Walking

Yvonne McCoy on November 15th, 2009

There is more than 1 way.
You may remember that in August when I added a new puppy to our family, my goal was to walk a mile day within a week. This turned out to be a big problem. My puppy Monk had a different agenda. We had to stop at every tree and bush. [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on November 5th, 2009

And Why?
Ask yourself everyday, “What is working and why?”  We can always make a long list of what isn’t working. So spend some time noticing the good things. The glass is half full if you want it to be. You may want to keep a notebook so you can go back and look at your [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 21st, 2009

Can Bring Big Results!
I truly believe that with any change, comes unexpected consequences.  Also, those small changes can bring big results.
Changes start in the infinite creativity of your mind!

After I went indoor rock climbing the first time, I thought “Look at me, I’m a rock climber.” It didn’t matter that I didn’t get 3 [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 7th, 2009

It happens….
Having an off day happens to all of us. What separates those that are successful from those that are not? It is how quickly you can pick yourself up and get moving again.
What’s in your toolbox?

Everybody needs to have their own toolbox of strategies to shorten these down periods. [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 5th, 2009

Daily Exercise
Does the statement “30 -60 minutes of exercise at least 3x a week” send shivers down your spine? Exercise doesn’t have to be a regimented exercise program. It doesn’t just happen in the gym or in workout clothes. It can be something you can work into your normal daily life.
Getting Started
If it has [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on October 1st, 2009

Motivation

We never talk about needing motivation when things are going well. It’s when things are not going the way we want that we talk about needing to be motivated.

What message do you send yourself?
So what do you say to yourself when that does happen?
- What’s wrong with me?
- Why me?
- How could I let in [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on September 30th, 2009

What are the ingredients?

I was watching a dog training CD. It said 1st exercise, 2nd discipline and 3rd affection = a balanced life for a dog. I started thinking; maybe it would work for humans as well.
How does this relate to us?
I’m not going to take this too far, but it made me think. Exercise [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on September 27th, 2009

14-Day Super Highway Plan Results
The results are in…
I thought it only fair to share the results of my 14-Day Super Highway Plan. Here are the goals and what I learned:
1. Lose lbs 6 – I lost 3.75lbs which is in the healthy 1 to 2 lbs a week range. Remember this is the net loss [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on September 25th, 2009

14-Day Super Highway Plan Day 13
Day 13 of 14 Day Plan
Scored a 5
What is the best way to lose weight?
Did you ever ask yourself what is the best way to lose weight? Should I:

A Cut calories or
B. Exercise more?
An eye opening moment
Years ago, I went to see Dr. Mike. He asked, “What are [...]

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Yvonne McCoy on September 22nd, 2009

Day 10 of 14 Day Plan
Scored a 6.
On Day 8, after I got on the scale and didn’t see the results I wanted, I posed the question of what should I do? I gave 3 choices. Which one did you pick? I decided to do B) Reevaluate and tighten up some things.
Because I am human, [...]

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