Small Steps -- try again -- 2011.11

Small Steps

A journey of a thousand miles begins with
a single step.

Lao-tzu

Try This:

Don't do anything to lose weight

that you aren't willing to do to maintain it.

I have to say that at the moment I'm not sure I'm willing to limit portion size the rest of my life :) So maybe I should change that mantra to " don't do anything to lose weight that I'm not willing to keep trying to do the rest of my life." That being said, I know that keeping my portion sizes to what my body needs, rather than what my mind and emotions want, is very important to maintaining my health.

But instead of focusing on reducing my dinner portions, I'm going to go back to having my afternoon snacks. The snacks often consisted of a wedge of spreadable cheese on flatbread with lite salami, 5 olives and some fruit. It definitely made better dinner decisions easier, because I wasn't starving. So I'm trying afternoon snacks again, because they work for me.

What are you willing try again this week?

share your ideas or plans with me

How'd it go?

What did you do to reach your potential last week?
check out last week's edition

Check This Out:

Though we (me, my family and friends) came through the tsunami with no damage, it was a reminder to be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. If you want to be better prepared next time, check out my list of what you might include in your emergency kit. And make sure you prepare a kit for your pets also. And if you have an organization or group that would like to learn more about preparing an emergency kit, I give a free presentation.

Quote:

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

My Journey:

I've lost weight twice before but I gained it back eventually. This time I'm determined to keep it off and I realize that it's not a one time fix. It's a journey. And as with all great journeys, you learn as you go.

I take these small steps with you each week because I also need to build and maintain the habits and behaviors that support me in my journey. Thanks for joining me each week. Have fun and enjoy your life!

more about my journey

photos
above: Shawndra, 2008 by Perceptions Unlimited
right: Shawndra, Christmas 2003

Shawndra Holmberg Coach & Organizer - I believe YOU can...

www.dhucks.com
808.969.3800

Is your organization or group looking for speakers?

A special presentation available for organizations, businesses and groups on the Big Island, March - May: Personal & Business Emergency Preparedness. June 1 begins the hurricane season in Hawaii and my personal desire is to know that more people are better prepared. If you would like me to speak to your organization, business, club, association or group of friends, please call or email. (808.969.3800, dhucks@dhucks.com).

I've combined my previous experience in preparedness and safety with my knowledge and insight as an organizer and coach to make 'getting your preparedness dhucks in a row' more manageable and more likely.

Here's a bit of my background (check out my bio at Dhucks.com/about.html):

Bioterrorism Preparedness Planner for the Hawaii District Health Office
Trainer (safety, environmental, process) on Johnston Atoll
Safety, Environmental and Health Coordinator at South Pole, Antartica

I have several other topics that I would love to share with your organization and I am always open to tailoring something to your needs. Check out the topics at Dhucks.com/speaking.html.

For those of you in Oregon, I will be in Oregon April 11 - 24. If you would like me to speak to your organization or group on preparedness or one of the other topics, please let me know. I would love to see you.