I know, everyone starts off the new year saying those exact words, but this year, I am taking it to heart. Granted its taken me a couple of weeks to get started, but I'm making a conscience decision to make some changes.
Last winter I purchased the PIYO dvds and told myself, I can do this. After one lesson, I stopped and just never put the dvds back in...
Fast forward to this year... I pulled those dvd's back out, got in touch with a Beach Body Coach, and signed up for a challenge package. This is my journey. I'm going to write and post things here for myself. To hold myself accountable and to maybe encourage someone else that just happens across this blog.
My goal: to build muscle, lose weight and create better eating habits for me and my husband.
Two day is day 2. My second day of shakeology, my second day at PIYO (really this is the start of my second week, but I missed a few days, so I'm counting this as my actual start week)
I am changing up my morning coffee routine for a shakeology. Yesterday, it did keep me going until lunch, so I will let you know how today goes.
PIYO is getting easier, although I am still working to get myself away from the beginner level. But one day at a time. I am only committing myself to one day at a time. Anything more and I don't think I would be as apt to stick with it.
When you think about how much in our lives can change just by eating better and exercising. So much of our health issues come from the choices we make when it comes to food and the lack of movement in our bodies. I could just try to lose weight without exercise, but then I'm left with a weak body. I want to be strong and mobile and to live out the best years of my life. I have dreams of what I want to do as I get older, so if I don't start really taking care of myself now, I may not be able to.
So here's to 2019, being 40 and making it my best year yet!
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Time to get serious.
I have let me weight continue to rise over the last 4 years and I keep saying that I'm going to change the way I eat, or get more exercise, but the truth is, its easier to sit around and stay the same.
3 days ago, that changed for me. I decided to increase good fats and decrease carbs. The first two days seemed so easy. I was feeling hungry before each meal and the added fats were keeping me satisfied longer during the day. I was able to turn away donuts and bagels sweets that were brought into the office for birthdays, and then today, its been a struggle. I have still been eating well, but I feel like all I want to do is snack. haha. My goal is to eat this way for a month and to see where I am at after that.
My work family is doing a weight loss challenge again. (they had one in Jan, but after two weeks I got frustrated and quit) I did end up maintaining my original weigh in weight, but for me that was not enough. My goal is to lose 20 lbs to start. I would eventually like to lose 30, but I want my goal to be attainable. I am one pound into my new goal, after 3 days. Not bad. :)
The hardest part for me in changing up my eating habits is that I have to prepare so much more food!
There are still a few processed foods in there, but I am trying hard to cut all processed foods out and limit my fast food intake. I am hoping that this jump starts my love for baking again and for trying out new recipes! I still like my desserts and breads, but now I have to find a way to make them low carb and healthy.
Avocados have become my new best friend.
I am hoping to document part of my journey, if nothing more than to keep myself accountable.
Here is to a new start on my weight loss journey. This time I know I will get to my goal.
I have let me weight continue to rise over the last 4 years and I keep saying that I'm going to change the way I eat, or get more exercise, but the truth is, its easier to sit around and stay the same.
3 days ago, that changed for me. I decided to increase good fats and decrease carbs. The first two days seemed so easy. I was feeling hungry before each meal and the added fats were keeping me satisfied longer during the day. I was able to turn away donuts and bagels sweets that were brought into the office for birthdays, and then today, its been a struggle. I have still been eating well, but I feel like all I want to do is snack. haha. My goal is to eat this way for a month and to see where I am at after that.
My work family is doing a weight loss challenge again. (they had one in Jan, but after two weeks I got frustrated and quit) I did end up maintaining my original weigh in weight, but for me that was not enough. My goal is to lose 20 lbs to start. I would eventually like to lose 30, but I want my goal to be attainable. I am one pound into my new goal, after 3 days. Not bad. :)
The hardest part for me in changing up my eating habits is that I have to prepare so much more food!
There are still a few processed foods in there, but I am trying hard to cut all processed foods out and limit my fast food intake. I am hoping that this jump starts my love for baking again and for trying out new recipes! I still like my desserts and breads, but now I have to find a way to make them low carb and healthy.
Avocados have become my new best friend.
I am hoping to document part of my journey, if nothing more than to keep myself accountable.
Here is to a new start on my weight loss journey. This time I know I will get to my goal.
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