Had a quick seconds between lunch and getting the kids down for their nap, so I thought I’d post a quick blog.
Week 1 went pretty good! I didn’t get to exercise as much as I wanted, but it has been an unusually busy month already…I can already tell that finding time to exercise is going to be a challenge over the next few weeks.
We have been eating much healthier – and though the cravings still hit really hard, I am trying to fight them off. So far I’ve lost about 4lbs. Yeehaww!!!
Hopefully I’ll have more time to post later, but for now I just wanted to get a quick update on!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A new year and a new start!
The last few months have been somewhat challenging in terms of maintaining an exercise schedule and eating healthy. I have lacked motivation...and time hasn't been easy to come by either. But I'm ready to start anew!
Here's the damage of my lack of motivation the last few months:
I have put some weight back on. I'll know the extent of it tomorrow
when I do my official weigh-in.
I can't fit into any of my clothes. I dread going to my closet everyday because it's no fun bypassing 99% of the clothes I can't wear because they're a bit too tight.
My energy level is at an all time LOW.
My motivation level is at an all time LOW.
My body (internally and externally) just feels ICK.
The thing is, I DO want to be healthy, I really really do. I feel SO much better when I eat right and exercise. I just wish it wasn't so challenging to maintain a healthier lifestyle (don't we all!)
Setting goals has helped quite a bit in the past, so I'd like to continue implementing goals - long-term and short-term. Here is an overview of what I'm looking at for the next few months:
Healthy Eating:
I do plan on dieting for the next few months. However, I hope to change my eating habits in such a way that I don't have to diet once I get to my goal weight, just maintain. I hope to do this by retraining my body to eat and crave healthy foods and eat in MODERATION (this is a big stumbling block for me.) I am all for having treats here and there...I just need to learn to portion it out correctly.
Some of my food goals are:
Eating more fresh foods
Less snacking
Less sweets
Find more natural foods and eat less processed foods
DRINK MORE WATER (another hard one for me)
The first few weeks I'll be back to my altered South Beach diet plan. I will follow the South Beach rules for snacks, sweets and suppers. Breakfast will probably be a slice or two of toast and Lunch will be granola or something that has a good source of fiber in it.
Exercise:
Time has been one of the biggest enemies to my exercise regimen. I've had quite a few videos to edit the last few months and I do most of my editing during the boys nap time and after they go to bed. This is also when I would do my exercise routine. I struggle to accomplish both. So what I would like to try is getting up earlier...this may be the biggest challenge of all!
For the first month, I want to build back up on the elliptical.
20 minutes 4/5 times a week.
I would also like to do strength training - abs, arms and legs.
So that's the overview! I'll be posting more tomorrow!
Here's the damage of my lack of motivation the last few months:
I have put some weight back on. I'll know the extent of it tomorrow
when I do my official weigh-in.
I can't fit into any of my clothes. I dread going to my closet everyday because it's no fun bypassing 99% of the clothes I can't wear because they're a bit too tight.
My energy level is at an all time LOW.
My motivation level is at an all time LOW.
My body (internally and externally) just feels ICK.
The thing is, I DO want to be healthy, I really really do. I feel SO much better when I eat right and exercise. I just wish it wasn't so challenging to maintain a healthier lifestyle (don't we all!)
Setting goals has helped quite a bit in the past, so I'd like to continue implementing goals - long-term and short-term. Here is an overview of what I'm looking at for the next few months:
Healthy Eating:
I do plan on dieting for the next few months. However, I hope to change my eating habits in such a way that I don't have to diet once I get to my goal weight, just maintain. I hope to do this by retraining my body to eat and crave healthy foods and eat in MODERATION (this is a big stumbling block for me.) I am all for having treats here and there...I just need to learn to portion it out correctly.
Some of my food goals are:
Eating more fresh foods
Less snacking
Less sweets
Find more natural foods and eat less processed foods
DRINK MORE WATER (another hard one for me)
The first few weeks I'll be back to my altered South Beach diet plan. I will follow the South Beach rules for snacks, sweets and suppers. Breakfast will probably be a slice or two of toast and Lunch will be granola or something that has a good source of fiber in it.
Exercise:
Time has been one of the biggest enemies to my exercise regimen. I've had quite a few videos to edit the last few months and I do most of my editing during the boys nap time and after they go to bed. This is also when I would do my exercise routine. I struggle to accomplish both. So what I would like to try is getting up earlier...this may be the biggest challenge of all!
For the first month, I want to build back up on the elliptical.
20 minutes 4/5 times a week.
I would also like to do strength training - abs, arms and legs.
So that's the overview! I'll be posting more tomorrow!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
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