Chocolate Ball Revenge

So, I just wrote in my last blog that I've been obsessed with chocolate balls. Chocolate balls are a really easy dessert that you don't even have to cook. They come in a bag and you mix the batter with water and oil, put them in the fridge and pop them in your mouth. Healthy? No, they are definitely not healthy. So, now that I let myself go today and ate maybe four - ok, I'll be realistic - maybe 10...I have to figure out what to do with myself! At first, I was going to calculate how many calories I consumed and then work off that many calories tomorrow.

And then I decided to be human. Ok - so I goofed...so I like the chocolate balls a bit too much and I need to remember next time to feed the extras to.............anyone but myself! So, I will exercise tomorrow just like I try to do everyday and I'll survive. And I won't - I repeat I won't - get on the scale tomorrow and be even more horrified with myself than I already am. I do think that's it very important to put our health in perspective. So, sometimes we fall off the wagon and sometimes we indulge. It doesn't mean that we are bad, nor does it mean that we can't get back on. It also doesn't mean that we've gained a hundred pounds. Good lessons to learn on a night when I'm full of chocolate balls!

Exercising in Winter

How do you make sure to get enough exercise in the winter if you usually exercise outside? Many of you might use treadmills and only exercise indoors - and you don't have a problem. But, for those of you who like to walk, run and be outside, the winter can be very trying. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Go to the mall. I'm always amazed when I go to the mall early, that there are so many people walking there! Some malls even have walking groups to bring walker together. You can stay fit and have fun in the winter with a walking group.

2. Time your exercise - Unless you live in Maine or Vermont, there aren't that many days when you can't find a way to be outside. Don't exercise at the coldest times of day. Try to get out in the middle of the day so that it's less cold. Similarly, jump at the better weather if you have a flexible schedule. If it's rained for two days and suddenly the sun is out - run for it and have fun enjoying the better weather while you can.

There are many ways to stay fit in the winter. No one has an excuse to stop moving - you just have to find the right plan and stick to it! Get moving and enjoy!