7 Habits of Slim People ...of which I am not

While doing my morning reading before getting dressed for work, I came across an article from Dr. Oz that discussed the "7 Habits of Slim People" and I thought, "Why not?  No one is looking."  As I watched the video I took notes and realized a couple of very important factors.  One, these were not hard things to do at all.  And two, I was doing NONE of them!  Ugh!  But because of their simplicity (in my mind) I made a pact, to myself at first and then with my husband, that I would incorporate these habits into my life.  

Here they are:

1. Exercise in the morning

2. Smaller Meals throughout the day

3. Eat slower and Walk away when you are full

4. Don't skip breakfast

5. Monitor health better (i.e.,: using a scale or a food journal)

6. Fitness hobbies outside of the gym (i.e., Tennis, Swimming, Dance)

7. Drink Water (...and then some!)

My BIGGEST flaw is I ALWAYS skip breakfast.  I eat breakfast about as rarely as Brittney Spears sings her own songs.  Usually, I skip it because I am running late and "don't have time".  But, I get it.  Eating a healthy breakfast sets the tone for your metabolism and energy for the rest of the day.  Wow!  To think I have missed out on telling my metabolism and energy what to do for years!  And I always thought wishing on a star was the answer.  

The other six habits are fairly easy to incorporate into my life.  Exercising in the morning has always been a goal, but again, the "I don't have time" excuse would pop up.  But in 11 days I will no longer be working away from home so I can use my time much more to my advantage ...and I plan on it!

Overall, my goal is to be a healthier person and to fit in cuter clothes :o)  But beyond that it is to be a better example to my children, to instill in them a sense of health and an understanding of the impact that our choices have on us.  Being in my late 30's I can tell that my metabolism is ...well, asleep!  So, its time to wake it up and kick it into gear.  I have the second half of my life to go and I want to be a healthy and happy person.  Slim isn't the goal ...healthy is.

Now, off to have a milkshake!  Uhh, I mean a nice bottle of water.  Mmmm, refreshing!

SJM

If you would like to watch the video, click on the link below:

Dr. Oz on Yahoo!