Category Archives: Motivaton

STRESS GOT YOU DOWN?? February 10, 2013

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I’m happy to report my weight is still on a steady decline. But now, I’m throwing a big wrench in my routine by moving. Can you say STRESSFUL??

And forget about keeping up with my diet and exercise plan. If I’m not packing, I’m sleeping. Stacking boxes is all the exercise I have time and energy for, and the anxiety is making me miss my old best friends; Oreos, pizza, and a bottle of cab.

So what’s the best way to stay on track when dealing with big changes?

1) Keep healthy snacks handy! Almonds, blueberries, and cottage cheese are quick nutritional options when you’ve got the stressed out munchies.

2) Sleep, sleep, sleep! Giving our bodies a chance to recuperate can make us feel refreshed and ready for the day. Try turning off electronics before going to bed (that includes cell phones) if you have difficulties falling asleep.

3) Be positive! Sounds trite but if you get out of your routine a couple of days, having a good attitude about it can help motivate you to get back on track and not give up.

4) Just breathe! Taking a couple of deep breaths can help calm your nerves and put everything in perspective.

Remember, achieving long term results is the ultimate goal, so when life gets stressful don’t give up. Just take a step back, regroup, and begin the journey again.

KEEP THAT MOTIVATION! January 28, 2013

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It’s been a few weeks now since I said bon voyage to the old me and began moving on to better health and fitness. I’ve seen some progress (lost a few pounds), had some set backs (ate dessert three days in a row), and learned that I’d rather have my toe nails yanked off one by one than try to do pull ups.

As the month of January comes to a close I find myself wondering if I’ll be able to keep the momentum through February. And what happens once I reach my goal? Will I be able to maintain it??

I don’t know, but I guess that’s not the point. The point is, it’s a new day and that’s all I have to survive, right? So this is what I’m going to do to stay on track:

1) Take it one day at a time. It does no good to stress about the dreaded Wednesday weigh ins. I need to focus only on today’s progress, and making sure I stay active and avoid inhaling a large french fry from McDonald’s.

2) Remember this is not so much about my appearance but about my health. Once the initial elation of reaching my goal has departed I’ll need something more than looking like a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model to keep me going (LOL!). Focusing on my overall health will be my new goal.

3) Speaking of goals…I’m going to set short term and long term goals. That way I’ll always be achieving something and working on something new.

Hopefully with these ideas in mind I can continue on my journey and not get lost along the way. I’d love to hear how you’re staying motivated, and maybe together we can reach the final destination!

2ND WEIGH IN..January 16, 2013

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Did I mention how much I HATE Wednesdays?? Especially this Wednesday? So I weighed myself and GASP! I’ve GAINED 1.5 lbs. WHAT!!?? I’ve been sooo good! Counting my calories, exercising almost everyday and for what?? I almost gave up and shoved my head into a box of Krispy Kreme’s.

Then I looked at the calendar and yep, I should be getting my period soon. Welcome to PMS City. Do not pass go, do not collect your bikini. Instead, pull out your sweats, grab your kleenexes, and turn on Lifetime Movie Network.

What I WON’T be doing is drowning my sorrows in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s “Everything but the…” No I wont. I won’t. Right??

Right. And here’s why:

http://cardiopump.com/2011/05/25/44-snacks-for-surviving-pms-pitfalls/

It’s a great site for healthy PMS snacking. And yes, it’s all about the chocolate. Enjoy.

1ST WEIGH IN…January 9, 2013

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Well, I finished my first week today, and surprise! I lost a pound. That’s right ONE pound. Ugh.

I feel a little discouraged but have to keep reminding myself that I usually just crash diet so the weight comes off quickly but comes back on quickly-ER. Anyway, I will persevere and see what happens next week!

On a happier note I found a recipe for no bake energy cookies. Thank you, Pinterest! They are great for an afternoon pick-me-up. Even my husband loves them which I’m not sure is a plus since now I have to share. Here’s a link to the recipe:

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1782385

 

Let me know what you think 🙂

 

AND SO IT BEGINS…January 2, 2013

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Ok, let me just start by saying I am NOT a fitness expert. I’m barely a fitness beginner! I am also NOT a blogger.  I have never blogged before nor have I ever had the desire TO blog.  So you might be wondering why I’m blogging now. Well, the answer may surprise you.  This is not so much for YOU but for ME.

For the last several years, my husband and I have led a pretty healthy lifestyle. I cook light meals, we don’t snack on too much junk food, and we try to get regular exercise.  Sounds pretty good right?? Then why in the last year have I gone up a DRESS SIZE??? That’s not a rhetorical question, people. I need to know. Is it because I hit my thirties and my metabolism decided to go on vacation? Permanently? If so, how do I make my body feel like a fun filled week in Bora Bora so it will come back?

What have I done so differently this last year?

You may also be wondering why I call myself a skinny-fat girl. I don’t remember where I heard the term but when I read the definition I realized it was describing me.

SKINNY-FAT: Having a body that’s not overweight (and can even be underweight), but has NO muscle tone.

There are many women out there that fit this bill. I can’t believe the info and pics I find when I Google the term, and while I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that, especially if they are comfortable in their own skin, I feel that I’ve lived my life like this for way too long. It’s time for me to do something, to take control of my fitness, hence this blog. I could just keep a diary, but I know that if others are reading this and rooting me on, maybe even going on a fitness journey themselves, then I’ll be more apt to keep going.

So I propose a challenge, not because it’s a new year but because it’s a new beginning. Let’s get fit, people!!

But how?? Well I’m going to start by identifying all the ways I think I’m being “good” but really being “not so good”.

1) Portion control. I cook healthy meals but when I’m eating triple the calories I should be, I might as well be eating french fries for dinner.

2) Weekend Binges. For some reason I feel like since I’ve been relatively good during the week I deserve to eat chocolate creme brûlée and filets  cooked in a pound of butter for every meal on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

3) Exercise. This is tricky. I love cardio, but hate strength training.

Solutions:

1) Buy a food scale. It may seem daunting to weigh everything you put in your mouth but I’m hoping knowing the exact amount of food that’s going down my throat will be a wake up call. I also signed up for a calorie counter.

2) Enjoy ONE cheat meal on the weekends. ONE.

3) Continue doing cardio but add in some strength training at home. I’m going to start slow by doing some crunches, pushups, lunges and squats during commercial breaks!

I know these changes seem small but to a chronic couch potato like myself it feels like I’m training for the Olympics.  And by the way, did I mention my ten year wedding anniversary is in 2 and 1/2 months and my husband is taking me to St.Thomas? Motivation much??

So get ready, get set, here I go! Whose comin with me?