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September 23, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Inspiration Wednesday

When you stay on program and eat clean 6 days with 1 day off.
When you follow your menu, you reach out when you need help and you work through the challenges.
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO ALL THE RIGHT THINGS….
YOU LOSE 55 LBS!!!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS KASEY!
YOU DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB AND LOOK ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!
KASEY LOVES THE LIFE SHE LIVES AND LIVES THE LIFE SHE LOVES
-Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness 8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797 469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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September 23, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Back On Track Monday!

With the end of the summer and start of school, work, etc…it’s easy to get a little side tracked here and there. But today it’s all about getting back on track 110% and feeling good. Today, right now, this moment, there are no more excuses. It’s literally the easiest time to be back on your path and follow your program. Do not hesitate. Regardless of what you may have going on in your life right now do not put it off. The feeling of being in control and doing the right thing will help you through any challenges you may encounter. Yes, we all know it’s hard but it will always be hard if you keep making excuses and keep putting it off. This month is the easier month to pull it together. With everyone back on a schedule and no holidays for a while, you can really make a difference in yourself, and how you feel. You can get control and keep it. You can make a list and follow it. After you have a solid month you will not only feel and look better but you will continue into the fall season in such a better place both mentally and physically. After a month on program it becomes effortless. It becomes your life. You will have that wonderful feeling of doing the right thing for yourself and it will make a difference in how you feel and act toward everyone around you.
Let’s keep this short and sweet. Do what you have to do. Follow your program, eat clean, exercise, keep the schedule every day for 6 days with 1 day off. Feel the control – feel the lighter, healthier and fitter body that you want. Each day you will get closer and closer and before you know it, you will enter October in a healthy and controlled mind set that will make you feel and look amazing. You know what you want and when you work toward it everyday it will happen. But the most important thing is you have to start TODAY!
Success is achieved and maintained by those who TRY, And keep TRYING.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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September 23, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

POSITIVE THOUGHTS, POSITIVE ACTIONS, POSITIVE RESULTS

Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts. 
When I read this quote, I couldn’t help but think of so many of you. When we feel mentally weak it’s so easy for us to let our thoughts take control of who we are and what we want. It becomes a snowball in our life to let our thoughts about food and drink affect our actions and in return affect our life in a negative way. When our thoughts take control it can make us depressed and sad….it can turn any day into a bad one. It’s the time that we feel mentally weak that we choose to let our guard down and we begin to self sabotage with unhealthy choices and actions. These are the choices that affect not only us but everyone important in our life.
The reason I felt so strongly about writing this today is because whatever negative you did these past few weeks/months may hit home today. Whether you are off to work and your clothes don’t fit or you have come to the realization that you gained 10 lbs from summer fun. Either way it’s an easy time to let your thoughts control you actions and continue to spiral out of control.
The second part of the quote is what I want you to focus on today – it’s when we are mentally strong we turn the tables and we force ourselves to do the right thing and control what we want and who we become. Regardless of how much temptation is around us we choose to be healthy and happy and stay that way. We wake in the morning with the 100% intention to feel amazing and do the right things and thats what we do. Day and night our mental strength controls our actions and our actions control our thoughts to stay happy, healthy and fit.
I know I don’t have to ask the question- which do you want to feel? I already know the answer. In fact, for most of you it’s not one or the other it’s both, and it’s both too often. It’s what constantly causes the vicious roller coaster ride you put yourself on day in and day out. One day you feel confident and amazing the next it’s self pity and indulgence. It’s the same 5 pounds you keep losing and gaining. It’s an unhealthy path because it can change your day and thoughts mentally on a daily basis.
Today I want you to make a commitment to finally be done with the roller coaster and want to step off the ride forever. The best way to do this is to start focusing on quality goals as much or more than quantity goals.
Focus on goals and actions that are more important than the scale moving an ounce in either direction. I’m not telling you to forget the number all together, I know how important that is for you to be aware of and to monitor your progress. I’m just saying in addition to the number moving in the right direction you should think about another goal and positive actions that would mean a lot to you and possibly change your day/life. Focus on goals that will help you get the number moving in the right direction and positive actions/goals that will trigger more positive actions/goals in your daily life.
The following are some examples of positive quality goals you might want to focus on so that each day is more productive and positive than the next:
1.  MY FAVORITE: Make it a priority to eat healthy 6 days a week and cheat only 1 day a week.
2.  This month start to plan ahead everyday and have your meals and snacks packed in advance.
3.  Do not get upset over anything that is not meaningful to yourself  and your family.
4.  Don’t let yourself get caught up in gossip and find yourself eating on the phone. The person you are talking about is exercising while you are talking about them.
5.  Make a commitment to learn to run 1 mile without stopping or walk a fast 2 miles.
6.  When you feel sad make yourself laugh.
9.  When you start to feel depressed let yourself sing a happy song out loud.  (Sounds silly but it works!)
10.  When you feel fear -make yourself push forward.
11.  If you feel uncertain – raise your voice louder in confidence.
12.  If you feel insecure – think about your past successes.
Repeat them, follow them and live them. Whether it’s one or all of them – Promise yourself that you will focus on a positive life mentally and physically. It’s important for all of us to recognize and identify our emotions and learn to control our thoughts and moods through positive actions. When you wake in the morning I want you to fight to start positive and stay positive. Everyone has issues. I tell you all the time that no one’s life is perfect, it doesn’t exist. What does exist is living a perfect life. Those who live a perfect life make it perfect with their positive thinking and positive actions. They stay on their path and in control because they want it. They work everyday to live and be happy. Don’t look for problems because I promise you will find them. Look for the positive, the happy, the playful and the control to be who you want to be and feel the way you want to feel.
Start today. Focus on feeling good, and to feel good you have to eat healthy and on program. Focus on exercise because it gives you energy and strength. Focus on accomplishing your everyday tasks at work and home. Make a list and focus on getting it done. Be a good person, listen to your children, talk to your parents, and put positive effort and time into your significant other. Make the priorities in your life based around the most important things – your health, your family, your home, your happiness, your career!
POSITIVE THOUGHTS
GENERATE POSITIVE ACTIONS
THAT ATTRACT POSITIVE FEELINGS
ALL OF WHICH CREATE POSITIVE RESULTS!
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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September 23, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Innovation Store Re-Opening

We are re-opening this Tuesday September 6th and we have some new foods to share with you!

 

  • 6oz Broiled Salmon
  • 6oz Sliced Steak with Roasted Peppers
  • Zucchini and Shrimp
  • Zucchini Linguini Parm
  • Eggplant Rolitini
  • Greek Salad in a Cup
  • New sides: Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Spinach or Roasted Peppers

In addition to the PB & J Strawberry bites, we are adding PB & J Grape Bites and PB & J Raspberry Bites

Please have orders submitted to Nora (innovationnora@gmail.com) by Saturday September 3 at noon.

Or just come in and shop Tuesday morning, we open at 9am. We look forward to seeing you!

 

The Staff at Innovation

 

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September 22, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Dried Lemon

 

If you haven’t noticed, we added dried lemon on our shelves at the Innovation Store. They are not considered as a snack. You can use them in your water or eat them as puckering treat throughout the day. As a mood enhancing scent you can also leave them around your home. 

 

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Dried lemons hold more antioxidants than any other foods. The lemon peel contains the potent phytonutrient tangeretin.  
 
Here are some amazing benefits of dried lemons that might shock you:
 
1. High Blood Pressure
Put a couple of dried lemons in a glass of water and drink three to four times per day to lower your blood pressure. For best results, use warm water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  
 
2. Mental Health
Dried Lemons in water can brighten your mood and relieve depression and stress. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties.  
 
3.  Treating Arthritis and Rheumatism  
Dried Lemons are a diuretic, meaning it assists in the production of urine and helps to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and bacteria while also giving you relief from arthritis and rheumatism.
 
4.  Prevents Kidney Stones
Regular consumption of water with dried lemons may increase the production urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones.  
 
5. Anti-Aging  
Water with dried lemon reduces the production of free radicals which are responsible for aging skin and skin damage. Dried lemons are among the highest in antioxidants.
 
6. Treat Infections
Water with dried lemons can fight throat infections thanks to its antibacterial property. If salt water does not work for you, try dried lemon and water for gargling.
 

7. Purge The Blood

Dried Lemon in water helps to purify the built up toxins in the blood and body. 
 
8. Stomach Health
Digestive problems are the most common ailments but warm water and with dried lemons is the solution to most digestive problems. Dried Lemons in water helps to purify the blood, reduces your chances of indigestion, constipation, eliminates toxins from the body, and reduces phlegm.
 
9. Reduce Asthma and Sinus Symptoms

In addition to a general detoxifying diet, dried lemon in water before each meal, and before bed can reduce asthma and sinus symptoms.

 

10. Headaches 

Dried Lemon in hot water is a great remedy for those who suffer with hangover headaches and many other headache causes.

 
 
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
 
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness 
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018

 

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September 6, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

 

Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.  
 
When I read this quote, I couldn’t help but think of so many of you. When we feel mentally weak it’s so easy for us to let our thoughts take control of who we are and what we want. It becomes a snowball in our life to let our thoughts about food and drink affect our actions and in return affect our life in a negative way. When our thoughts take control it can make us depressed and sad….it can turn any day into a bad one. It’s the time that we feel mentally weak that we choose to let our guard down and we begin to self sabotage with unhealthy choices and actions. These are the choices that affect not only us but everyone important in our life.  
 
The reason I felt so strongly about writing this today is because whatever negative you did these past few weeks/months may hit home today. Whether you are off to work and your clothes don’t fit or you have come to the realization that you gained 10 lbs from summer fun. Either way it’s an easy time to let your thoughts control you actions and continue to spiral out of control.  
 
The second part of the quote is what I want you to focus on today – it’s when we are mentally strong we turn the tables and we force ourselves to do the right thing and control what we want and who we become. Regardless of how much temptation is around us we choose to be healthy and happy and stay that way. We wake in the morning with the 100% intention to feel amazing and do the right things and thats what we do. Day and night our mental strength controls our actions and our actions control our thoughts to stay happy, healthy and fit.  
 
I know I don’t have to ask the question- which do you want to feel? I already know the answer. In fact, for most of you it’s not one or the other it’s both, and it’s both too often. It’s what constantly causes the vicious roller coaster ride you put yourself on day in and day out. One day you feel confident and amazing the next it’s self pity and indulgence. It’s the same 5 pounds you keep losing and gaining. It’s an unhealthy path because it can change your day and thoughts mentally on a daily basis.   
 
Today I want you to make a commitment to finally be done with the roller coaster and want to step off the ride forever. The best way to do this is to start focusing on quality goals as much or more than quantity goals. 
 
Focus on goals and actions that are more important than the scale moving an ounce in either direction. I’m not telling you to forget the number all together, I know how important that is for you to be aware of and to monitor your progress. I’m just saying in addition to the number moving in the right direction you should think about another goal and positive actions that would mean a lot to you and possibly change your day/life. Focus on goals that will help you get the number moving in the right direction and positive actions/goals that will trigger more positive actions/goals in your daily life.  
 
 
The following are some examples of positive quality goals you might want to focus on so that each day is more productive and positive than the next:
 
1.  MY FAVORITE: Make it a priority to eat healthy 6 days a week and cheat only 1 day a week.
2.  This month start to plan ahead everyday and have your meals and snacks packed in advance.  
3.  Do not get upset over anything that is not meaningful to yourself  and your family.
4.  Don’t let yourself get caught up in gossip and find yourself eating on the phone. The person you are talking about is exercising while you are talking about them.  
5.  Make a commitment to learn to run 1 mile without stopping or walk a fast 2 miles.
6.  When you feel sad make yourself laugh.
9.  When you start to feel depressed let yourself sing a happy song out loud.  (Sounds silly but it works!)
10.  When you feel fear -make yourself push forward.
11.  If you feel uncertain – raise your voice louder in confidence.
12.  If you feel insecure – think about your past successes.
 
 
Repeat them, follow them and live them. Whether it’s one or all of them – Promise yourself that you will focus on a positive life mentally and physically. It’s important for all of us to recognize and identify our emotions and learn to control our thoughts and moods through positive actions. When you wake in the morning I want you to fight to start positive and stay positive. Everyone has issues. I tell you all the time that no one’s life is perfect, it doesn’t exist. What does exist is living a perfect life. Those who live a perfect life make it perfect with their positive thinking and positive actions. They stay on their path and in control because they want it. They work everyday to live and be happy. Don’t look for problems because I promise you will find them. Look for the positive, the happy, the playful and the control to be who you want to be and feel the way you want to feel. 
 
Start today. Focus on feeling good, and to feel good you have to eat healthy and on program. Focus on exercise because it gives you energy and strength. Focus on accomplishing your everyday tasks at work and home. Make a list and focus on getting it done. Be a good person, listen to your children, talk to your parents, and put positive effort and time into your significant other. Make the priorities in your life based around the most important things – your health, your family, your home, your happiness, your career!
 
 
 
 
POSITIVE THOUGHTS
GENERATE POSITIVE ACTIONS
THAT ATTRACT POSITIVE FEELINGS 
ALL OF WHICH CREATE POSITIVE RESULTS!
 
 
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
 
 
 
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8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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September 1, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Back to School Time

 

The transition from summer to fall is one of the most challenging and chaotic of the year. We go from vacations and camp, to school, college and busy activity schedules. The weather changes and the sun sets earlier. The days feel shorter when it already feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. This is a time when we are constantly on the go and thinking about the next thing, which can mean hasty decisions and grabbing whatever is fast and easy when it’s time to eat. Now is the time to prepare and make sure we give ourselves a hand. Stock your fridge with healthy food. Cook meals ahead of time. Have snacks on hand that you can eat on the go and during your commute. Look at menus ahead of time when you know you are going out to eat. One of the best ways to fight temptation is to eliminate it – know your weak points. Whether it is late at night, after school or work or right after breakfast, be prepared for when you tend to go off your healthy plan. Stick to your exercise routine or make adjustments around your new busy schedule.

 

Many college students are already at school. This can be a stressful time for parents and students, whether it is their first year or they are graduating soon. Overeating is a common concern caused by the stress and anxiety of college life. Between studying, homework, classes, professors, time management, sleep schedule, social adjustment, relationships, jobs, moving or commuting, worries about the future, final exams, being homesick, graduation, etc. – students can find it hard to eat healthy, find healthy foods to eat and know what to eat. It will take some time to figure out dining halls and local places to eat, but there are always options. And if you are a member of the Innovation Online Program you can reach out to us at any time and we can find the best food options on campus for you. The important thing to remember is that eating won’t take the stress away, it will just delay it or give you relief for a few moments. Instead of turning to food, try some problem solving techniques such as making a to-do list to prioritize your tasks and work on them one by one. If procrastination is the problem, try working in a new location away from any possible distractions. If you are burnt out there’s nothing wrong with taking a break, a short nap or doing something you enjoy. Exploring your neighborhood and campus is a great way to get comfortable with your surroundings and get your body moving. If you ever need help, reach out to a parent, friend, family member, professor or advisor. Find what works for you and have a healthy and successful school year!

 

For most younger kids, today is their first day of school. Make them a part of lunch prep – they can help plan their lunches with your guidance. Whether it’s our PB and J bites, a turkey sandwich on white bread or whatever they love, including them in packing their lunch can help them learn about healthy eating and give them confidence and independence. One important thing you can remind them of is that just because they are back to school that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is over. Spend time outdoors after school and on the weekends as long as the weather is nice. You can pick fruit at a farm, attend a concert or sporting event, see a movie at a theater or outdoors, have a family barbecue or picnic, go to the park or beach one last time, and the list goes on. It’s a great way to connect and regroup as a family as the school year takes over.

 

There are many of us who wish that summer would never end, and how could we not? It would be great to always be on vacation or away at camp. Living completely carefree and not worrying about the consequences. But the reality is you had your fun and now it’s time to get serious, take care of your health and body both physically and mentally – the only way to do that is to get back on program 100%. There is a great deal to look forward to in the upcoming months and if you start now you will be in a good place in time to enjoy the next Holiday season. The first days of September and the fall season is an exciting time of opportunity, new beginnings and unknown potential. Build a strong and healthy momentum now and make September a successful month for you and your family that will continue through the rest of the year.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

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September 1, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Do What Makes You Happy

 

STAY ON YOUR PATH AND DO THE RIGHT THING – IT MAKES YOU HAPPY!
Life is so much easier when you just do the right thing. While the right thing may be different for many people, I think most agree when it comes to weight loss, staying in control is so much easier than becoming out of control and trying to continuously get back in it.  With end of the summer vacation and the anticipation of the going kids back to school, it’s very easy to just wait another couple of weeks to get back on track. However, those weeks can turn into 10 pounds very quickly. And hopefully it’s not on top of weight that you accumulated over the summer to begin with.In the last week I have received so many texts and emails. One moment you have it all together, and  then in what feels like a blink of an eye you are out of control and the weight is increasing at lightening speed. While it’s easy to ask how and why, and even easier to point the finger to everyone around us…friends, family, vacations, stress, anxiety etc etc etc…We all know the real answer is very simple – You gave in. You will always have something going on in your life – happy, sad, stress etc. But if and when you let food and your surroundings become more important and bigger than what you really want and what really makes you happy – that is when life really becomes stressful for you. When you do the right thing you can handle everything in life so much easier. *Take a simple problem and it’s at a time when you are not doing the right thing and you feel bloated and unhealthy, your weight is up and your clothes don’t fit. That little problem that you are dealing with is so much bigger because you are in an ugly, uncomfortable place and it makes everything around you ugly and difficult. The worst part of this is you are not the only person it affects. It affects everyone around you. It not only feels better to do the right thing it also makes your life easier and everyone around you so much happier.

CHALLENGE:  FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS – I want you to make a serious effort to DO THE RIGHT THING and take all the blame every time you over eat or go off program. So that means – No blaming the kids because they are crazy and out of control. No blaming your significant other because they eat terrible. No blaming the beautiful vacation you are on because it made you over eat and No blaming your friends because of social pressure. FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS IT’S ALL ON YOU! You are in control of what you do and what you want because at the end of the day you are the one who is putting the food and drink in your mouth. Remember everyone has something going on in their life. Trust me, I work with thousands and thousands of people all over the world and everyone (even the most perfect in control person) has something going on that could easily let them slip. But they don’t. They don’t because they know once they let it slip it’s just another thing that is not right in their life on top of what they are already dealing with. They have come to understand and realize that when life is challenging, eating healthy and doing the right thing makes every obstacle in their life easier.

Weight loss, feeling healthy and fit is actually the one thing you do have control over. Whether or not you do it is once again on you. So whether you are on vacation, at work, getting kids ready for school, college – You can and will do the right thing and stay on program like so many have done this summer:

FOR EXAMPLE: Quinn from Indiana who has lost over 35 lbs since May and still losing. Or Miggy who is down 20 lbs, and Jaimie hit 30 lbs last week, we have Mary Kate who is down 23 lbs in 4 weeks and Ally who went on two major vacations this summer and is still down 25lbs. The list goes on and on…You see what’s really important here is for you to understand that when you have 6 days clean and 1 day to eat whatever you want – it is more than enough for a social, happy, healthy and fun life and you still lose weight and feel great. If you need anything more than that one day off then it’s on you. If you want to lose weight, be happy and and feel great – THEN DO THE RIGHT THING – BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT IS WHAT MAKES YOU TRULY HAPPY!

IN ORDER TO BE AMAZING AT WEIGHT LOSS OR ANYTHING THAT 
YOU WANT IN YOUR LIFE.  YOU CAN’T ACCEPT FAILURE. YOU CAN’T BLAME ANYONE AROUND YOU.  
YOU HAVE TO WANT IT MORE THAN ANYTHING.  YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT AND BREATH IT 
BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AMAZING.  
YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES – WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO DO IT 
WILL DETERMINE YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR FUTURE HAPPINESS.

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
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September 1, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Fit For Summer – Fit For Life

 

It is already almost half way through August and it is starting to feel like the end of summer is approaching. Even though we will have warm, mild weather through September and maybe even part of October, soon we will be back to our busy schedules. Work, school, college, homework, sports and the holiday season will be here before we know it.

 

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. August may feel like we are running towards a finish line, but there is still so much that can be done and so much to reflect on that can help us stay healthy for the rest of the year and beyond.

 

When it comes to our fitness and body image, summer really exposes our true feelings and priorities. We can’t hide, and we want to feel and look our best in bathing suits and short sleeves. But as the weather changes and we add on the layers, we can feel like it’s okay to let things go a little. We accomplished our goals and had a successful summer, so we may find that our will power and motivation start to disappear. But this just means that it’s time to adjust and re-evaluate. Do you want to stay inside this fall and winter, feeling heavy and bloated? Or do you want to feel healthy and in control, even through the holidays? Decide where you want to be now, not 3 months from now when you are trying to undo all the unhealthy choices you wish you hadn’t made.

 

The truth is, summer is different from the rest of the seasons. We have more time and are more carefree. We are in a positive mindset, the sun is shining and we feel good so we want to eat good. But as the year goes on and we move into fall and winter, things change. So start now and make a new plan. Your goals can be the same but with changing schedules, seasonal foods and weather conditions there need to be some adjustments. Change up your routine – try new restaurants or recipes, new workouts or classes, or any way you want to switch it up. Or it can be as simple as adjusting your current routine – if you run or walk outside, be prepared to head inside or get the right gear so you can keep going through any weather. If you know you will be on the go all the time, whether you are in the car or taking the train, start to think about meals and snacks you can take with you. It will be one less thing to think about and preparing ahead of time makes it that much easier to follow though.

 

Make sure to keep it consistent and commit. Food and exercise are the tools that get you there, but at the end of the day it’s up to you to make it happen. Transitioning from summer to fall can be physically and mentally draining, so don’t let your health take a back seat. Finding what works for you and staying healthy year round takes work but it is always worth it.

 

Eating clean and living a healthy lifestyle is about more than looking good in a bathing suit. It’s about more than being fit for just the few months of summer. It is about making healthy changes that stick and learning to eat, drink and live in a new way that makes us feel happy, healthy, accomplished and in control.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

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September 1, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Summer Reminder

 

I just returned from being with clients in California. It’s very funny to me as I hear the same complaints there as I do in New York.
“Why can’t we just eat what we want whenever we want it and not worry after we ate it. It’s just so unfair”!!!!!!
I tell my clients all over the world the same thing…..
You CAN eat what you want ON YOUR CHEAT DAY!
When your day or night gets challenging you need to constantly remind yourself:
1 – What is important to you.
2 – Whether you are trying to lose weight or not – you still can’t eat whatever you want.
3- Don’t make deals with yourself – I will just eat this and then I will be back on 100% and move forward. I will be fine.
* You will only be fine until of course you step on the scale and then you are no longer fine. In fact, you are miserable.
I know first hand so many are already done over indulging in summer fun. I must have had a hundred clients reach out to me this past weekend saying “help I am out of control”. And with vacations around the corner I think for many it has set in that you can’t continue on this path of self destruction nor do you want to. What is the path of self destruction? For some, it’s treating everyday like a cheat day, for others it’s indulging the entire weekend instead of just one day. And quite honestly for many it’s just overdoing it a little too much. Too much healthy foods can even be enough to make the scale move in the wrong direction. Of course it doesn’t move as much as a person that is cheating everyday, but it moves enough to make you uncomfortable.
The most important thing to do right now is just go back on program. A couple of clients that I haven’t heard from in a while emailed me and told me they were embarrassed to reach out to me. That’s ridiculous. Never ever feel embarrassed. There is no guilt to be had or shame to be felt. It happens to everyone – even the sharks and the snails. If it happened to you then just reach out to me or get back on track 110% today and send me your weight the morning of your next cheat day. There is never any judgement. No questions asked. I will never ask where you were, or what did you. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly! The only thing that matters to me is where you go from here.
On another very important note – Stop being so hard on yourself. It’s summer, you work hard all year to look and feel good and be healthy. It’s okay if you over did it a little here and there. No one is perfect all the time. What matters is what you do after. It’s never too late. Simply get back on your program and keep moving in a positive direction because that will make all the difference in how you look and feel for the remainder of your summer and how you enter into fall. There will always be times that you can be amazing – and times where you fall off the path. Life is hard, and weight loss is hard, but when you keep doing the right things it makes the hard times easier and much more enjoyable.
It’s never easy – but it’s always worth it.
~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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