Gratitude

Just felt like sharing today from one of my top 5 Favorite books on the planet! :) The 4:8 Principle by Tommy Newberrry is full of so much wisdom but I felt this was the appropriate nugget for today.

"Gratitude is a conviction, a practice and a discipline...Gratitude is a like a mental gearshift that takes your from turbulence to peacefulness, from stagnation to creativity. Gratitude brings you back to the present moment, to all that is working well in your life right now. When you focuse on your blessings, your life feels abundant, when you focus on whats missing your life feels incomplete." Tommy Newberry

So today lets not compare, or get lost in the past and the regrets of what has not happened. Every day is new day, to start fresh and to begin again. Whatever your goal is, just know that with a heart full of gratitude and appreciation, you will reach your finish line!

Health Tip: Blueberries or Red Grapes

Swap a handful of red grapes for a handful of blueberries. Blueberries are a great source of fiber, antioxidants and carbs.

Fiber keeps you fuller long, antioxidants help fight the free radicals in your body that can harm you, and healthy carbs are a great source of energy.  Blueberries are also known to boost your concentration and memory by up to 20%! So, eat them in the morning to reap the benefits and you’ll burn the sugar calories before night! Enjoy this great 100 calorie snack!!

 

Overcoming

I am sure that many of you have reached places in your life where the goals that you have set seem too difficult or out of reach.  The goal may be to lose the last 10lbs that you gained after your last baby. Or to lose weight that has just stuck around for way to long. Maybe the goal is to exercise 3 days a week no matter what, or to run in a marathon. No matter how big or small the goal is its important to set a date and work towards accomplishing it. But the most important part of the goal is to finish what you told yourself you would do. Keep your word to yourself, and watch your self image rise to new heights.

Most people fail because they quit to soon. Don't let that be you.
"Actions are the only way to bridge plans and goals with accomplishment. Nothing happens until you do something to make it happen-every day. Are you action, or B.T.N.A ( big talk, no action)." Jeffery Gitomer

In his book The Little Red Book of Selling  Jeffery Gitomer talks about goals and what it takes to succeed.

" Failure actually only occurs when you decide to quit. Few simple things you can do to avoid getting to the quit stage are:

1. Look at failure as an event, not a person.
2. List possible opportunities.
3. Ask yourself what have I learned? And try again.
4. Don't mope around with other failures-go find successful people and hang around them.

I hope that some of these thoughts have encouraged you to never quit. Don't give up on your goals and remember, " When something bad happens( or you miss a goal) you have 3 choices, you can either let it define you, let it destroy you or let it strengthen you. " - Unknown

What to Put on that Thanksgiving Plate?

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time, filled with family, football, naps on the couch, eating, eating and more eating! So the struggle for most of us is how to enjoy this festive time but not add 5 pounds to our gut, hips, butt or other trouble zone. :) So here are some simple ideas to take some of the stress away and help you relax. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.