Chapter One

I forgot how much I really enjoy Body for Life for Women. As previously noted it's nice and refreshing to have someone acknowledge that men and women loose weight differently, and have different requirements for their body. So here's what I've learned, like or what has motivated me so far from chapter one.

Women have such a strong tendency to be caregivers that we loose ourselves in it. Literally. It's caring for children and husbands and families and friends that takes over our lives, and we forget about ourselves. Granted taking care of others is great, but if we can't take care of ourselves as well, then we won't be around as long as we could be. "While women are busy making everyone else's life a litle easier, their bodies and minds go to hell." Somewhere there needs to be a "balance between caring for the peopel you love and caring for yourself."

Dr. Peeke acknowledges that women's minds get in the way more often than anything else. We play the Should I or Should I not game and end up ruining our own diets and workout programs. "...brushing your teeth and combing your hair are [never] up for discussion. Of course not. Neither should paying attention to your eating and doing physical activity."

"Self is not a four letter word."
"I will give to myself as I give to others."
"I will just do it."
"I will choose to work for myself, rather than abandon myself."