March 30th, 2012 • Posted by Cari Moffet • Permalink
So I've actually had the time to hang out with my lovely friends more often lately and I have to say they are pretty amazing! But I did notice something the last time we all got together... THAT I NEED TO GET A HOBBY!
Book Club, Scrap Booking Club, Running Club, I've always strayed away from committing to such groups... but I do like the activities themselves. If you came up to me and asked me what I like to do in my spare time, I probably wouldn't know what to say because I like SO MANY things.
Maybe the problem is that I have too many hobbies! I mean, I have a sweater half knit, books half read, a pool-pass half punched, icing in my fridge (need to bake the cupcakes), I like to run...if the mood is right, scrap booking pages packed in a box somewhere... hmmm... I like things with owls on them... is that a hobby?
So, to end my confusion I did a "Wiki" search and here's what I got:
"A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time."
Key Word: "regular"... I may need to work on that one.
I guess I could say that my 'wellness and activities pertaining to wellness' are a hobby of mine that encompasses many "mini-hobbies". So there! I'm a creative, outdoor loving bookworm that enjoys baking around my kitties, bike riding with my daughter, running when I'm mad, balancing my life with healthy activities and indulging in sweets... plus, plus, plus.
So maybe by reading this blog you've learned not to ask me what my hobbies are!! But hopefully you've also learned that "me" time, doing things that you enjoy, is all apart of a healthy and full life. So... GET A HOBBY!!
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February 24th, 2012 • Posted by Cari Moffet • Permalink
So, today is my last day of work before *da da na na!* HOLIDAYS!! I was quite looking forward to this time of sanctuary and then I got to thinking of all the other times I've taken holidays. I have this dreamy idea in my mind of myself reading my book by the pool... sleeping in... eating healthy luscious salads... and being all tan. REALITY CHECK! We should all know better than this! "But this time will be different!", I say... and so... we'll see.
Here are my intentions:
1. I will try my best to eat healthy and only when I'm hungry. I'll be bringing my IP snacks too. This, I have to say, will be the hardest for me and why it's at the top of my list!!
2. I will take part in the fun... just not TOO much!
3. I will read every day, if only just a page.
4. I will try to get my rest, so I won't need a vacation from my vacation! (We've all found this out the hard way, I'm sure!)
5. I will have a BLAST!
Notice, I called them "intentions" and not "rules". I make intentions because "Wellness" is so much more than just my job at Wholelife... It is something I strive for everyday. But "Wellness" is also a subject that can encompass many aspects and is different for everyone.
So, here is my challenge for you:
That you make good intentions... one a day, one a week, one for the year... whatever you want! If you don't succeed at your intention, just keep trying. As Wayne Dyer says "Our intention creates our reality." -
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February 9th, 2012 • Posted by Cari Moffet • Permalink
Linda and I are Ideal Protein Coaches here are Wholelife and we take our job very *gruff voice* “seriously”. We have found that not only do we have to know about how IP works but we also must be able to relate to our dieters on another level. So in order to do this, we participate in the full dieting experience along with all of you. After going on the diet a handful of times in the past year and a half, here is what I’ve learned:
1. Ideal Protein is not for everyone, but it is the best way by far, to lose weight. People don’t realize that there’s a much faster way to lose weight than what we’ve been told in the past, and that it can be done in a healthy manner. The diet is a temporary means to a permanent healthy lifestyle at your ideal weight. Hopefully, we are successful in teaching you how to keep it that way.
2. Ideal Protein is not just for those who are overweight. Let me tell you my personal experience: For a long time I was scared to ever be hungry. My everyday routine would consist of always having food available wherever I went… granola bars in my purse, fruit and freezer meals at work, etc. I had little “stashes” everywhere because when I felt hungry I had to eat NOW… If I didn’t, I’d feel sick. After learning about IP, things have changed. I learned that I was suffering from slightly low blood sugar levels and for good reason: I ate carbs, carbs and carbs all day long. My pancreas was so used to pumping out insulin to stabilize my blood sugar levels that sometimes it would pump out too much… thus, making me feel nauseous and low energy. Now that I’ve been on IP, things have changed. When I’m hungry, I’m just… hungry, which “believe me” is a not a feeling I’m afraid of anymore! Sweet!
3. Timing and practice is crucial to being on a diet. I have found that the more times I go on Phase 1 the easier it is! So don’t ever be discouraged if you feel like you need a break, just phase out and come back when you are ready for round 2 (or 3 or 4 as in my case… tee hee).
4. The alternative program is really worth trying out. If you feel like you are being deprived on the regular diet, you may want to switch. This will keep you eating properly… and you won’t even feel like you’re dieting. Because I’m a Fitness Trainer, I can’t always be on the regular IP diet… the alternative program is what I use when I want to get my eating in check with my workouts included.
HMMM... I think that's all I should say now... I've been told that I talk too much. :-D
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