What are You Weighting for?
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
I am a procrastinator. It’s what I do, yep, a regular last-minute Lucy. Most times it works for me, I work better under pressure, at least that’s what I tell myself. But the truth is, I don’t. Procrastination adds weight – and in this case I mean that figuratively and literally!
In my previous blog post Enough, I identified some habits that were obstacles in previous weight-loss efforts and procrastination was among them. In fact procrastination, coupled with a lack of follow-through (which is an entirely different issue I’ll be sure to cover in its own blog), have proven to have detrimental effects to both my physical and mental well-being.
If procrastination causes such ill effects, why, oh why do we do it? I’ve been told that it’s all a matter of self-discipline, lack of motivation or that it’s just plain laziness. But I don’t buy that because I would spend the day scrubbing toilets to avoid an hour on the treadmill. In order to gain some insight, I made list of all the things I would typically procrastinate doing or starting – and believe me the list was long, but also there was a lot of really dumb little stuff on it, like shaving my legs (hey! it was a comprehensive list and to be fair…that one might just be laziness).
As I reviewed my list, it hit me, procrastination is tied to comfort and emotion. I do not lack self-discipline and I am not lazy or unmotivated either. I procrastinate because I associate certain tasks or undertakings with negative feelings or discomfort. Now, having a deeper understanding of why, I am on my way to procrastinating less, at least when it comes to my health and fitness goals. I came up with the BEST method for slowing down procrastination.
Be kind (to yourself). Don’t expect perfection, we are all guilty of putting off or avoiding things sometimes. Don’t obsess or beat yourself up; forgive yourself and move forward.
Examine the why. Make a list of things you often procrastinate doing or starting. Then identify what it is about those things that make you put them off or avoid them. Understanding the why will help you take steps to make them less overwhelming in the future.
Start small. Tony Robbins said it best, “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” So, whatever it is that you are putting off or haven’t started, take one step forward and do it today.
And finally,
Treat yourself. For forward progress, even if it isn’t perfect or timely. Schedule that manicure or go get that pair of shoes. (this is my favorite part of the BEST method!)
Wherever you are on your journey and whatever obstacles you are facing remember that it is about progress, not perfection. Stop weighting, what have you got to lose?
My daughter asked me to get her chicken McNuggets while I was out today.
Can I just say, going through the drive-thru when you`re hungry is hard. But I haven`t had McDonald`s (other than an Egg McMuffin a time or two) since 2019. And I wasn`t going to start today...although I do plan to try the strawberry shortcake McFlurry before it`s gone! But that`s another post!
I decided to ask for a few extra sauces (my favorite is Hot Mustard) and came home to make my own copycat nuggets.
I wish I could take the credit for this piece of culinary genius, but I found the recipe while scrolling Instagram--it was a reel, so I`m not sure who it was!
Copy Cat Chicken McNuggets
Serves 1 (12 nuggets)
4 WW Points
443 Calories
12.5 oz can Kirkland Canned Chicken, drained
1 egg
65 grams 75% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheddar
1 tbsp grated parmesan
Seasoning of your choice, I used some spicy ranch seasoning.
Avocado Oil cooking spray
Preheat oven or airfryer to 400.
1. Mix all ingredients well, shape into nuggets (I got 12 out of this), place on pan spritzed with avocado oil cooking spray, then give them another quick spritz.
2. Air fry or bake 25 min or until golden and crispy, turning them over halfway through. I use the air fry function on my Ninja XL oven.
I enjoyed these with my favorite McDonald`s nugget sauce!
As a side note, the point/nutritional values will be different depending on the cheese you use.
#bigfatskinnyrecipes #eatgreatloseweight #weightlossjourney #healthyswaps
My daughter asked me to get her chicken McNuggets while I was out today.
Can I just say, going through the drive-thru when you`re hungry is hard. But I haven`t had McDonald`s (other than an Egg McMuffin a time or two) since 2019. And I wasn`t going to start today...although I do plan to try the strawberry shortcake McFlurry before it`s gone! But that`s another post!
I decided to ask for a few extra sauces (my favorite is Hot Mustard) and came home to make my own copycat nuggets.
I wish I could take the credit for this piece of culinary genius, but I found the recipe while scrolling Instagram--it was a reel, so I`m not sure who it was!
Copy Cat Chicken McNuggets
Serves 1 (12 nuggets)
4 WW Points
443 Calories
12.5 oz can Kirkland Canned Chicken, drained
1 egg
65 grams 75% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheddar
1 tbsp grated parmesan
Seasoning of your choice, I used some spicy ranch seasoning.
Avocado Oil cooking spray
Preheat oven or airfryer to 400.
1. Mix all ingredients well, shape into nuggets (I got 12 out of this), place on pan spritzed with avocado oil cooking spray, then give them another quick spritz.
2. Air fry or bake 25 min or until golden and crispy, turning them over halfway through. I use the air fry function on my Ninja XL oven.
I enjoyed these with my favorite McDonald`s nugget sauce!
As a side note, the point/nutritional values will be different depending on the cheese you use.
#bigfatskinnyrecipes #eatgreatloseweight #weightlossjourney #healthyswaps
I stumbled across an old journal entry from late 2020. And boy did I need the reminder.
I thought I`d share just in case any of you needed a reminder too:
"Transformation is a process. It takes time, and patience. Sometimes you`re gonna hit it on all cylinders, and sometimes you`re gonna struggle. In either case the requirement is to show up, and do the best that you can."
(December 13, 2020)
Don`t ever underestimate your own wisdom, because most times the only expert you need is looking back at you in the mirror.
xo-Lisa
#transformationtuesday #weightlossjourney #bigfatskinnywisdom
I stumbled across an old journal entry from late 2020. And boy did I need the reminder.
I thought I`d share just in case any of you needed a reminder too:
"Transformation is a process. It takes time, and patience. Sometimes you`re gonna hit it on all cylinders, and sometimes you`re gonna struggle. In either case the requirement is to show up, and do the best that you can."
(December 13, 2020)
Don`t ever underestimate your own wisdom, because most times the only expert you need is looking back at you in the mirror.
xo-Lisa
#transformationtuesday #weightlossjourney #bigfatskinnywisdom
I had a bad hair day..
I was letting my hair grow because, for like a minute I was loving it long--and then yesterday on a whim I decided that I didn`t.
I sent a quick text to @nikitajohns, the best hairstylist ever, and a few hours later my hair was four inches shorter, my bad hair day was over, and I was ready for spring!
The moral of the story is: making a change doesn`t require over thinking--just do it!
I had a bad hair day..
I was letting my hair grow because, for like a minute I was loving it long--and then yesterday on a whim I decided that I didn`t.
I sent a quick text to @nikitajohns, the best hairstylist ever, and a few hours later my hair was four inches shorter, my bad hair day was over, and I was ready for spring!
The moral of the story is: making a change doesn`t require over thinking--just do it!
My eyes have been bothering me off and on for a few days, I figured it was just a Sjogrens flare, until this morning when I woke up with sore, red, goopy eyes.
So I scheduled a quick video visit with my doctor...
and the winner is:
Bacterial Conjunctivitis (aka) Pink Eye!!
I`m getting some antibiotic drops, but spam me with your best home remedies to soothe sore, achey eyes 👀!
My eyes have been bothering me off and on for a few days, I figured it was just a Sjogrens flare, until this morning when I woke up with sore, red, goopy eyes.
So I scheduled a quick video visit with my doctor...
and the winner is:
Bacterial Conjunctivitis (aka) Pink Eye!!
I`m getting some antibiotic drops, but spam me with your best home remedies to soothe sore, achey eyes 👀!
Happy Sunday!
I don`t know about you, but this spring ahead thing has got me all messed up!
I mean, I know it`s only an hour but man I feel like I missed half the day!!! 😳
I will not be live on Facebook this evening as I`m getting ready for a quick trip tomorrow and Tuesday. BUT, I still wanted to share the recipe I talked about last week. It`s one of my faves and it comes together quickly!!
I especially love fennel and apples together, but it is equally delicious without the fennel. If you skip the fennel (which I do not recommend) just add an additional cup of broccoli slaw mix.
Apple Crunch Slaw
6 servings
1sp
75 calories
3 c broccoli slaw
1 c fennel sliced thin
2 apples julienned, shredded, or chopped
2 tsp Fruit Fresh (sprinkled on apples to keep them from browning)
DRESSING
1/2 c nonfat greek yogurt
2 tbsp Light mayo
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 packets Truvia Sweetener
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
Toss slaw and fennel together. Sprinkle apples with fruit fresh and toss together, add to slaw mix. Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth and uniform, pour over slaw and toss well until coated. #myww #weightlossjourney #wwcommunity #bigfatskinnysalads #eatmoresalad
Happy Sunday!
I don`t know about you, but this spring ahead thing has got me all messed up!
I mean, I know it`s only an hour but man I feel like I missed half the day!!! 😳
I will not be live on Facebook this evening as I`m getting ready for a quick trip tomorrow and Tuesday. BUT, I still wanted to share the recipe I talked about last week. It`s one of my faves and it comes together quickly!!
I especially love fennel and apples together, but it is equally delicious without the fennel. If you skip the fennel (which I do not recommend) just add an additional cup of broccoli slaw mix.
Apple Crunch Slaw
6 servings
1sp
75 calories
3 c broccoli slaw
1 c fennel sliced thin
2 apples julienned, shredded, or chopped
2 tsp Fruit Fresh (sprinkled on apples to keep them from browning)
DRESSING
1/2 c nonfat greek yogurt
2 tbsp Light mayo
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 packets Truvia Sweetener
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
Toss slaw and fennel together. Sprinkle apples with fruit fresh and toss together, add to slaw mix. Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth and uniform, pour over slaw and toss well until coated. #myww #weightlossjourney #wwcommunity #bigfatskinnysalads #eatmoresalad
Fresh hair day is my favorite! Disguising my wisdom!!!
#transformationtuesday
Happy FriYaY-Weigh! So far this month my weight has not budged--I`ve been maintaining, which is (arguably) good, but my goal is to lose.
And there it is, my weekly struggle between gratitude and disappointment.
With that said, I choose gratitude. These two pictures are almost four years apart. I`ve come an incredibly long way, and am proud of all that I`ve overcome.
I am well aware of the work that is yet to be done, but for today, I am choosing to celebrate where I am right now and the strength and courage it took to get here.
What wins are you celebrating today?
xo Lisa
#celebrateeverywin #weightlossjourney #consistency #eatmovetracksleep #drinkyourwater #bigfatskinnywisdom #facetofacefriday #Face2FaceFriday
Happy FriYaY-Weigh! So far this month my weight has not budged--I`ve been maintaining, which is (arguably) good, but my goal is to lose.
And there it is, my weekly struggle between gratitude and disappointment.
With that said, I choose gratitude. These two pictures are almost four years apart. I`ve come an incredibly long way, and am proud of all that I`ve overcome.
I am well aware of the work that is yet to be done, but for today, I am choosing to celebrate where I am right now and the strength and courage it took to get here.
What wins are you celebrating today?
xo Lisa
#celebrateeverywin #weightlossjourney #consistency #eatmovetracksleep #drinkyourwater #bigfatskinnywisdom #facetofacefriday #Face2FaceFriday
Taking care of others can be both challenging, and exhausting.
Which is why making my own care a priority is absolutely essential. You know, the put your own mask on first thing...and I wasn`t very good at it for more years than I can count.
I have always been a supplement skeptic, but have since learned that (much like in life), sometimes a little bit of support goes a really long way.
In addition to eating well, moving, tracking, drinking my daily water, and getting plenty of sleep, I take supplements for:
👉 Hormone and Mood Support
👉 Stress and Weight Management Support
👉 Gut Health Support
👉 Inflammation and Autoimmune Support
While I know that taking a few supplements will not solve all my health issues, or make me magically thinner, I do know what a difference they have made for me on my health journey.
Do you supplement?
#myweightlossjourney #weightlossjourney #consistency #eatmovetracksleep #drinkyourwater
Taking care of others can be both challenging, and exhausting.
Which is why making my own care a priority is absolutely essential. You know, the put your own mask on first thing...and I wasn`t very good at it for more years than I can count.
I have always been a supplement skeptic, but have since learned that (much like in life), sometimes a little bit of support goes a really long way.
In addition to eating well, moving, tracking, drinking my daily water, and getting plenty of sleep, I take supplements for:
👉 Hormone and Mood Support
👉 Stress and Weight Management Support
👉 Gut Health Support
👉 Inflammation and Autoimmune Support
While I know that taking a few supplements will not solve all my health issues, or make me magically thinner, I do know what a difference they have made for me on my health journey.
Do you supplement?
#myweightlossjourney #weightlossjourney #consistency #eatmovetracksleep #drinkyourwater
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