This morning I woke up and said I'd rather live with the pain of regret. That single thought was enough to get me to the gym to run. I ended up doing a run/walk for 3 miles with 4 sprints! I am so proud of myself. It's really hard for me to get motivation Read More

posted by: Elle, Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:57 PM   1 Comments
Filed Under: weight loss, PEERtrainer, Health, accountability

As much as I wish I was a two marshmallow girl, I'm definitely a 1 marshmallow girl that strives to be a 2 marshmallow girl. Stanford University conducted a study with young children of the faculty there many years ago.  They had the children in Read More

posted by: Elle, Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:11 PM   1 Comments
Filed Under: weight loss, PEERtrainer

I went out to eat last night.  I didn't order a salad, which I should have, but I didn't, I ate enough for 3 people and I'm feeling HUGE today.  I think there was a published study that individuals eat 50% more than they normally would when Read More

posted by: Elle, Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:09 PM   8 Comments
Filed Under: weight loss

I've been reading a fascinating book and it speaks about an emotion we rarely cop to or speak about: shame. Why? Because we're too "ashamed" to even acknowledge what were shameful about. We all have it and it's attached to us like a big elephant in Read More

posted by: Elle, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 4:07 PM   5 Comments
Filed Under: weight loss, Health

People on PT often note how daily journaling makes them more accountable. There is a scientific term for this--"self-monitoring." I found this on iVillage recently:"Research studies show that those who are most likely to succeed at losing weight and keeping Read More

posted by: Elle, Monday, September 11, 2006 12:05 AM   1 Comments
Filed Under: weight loss, daily journaling, accountability

I keep getting asked "am I doing PT right" and this was my answer. "As long as you are logging each day, you are dong PT right. Thats the first step. Second step is to read as many of the other group members as possible. It is interesting because in doing Read More

posted by: Elle, Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:58 PM   (Comments Off)
Filed Under: weight loss, PEERtrainer

I read today that the fundamentals of good immunity and health are directly impacted by regular physical activity.  Although this seems obvious, I usually equate going running or hiking with weight loss benefits.  "If I do this, I'll burn 300 Read More

posted by: Elle, Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:56 PM   (Comments Off)
Filed Under: weight loss, Health, Immunity