Sunday, December 16, 2012
It's been a while...
Still struggling with my weight and writing this blog. I really want to focus on both. I'll do it one day at a time, I guess. So what's happened since I last wrote here. I ran a 5k well run/walk in 49:04 seconds :). I hurt my calves but I'm pushing through anyways.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
New Game Plan
So instead of losing weight I have gained weight :( so sad. I shouldn't be surprised though, I haven't been eating well. I worked out a bit but that probably just made is so I didn't gain a whole lot of weight. I now weigh 201 lbs.
Goal: By June 3, 2012 I will weigh 186 lbs.
Plan:
1) Counting Calories: I'm going to plan weekly meals which will range between 1500-1700 calories a week.
2) Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables a day
3) Eat Clean; minimally processed food
4) Aerobic exercise at least 45 mins 5 days a week
5) Strength Train at least 30 mins 2 days a week
6) Drink water, green tea, homemade Chai tea, and the occasional glass of wine
Goal: By June 3, 2012 I will weigh 186 lbs.
Plan:
1) Counting Calories: I'm going to plan weekly meals which will range between 1500-1700 calories a week.
2) Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables a day
3) Eat Clean; minimally processed food
4) Aerobic exercise at least 45 mins 5 days a week
5) Strength Train at least 30 mins 2 days a week
6) Drink water, green tea, homemade Chai tea, and the occasional glass of wine
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Off to a Good Start
One week down and I'm doing okay. I was successful at drinking 79 oz of water for 1 day! I don't think I quite hit the mark the other days but I feel like I drank more water than juice. I did really well with breakfast. I only ate out Tuesday. I need to think about my breakfast options.
Working out was a fail this week. I didn't do anything at all. This week that changes! I'm going strength train 3 times this week. One of the trainers at my gym created a routine for me about two months ago. The workout is designed so I can do it at the gym or at home with a few modifications. My work schedule is a little unpredictable right now. So, I'm going to do my workouts at home this week. See how it goes.
It looks like Sundays will be my post days. It seems to be working. I'm 1 for 1 with my wellness goal!!!! Small steps right. :)
hsb
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December Goals
Each month I will make a measurements and photos post (see previous post) and a goals post.
Healthy Eating Goals
By December 31st I will be drinking at least 79 oz of water a day.
At one point I was drinking more water and unsweetened tea than anything else. Now, I'm drinking everything from Kool-aid to soda. This time I'm going to make sure I'm getting enough to stay hydrated everyday.
By December 31st I will be eating homemade breakfast everyday.
If I eat breakfast, it is from a deli across the street from my job. It is not as good as home cooked food and it cost an arm and a leg. So, I'm going to make an effort to take my breakfast to work. I'll have to come up with a few ideas.
Fitness Goals
By December 31st I will be working out at least 3 times a week.
I was a yo-yo exerciser; You know someone who worked out really hard for weeks on end then stopped and let all the hard work go to waste. Not this time. I'm going to set a realistic workout schedule and build up to a more intense schedule. With the two healthy eating goals I've set I should see a little progress with my measurements.
Wellness Goals
By December 31st I will be making a new post at least 1 time a week.
This is by far my hardest goal for the month! I'm not very good with journaling, tracking etc. But I've started a blog, so I've got to get better or what's the point.
So I'll check back in next week, maybe sooner, to let you know how I'm doing.
Hearts, Stars and Balloons
T
Healthy Eating Goals
By December 31st I will be drinking at least 79 oz of water a day.
At one point I was drinking more water and unsweetened tea than anything else. Now, I'm drinking everything from Kool-aid to soda. This time I'm going to make sure I'm getting enough to stay hydrated everyday.
By December 31st I will be eating homemade breakfast everyday.
If I eat breakfast, it is from a deli across the street from my job. It is not as good as home cooked food and it cost an arm and a leg. So, I'm going to make an effort to take my breakfast to work. I'll have to come up with a few ideas.
Fitness Goals
By December 31st I will be working out at least 3 times a week.
I was a yo-yo exerciser; You know someone who worked out really hard for weeks on end then stopped and let all the hard work go to waste. Not this time. I'm going to set a realistic workout schedule and build up to a more intense schedule. With the two healthy eating goals I've set I should see a little progress with my measurements.
Wellness Goals
By December 31st I will be making a new post at least 1 time a week.
This is by far my hardest goal for the month! I'm not very good with journaling, tracking etc. But I've started a blog, so I've got to get better or what's the point.
So I'll check back in next week, maybe sooner, to let you know how I'm doing.
Hearts, Stars and Balloons
T
December Measurements and Photos
Weight: 197 pounds
Left Arm: 15 inches
Right Arm: 14 inches
Chest: 44 inches
Waist: 38.75 inches
Abs (muffin top): 46 inches
Hips: 47 inches
Right Thigh: 28 inch
Left Thigh: 29 inches
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Welcome
HI!!!
I have spent the last week looking for people who are on a similar journey. Every time I found a blog to follow I thought ' I should start a blog'. Sharing a story with a group of friends sure I can do that (sometimes) but with complete strangers, nope not at all. I did weight watchers for a while and found I really liked going to the group meetings. I actually shared there too. So maybe I'm trying to recreate the group meeting feeling. I don't know. (I need at least one follower to have a group so we shall see) But in the end I've decided to document my fitness journey. I'm pretty random so I can't promise that my blog will be dedicated solely to my fitness journey. I'm going to post my starting stats and my workouts soon.
I have spent the last week looking for people who are on a similar journey. Every time I found a blog to follow I thought ' I should start a blog'. Sharing a story with a group of friends sure I can do that (sometimes) but with complete strangers, nope not at all. I did weight watchers for a while and found I really liked going to the group meetings. I actually shared there too. So maybe I'm trying to recreate the group meeting feeling. I don't know. (I need at least one follower to have a group so we shall see) But in the end I've decided to document my fitness journey. I'm pretty random so I can't promise that my blog will be dedicated solely to my fitness journey. I'm going to post my starting stats and my workouts soon.
P.S. Grammar and spelling aren't my friends. Please be nice when you correct me :)
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