and will keep me going.
What I would recommend is to drink LOTS of water. It helps keep you feeling full, it removes toxins and waste and clears your skin. I didn't drink enough on a few days and felt it.
Another thing is that exercise is key. I've got to put a schedule together to make sure I exercise. It's not something I go out of my way to do. If you're like me, follow my journey.
And, I learned how to feel hungry. I know this is crazy to those of you who don't want to feel hungry or are thin, but when I'm not paying attention to how I feel, I eat no matter what. Whenever and how much I want (no portion control). But, when I wait to eat long enough or not eat too much to feel a little hunger and recognize it, that is good. I feed my body when it's hungry, not when my head says it is time to eat. I'm NOT saying I was starving or even hungry on this plan. It is just a new sensation that those of us who eat uncontrollably need to recognize. I'll go more into this later as I am in Phase 1.
If you are interested in doing this with me, please go to www.LiveWellIntl.com/RoseMahosky to check out our program. My contact info is there.
To your Life Long Health,
Rose
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
5 Week RESET Challenge
Yesterday, I started the 5 Week RESET Challenge, one week ahead of our team. Although I've lost 20 pounds previously, I "maintained" for a while, so I wanted to have a fresh experience before our team does.
As part of RESET or any other behavior modification, it is good to keep a journal (I keep many including a gratitude journal). Write down what you eat, when, and how you are feeling. I also write down why I'm doing this, why I want to lose the last 20 pounds - for me, the health benefits - and what this will mean. It is always good to have a why (a really big why) to help you get over the humps.
I will not only keep my journal, but will keep you all informed here as my challenge unfolds. For me, the challenge is to lose the weight, keep it off, and be the healthiest 50 year old on the planet. (I plan to live to 115, you know).
Day 1 was full of enthusiasm. I was determined to start this and make this work. The first 5 days is the hardest for me, as this is the RESET phase. In this phase, I am re-teaching my body not to crave those foods that are unhealthy. I'm not to say that I will never eat a slice of pizza again, but I will eat one and only a few times a year. I did well feeling full, satisfied and energetic the whole day.
Day 2 was a bit harder for me. I wanted to eat dinner with my husband. He's very supportive (essential to my success) and got me through dinner. He will be joining the Challenge at a later date. I was working more on my computer today, unlike yesterday when I was moving about the house, so I wanted to snack more. I did exercise today for 25 minutes. I found that to be the missing piece. It is very important to exercise. This needs to be a lifetime commitment. As soon as I let up, I totally stop. Find what you love to do so that it won't be a chore. Have fun!!! Your body will love you for it.
Moving on now to Day 3! We're busy all day so that will make things a bit easier. Off to a Usana presentation in the evening. It's always wonderful to be around like-minded, healthy individuals.
Till later!
To your Life Long Health,
Rose
www.LiveWellIntl.com/RoseMahosky
As part of RESET or any other behavior modification, it is good to keep a journal (I keep many including a gratitude journal). Write down what you eat, when, and how you are feeling. I also write down why I'm doing this, why I want to lose the last 20 pounds - for me, the health benefits - and what this will mean. It is always good to have a why (a really big why) to help you get over the humps.
I will not only keep my journal, but will keep you all informed here as my challenge unfolds. For me, the challenge is to lose the weight, keep it off, and be the healthiest 50 year old on the planet. (I plan to live to 115, you know).
Day 1 was full of enthusiasm. I was determined to start this and make this work. The first 5 days is the hardest for me, as this is the RESET phase. In this phase, I am re-teaching my body not to crave those foods that are unhealthy. I'm not to say that I will never eat a slice of pizza again, but I will eat one and only a few times a year. I did well feeling full, satisfied and energetic the whole day.
Day 2 was a bit harder for me. I wanted to eat dinner with my husband. He's very supportive (essential to my success) and got me through dinner. He will be joining the Challenge at a later date. I was working more on my computer today, unlike yesterday when I was moving about the house, so I wanted to snack more. I did exercise today for 25 minutes. I found that to be the missing piece. It is very important to exercise. This needs to be a lifetime commitment. As soon as I let up, I totally stop. Find what you love to do so that it won't be a chore. Have fun!!! Your body will love you for it.
Moving on now to Day 3! We're busy all day so that will make things a bit easier. Off to a Usana presentation in the evening. It's always wonderful to be around like-minded, healthy individuals.
Till later!
To your Life Long Health,
Rose
www.LiveWellIntl.com/RoseMahosky
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Journey - Money and other issues
The Journey has been continuing. I began this series with money beliefs. After a full weekend of learning from masters, I have come to believe that money issues (as well as other issues) are a result of beliefs in general and show up in different areas.
Realizing that you need to clear your money beliefs is a priority if you feel you are in lack. You cannot be feeling lack if you want abundance. The key to abundance in all aspects of your life is love and gratitude.
Each day, I begin with writing in my gratitude journal. Here, I might make simple statements like I am grateful for sunshine. Other days, I may get deeper and realize that I am grateful for feelings, lessons, openness, etc. Whatever I put on in my gratitude journal sets me on a day of gratitude. A day of gratitude always brings amazing things. You'd be surprised.
We can continue with money - if you are grateful for what you have - you'll get more. If you are in lack, you will receive more (lack). Look at other things, too. If you are grateful for the love you are feeling from your spouse, you will receive more. If you are feeling lack or anger, you will receive more (lack or anger). Get the picture? We see and feel things through our own reality.
One more point... if you give you will always receive. If you give love, you will receive love. If you give help, you will receive help. If you give money? There are many, many stories of people giving money and receiving money in some form. A BIG warning, though... don't ever give money or anything else, simply to receive. That isn't genuine and in no circumstances do ingenuous acts ever produce anything good - feelings or anything else. It all must be felt from the heart.
Follow along with me as I learn. I seem to have lots of teachers now and I will then share with you. I knew about 11 years ago that I was a teacher. I now know what it is I am to teach. I hope I can share something with you that will resonate.
With gratitude,
Rose
Realizing that you need to clear your money beliefs is a priority if you feel you are in lack. You cannot be feeling lack if you want abundance. The key to abundance in all aspects of your life is love and gratitude.
Each day, I begin with writing in my gratitude journal. Here, I might make simple statements like I am grateful for sunshine. Other days, I may get deeper and realize that I am grateful for feelings, lessons, openness, etc. Whatever I put on in my gratitude journal sets me on a day of gratitude. A day of gratitude always brings amazing things. You'd be surprised.
We can continue with money - if you are grateful for what you have - you'll get more. If you are in lack, you will receive more (lack). Look at other things, too. If you are grateful for the love you are feeling from your spouse, you will receive more. If you are feeling lack or anger, you will receive more (lack or anger). Get the picture? We see and feel things through our own reality.
One more point... if you give you will always receive. If you give love, you will receive love. If you give help, you will receive help. If you give money? There are many, many stories of people giving money and receiving money in some form. A BIG warning, though... don't ever give money or anything else, simply to receive. That isn't genuine and in no circumstances do ingenuous acts ever produce anything good - feelings or anything else. It all must be felt from the heart.
Follow along with me as I learn. I seem to have lots of teachers now and I will then share with you. I knew about 11 years ago that I was a teacher. I now know what it is I am to teach. I hope I can share something with you that will resonate.
With gratitude,
Rose
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Money Beliefs - Question 3
What would others say if you were to make $1,000,000?
A funny question, but really think about it. Would people be happy and excited for you? Or do you fear that people would be jealous or try to take it? Who would you alienate if you made a million dollars?
These are real fears. We will begin talking about fears that block us. Either conscious or unconscious fears. The conscious ones are easy to deal with. You know them and you can deal with them. The unconscious fears are the hardest because - they are unconscious. You don't know what they are and are not always easy to discover.
So, really think about this. Are you afraid of success because someone close to you would be jealous or uncomfortable? Would this success create an imbalance in how things have been in your family or circle of friends?
There are lots of ways to try to discover the hidden fears that are keeping you stuck. One is tapping (www.thetappingsolution.com), which I've recently rediscovered. It's psychological acupuncture and so worth a look. This and other methods help you discover what really is going on in your subconscious mind that is hindering what you are trying to do.
I really believe that the mind is amazing. It can hurt and heal, it can help you see what you don't with your eyes and the greatest minds of the world have proven this over and over again.
So, take a few minutes and discover what is holding you back by asking yourself and truly answering these questions.
More next time!
To your prosperity and healthy self,
Rose
A funny question, but really think about it. Would people be happy and excited for you? Or do you fear that people would be jealous or try to take it? Who would you alienate if you made a million dollars?
These are real fears. We will begin talking about fears that block us. Either conscious or unconscious fears. The conscious ones are easy to deal with. You know them and you can deal with them. The unconscious fears are the hardest because - they are unconscious. You don't know what they are and are not always easy to discover.
So, really think about this. Are you afraid of success because someone close to you would be jealous or uncomfortable? Would this success create an imbalance in how things have been in your family or circle of friends?
There are lots of ways to try to discover the hidden fears that are keeping you stuck. One is tapping (www.thetappingsolution.com), which I've recently rediscovered. It's psychological acupuncture and so worth a look. This and other methods help you discover what really is going on in your subconscious mind that is hindering what you are trying to do.
I really believe that the mind is amazing. It can hurt and heal, it can help you see what you don't with your eyes and the greatest minds of the world have proven this over and over again.
So, take a few minutes and discover what is holding you back by asking yourself and truly answering these questions.
More next time!
To your prosperity and healthy self,
Rose
Friday, February 25, 2011
Money Beliefs - Question 2
Do you judge someone with money? If someone buys something extravagant, do you say to yourself (or that person), "If I had that much money, I wouldn't spend it on that!"?
Judging what others do rather than be happy (truly happy) for them to do what they are doing creates a vibration of lack. You are saying to the Universe that you don't deserve money.
Judgment is always a low, negative vibration. Any kind of judgment will create lack in some area. (You can take this concept to relationships, health, etc).
Celebrate others' successes! Even if YOU wouldn't buy that, they are not you and you are not them. Each person has their own value system. You cannot and should not judge others. Be happy for the joy they feel when they have that $1,500 pair of Jimmy Choo shoes!
Try truly being happy for others' choices for 90 days. 90 days without judgment. If you judge, stop, recognize it and move on. Soon, you will not be judging others and you'll notice that others don't judge you. Oh, and the Universe will be happy and watch what happens!
Be happy!
Till next time,
To your prosperous and healthy self,
Rose
Judging what others do rather than be happy (truly happy) for them to do what they are doing creates a vibration of lack. You are saying to the Universe that you don't deserve money.
Judgment is always a low, negative vibration. Any kind of judgment will create lack in some area. (You can take this concept to relationships, health, etc).
Celebrate others' successes! Even if YOU wouldn't buy that, they are not you and you are not them. Each person has their own value system. You cannot and should not judge others. Be happy for the joy they feel when they have that $1,500 pair of Jimmy Choo shoes!
Try truly being happy for others' choices for 90 days. 90 days without judgment. If you judge, stop, recognize it and move on. Soon, you will not be judging others and you'll notice that others don't judge you. Oh, and the Universe will be happy and watch what happens!
Be happy!
Till next time,
To your prosperous and healthy self,
Rose
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