Answer these 7 Questions to set yourself up for success.

Doing stuff that’s hazardous to your fitness can be downright criminal. We’ve all been there, right? For example, here’s a throwback pic of too much Greedyfication: chocolate cake & pepperoni pizza combo. Dang.
WHY 7 QUESTIONS?

Although I’m posing these 7 Questions to you (and to myself) on a Monday, it’s best to ask yourself the questions before the start of a new week, preferably on the weekend prior. I came up with the questions as a means of taking a closer look at my own situation — to find out how I can make improvements and avoid getting stuck in a rut that I never saw coming (yes, that’s happened recently).

But these questions aren’t just about fitness. You can also apply them to work, household, other personal goals, relationships, etc. One of my non-fitness goals is to run a more efficient household. Greater efficiency on the homefront impacts my family in a positive way and ultimately paves the way for me to focus more on myself without being drawn away to put out unnecessary “fires” due to an out of order home.

Look over the questions and consider your answers:

ALERT: Question #7 is highly suspicious. I don’t know how it got there. A full investigation is underway.

In what areas did I fall short last week?Why did I fall short? (be as specific as possible)What will I do to improve upon last week’s low points?What are my goals for the coming week?How will I prepare for the week to set myself up for success?What specific actions will I commit to in order to meet the week’s goals?Can I haz a slice(s) of pie? YES.

If you find that you fell short due to outside circumstances beyond your control, please don’t sweat it. The rest comes down to PLANNING, PRIORITIES, and pushing through the temptation to avoid taking ACTION.

Don’t skim over these questions and then forget about it. Get serious. Make it happen for yourself this week. You can do it.

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Are Laws the Answer?

This weeks question isn’t as personal as most. I’ve been fascinated by San Francisco’s recent decision to restrict restaurants from giving away toys unless the meals are less than 600 calories, contain fruits and vegetables, and include beverages without excessive fat or sugar.

I first heard of this ban on diet-blog a few days ago and my response was…

What about the parents responsibility?!? I’m all for teaching children good habits and believe me.. I’m NOT the biggest McDs fan (although we do eat there from time to time) but making a law is not the answer. We as consumers must expect more from our restaurants and we have a personal responsibility to make better choices for our kids.

My son gets happy meals with the fruit option and a juice all the time and he’s in a very healthy weight range. Everything in moderation.

To which another commenter responded…

That’s the problem, neither (many) parents nor corporations are taking responsibility. This law is designed to provide the safest option for children – I don’t see it as being any different than requiring a baby seat when a child is in the car.

An my response to his response…

It’s completely different unless you are going to start policing exactly WHAT parents are feeding their children at every meal. Car seats aren’t only required for trips over 10 miles.. they are required ALL the time.

In the picture used above the children are CLEARLY NOT eating a meal based for kids. This law would have no effect on them what so ever.

We have to change our culture not create more laws. Education, spreading a culture of health will go a lot further. Let’s build more side walks, fund more physical education and health courses in our schools, make healthy whole foods more accessible and affordable.

This new law is like putting a band aid on a bullet wound.

Honestly, when I first heard of the law I thought it was ludicrous. I had a few days to ponder this and I still feel the same way. Although I agree we have to demand healthier options at our restaurants forcing them to comply is skirting a fine line that could soon get out of control. Not to mention I find it quite interesting that we are trying to police companies when what we serve in our schools isn’t all that different.

Am I crazy?

Are laws the answer?

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