Despite having to work at the hospital this weekend, I found time to enjoy a date with my soon-to-be husband and catch up on my growing DVR TV show list.
For date night, we went to our favorite pizza place… Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza.
I started with a small mixed green salad with olive dressing and artichokes… So Good!
I also had a glass of Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir which was smooth and delicious…
For the main course, I had two slices of pizza with cheese and banana peppers. The extra thin, crispy crust is why I love Theo’s pizza so much! Thin crust is usually about 100 Calories less per slice than regular crust pizza.
I enjoyed delicious food while spending some quality time with my favorite guy 
The remainder of my free time was spent relaxing at home and catching up on my favorite TV shows. After watching The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?, I started thinking about what motivates people and how they are able to find their healthy balance.
The show featured several previous contestants who are maintaining their weight loss (many of them over 100 pounds lost), running marathons, and giving back to their communities. Exercise is a vital component to weight loss maintenance so I wasn’t surprised to see many of the previous contestants working as fitness instructors today.
Someone who really caught my attention was the 64 year old man who was eliminated early in the seventh season shortly after collapsing during a workout. He was able to lose 177 pounds at home. This grandpa is in awesome shape… you should have seen him on a stationary bike! I think his collapse during the first week of the season was a reality check that motivated him to improve his health.
Not everyone was successful at maintaining weight loss. A previous season winner was featured who gained almost all of his weight back. As Bob (one of the Biggest Loser trainers) interviewed him, I really picked up on his “all or nothing” attitude. He felt he needed to either be on a very strict diet and exercise regimen at home or no diet or exercise regimen at all. I think a lot of people have this attitude which may set them up for failure. Balance is key! Deprivation is not a long term tool for success. Finding a balance of work, home, and health is necessary to reach long term fitness goals. While I enjoy nutritious foods regularly, I never feel guilty or give up my healthy habits after enjoying an extra glass of wine or dining out for pizza occasionally
Where are YOU now? Did you have a “wake-up call” that motivated you to make your health a priority? How are you maintaining your health/weight?
Kasey
After having my two boys I thought I want to be around to see their kids grow up and I wanted to feel better about myself so I started eating healthier and exercising 5 days a week. Plus, my sister is getting married in St. Lucia in may. I want to feel comfortable in a bathing suit. I am trying to make time in my busy schedule thanks to my husband, my family they help out with watching the kids! It means a lot to me.
Great post! Letting go of the all or nothing attitude was definitely important for me – realizing that I can make better choices the next meal.
I remind myself every morning that it’s up to me to make healthy choices.