Food Journal Anyone?

One of the habits I have developed over the years is to track what I eat in a food journal or food diary. I initially used a regular calendar which started with a blank pocket calendar that my brother gave me. Now I use an online tool or app at retrofitme.com. I’ve also tried logging…

Fitbit Fanatic – Tracking (Almost) Everything!

One of the things that has helped me stay on track and stay focused to get in shape in a way that matches my lifestyle, work schedule, and kid schedule is to use a Fitbit. A fitbit is a little pedometer about the size of a pinkie finger. It tracks many things and keeps statistics…

Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?

I’ve worked really hard the last 10 months to lose 25 pounds. But more importantly, I’ve worked hard to do it in a sustainable way. I’ve lost the weight before – many times, and somehow it creeps back on and I find myself trying to figure out the next way to lose weight and keep…

My Love/Hate Relationship with Running

I hate running. I do it because it is a means to an end. I run because it is the quickest way to get in shape. I run because it is a way to get in a regular work out in the shortest amount of time. But I hate it. I hate the feeling of…