Ok so let me say before you keep reading...This post is mostly for me. It is my rant and my way to put my thoughts down. So I really don't want to bore anyone! If you do happen to keep reading and have any tips, please feel free to give me some advice! Love you all!
UGH! Ok so let me start from the beginning. I took a developmental psychology class this last semester. It said that there is a developmental stage called early adulthood that is from 18-25. This is when you are in your peak health. After this unless you keep healthy habits (exercise, eating good etc) your body has a harder time recovering. Your metabolism slows down, you are at a greater risk for health problems, to name a few. So when I read this I was like "WHAT!? I'm 25! My peak health is over?!" lol Well, I figured that if I wanted to keep my peak health I needed to start creating healthy habits and changing my life into a more healthy lifestyle. I decided that instead of all these other times when I was just like "I want to lose weight I want to lose weight!" I never stuck with it. I always got discouraged after a week when I didn't see the results I wanted right away. In my mind "eat healthier, work out = skinny!" It doesn't work that way! So I would give up. I decided that I didn't want to focus on "getting skinny" anymore. I decided I wanted a healthy lifestyle where I FELT healthy, happy, and fit that could last me the rest of my life.
So I started this new improved lifestyle about 2 weeks ago. I started doing a Jillian Michael's 1/2 hr workout video 4-5 days a week. Then anywhere from 1-3 times a week I would do (in addition to the video) zumba on the wii with my mother-in-law. I am also starting to do yoga poses about 1-2 times a week. I have been drinking a lot more water! I drink one cup when I wake up instead of coffee. I also drink a cup 10 minutes before I eat so I don't over eat. I am also trying to eat more often smaller portions. I am trying not to eat past 6:00 pm, if I do I munch on carrots and apples (without anything to dip it in). And I'm trying to cut way back on sugar. Mostly refined sugars, candy, cake, syrup, sugary cereal.
Now this all sounds like I'm doing good right? WRONG. I do good with the exercising, but the eating I AM STRUGGLING! I want to be in shape, I will admit I don't like that I weight 150 lbs right now. I don't like that when I do a yoga pose, my stomach gets in the way! LOL I know that I really need to get with the program with my eating! My small portions are bigger than they should be. When I do let myself splurge, I over-indulge by eating way too much and always have an excuse like "Oh its Father's Day I can have 3 pieces of cheesecake!" SAD I KNOW.I am just really having a hard time saying no.
So I figured if I could keep a sort of journal of my progress to help maybe give myself some extra motivation, that I would do better. I am going to record what I have been doing, but also how I have felt when I am being good. I want to record little milestones so that when I'm feeling week I can look at my progress.
I want to have a healthy fit lifestyle. I want to always feel comfortable in my clothes. I want to have the energy to play and have fun! I want to be able to keep up with my kids and eventually my grandkids. I want to live a long, happy, healthy life.
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Oh Hillarie! I feel for you! I am in the exact same boat...and I'm 26! So my peak health is long gone.... LOL!
Like you told me, just hang in there and stick with what you're doing. Don't punish yourself if you splurge a little bit, it happens. I for one haven't done an Insanity workout for two weeks *Cringe* because I keep telling myself "I'll just do it tomorrow" and tomorrow never comes...LOL
Do what you're doing - it sounds like you're doing great and are on the right track to a healthier lifestyle! It's so hard anyways for women to lose weight, and to lose the tummy bulge *ESPECIALLY after a C-section*, but if you work hard enough and want it bad enough it can happen! BE STRONG! :) I believe in you!
I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. The only advice I can give you is to change your frame of mind. When I decided to commit myself to p90x I went through my pantry and threw anything that wasn't on the meal plan away. I printed out the daily meal plans with times of when and what to eat and put them on the fridge so every time I was in the kitchen I was reminded. I also made our meals simple! Basics like brown rice, veggies and protein like chicken breasts and fish. I had protein bars whenever I felt hungry and had a recovery shake after working out. Honestly, it wasn't so hard. If I could do it you can do it. Just hang in there!
Thank you Crystal! I am always thinking "I'll do better tomorrow!"LOL but your right then tomorrow never comes! I just need suck it up! And just do it! Thanks for your support! :)
Also, I forgot- give yourself a "free" day every week to treat yourself to a meal of your choice- whether it's date night eating out or making something you can't live without. That helps you stick with it and also helps your metabolism kick in like it should. :)
Carisa, thanks for the advice! I have started getting rid of things in the house I am trying to not eat, like sugary things. I just have an issue with real those darn chocolate chips in the freezer my husband won't let me get rid of! LOL I have tried to let myself have a splurge day, but I need to pick a day of the week because I will think "Oh today will be my day, I won't have one the rest of the week." Then before I know it some event or "special" occasion shows up that makes me think I can cheat lol So my one splurge day turns into a couple of splurge days! But thank you for your advice and inspiration!
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