Thursday, January 3, 2013

Healthy Lifestyle Goals


I have less than four months until my wedding and I stepped on the scale for the first time since purchasing my dress last night.  I thought the scale was broken.  I have gained 15lbs.  In approximately 3-4 months.  That cannot be healthy! 

We all have it.  That wake up call that really smacks you in the face.  I weigh now what I weighed while another person was growing inside me.  Ya, it's time to get serious about getting healthy.  And, I'll be completely truthful here, hopefully that means smaller clothing sizes and dramatic dropping of the pounds.  Right now I'm focusing on the healthy part and not worrying so much about the numbers.  (Ok, that's not true but I know that's what I SHOULD be doing).  I knew I had gained this holiday season, but I didn't think it was THAT much.  I'm scared to try and put my dress on...

It ain't pretty but it's me walking this morning :)
Here's the plan.  (I figure if I put it out into the world for you all to see I'm more likely to follow through and be held accountable, right?)  Walking at least 3 times each week, in the morning before the kids get up. Yes, that means less precious sleep.  But I can do this.  I'm focused on the wedding date now.  I'll re-evaluate the plan after that.  Being aware of what I'm eating.  Truthfully, I don't eat THAT bad throughout the day.  I need to be aware more of what I'm consuming (and how much of it) when the kids go to bed.  Late night snacking is probably not too helpful in the whole lose-weight-get-healthy-grand-scheme-of-things.

I have finally quit breastfeeding and have started taking the Creative BioScience 90 day challenge.  I'll most definitely keep you updated.  So far I can confirm that I feel more energized but it's still far too early to report much more.  (Side Note: use code LESS for 15% off Creative BioScience at http://www.lifefitstore.com/).  

So now it's out in the world. No huge grand scheme to starve of become a gym fanatic but a way to (hopefully) lose what I've gained (and more! fingers crossed).  So, now, your turn.  What are your goals?  Anything you want to put out in the world?  Comment here!


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7 comments:

  1. My goals are to: drink more water daily (the benefits definitely outweigh having to pee all the time); continuing to make small changes to help my home become an organized well managed home I am proud of; and to become healthier and stronger by exercising for strength and energy, taking my vitamins and prescriptions daily,and giving myself time to feed my soul so I can have a healthy frame of mind too. I know this may sound idealistic but these are things I need to change for my physical and mental health. I know that if I continue to make small and therefore(hopefully)lasting changes I can achieve this goal. :) I am putting it out there...yikes.

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    1. Yes! I, too, am working on drinking more water! I love your take on it and agree, it's so important to work on both the physical and mental health. Now it's out there in the world :) You can do it!

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    2. Just a little update...I have been doing very well and I am so proud of myself. How are you doing? Have you been keeping up on your walking?

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    3. Wonderful, congrats! I have been doing well, walking is the easy part! I need to work on water intake more (the first few days I was on it...). I have lost one pound in one week. Not too bad. I've working on slowly but surely. Now that school started I find myself wanting to snack at night again while listening to the lectures and doing homework. It's a tough habit to break!

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  2. Have you tried a hula hoop, hoop dance? I know, you're probably thinking the same thing I did, that you can't do that. I promise, you can do that, lol, with a professional adult hoop, not one of the kiddie things from Walmart. I still can't hoop good with the kiddie ones! It strengthens your whole core. There's tons of videos on youtube, teaching you how to hoop and lots of hoop tricks, too. I'm 48 and I've surprised myself. There's even youtube vids teaching you how to make your own hoop, cost you 5 or 6 bucks for the tubing and the connector. If you can't find the vid, I'll be glad to give you the info on how to make a professional 'adult' hoop. Sure hope you reach your goals. :)

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    1. That is such a fun idea. I am definitely going to be checking that out! :)

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    2. That sounds like an AWESOME work out! I will also be checking that out. Thanks Sam!

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