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Staying Motivated for the Long Haul

Posted by LindaF @fessmom, Jun 29, 2017

My biggest obstacle to maintaining a healthy weight is a seemingly invisible "switch" that goes on and off in my brain. When it's "on" I am in the zone and can avoid the most decadent temptations and will exercise faithfully. But, about a year to 15 months into my healthy lifestyle, the switch turns to "off" and I lose focus and revert to my bad habits of poor food choices (both in what I eat and how much I eat) and I become more sedentary. I am at that point now and I feel a slow panic building as the number on the scale inches upward. I know what I should do, but I am at a loss as to how to get my mojo back. Suggestions, anyone!?

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jodeej | @jodeej | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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@parus @ihatediabetes @rosemarya @2011panc I found a great recipe from Prevention magazine for a fruit crumble that uses frozen berries and preaches. It is so good! I'll see if I can find it and post it.
JoDee

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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@2011panc What a cute comment about cubby-hole thinking! Thanks for the smile for the day. Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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@jodeej I have lots of frozen berries and peaches in the freezer - would love the recipe. Teresa

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jodeej | @jodeej | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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This isn't the recipe, but it's similar.
https://lifemadesweeter.com/mixed-berry-skillet-crisp/

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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@jodeej this sounds delicious, and maybe it will even be healthy enough for my fanatical son next week. I will have to make sure I bring the dry ingredients with me to Maine so I can make it up there.
Thanks.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018

@jodeej Thanks for that! It looks easy and I don't see any added sugar either. Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @rosemarya ""Move More" These are the words that caught my eye this morning in "Trending Newsfeed Posts"..." + (show)
@rosemarya

"Move More"
These are the words that caught my eye this morning in "Trending Newsfeed Posts" at bottom of Connect Home Page.
I read that, "Research shows physical activity and exercise is “preventive medicine”." I knew that I just had to share it with all of you
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/move-more/

How is that for Motivation?

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@contentandwell I just saw this post from 4 days ago. Did the little dog ever warm up and start walking with you? Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@rosemarya Yes, Rosemary, ice cream is a fav of mine as well. Any frozen fruit when put in a blender with milk, or powdered protein powders, powdered or liquid breakfast drinks, etc. can make a nice ice cream substitute!

Putting seedless grapes in the freezer makes for a great summer treat as well.

Teresa

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@contentandwell You seem to find some of the best foods! Thanks again for the info. Teresa

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 17, 2018
In reply to @rosemarya ""Move More" These are the words that caught my eye this morning in "Trending Newsfeed Posts"..." + (show)
@rosemarya

"Move More"
These are the words that caught my eye this morning in "Trending Newsfeed Posts" at bottom of Connect Home Page.
I read that, "Research shows physical activity and exercise is “preventive medicine”." I knew that I just had to share it with all of you
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/move-more/

How is that for Motivation?

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@hopeful33250 No, "Belly" (short for Annabelle) never ate, wouldn't take a walk, it was stressful. The stress was mainly because she has serious kidney problems and has to take medication for that but I couldn't get the medication into her since she wasn't eating. My daughter and her husband said she would be OK since it was just a few days.
Did you know that they actually do dialysis on dogs with kidney problems, and even transplants? Of course that is very costly so they just give her the medications but I suspect she will not have a long life.
I told them I would not take Belly for more than a couple of days again.
JK

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