So I broke out the swimsuit this week.  For living in the Midwest in February, that is not usual.  Wasn’t going to water aerobics or Hawaii.  Instead destination Bod Pod.  I was off to get my body composition analyzed.  I had met Aaron at an event and thought this would be a good way to gauge my wellness by looking at the components of myself, not just looking at size or weight.  Also a baseline for my behavior changes….since I have finally become a regular exerciser!  Which I am very proud of.

So I put my swimsuit under my work clothes and off I went – since it was 2 degrees outside!  Since this is measuring air displacement it is essential to have either just a swimsuit on or workout clothes that are snugger.  So he weighed me, took my height, calibrated the machine and  then into the Bod Pod I went.  I sat still in this machine and watched this video for three 50 second sessions.  Done!  Changed back into my real clothes right away and then went through my results. 

Going back in 12 weeks to see what I have improved – thanks Aaron!  So If you want to put on your swimsuit in February, in the the Midwest – check him out at dakotabody.com.

If you don’t like the way you look in some of your clothes - don’t keep them.  This advice from an organizational seminar I attended last year.  Today as I worked on cleaning out my closet, I tried to follow this advice.  Donating the clothes that didn’t make me feel like I looked my best.

So if it works for clothes, what about food?  Remove those foods that don’t make you feel good.  Those foods that have over 10 ingredients or contain things you have never heard of.  

Replace them with wholesome, closer to nature foods.  Your goal:  Keep foods with less than 10 ingredients.  The less ingredients the better you will feel.

The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it’s possible. -Rich Devos

The debate…butter or margarine.  A sensitive, personal decision. 

Stick margarine is taboo because of the partial hydrogenation resulting in trans fats.  These trans fats go on to oxidize or damage cholesterol which helps to make it stick in vessels.  So use tub margarine, right?  But not one with those taboo fats.  What about the ton of other ingredients listed? 

After consuming trans fat free, tub margarine for years and using butter when baking, I am making some changes.  My decision?  When comparing pasteurized cream and salt vs a ton of ingredients.  I pick pasteurized cream and salt.

A lasting quality.  The ability or strength to continue despite adverse conditions. 

This is how the dictionary defines endurance.   Today I met 3 people who really know what this means, in a place called Endurance.

Visiting with these lively entrepreneurs showed me how we all can lean on each other to motivate and move forward.  How is your endurance in your current situation?  Are things going well for you?  Do you need to move in a healthier direction?

If so, lean on me for your nutrition.  If you’re ready to add in exercise, from people who are dedicated to helping you change your life, try Endurance.  You will like what you see, I know I did.