I had never heard of this

As part of this online course I am listening to different topics and today's topic was the Circadian Rhythm. Have you ever heard of this?

It is the fact that most animals on this planet are aligned to a 24 hour clock and to rest when dark.  We are in sync to light and dark cycles. Having all this artificial light has slowed our metabolism and lowered our leptin, causing weight gain.

Current research shows this is a MAJOR factor in weight loss.
Sleep is so important in so many things.

I am very interested in learning more about this topic.

The last bit of the today's videos has us writing goals and visualising which I love. But the best bit is that he wants us to write successes and gratitudes which I already do!!!!  Here is his GOOP strategy:

G.O.O.P. - Goals-Outcome-Obstacle-Plan
Instructions 1 Step 1. Each day, visualize and write down a simple, achievable Goal. • What weight loss, exercise, or body image goal do you really want to accomplish? • Does setting this goal excite & challenge you?
Step 2. Each day, visualize and write down your desired Outcome. • What is the best result if you achieve this goal? • Feeling better mentally or physically? • Increase in self-esteem/confidence? • Better sleep/increase in energy? • Allow yourself to let go and truly imagine this outcome and what it would mean for you.
Step 3. Each day, visualize and write down the Obstacle or sabotaging behavior that is stopping you from achieving that goal. • Eating junk food on your break. • Emotional eating/eating when you are bored. • Giving in to a long day and choosing to watch TV over working out.
Step 4. Each day visualize and write down your Plan to overcome your obstacle. • How will you face these challenges? • What actions or thoughts will allow you to overcome these sabotaging behaviors?
Step 5. At the end of the day identify, write down, and visualize your accomplishments. • What three things did you do well today? • What are you grateful for today? Allow yourself to cherish these feelings of gratitude and appreciation for yourself.

Tonight I am having dinner with Patrick and Bill from America.  Here is my GOOP:
1 Goal - No sugar breaks today or sugary desserts with dinner.
2 Visualise - Visualised being on the scale tomorrow morning and weighing 239.0
3 Obstacle - Giving in to emotional and physical satisfaction of sugar high
4 Plan - Order a beautiful decaf flat white. I don't think Patrick has desserts.  If I need something order cheese or fruit.

Funny Friday

I am debating whether I send this to my trainer or not. :)

Well, at least I tried

In an effort to be less stationary while at my desk, I bought an under the desk bike. Well, I lasted one minute!!!!!  :)

First of all, it takes up a ton of space.
Secondly, it is very difficult to bike and work at the same time.
What was I thinking!
I crack myself up.

Monday Motivation

This one really resonates with me.  Why did I start?  Why can't I finish?

I am going to go and read my old posts.

Sunday Weigh In

More of the same and keeping at the 244 mark.  I started this new program and am just going through the videos now. One day at a time!!!! :)

Funny Friday

I love my trainer and I really need to get some posts up about the gym. But when I saw this I had to put it as the Funny Friday. When she has me working out I think I look old school weight lifter. And then I see myself in the mirror.... :)

Possibly the weirdest thing I am going to try -

I joined up for something today and I am excited.  At this point, what can it hurt?

I signed up for John Assaraf's program - Winning the Game of Weight Loss.  It is a program that you do every day to help incorporate habits into your life. I am willing to try!

The theory is that they give you exercises to create beliefs and habits that are so powerful, losing weight and keeping it off will become second-nature. Hmmmmm.....

I wonder what these exercises will be?

The first program is two hours long so I may not be able to listen until this weekend and I want to take it seriously.