Just like clockwork, weeks 3 and 4 have been difficult. The cravings kicked in, my motivation to exercise waned, and water weight (in the form of bloat) added 4 pounds. A couple days I had thoughts to just give up and go back to eating everything under the sun and resume my reign as couch potato. What turned things around for me was when I saw and heard my husband wanting to give up too. He had been doing so well with eating properly, riding his bike more, and doing the crazy cardio dances with me even though he didn't think they were masculine. With this in mind, I realized that my problem was becoming his problem and I did some meditating. I found out that I was letting my feelings dictate my motivation to exercise, my drive to eat fatty foods, and I had to get this in check - ASAP. So the good news is that I'm getting back on track and the bloat is gone. I weighed myself this morning and so far I've dropped 9 pounds. More to come....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Weight Loss Chronicles - Week 1 & 2
The video below chronicles the challenges, successes, and tips I've experienced over the past two weeks. My hopes are to post an update on my progress here or on my YouTube channel every other week.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Weight Loss Redux
A few months back I mentioned that I was trying to lose weight and that I was trying to shed pounds through diet and exercise. Well, things went left and whatever I did lose (a whopping 4 lbs) I gained back. Soooo, just like I said in my New Year's video, time shouldn't be wasted when it comes to achieving goals. I took my own advice and have started back on the weight loss journey.
At this point, I have completed my first week of eating better and exercising. On Tuesday and Thursday, I did 30 minutes of strength training, and 25-30 minutes of cardio (Intro to Belly Dancing and Billy Blanks Jr). On Saturday, I rode my bike about 3 miles and did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I have to admit that I felt more energized after working out. I can certainly use it.
Eating has actually been easy and enjoyable this week. I ate a high fiber cereal with milk or not in the mornings, and portioned entrees for lunch. Dinner is generally steak, chicken, or soup with sides of veggies. Snacks have been anything from baked chips to smoothies. Before, I was a soda feine, but I've cut back and drink more water or flavored water (I try to watch how much sugar I take in). Overall, my food intake has been between 1200-1550 calories per day with my goal of calories to burn each week set at 980. In just a week's time, I've lost 5 pounds.
I feel excited about the progress so far. I've been telling myself to take it a day at a time and not to get so caught up in the number of pounds I want to lose overall and when I want to lose it by. I think that added to my stress and feelings of discouragement beforehand. Especially when I didn't see results after putting in the work. One thing is for certain, 2012 will be my year of positive change.
At this point, I have completed my first week of eating better and exercising. On Tuesday and Thursday, I did 30 minutes of strength training, and 25-30 minutes of cardio (Intro to Belly Dancing and Billy Blanks Jr). On Saturday, I rode my bike about 3 miles and did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I have to admit that I felt more energized after working out. I can certainly use it.
Eating has actually been easy and enjoyable this week. I ate a high fiber cereal with milk or not in the mornings, and portioned entrees for lunch. Dinner is generally steak, chicken, or soup with sides of veggies. Snacks have been anything from baked chips to smoothies. Before, I was a soda feine, but I've cut back and drink more water or flavored water (I try to watch how much sugar I take in). Overall, my food intake has been between 1200-1550 calories per day with my goal of calories to burn each week set at 980. In just a week's time, I've lost 5 pounds.
I feel excited about the progress so far. I've been telling myself to take it a day at a time and not to get so caught up in the number of pounds I want to lose overall and when I want to lose it by. I think that added to my stress and feelings of discouragement beforehand. Especially when I didn't see results after putting in the work. One thing is for certain, 2012 will be my year of positive change.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Ways to Save Money
The shape of the economy, cost of gas, lost jobs, and inflation on living expenses can wreak havoc on the pocket book. In 2011, my husband and I did some investigating on our expenses to see where we could cut back. The video below shares in detail some of the things that we have tried.
If you have some tips on other ways to save moolah, please post in the comments.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
How I'm Doing
About a month ago I mentioned that I am on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle. This involves exercise and eating better. So far, I've lost 4 pounds (Yayyyy!), but it wasn't easy. I'd love to tell you all that I've been sticking to my guns, but the truth is that I have slacked some.
I've done pretty well with exercising 3 times a week, but my eating still leaves something to be desired. I just can't seem to find foods that I would like to eat on a regular basis that taste good and are good for me. I've read different healthy websites for recipes, but most seem unappetizing or just too many ingredients and work involved. There's only but so many times a week that I want to eat a salad. And I'm yogurt out. So where do I go from here?
If anyone has any recommendations or tasty recipes, please share. Thank you. :-)
I've done pretty well with exercising 3 times a week, but my eating still leaves something to be desired. I just can't seem to find foods that I would like to eat on a regular basis that taste good and are good for me. I've read different healthy websites for recipes, but most seem unappetizing or just too many ingredients and work involved. There's only but so many times a week that I want to eat a salad. And I'm yogurt out. So where do I go from here?
If anyone has any recommendations or tasty recipes, please share. Thank you. :-)
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