Focus on the Positive

Are you sick of the cold already? I know I am! My body wants to keep stoking the fire with some food, usually cake, candy or a big bowl of pasta. I try to plan some of those things into my Weight Watchers plan, especially the candy. The WW 1 point bars or many other popular brands of bars can do the trick. I look for ones with fiber and protein and that of course taste yummy. I also try to get out of the house. It hurts, at first, going out in the cold, but having the sun on my face and my refrigerator miles away, keeps thoughts of sugar plums out of my head.

One other thing I try to do is control my focus. If I keep staring at the cookies the kids are eating, my cold toes and the bare trees outside, I get aggravated. If I focus on making some healthy foods, the fact that I’ve been running through the winter and the fact that I have a job I love, I feel great. Look at the cup as half full, and the winter as almost over (well a lot days are done), and you will smile. Our minds can only work on what we are thinking of, so make those thoughts positive. Oh, and one other great idea – naps!!! I know we all can’t take on in the middle of the work day (or maybe…), but yesterday, I started to nod off around noon, when I was watching a movie with the girls. I had this draggy feeling all day. So once it was over, I went to my room and slept for about 20 minutes. I woke up feeling great! If I didn’t, I would have picked all day. I know we feel like we don’t have time for silly things like naps, but are bodies are smart. They are going to get the energy from sleep or food – you decide.