Updated Buddy Challenge Numbers!

Shame!

Does anyone else think these "Shame on...this co. or that..." signs

are somewhat...well....humorous?!

Did shame ever really get anyone anywhere? It is not what I would call a very good motivator. But we use it. We try to shame our kids into behaving, ourselves into not overeating, indulging or becoming complacent.

I have learned one thing (Yes, only one) recently and that is that we will ONLY learn or be motivated when we are ready. I'm not sure how one gets ready but I know it happens and when it does. It is sweet.

This week I have had a good forever fit week. I can say that because it has been awhile for me. I even weighed in at bootcamp and had happy numbers:)

I have worked with Deanne for over three and a half years now and I have heard her say some things over and over again and every once in a while I will have my own "ahhh hah!" And that is when I know she speaks truth. Here is my latest, "Deanne said it first, now I believe it" statement: Once you get your eating and fitness under control, you are free to work on other areas of your life. You will be more productive, happy and enjoy time with loved ones.

It sounds nice, right? I am a pretty literal person...this has been brought to the forefront of my skeptical mind in a very literal way this week.  I stopped eating after 7pm. Why? Because it is on the scorecard , duh!:) Guess what happened? I got more done. I work on projects I had put off. I spent time paying attention to my family. When there was a lull in the evening...instead of thinking...what will I eat next? I would think...hmmm what should I do...?

I found myself thinking today...Deanne has been talking about this intermittent fasting craze and can you even imagine if I was only eating 8 out of 24 hours.... oh! the things I could do...?!

PS. For more information on Intermittent Fasting and to see Marcella Lee, Deanne and other fellow Forever fitters click here.http://www.cbs8.com/story/22240323/new-diet-says-its-not-what-you-eat-but-how-often

Buddy Challenge Week 2 scorecard

Whoa!! All I can say is...impressive!!

I believe there is a lot of healthy recipe making going 

on in the kitchens of our top contenders...

Results folks..that's what I'm thinkin'...

Buddy Challenge/Week 1

We are off and running...!!

(or walking..it's all good:)

No worries if your team isn't posted yet...

send in your scores for both weeks to Deanne

and we'll get you all set for next week.

Grab your buddy and get movin'!!