Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Debbie's MAY "Food for Thought" 05/21/24 - What we gain from living a healthier lifestyle!

Greetings everyone.

As we remember and honor those who died while serving in the US Military so that we get to enjoy the Freedom and Liberty we have the blessing of each day.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial kick-off to summer, and is a perfect time to check in and see how our progress is measuring up to the goals we set at the beginning of the year.  The days/weeks go by so fast, and we are all so busy it is easy to lose sight of our goals, and get sidetracked. 

May is almost coming to an end and this month we have been focusing on all the things we gain from living a healthier lifestyle.
We kicked off the month getting reconnected with our "WHY", and digging deeper to make sure our WHY is still strong enough and meaningful.
Our "WHY" is the reason that helps us achieve our goals, it's is the reason why we pack a lunch, prep a meal, make an effort, go for a walk, it's the reason that keeps us going, and helps us make better decisions each and every day. Our "WHY" can also change, so revisiting it often keeps us focused, no one can do this for us, so we need a strong reason why we want to do it for ourselves.

Last week we revisited what it is like to eat something we didn't either want or enjoy, and had a good reminder of how outside factors can impact our decision making. The 5 S's are what can influence us, Sight, Smell, Surroundings, Sound, Surprise. Just being aware and seeing how the food fits into our points budget can help us pause, rethink the situation and make a different choice, or totally go for the food we are wanting without feeling guilty.

This week we are getting back to nature. With the lighter mornings, longer daylight hours and warmer weather, many of us are outdoors more and getting more activity, but we have to be aware that we need to keep it exciting otherwise we will get bored and stop.
This week we will be talking about the "AWE walk", and how we can savor our surroundings while still getting in our steps. Taking time to notice and appreciate what's interesting, inspiring or amazing about our surroundings helps us focus our attention and enjoy activity more in the moment, making it more likely that you want to do more. Combining awe and activity is multitasking at its best, energizing both body and mind in ways that can inspire you to move more, find joy in your journey and get closer to your goals.

We will wrap up May next week with reviewing our support network, as not all our Friends and Family members are our cheerleaders, and we know we need a squad to help us be successful.  If you are not surrounded by people that help and support you, it may be time to recalibrate your Family & Friends lists. 

June kicks off our summer season, and we know a new season presents us with a variety of potential obstacles & opportunities. I hope you will join us all month in workshops as we work on a game plan of how you want the next few months to play out and what you'll do to make it happen. Accountability and Action are the winning combination when it comes to achieving our goals, and you get both each week in our workshops.
As always my schedule is below, but as this is the season for many to travel, check out Workshop Finder, and locate a support network near you so you can stay connected to your goals all summer long. Your future self will love you for it.

If you travel and visit a local workshop, snap a picture with the Coach and give them a shout-out on our Workshop group chat.

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”


Much love always

Coach Debbie xxx

Here is my Weekly Workshop schedule

​Temple Emanu-El Del Cerro
6299 Capri Drive, San Diego 92120 
Wednesday - 9:30 AM 

Point Loma Assembly Hall
3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106 
Friday - 9:00 AM  

BONITA - Sweetwater Community Church
5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Saturday - 8:00 AM 
Saturday - 9:30 AM 

Join me and other members on my Personal Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552026984828516/



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Debbie's MAY "Food for Thought" 05/21/24 - What we gain from living a healthier lifestyle!

Greetings everyone. As we remember and honor those who died while serving in the US Military so that we get to enjoy the Freedom and Liberty...