Profound words from the Beatles or maybe it's just sinking in

Profound words from the Beatles or maybe it’s just sinking in
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

“Let it be” has always been one of my favorite songs, and certainly my favorite Beatles song, but it wasn’t until the long drive home from Pennsylvania last night that I finally got its meaning.

You see, Yesterday morning, my Boss and Co-worker and I set off to my Weight Loss Coach’s office in Morrisville PA- as he was teaching a workshop we all wanted to attend. He is in a new location and I had not been to his new office. This started off being fun- why shouldn’t it have been- I was driving my boss’ car, which I love to drive, as its fast and a fun and easy car to drive. He had brought several Beatles CDs to listen to, it was beautiful bright day. Just perfect for a road trip

In my usually overly organized, need to be responsible thing- I have pulled Rand McNally and Map Quest instructions as well as programmed the address into my GPS. All 3 had me going across the Delaware Memorial Bridge, onto 295 and up into New Jersey. These seemed odd to me, because I had never had to go over the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and he had said the new place was only 10 minutes from the old one.
The first 2 hours were fun; we were all laughing, and singing along to the songs on CD. The GPS had me get off 295 on to Rt. 322, about a mile and ½ up 322 it tells me “route Recalculation”, then instructions me to get onto the New Jersey Turn Pike, then it has me get off back on to I 295 north, and then off again- each time I make a turn it tells me it tells me route recalcation, at 1 point, it told me we were an hour away when we were less than 5 miles from his office. I was freaking out, pissed off, upset and getting very anxious.

I have learned to deal with a lot of my anxiety issues over the years, but there are a few things that still get me going. Things like being lost in areas I do not know. Eventually my boss made me pull over and took the wheel because I was as the kids say “Freaking out”. But there was more to it than that, I got hooked by being late, My Dad, who I loved dearly, could not be on time to save his life. No matter where we were going we were always late, and it really annoyed me. I buy technology to help make me smarter, and the GPS was making me look like an idiot, so add all that together and I was boiling over. At 1 point I looked down and was doing over 100 miles an hour, oops took my foot off the accelerator. Yeah I was super hooked, super upset.

Dr. Wood’s workshop was awesome- working with him, he keeps telling me to relax, and let go. I have no clue how to do any of that.

During the drive home my boss and I were talking- as many of you know –successful weight loss is so much more than just reducing the amount you eat, and increasing your exercise. I have many friends that have had weight loss surgery and all of them tell me the same thing, the surgery fixed my stomach but not my head.

I have talked before about the things our brains do to us. My brain instantly takes me to “it’s my fault”, “I’m responsible”. Of course when I get upset I want to eat, and eat the WRONG THINGS, of course I was not craving apples or carrots yesterday – oh Hell no- I wanted Chocolate cake and brownies. Of course I did not eat them but I wanted them.

Talking on the way- my boss put in “Let it be” – wow I get it- I try too friggin hard to force things to” Work” instead of just letting them happen. As we were driving around in circle yesterday getting back and forth over this metal hanging bridge- my boss was laughing, yeah that was pissing me off too, but he was laughing because he is good at just letting things happen, and secure in his knowledge that they will work out how they were supposed to…. “Let it be”

This 1 is going to take a lot of practice for me…. But I am up for the challenge.

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
speaking words of wisdom, let it be

This journey should be full of “fun days”, with people we like being with.

Love and Laughter

Hoorah

Terry

And so it begins

And so it begins
It’s Halloween, or the first of what I like to call the trifecta of eating holidays. Stepping into any store lately has been a very tempting and even dangerous experience. On Friday I went into Target and before I was in the store 10 feet there were aisles and racks of bags and bags of chocolates and other candies.

Yeap tonight is Trick or Treat night- and yes every store I have walked into has had a lot of Reese’s and Milky Way’s calling to me. Personally I do not buy candy- I learned the first 2 year I lived in my apartment that I did not get any kids coming to my door so I now just keep my lights off.

Next Month- less than 4 weeks away will be Thanksgiving, a holiday about overeating. Oh my there are so many options to make this day healthier- for instance how about baked sweet potatoes instead of these marshmallow topped, brown sugar laden candied yams. I am in NO way saying NOT to go have a good time with you families- I am all for that but personally I start with the Turkey first and then try a few sides. I know that my brain will not know my tummy is full for a bit- so I have just trained myself to STOP eating after 1 plate.

Less than 2 months away is Christmas- OH my – Christmas cookies, Pies, Fudge, Cakes, Fruit Cakes, Christmas Candies… this list could fill 2 pages. It’s hard to not over eat but Please remember moderation is the key.

Beyond this being the trifecta of eating, this time of the year is a very bad time for a lot of folks, me included. I have always disliked Thanksgiving and Christmas- I was possible the only 8 year old in town that needed to be pulled out of bed on Christmas morning. My adult life of late has made this time of the year even more difficult. It was 4 years that the Doctors came to me on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to tell me that Edward’s condition was terminal and that I needed to make a choice for him. I know I did the right thing- so that is NEVER the issue, but it’s hard to put on a smiling face this time of the year.

I tried for a long time to “stuff” my emotions and feeling with food- we all know this did not work. If you are one of those folks like me that find this a very hard time of the year PLEASE call a friend, or anyone you trust so that you do not “stuff” your feelings with food. You are always welcome to call me if you need to.

If you know someone that finds this time of the year difficult- please please treat them with compassion and understanding. If you can invite them to share the holidays with you, the worst thing in the world is to be ALONE when the rest of the world is with their loved ones.

For me Thanksgiving and Christmas mean I get to spend time with my Brother, Sister in Law, and Nephews- 4 people I love and adore.


This journey doesn’t have to be about FOOD.

Love and Laughter

Hoorah

Terry

Other places to find me

For those of you that follow this blog there are other places to find me/ follow my blogs, keep up with all the stuff going on in my life. I have now became a Weight loss and life styles coach.
So here are the other places you can find me:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/terry.chaney

https://terrychaney.wordpress.com/

http://twitter.com/Antter95

www.facebook.com/CoachTerry

www.familychirodoc.com

Please friend or join me on any or all of the above.

This journey really has become amazing

Hoorah

Terry

Coming out of the Comfort Zone

Coming out of the Comfort Zone

We all have a mental place where we are most comfortable, a place where we feel safe, protected and often times that enhances our own bad stories about ourselves.
I have shared in the past that I have a story about myself that I am worthless, have nothing to offer, and therefore why would anyone want to listen to me?
Well this week I am stepping out of my comfort zone. On Wednesday night July 28- I will be presenting My Weight loss Journey in a program called Lose weight Gain a life.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=108670455852282&index=1

I hope all of you will join us that night.
This is a big step for me- I am both excited and terrified.

Hope to see you there as this journey is taking me places I never thought I’d be.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah

Terry

How to eat when traveling this summer

How to eat when traveling this summer
I have received a number of emails this week about how to eat right and keep on track when traveling. Well it really all comes down to choices. Each meal, each moment is a choice.
So if you are away from home this summer and need to eat out here are a few tips:
Fast food- If you really have to do fast food- Think, look and make smart choices-
Wendy’s has a great Asian Chicken salad- I really like this it has mandarin oranges, grilled chicken and salad greens
Burger King –has a good Grilled chicken salad as well

I occasional have either of those for lunch or dinner on busy days.

Buffets- I love the variety but they are temptations
I usually start with the salad bar- salad greens, tomatoes; mushrooms, etc are great veggies.
Most buffets now have grilled steaks and chicken, or even grilled seafood- I try to avoid the deep fried items.
Restaurants- These can be really tempting but again it’s a choice – I try to look for the lean proteins, I love seafood so that is my usual choice, I ask if I can have 2 vegetable options instead of a potatoes- or I just ask for a box for the baked potatoes and eat it later .
Desserts- I usually just DON’T- but as I have spoken about before I have a sweet tooth and love these decadent delicious items. When I do indulge I try to go for something that is good.

Even when I do make poor choices I do not beat myself up for them- I just move forward, recommit myself to what I want and make better choices the next time.

The journey will take you many places- experience them, enjoy them and make them meaningful.

Love and Laughter

Hoorah
Terry

Wow what a difference

WOW what a difference

This was a busy weekend and what an awesome weekend it was- WOW I really noticed a huge difference in so many things.

First off my boss and I attended a Chiropractic Seminar in The Poconos Mountains of PA. We left our office at 10:30 Saturday morning and were back at his house by 10 Sunday Morning- Yes 410 miles round trip in 24 hours. WOW.
The last time we did a trip like this was in March of 08- I was so exhausted after that trip that I spent 2 days in bed asleep. I am not saying I didn’t take a 2 hour nap today- because I did. That was more due to the fact that I did not sleep well last night- I don’t like hotel beds and the AC in the room was not working well so it was a very HOT night. I tend to keep my bedroom on the cooler side. But after my nap today- I cleaned the apartment, did errands, did the laundry, played with Ariel and now I am writing my blog. Totally not exhausted.
The other difference was how I sat in the car I was driving. On trips like this one I get to drive my boss’ sports car- it’s so nice. It used to be that I would have to have not only the seat in the far back setting, but I would have to have the seat back leaning all the way back just so I could get behind the wheel. Not this time- I had the seat straight up.
This was a majestic trip the view was incredible. There is something to be said for a car that will climb a 2600 foot elevation at 82 mhp while being driven with 1 hand and NOT sway 1 bit.
When I was a kid there was a commercial that sang – See the USA in A Chevrolet. Well I don’t care what kind of vichele you are in- seeing the USA is amazing.
Here are a few “Road trips from “
• Stop every 2 hours and get out –walk around for 10 minutes
• When you stop every 2 hours- go to the bathroom whether you feel you have to go or not- this will help prevent bladder and kidney issues.
• I keep a rolled up towel under my thighs and shifts its position ever so often – this changes the pressure on the spine.
• Allow yourself plenty of time to get from point A and point B
• Enjoy the journey as much as you do the destination.

Enjoying this journey- where every it takes me.
Love and Laughter
HOORAH
Terry

Your body knows

Your Body KNOWS!

Your body knows what it need and when it needs it- your body is a heal regulating self healing organism.
Your body or rather you innate intelligence knows EXACTLY what it needs when it needs it- we however have to interpret what those signals mean.
Did you know that many times your body sends your brain a signal that its thirst but you interpret it as Hungary and eat instead of drinking water?
Yawning is another innate signal- for Oxygen.
Your body tells you to sleep by sending you the “I’m tired signal”
Pain is innate way of telling you something is wrong
Fever is innate way to of getting rid of bacteria or infection
All of our bodies are amazing that way. Yes sometimes our bodies need some help- there is nerve interference which a chiropractor can help eliminate, this should always be the first option in my opinion. There are times when your body needs the intervention of a cardiologist, an MD, or other specialist.
This past Wednesday night – after being adjusted and having a very swollen lymph node, behind my left ear worked on- I suddenly had a fever, I came home- get some bottled water and went to bed. I listened to my body and did what my body wanted.
Do you listen to your body? Do you listen when your body tells you it’s full or do you keep eating? Do you feed your body when it really needs water?
Remember the power that made the body will heal the body.
Listening is a big part of this journey.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah

Terry