We all know muscle weighs more than fat, right? So then why are we all so attached to the numbers on our scales? This morning I was up .8 and so disappointed I got off and on three times trying to get a new number. This instead of being excited about the great day I had yesterday being on track!

Followed shortly after by an email from one of my customers. She was on week ten of P90X and only missed working out one day over the holidays! All of her clothes are loose and she has muscle definition where there had been before. And her concern was she did not like the number on the scale.

I responded in my knowledgeable coachly fashion that if she looked thinner, had new muscles and her clothes are baggy who cares about the scale? Hmmm, notice how we teach what we need to learn most?

Then I had my call with my coach and shared all the positive changes I was making. Hearing myself tell her about them, made me realize I was doing a lot of things right. And instead of recording my weight daily, I decided to record what I am most proud of from the day before. For example, we tried a great new vegetarian recipe last night and loved it. Even though I was sure I was not full, I did not have seconds. That was great for me… She mentioned perhaps I needed to focus on the life style changes I am making rather than .8 pounds one day.

The lesson which was reinforced for me in this was how important it is to have a coach. We may “know” what we are doing and just not doing it. Having a coach supporting us and pointing out the good is very helpful, not to mention it makes me accountable to someone other than me. I have been called the “Queen of Rationalization.”

As a Beach Body customer, I am your coach for free. Please use me!

“Looking and Feeling Fine in 2009 - Join Me!”

175 Pounds or More to Go is also a new name for the blog. And it is the first blog I am excited to revise the name of. The message is that no matter how many times you have tried to lose weight or how helpless you feel, there is always the opportunity to achieve your goal of being a healthy weight.

Will it be easy? No! Will it magically happen on its own? Not a chance. Can you do it? ABSOLUTELY! I am staking ‘my life’ on it. If I do not reach a healthy weight, the chances for me to drop dead from a heart attack or stroke are great. And I have a lot of life to live, people to meet and places to go. So 2009 I have declared to be the year of change for me.

My motto for the year is “Looking Fine and Feeling Fine in 2009 – Join Me!” I invite everyone who has battled with weight and has given up or decided it is just not possible for them to come along for the journey. Let’s help support and motivate and encourage each other.

This is Day 2 for me. I had thought about waiting till today. You know, New Year’s Day really is still part of the holiday. Or waiting until Monday, January 5 as everyone knows you can only decide to lose weight on Monday’s right? Then I asked myself how committed I was to regaining health and began yesterday.

Was yesterday perfect? No and I am not looking for perfection. I choose healthy foods all day and need to eat more frequently. I need to reduce my portion sizes even though the food is healthy. And I need to exercise. I don’t like to exercise and that is ok, I know I have to do it anyway. What is my choice? I choose life!

Join Me….

Are you totally excited about 2009? Do you feel all the possibilities out there waiting for us? Is this your year to reach or refine your health and fitness goals? I am so excited I can hardly stand it and looking forward to success and health for all of us.

My personal theme for 2009 is “Looking and Feeling Fine in 2009 – Join Me!”

I am just beginning my 3rd year as a BB Coach. I was blessed to be one of the first 40 coaches and am so proud to part a part of this company. Every time I see a commercial on how to lose weight, without changing anything in your life – except taking this magic pill, I am reminded how important the truth is. There is no magic answer and I have been personally looking for it for over 25 years. If it was there, I would have found it.

My goal this year is to also be there for my customers and coaches to support them in achieving all of their personal and business goals in the area of fitness. We will begin this month offering group calls for our customers and all of the Getting to Diamond Team Coaches are welcome to join. Watch for more info on that coming soon.

What commitment have you made today to begin creating health and wealth in your life? Personally, I decided to give up one food forever. I know that is a big leap and want to prove to myself how serious (as a heart attack) I am in getting to a healthy weight. I am committing to give up French fries. I love them and they are horrible for me. It does not fall into my personal category of “ok in moderation once in a while.” Traditional French Fries have no healthy redeeming value what so ever!

Business wise, I am committed to personally welcoming on a daily basis all new customers and coaches. I am also committing to answer all emails from my customers and coaches in 24 hours and if I don’t know the answer, I will say so and then go find it.

Let’s get healthy!

We have a brand new evolving blog look for In-Home Fitness. Love blank slates and starting fresh and my blog is as good of place as any to begin. Looking forward to an amazing 2009 for all of us!

“Looking and Feeling Fine in 2009 – Join Me!”