kali

I read this in one of the forums: “A single 24-hour period of inactivity can lead to a 25-percent increase in the amount of fat tissue and a 19-percent increase in the size of fat cells, according to University of Missouri-Columbia researchers who studied the effects of daily exercise and inactivity.”

Wow. I find this very interesting and motivating. Sometimes I get frustrated about exercise because I feel like I work so hard and I should be burning hundreds of calories, a thousand even! But I know that aside from simply burning calories, building muscle increases metabolism. And now, after reading that quote, (if it’s even true… which, if it’s not, who cares? It’s still motivation, right?) I’m even more excited to get working out. I just hope it’s not toooooo tooo hot tomorrow

You know how sometimes when you’re at a party or a picnic, or out to dinner, and you’ve been doing very well on your diet and exercise, you sometimes say to yourself, “I’ll just indulge a little bit. I deserve it, plus, what could it hurt?” Well, I did that Saturday. I didn’t go crazy, but I certainly ate more than I usually do, and more than I needed to. What I’ve learned is that: even if it doesn’t make that much of a difference weight-wise (I gained 1 lb the next day and then lost it immediately the day after that… no biggie, right?) It DOES make a difference when you’re trying to get back on track. Going back to my good, healthy habits after caving is harder than staying on track to begin with.
Does that make sense? I need to remember this next time I want to sample all the desserts!

What kind of cereal do you guys eat?

I love cereal, but I have a hard time finding high-fiber/whole grain cereal that is tasty. I am currently eating Special K (those commercials for the weight loss challenge get me every time!!) but I want one with more fiber. I need your suggestions!!