hahahahahahaaaa. yeah, getting up in the mornings to do P90X is not happening. Not even once did it happen. We both looked at each other and said "I could make up an excuse but I don't want to do it." So last night I got out the old Wii system and yes, it still tells me "that's obese" and that I'm unbalanced but it turns out that I did learn some yoga stuff from the insane 90X guy and I did much better. And hey, it was exercise!!
Packing lunches is a known quantity for getting good food versus what I am more likely to buy if left to my own devices during my 30 min lunches so I was happy to have some of hubby's yummy tofu and veggies (peppers, onions, cilantro) for lunch today.
So, it's not the insanity of P90X but it is exercise. And THAT my friends is honesty and it's what counts.
One day. One step. One pound at a time.
~N
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thunderstruck
If you don't know AC/DC you won't recognize the title as one of (imho) the most kick-ass songs there is. That song is at the beginning of my playlist for my work outs. And today I am going to complete the playlist. And re-start the P90X program with hubby.
Coming back from vacation and KNOWING I ate more than usual (yummy goodness) it was really very cool to have 3 people tell me "you're losing more weight". And yet I know I gained 3 pounds. But that tells me that the changes in diet have really been ingrained because in the past it would have taken no time whatsoever to gain a good 10 pounds without thinking about it.
We've been talking about the long-term goals. And being healthy. And I feel better when we eat good food and I know that exercising makes me feel better (even tho before I do it I really do NOT want to). So today we will re-start the program. And the goal is to do it in the mornings. Oh boy I don't want to do it. But this is the way to look at it: by the time I get home from work I won't have to do the work out. I will be able to just CHILL.
We'll see how it goes. I'll let you know.
One day. One step. One pound at a time.
~N
Coming back from vacation and KNOWING I ate more than usual (yummy goodness) it was really very cool to have 3 people tell me "you're losing more weight". And yet I know I gained 3 pounds. But that tells me that the changes in diet have really been ingrained because in the past it would have taken no time whatsoever to gain a good 10 pounds without thinking about it.
We've been talking about the long-term goals. And being healthy. And I feel better when we eat good food and I know that exercising makes me feel better (even tho before I do it I really do NOT want to). So today we will re-start the program. And the goal is to do it in the mornings. Oh boy I don't want to do it. But this is the way to look at it: by the time I get home from work I won't have to do the work out. I will be able to just CHILL.
We'll see how it goes. I'll let you know.
One day. One step. One pound at a time.
~N
Monday, July 4, 2011
Independence Day
Hello there. It is a gorgeous day and I am happy today. I had a perfect vacation (even with some travel snafus) and feel more like myself and ready to get back at this whole healthy me thing.
Vacation included staying with friends who are both great cooks - and let me say I did not stay on task when it came to diet!! Whoo boy. It was, in all honesty, a choice that I willingly made. I was very sad before we went and I decided that what I wanted to do was re-set. And I did. We did some walking around beautiful park trails and I played with an adorable baby girl. But I also slept in and ate and drank.
So here I am on Independence Day trying to get myself in the mood to go back to work (doubtful this is going to happen, so I'll just have to show up) tomorrow and I found this article that inspired me. This kid took it in his own hands and did what we know works - portion control and moving more.
I will not eat potato salad today, will not eat chips. But I've already had a sandwich (dark rye, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and CHEESE) and coffee. And I plan on drinking all my "girl beers" (Mike's).
So, here's an article I found inspiring and I'll be back here again soon.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/01/lose.weight.safely.ireporter/
One day. One pound. One step at a time.
~N
Vacation included staying with friends who are both great cooks - and let me say I did not stay on task when it came to diet!! Whoo boy. It was, in all honesty, a choice that I willingly made. I was very sad before we went and I decided that what I wanted to do was re-set. And I did. We did some walking around beautiful park trails and I played with an adorable baby girl. But I also slept in and ate and drank.
So here I am on Independence Day trying to get myself in the mood to go back to work (doubtful this is going to happen, so I'll just have to show up) tomorrow and I found this article that inspired me. This kid took it in his own hands and did what we know works - portion control and moving more.
I will not eat potato salad today, will not eat chips. But I've already had a sandwich (dark rye, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and CHEESE) and coffee. And I plan on drinking all my "girl beers" (Mike's).
So, here's an article I found inspiring and I'll be back here again soon.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/01/lose.weight.safely.ireporter/
One day. One pound. One step at a time.
~N
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