I did the hardest workout of my life this week!! P90X: Plyometrics is an amazing workout to help any athlete perform at their best. Do you know what it does for a woman who isn't in any kind of athletic shape? It makes her hurt...YOW, my legs and booty are killing me (for 2 days now)!! I teach kindergarten and if you know anything about 5 and 6 year olds you know that they can be needy. One of those needs is having their shoes tied. Their shoes look a million miles away with as much pain as it's going to take to get down to the floor and back up. But, being the dedicated teacher I am I grannied it down and grannied it back up, ONCE. After that I told them to go find a friend who could tie their shoes for them.
I love myfitnesspal.com. It's an amazing app/website that helps me keep track of my calorie intake. I have a goal for each day and I usually know by lunch time if I'm going to come in under or over my goal. This tool is really helping me think about what I'm eating and has me weighing out if things are worth putting into my body. Now don't get me wrong, I am not perfect and I still eat sweets (I just can't give them up completely), but I'm definitely not eating sweets to the severity that I was. There is hope for people who feel like losing weight is an unsurmountable feat. One day at time is my best advice. Routine, routine, routine is important as well. I found that out this weekend when I didn't get enough water in my body and struggled to get a work out in. It is so much easier to drink my water, eat healthy, and workout when I'm in my work week routine.
So, 3.5 pounds down and 11.5 more to go in 9 weeks. Let's do this!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
In the beginning...
My goal: Be able to wear my wedding dress by my 11th anniversary in August.
I'm on day three of exercising every day. I know you're saying, really, only day three? Yes, only day three!! I feel more motivated to exercise and eat right than any other time I've ever tried to be healthier. So, I'm writing down everything I eat and doing 60 minutes of cardio each day. If only you could see me exercising in my living room with a 6 and 8 year old so close to me I almost kick them in the head and an 11 month old pulling up on my leg every chance he can get.
I've cut out all my caffiene and chocolate. What?! I know, my addiction to chocolate definitely is not conquered, but I'm trying really hard not to succomb. I was so good today, there were donuts in the teacher's lounge and I didn't have one even when a friend ate one right in front of me. Now, mind you, I didn't dare set foot in the lounge for fear I would cave to the temptation.
The difference between this time and past tries is accountability. I'm doing this with a team of people and it's a competition. I don't want to let my team down by not doing my part. I'm encouraged by other's success and I hope they are encouraged by my success. Now we'll see how much success I'm truly having at my first weigh-in on Monday. Eek, a bit scary!
I'm on day three of exercising every day. I know you're saying, really, only day three? Yes, only day three!! I feel more motivated to exercise and eat right than any other time I've ever tried to be healthier. So, I'm writing down everything I eat and doing 60 minutes of cardio each day. If only you could see me exercising in my living room with a 6 and 8 year old so close to me I almost kick them in the head and an 11 month old pulling up on my leg every chance he can get.
I've cut out all my caffiene and chocolate. What?! I know, my addiction to chocolate definitely is not conquered, but I'm trying really hard not to succomb. I was so good today, there were donuts in the teacher's lounge and I didn't have one even when a friend ate one right in front of me. Now, mind you, I didn't dare set foot in the lounge for fear I would cave to the temptation.
The difference between this time and past tries is accountability. I'm doing this with a team of people and it's a competition. I don't want to let my team down by not doing my part. I'm encouraged by other's success and I hope they are encouraged by my success. Now we'll see how much success I'm truly having at my first weigh-in on Monday. Eek, a bit scary!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Dump Your Plump
Well, I have a confession to make. I know that I have 3 amazing little boys that run around my house and one is ONLY ten months old. I really shouldn't blame this on them because really it isn't their fault, but it's great excuse to use to justify to myself that I'm okay. Alright, here's my confession...I'm at the heaviest I have ever been (ouside of being pregnant) in my life!! What?! How did this happen? I know how it happened: chocolate chip cookies, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and did I say, chocolate? I have a love affair with chocolate that I can't seem to break and the several cans of soda I drink a day isn't helping my butt, thighs, or muffin top either.
I joined the Dump Your Plump team at school. It's a 10 week challenge in Johnson County to be healthier. So, I need motivation to get this done. I want to make a realistic goal that is attainable for the end of the 10 weeks. The goal I gave at school is 15 pounds in 10 weeks. Eek!! That scares me! I'm not good at dieting (hate that word) or excercising on a regular basis. So, here I am putting it out there on the web for others to read in hopes of holding myself accountable to reach this goal. Ready, set, GO!!
I joined the Dump Your Plump team at school. It's a 10 week challenge in Johnson County to be healthier. So, I need motivation to get this done. I want to make a realistic goal that is attainable for the end of the 10 weeks. The goal I gave at school is 15 pounds in 10 weeks. Eek!! That scares me! I'm not good at dieting (hate that word) or excercising on a regular basis. So, here I am putting it out there on the web for others to read in hopes of holding myself accountable to reach this goal. Ready, set, GO!!
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