I swore to myself that I would never do this, but here I am about to blog about an issue I am having.....getting healthier. I don't want to use the words "losing weight" because we all know how that goes. Although I do want to lose weight, I also want to keep it off, and be content with my natural body whatever that may be. I am a medium-boned girl, with broad shoudlers and long legs. I am 5'8" and weigh 194 lbs, after losing 11 lbs. I was 205 after the holidays, and when I began my routine on January 3rd. I have been exercising 6 days / week, doing 30-40 minutes of cardio, and have added weights to my workouts at least 3 of those days. But what I think happens, like right now when I hit a wall, my body adjusts to my routine so I stop losing weight. Or I skip a day or maybe two, and my poor habits creep back into my life. Habits like potato chips, and tv.... a literal couch potato! I allow myself too many splurges because "I've been so good". The fact is, I feel good after I workout and there really should be no excuse for treating my body poorly. Normally, I would start to analyze myself, and ask - why don't I feel like I deserve to feel good?, why do I sabotage myself? why do I continiue to purchase potato chips, when I know I can't leave them be? why do I eat even if I am not hungry? Who knows, and really who cares! The fact is that this is not a quick fix, and maybe I will never weigh again what I did in high school (and I thought I was big then!), but I simply need to change my bad habits into healthy habits. Maybe I should celebrate the fact that I have taken a big step with having (some kind of) accountability, by writing this for my few friends. I am also in a facebook group with 3 others for accountability purposes and support, but I'm taking it to the next level with this blog.
So I am vowing to continue what I started. Cardio 6 days a week, and not just going through the motions, but really pushing myself. Strength training because I know it is good for my medium-sized bones, increases my metabolism, and will ultimately help with weight loss. I vow to avoid the chip aisle all together! Eating a healthy, and balanced diet. Speaking of which, I am no longer a "vegetarian" because I now eat fish, not that I am into labels. But I will only eat wild caught Alaskan cod and only occasionally because although I "think" the fish is healthy by it's package. I still feel bad for the fish and don't think eating animals is sustainable unless I am catching it myself in clean waters etc. but that's another blog for another day. To put it simply I like my baked cod, so I am not going to deprive myself anymore. I will eat it with gusto all the while thanking it for it's sacrifice, so that I may have the flaky protein that I have missed for so many years.....
For my own purposes I will write what I am doing well, and things that I still need to work on to make my lifestyle healthier.
The Good:
Smoothies (thank you Vitamix!!!!)
Regular exercise with:
Elliptical (her name is Elvira) and
Kettlebell (20lbs for my birthday- thanks Mom!)
Fresh healthy fruits and vegetables- as local and organic as I can
Passion for my work, and my family
The Bad:
Eating when I am no longer hungry because it tastes too good
Eating mindlessly, while on the computer, watching tv, standing up, or in the car
Snacking from the bag or container without regard to the portion
Going to bed too late
Craving salt and grease
Drinking too much wine....like chips I can't have just one.
The Ugly:
Not loving myself for who I am, or that I will become.....having a bad attitude and negative self image.
Looking forward to Spring, and my favorite exercise- hiking with the dogs!
Peace, Love & A Healthy Lifestyle. :)
So I am vowing to continue what I started. Cardio 6 days a week, and not just going through the motions, but really pushing myself. Strength training because I know it is good for my medium-sized bones, increases my metabolism, and will ultimately help with weight loss. I vow to avoid the chip aisle all together! Eating a healthy, and balanced diet. Speaking of which, I am no longer a "vegetarian" because I now eat fish, not that I am into labels. But I will only eat wild caught Alaskan cod and only occasionally because although I "think" the fish is healthy by it's package. I still feel bad for the fish and don't think eating animals is sustainable unless I am catching it myself in clean waters etc. but that's another blog for another day. To put it simply I like my baked cod, so I am not going to deprive myself anymore. I will eat it with gusto all the while thanking it for it's sacrifice, so that I may have the flaky protein that I have missed for so many years.....
For my own purposes I will write what I am doing well, and things that I still need to work on to make my lifestyle healthier.
The Good:
Smoothies (thank you Vitamix!!!!)
Regular exercise with:
Elliptical (her name is Elvira) and
Kettlebell (20lbs for my birthday- thanks Mom!)
Fresh healthy fruits and vegetables- as local and organic as I can
Passion for my work, and my family
The Bad:
Eating when I am no longer hungry because it tastes too good
Eating mindlessly, while on the computer, watching tv, standing up, or in the car
Snacking from the bag or container without regard to the portion
Going to bed too late
Craving salt and grease
Drinking too much wine....like chips I can't have just one.
The Ugly:
Not loving myself for who I am, or that I will become.....having a bad attitude and negative self image.
Looking forward to Spring, and my favorite exercise- hiking with the dogs!
Peace, Love & A Healthy Lifestyle. :)
