Week 2 Day 2

Today was supposed to be my 'light day'...although I feel like EVERYTHING I do is a 'light day' compared to where I was! Anyway I decided that I was going to go for my 3 mile walk today and about a mile into it I was BOARD OUT OF MY MIND! So I decided to run, I created a goal to run until the road turned, then when I got there I felt good so I continued on with the thought in mind that I would go to the school. As I ran up the hill of the school (which actually felt better than running DOWN), I decided to continue on until the main road. I probably ended up running about a mile and a half...I hope I don't regret doing that tomorrow☺

Week 2 Day 1

Alright, I've come to the conclusion that I can't overwhelm myself with eating well and exercising right now. I need to get into the habit of working out regularly again before I start in with my eating...I obsess and I don't have time to obsess about both!

Last week I was walking 3 miles every day for six days. Today is the beginning of a new week with a new goal in mind. I just got done with my first walk/run in a VERY long time and it felt GREAT! I went my same 3 mile route but walked 2 minutes/ran 3 minutes and I will do that every other day with a supplement workout on the off days. It feels good to have a goal nailed down and I can't wait to complete this week and mark off this goal.

Day 4 Week 1

I've GOT to get a food journal! I keep 'jotting' things down on random papers and I need to keep them in one area. So far I feel like I'm on track, I woke up and did Kenpo X...well I did 20 minutes of Kenpo X, but I did go on my 3 mile walk while I talked on the phone with my mom (about a mile into the walk I was board!). Mom got me through the last two miles and it flew by.

My eating has been VERY good so far and I feel pretty proud of myself for not binging these past few days. Usually the first week is a struggle for me to make the change. I think I am more focused this time because I waited until I had the right mindset to jump back into this. I also think it helps that it hasn't been that long since I 'looked good'...and it won't be long until I do again! Last night I had a little room in my 'calorie budget' to make some 75 calorie cookies (actually the way I make them they are 37.5 calories, instead of a full tablespoon I only use a half tablespoon to dish them onto the cookie sheet. I need to be able to eat more than just one or two...I know it's only psychological) they are so tasty and fill the 'need'☺. I'll share the recipe when I have a bit more time. Eat well!

Day 3 Week 1

Double duty tomorrow...didn't get out on my walk but my eating was impeccable today. We tried a new recipe tonight for dinner, it's semi-vegetarian (meaning it has egg/dairy products) it was Black-Bean Lasagna and it was mm-mm good! I'll do better tomorrow.

Day 2 Week 1

Feeling good! I woke up this morning NOT in the mood to workout but with a little bit of coaxing from the ol' hubby (he just started with out me!) I was up and moving. We started off with Yoga-X...an hour and a half of stretching flexing and posing, oh the sweat was flowing! Then we headed out for our 3 mile walk...like I said, feeling good!



Yesterday I had planned on going for a second walk but didn't make it out. My eating yesterday was great and I hope to have the same success today, I even prepared yesterday for my lunch today. I cooked the rice and put together the ingredients for Corn, Rice and Black Bean Salad...should be good. Keep moving everyone!

I'm back!

Okay, so I am having some regrets about erasing my last fitness blog. My thought at the time was to 'start anew', well that's great but I realize now that it served as a journal for me to reflect on. Believe me this will NOT happen with this blog!

2010 is soon approaching and I feel the need to re-commit myself to a healthy lifestyle. In the next few days I will be pondering my reasons behind wanting to do this and post my 'mission statement' with regards to my lifestyle change.

I feel like I am starting from scratch again and it's a little frustrating to say the least, but I am up for the challenge and am considering putting together a 'support group'...I'll keep you posted on that one.

This morning I walked 3 miles and hope to get a casual walk in this evening. I have planned out my meals for the day and my goal is to take on one meal at a time...I can do this, I've done it in the past I can do it again and I look forward to seeing the results that I will work so hard for. I'm back.

In the heat of the day

Yesterday I had planned on running early in the morning with a friend but some things got in the way of that and I wasn't able to go. Instead I had the grand idea to run at 10:15 a.m. (the only time that was available to me), well yesterday it was above 100-degrees outside and while it wasn't that hot when I started running it was still VERY hot for running!! I came home drenched after only a 30 minute run, but if felt good to get it done. Today I may head over to the rec center to run or wait until this evening, I'll post again today after I have accomplished that goal. Happy healthy living!!