How many food choices do you make every day? MSNBC reports we make 200 food choices a day! You would think with making that many choices today we would have better odds at making healthier choices. With obesity rates on the rise, it’s obvious most Americans are NOT making good choices when it comes to putting things in their mouths.
It’s not that we need to stop enjoying what we’re eating – it’s that we need to enjoy making healthier choices so we enjoy life more! What we eat affects how we feel, how we deal with stress, and how much energy we have.
Changing how we view our food and what is good vs what is good for us is ultra important if we expect to make a lifestyle change that can sustain permanent results. Really our relationship with food is what we need to focus on – why do we crave doughnuts and pastrys instead of carrots or nuts? Is it really that we don’t like carrots or nuts, or is it the memories or special occasions when we got doughnuts or pastrys that we REALLY like about them?
I was just on a call with The Clearing Cure, where we worked on changing the emotions so they don’t trigger the cravings so frequently.

Beginner’s Schedule for Walking

Having a hard time getting started? Try following this beginner schedule. Warm up and cool down times are included in the scheduled minutes. Be sure to stretch after your walks.

Week	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	15 Min	15 Min	20 Min	15 Min	20 Min	15 Min	20 Min
2	15 Min	20 Min	20 Min	15 Min	20 Min	15 Min	25 Min
3	15 Min	25 Min	20 Min	15 Min	25 Min	20 Min	25 Min
4	20 Min	30 Min	20 Min	20 Min	30 Min	20 Min	30 Min
5	20 Min	30 Min	30 Min	20 Min	30 Min	20 Min	35 Min
6	25 Min	30 Min	30 Min	25 Min	30 Min	25 Min	40 Min
7	25 Min	30 Min	40 Min	30 Min	30 Min	30 Min	40 Min
8	25 Min	30 Min	40 Min	30 Min	40 Min	30 Min	50 Min
9	30 Min	40 Min	40 Min	30 Min	40 Min	40 Min	50 Min
10	30 Min	40 Min	50 Min	30 Min	50 Min	40 Min	50 Min
11	40 Min	40 Min	50 Min	40 Min	50 Min	40 Min	50 Min
12	40 Min	40 Min	50 Min	40 Min	50 Min	40 Min	60 Min

Download and print a copy of this chart.

It is important that you are consistent with your workout. Consistency will help you develop a new habit.

The starting day for this schedule can be any day. Just keep the easy and hard days in the same order. If you are particularly tired during one week, don’t increase your workout time. Use the previous week’s schedule instead.

You may want to add another activity or two in order to keep things interesting and to cross train your muscles. If you do so, choose one of the easier days (Sunday or Wednesday) for this. One suggested schedule: take Sunday off and cross train on Wednesday. It is wise to wait until you’ve developed the habit of daily exercise before you change your routine.

You will feel tired and may experience some muscles soreness when you begin. This is normal. Don’t let it keep you from walking. However, if you are in pain, stop your work out immediately and make an appointment to see your physician.

Note: If you have any chronic health problems you should get your physician’s approval before beginning any fitness program.

Source: Adapted from The Walking Site

Find new places to walk with the Gold Medal Miles book.

If you’re just starting to work out – take it easy. check out the resources on http://checkyourhealth.org. There is plenty of quality free information about how to eat and move healthy. It takes a little motivation and determination to put the information into action – and that’s what it all comes down to – taking some action.
If you need some motivation or encouragement along the way – check out The Clearing Cure or Thin and Healthy Utah. We’re here to help!

Illinois is increasing tax on many household items like candy, soda, tooth paste, liquor – even shampoo. I’ve seen articles on KSL where they’re suggesting a sugar tax in Utah.
Have you seen reports on the sugar consumption in Utah? Will a tax on sugar help with the obesity rates?

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Number 1, it stimulates hunger; No. 2, it hurts your liver, and No. 3, it makes your brain want more.

I saw this article on KSL. Its part of a series they’ve published. It’s been interesting see how it flows and the points the editors make.
Is sugar equal to tobacco when it comes to addiction?

The clearing cure continues to blog about her experience on the 21 day challenge. How do you feel she is doing? Are any of the emotions or experiences she is going through something that strikes a chord with you?