feeling good

It is amazing how quickly your body can become addicted to some form of daily workout. I feel really good...sort of like I'm in a healing space. I have been diligent with my exercise regimen. Now, I need to change some of my eating habits and I'll be totally on track with becoming a healthier me. The good thing is that I have stuck to my water only challenge and have really done well. The only other liquid I take in is the skim milk I've eaten in my corn flakes.

My exercise for today: 20 mins strength training (crunches, push-ups, squats, tricep dips, etc.)
35 mins treadmill (incline 2% 20/min mile)

My cal count: 1170

Motivation (It's not just for him)

Recent reactions to Mo'nique's latest weight loss have been interesting to me. Being a plus-size woman, I can definitely understand how many plus-size women feel betrayed in this weight loss. For some, it may be a subconscious feeling of betrayal that is making us uncomfortable. She was able to do what many of us long to do--she buckled up and made the weight-release happen.

It is also very interesting to me that people are "hearing" her say that she's losing it because of her husband. This is something that I've been asked about as well. Because a SO may encourage our weight loss does not really mean that we are losing it for them. In my own experience having someone that I love hold me accountable for my choices definitely makes it easier. I have someone to serve as my checks and balances. Is this is a bad thing? I definitely think not. On the contrary, I think it is a healthy relationship when both parties take interest in the health of the other person.

Is my SO my sole motivation in losing weight? Heck no!!! Is he why I want to feel sexier? Perhaps in part. After all, who among us doesn't want our partner to find us attractive? As for me, its critical that I am the one who sees my sexiness first. I want to look in the mirror and envy my own curves, relish in my own strength, and revel in my own beauty. If he sees the same thing, that's just an added plus.

Peace Love & Light.

Feeling Good

I just finished 20 mins of strength training (using sparkpeople) and 30 mins of cardio.....When I finished I was hot, sweaty, and tired. After my shower--I feel GREAT! This makes four straight days of doing at least cardio. My diet continues to need work (lapband surgery does help me control the portions, but its up to me to get the mental part--and therefore the choices of foods--in check).

I feel like I'm making real lifestyle changes and not just temporary fixes. To help me, I'm feeding my mind and not just my body. I've been reading fitness and wellness articles ALL DAY. I want to really confront this journey armed with as much information and motivation as possible. So far--so good!!!


Peace Love & Light

Its Been a Long Time!

It's been a really long time since I've taken my health into my own hands (and even longer since I've written about it). Well, times are a-changin'. For the last several days I have consistently worked out and made good, conscious eating choices.

Today I am committing to journaling about my continued effort at a healthy lifestyle. I will record my feelings about weight loss and my progress on this blog on a more consistent basis. So far, since my lap band surgery I have lost 60lbs. Unfortunately because I was not as active as I should have been I have wings! But I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I'm simply going to try to attack them by lowering my BMI and increasing my muscle mass.

I will be monitoring my progress here and on sparkpeople.com (which is a super tool).

I'm in a really good place and wishing the same for you.

Eating Log

Yesterday:

Breakfast:
Protein Shake
Lunch:
Split Pea Soup (w/okra) and a piece of turkey sausage
Dinner:
Chicken breast
Roasted Potatoes
Snack:
100 cal pk of Lornadoones

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TODAY:

Breakfast:
Oatmeal w/blueberries and Green tea
Lunch:
Home-made wrap with 1/2 chicken breast and a cup of veggies
Dinner:
haven't had it yet
Snack:
Protein Shake

New Place

I'm in a new place...geographically and spiritually. Its all about New Beginnings and New Creations.

This morning I ate: 2 slices of turkey bacon and one boiled egg...2 glasses of h20...and took my b-complex vitamin.

Back to it

Okay, I've started and stopped more times than I care to count...but today is a new day. I'm pretty good at following rituals once I establish them so I'm going to be more ritualized about how I record my activities. It may make for a boring blog but it will hopefully make for a more fit me.

Food: Okay, this sucked. I made a few good choices but still ate way too many sweets today.

Water: Drank over 8 glasses...yay!!!

Exercise: 1.5 miles
30 min weights focus on core and legs
75 crunches no weights
12 crunches 8lb weight

Mood: I'm starting to realize that the only person really responsible for how I feel is me. I think that's part of what gave me the motivation to get off my lazy azz and go to the gym today. A new me is just waiting to be free from all this excess baggage that includes much more than just physical weight. I've got some emotional issues and spiritual works to tackle too.