"Attention Span" Statistics

In this digital era, we are bombarded with information at an alarming rate. Do you find yourself feeling you are surrounded by "noise"? This question compelled me to look up "attention span". The link reveals interesting percentages and some surprises.

http://www.statisticbrain.com/attention-span-statistics/

Last Week in November

Tradition dictates that the fourth Thursday in November is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. This year, it falls in the last week of the month leaving one less week to prepare for Christmas. 

It is especially important to take time to think about what you are thankful for before you get caught up in the holiday shopping frenzy. 

I will post this week the different things I am thankful for. Please join me if something resonates with you by commenting and, if you are so inclined, sharing your story. 

Let the holiday parties begin!

My 28 Day Challenge - Want to Join Me?

I am making a commitment to myself to get in shape. I have been talking a good game for way to long now. 

This past Spring I was introduced to an amazing diet. Why is it amazing? It has an app that lets you plan your meals, shop from the plan and track everything. I tried it for a few days. It is a 28 day plan so I basically failed at it. But not this time! Starting Monday, November 18, 2013, I am starting it again. 

Want to consider it? It's The Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy. 

By the way, I'm starting Monday because of the way the diet lays out. There are three phases in each week. It is easier to stick to by starting on a Monday. The secret for me will be cooking and portion storage IN ADVANCE; becoming a grab and go alternative.

Phase 1 for two days; Phase 2 for two days; Phase 3 for three days:

Three meals; two snacks. Because I have never been a breakfast fan and you need to eat within 30 minutes of getting up, I switch the breakfast and snack choices. 

Here's to the journey; I can't wait to see the outcome in 28 days. The wonderful thing about this, I know I am going to change my eating habits. I will actually eat for a change. If I want to continue for another 28 days and achieve the results I know I am capable of, that's what I will do. 

Here's to a new beginning! 

First Snow of the Season

Tuesday, 11/12/13

It seems a bit serendipitous that the first flakes to fall are on a "1, 2, 3" date...

...and leaves still cling to the trees. The contrast of color seems magical, unlike a true winters snow that leaves shades of gray everywhere.

This dusting is brief, fleeting. By dusk it will be but a memory. Just enough to remind us once again it's time to change; change into a new season. The beginning of winter in New York is shepherded in by a colorful snow fall! Let the magic begin!