So what to tell you about this week? Last week I was disappointed that I didn't loose more weight but this week the scale did continue to creep down! That was very exciting for me but the best part is really how I feel. And to be honest, I feel great. I have a ton of energy (not caffeine induced- I have only had about two cups of coffee in three weeks!). I can't wait to work out everyday and I can actually see this being a lifestyle change. That being said the food is a challenge in that I have to be really prepared. Fresh food has to be cooked fresh and I need new supplies often as it spoils more quickly.
One of my new favorites is a Mediterranean chicken salad. You take one to two diced cooked chicken breasts, add artichokes, capers, calamata olives, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt- garlic and other seasonings to taste. I love it even more in acorn squash. I am also a new fan of spiced baked chickpeas as a nice crunchy snack when everyone else is eating chips.
So that is about all for this week. Nothing crazy exciting but I am really trying to stick with the new diet for our whole family. The exercise is a welcome return for me but I still am needing to be very intentional with the menu. No slips if I want to win this thing right!?!
As a side note, thanks for all of the support. You don't know how much it means to me to get a comment or little note. I don't think I would be successful in this journey without you!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
A disapointment...
So we are off and running! Lots of great workouts with Dan, my trainer from Sweatlife Fitness. I find myself excited for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. And I have found time this week to workout in some manner every day. Then Dan suggests an impromtu weigh in...yuck. Not what I have been looking forward to. I think it just exposes my biggest fear doing this contest. That I will not lose the weight. That being said, I did the weigh in and only lost 1lb. This was not a horrible thing but still hard to swallow when everyone else lost 5 -7 lbs in their first week. I am going to take this as a motivator. Something to continue to inspire me if I don't want to workout or want to cheat and eat something bad. I think I was kidding myself into believing that I should see fantastic results for working out and eating well for a week. So almost two weeks down and only like 25+ lbs to go!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Week 1
Bare with me as I get used to blogging. I usually have a hard time finding the time to shower let alone time to be quiet and collect my thoughts enough to share with anyone willing to listen. So thank you in advance for your patience!
Week 1- So we started off slowly for the first meeting. Just your basic embarrassing pictures and measurements. Followed by some baseline fitness tests (how many push-ups, sit ups, squats can you do in a minute). I knew this would be a long 14 weeks when I was sore from 4 minutes of exertion.
The next evening we were off to Publix to learn about diet and nutrition. I think I was pretty cocky because I think I know how to eat and I cook all of our food. WOW this is a whole new ball game. We talked a lot about eating lots of fruits and vegetables. I was prepared for that but then Dan, our trainer, threw me a curveball...not eating processed food. No more bread, pasta, cereal, chips, etc. This is not a horrible thing once learning more about what is in all of these foods but wow it takes some getting used to.
Thursday was our first real workout. 3 minutes intervals of cardio and then squats, pushups etc. It felt good. I love haveing a goal and someone coaching me along. Maybe that goes back to the softball days but it was nice to have someone pushing you and a goal to attain.
Dan's 4 week weightloss goal for me is 8lbs. I told him 10 lbs but we will see!
Saturday we did our timed mile run. I finished in 9 minutes and 24 seconds. Again, it felt really good to workout and be tired. I think that it has been 3 and 1/2 years since I have worked out without a child with me. I think this is a big distinction. Usually, I have to tailor my workout around happiness levels of the girls, how long I think they will sit still, diaper changes, you get the picture. So, while I love my girls and running and the stadium is fun with them, I think from now on it is okay for me to have some time for myself to really work hard at my workouts. And I have to make that a priority.
Goals - not to burn out but still get an effective workout in everyday if I can. That may mean piles of laundry to step over for my family but I am going to have to be okay with that!
Stick to the menu! It is good food and statisfying...I don't need to feel like I am missing out. It is good for me!
Thanks for all of the support. You guys are making this possible for me.
Week 1- So we started off slowly for the first meeting. Just your basic embarrassing pictures and measurements. Followed by some baseline fitness tests (how many push-ups, sit ups, squats can you do in a minute). I knew this would be a long 14 weeks when I was sore from 4 minutes of exertion.
The next evening we were off to Publix to learn about diet and nutrition. I think I was pretty cocky because I think I know how to eat and I cook all of our food. WOW this is a whole new ball game. We talked a lot about eating lots of fruits and vegetables. I was prepared for that but then Dan, our trainer, threw me a curveball...not eating processed food. No more bread, pasta, cereal, chips, etc. This is not a horrible thing once learning more about what is in all of these foods but wow it takes some getting used to.
Thursday was our first real workout. 3 minutes intervals of cardio and then squats, pushups etc. It felt good. I love haveing a goal and someone coaching me along. Maybe that goes back to the softball days but it was nice to have someone pushing you and a goal to attain.
Dan's 4 week weightloss goal for me is 8lbs. I told him 10 lbs but we will see!
Saturday we did our timed mile run. I finished in 9 minutes and 24 seconds. Again, it felt really good to workout and be tired. I think that it has been 3 and 1/2 years since I have worked out without a child with me. I think this is a big distinction. Usually, I have to tailor my workout around happiness levels of the girls, how long I think they will sit still, diaper changes, you get the picture. So, while I love my girls and running and the stadium is fun with them, I think from now on it is okay for me to have some time for myself to really work hard at my workouts. And I have to make that a priority.
Goals - not to burn out but still get an effective workout in everyday if I can. That may mean piles of laundry to step over for my family but I am going to have to be okay with that!
Stick to the menu! It is good food and statisfying...I don't need to feel like I am missing out. It is good for me!
Thanks for all of the support. You guys are making this possible for me.
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