So on July 24th, Utah has this holiday called Pioneer Day. We all celebrate the pioneers and ancestors. Last year they started this 5k run called Temple to Temple. We did it last year, and had made the temple to temple a new tradition for our family so this year we all went and did it again. It was so nice to get my 10,000 steps all in by 10 am!!
Today I took a shower and took off my fitbit and of course I forgot to put it back on after so I wasn't wearing it to track my walking :( Oh well.. not a big deal.
I am having a great few days and want to continue writing.. but my eye balls are saying this has to be a short post due to them wanting to close.. sooo I will update better another night :)
Moi~
Friday, July 25, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
10,000 steps!
So my goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day. For me, that's about 4 miles. Today (out of 4 days) I finally reached that goal. Before I got up to 8000 or so... It felt good to reach my goal and I am forcing myself to do it again every day. I stepped it up and after I went to the gym, I took another walk with my hubby. Right as I came home from our walk, my fitbit buzzed and let me know I reached my goal.
I also stepped on the scale tonight (something I never do at night) and surprise surprise.. I was a pound lighter then I was this morning. So I'm going to guess in the morning I'll even be lighter! This is one great motivation for continuing my healthy life style. I just hope I don't plateau any time soon. I know it will come, but please not for a few months!
On my walk with Hubby, we went to subway. He was hungry. Subway is reasonably healthy (depending on what you get) But as I sat there and watched him order his BBQ pulled pork sub, I noticed myself thinking about all the bad things in his meat. Most of it was ok, but the BBQ sauce. The high fructose syrup. Man I would have never thought of things like this. I've noticed everything Im eating now I look at make sure it has no processed foods or yucky things for your body. And for most people, that doesn't leave much options to eat. I still have a lot to learn on what foods are good and how to make great meals with the sources I can use. That is another one of my challenges.
Well another goal for today is to go to bed earlier.. So Good night =)
BTW I've now lost 10 lbs.
Moi~
I also stepped on the scale tonight (something I never do at night) and surprise surprise.. I was a pound lighter then I was this morning. So I'm going to guess in the morning I'll even be lighter! This is one great motivation for continuing my healthy life style. I just hope I don't plateau any time soon. I know it will come, but please not for a few months!
On my walk with Hubby, we went to subway. He was hungry. Subway is reasonably healthy (depending on what you get) But as I sat there and watched him order his BBQ pulled pork sub, I noticed myself thinking about all the bad things in his meat. Most of it was ok, but the BBQ sauce. The high fructose syrup. Man I would have never thought of things like this. I've noticed everything Im eating now I look at make sure it has no processed foods or yucky things for your body. And for most people, that doesn't leave much options to eat. I still have a lot to learn on what foods are good and how to make great meals with the sources I can use. That is another one of my challenges.
Well another goal for today is to go to bed earlier.. So Good night =)
BTW I've now lost 10 lbs.
Moi~
Sunday, July 20, 2014
My Mistake..
I suppose I shouldn't have started this blog until after all our vacationing. Especially since I did realize before hand that I probably wouldn't have written in this lovely blog. So a quick recap of what's been going on with my diet since I've started...
I began with a great kick off!! Nothing was going to stop me, I was successful in my first week, and even while we were on vacation. The last 2 days of my trip though, I decided to go with the flow. I had already lost 8 pounds in 6 days. WELL just 2 days of eating whatever made me gain 5 of the 8 lbs. I learned my lesson!! I restarted again 2 days ago and have lost 4 of the 5 again =) It hasn't been hard for me (yet). I just now have to adjust my eating to the right times and calories. So here is what I am doing...
I am supposed to eat 4/4/12 Which is eat breakfast, then 4 hours later eat lunch then 4 hours later eat dinner.. Then not eat breakfast until at least 12 hours later. But what frustrates me is its impossible to actually do a 4/4/12 because there is still 4 hours lingering in between. What, are we just supposed to ignore them?? I don't think so. SOO I have rearranged things a little and so far it seems to be working. I do a 4/4/4/12. And just eat 2 of my meals small, almost like snacks. I will continue to test this out and see if my weight loss continues the way I like it.
Another really awesome thing I am doing is the fitbit. For those of you who don't know what this is, its a bracelet that tracks things like how many steps you take a day and how you sleep at night. So far its been fun to do, and it has helped me make goals to be more active. It also logs my sleeping patterns which then I can show my husband how crappy I sleep at night.
So this may be really lame and stupid of me, but I wont tell you my weight. Its just one of those things that I hate so much I cant even type it! haha. BUT if you follow my wonderful blog, then you will be able to figure it out some day. I will post how many pounds I lose each week and list my goal weight. And if you truly care to know my weight, you can figure it out in the end.
My goal weight is 145. So far since I've started, I lost 7 lbs. I can be strong and continue this journey!
Just so you know, I do weigh myself ever day at the same time of day (right when I wake up). I like that number best.. lol =)
Well until next time
Moi~
I began with a great kick off!! Nothing was going to stop me, I was successful in my first week, and even while we were on vacation. The last 2 days of my trip though, I decided to go with the flow. I had already lost 8 pounds in 6 days. WELL just 2 days of eating whatever made me gain 5 of the 8 lbs. I learned my lesson!! I restarted again 2 days ago and have lost 4 of the 5 again =) It hasn't been hard for me (yet). I just now have to adjust my eating to the right times and calories. So here is what I am doing...
I am supposed to eat 4/4/12 Which is eat breakfast, then 4 hours later eat lunch then 4 hours later eat dinner.. Then not eat breakfast until at least 12 hours later. But what frustrates me is its impossible to actually do a 4/4/12 because there is still 4 hours lingering in between. What, are we just supposed to ignore them?? I don't think so. SOO I have rearranged things a little and so far it seems to be working. I do a 4/4/4/12. And just eat 2 of my meals small, almost like snacks. I will continue to test this out and see if my weight loss continues the way I like it.
Another really awesome thing I am doing is the fitbit. For those of you who don't know what this is, its a bracelet that tracks things like how many steps you take a day and how you sleep at night. So far its been fun to do, and it has helped me make goals to be more active. It also logs my sleeping patterns which then I can show my husband how crappy I sleep at night.
So this may be really lame and stupid of me, but I wont tell you my weight. Its just one of those things that I hate so much I cant even type it! haha. BUT if you follow my wonderful blog, then you will be able to figure it out some day. I will post how many pounds I lose each week and list my goal weight. And if you truly care to know my weight, you can figure it out in the end.
My goal weight is 145. So far since I've started, I lost 7 lbs. I can be strong and continue this journey!
Just so you know, I do weigh myself ever day at the same time of day (right when I wake up). I like that number best.. lol =)
Well until next time
Moi~
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Tomorrow is almost here!!
So I officially start my program tomorrow. But in preparation for it, I've been doing much better with my eating choices. I downloaded a wonderful program on my phone (my fitness pal) which is easy and wonderful to use!
So even though there is not much to report, I do want to make a note of how much I've already notice how good this change will be. I am already starting to look at food differently.
Until tomorrow!
Moi~
So even though there is not much to report, I do want to make a note of how much I've already notice how good this change will be. I am already starting to look at food differently.
Until tomorrow!
Moi~
Its time.
So I've been on several diets. I've set myself up to fail every time. And recently I've had a huge wake up call.
Over the past few years I've gained a lot of weight. I wasn't skinny to begin with either. Weight is something I've always struggled with since the wonderful changes of puberty. I know I've been able to lose weight and have a healthier life style in the past, but for some reason these past few years have been a real struggle for me. I know all about temptations with foods and being too weak to continue a new diet. Until today.
So what has changed? I know for a fact I've had this 'until today' attitude. And a part of me wonders how strong this new faced off adventure will be. BUT something inside me has changed.
A few days ago I went to get my yearly pap smear. It had been awhile since I had one. The dr also did some routine blood work tests which one of them was my cholesterol. I get the dreaded call and was told my triglycerides were HIGH. Now, me being over weight I had to expect something like this, right?! Then I go ahead and do some research. The big world wide web is always something I cling to when I find out something about me myself and I. I always hear of people having High Cholesterol and it never seemed to be a big deal to people. But what I've discovered is scary. And real. Something has to change, and people should be more aware of the scary outcome of high cholesterol.
When it comes down to it, my life is on the line. And I look at my children and think about how sad I would be if I wasn't here to watch them grow. I mean, just look how beautiful they all are!!!!
Over the past few years I've gained a lot of weight. I wasn't skinny to begin with either. Weight is something I've always struggled with since the wonderful changes of puberty. I know I've been able to lose weight and have a healthier life style in the past, but for some reason these past few years have been a real struggle for me. I know all about temptations with foods and being too weak to continue a new diet. Until today.
So what has changed? I know for a fact I've had this 'until today' attitude. And a part of me wonders how strong this new faced off adventure will be. BUT something inside me has changed.
A few days ago I went to get my yearly pap smear. It had been awhile since I had one. The dr also did some routine blood work tests which one of them was my cholesterol. I get the dreaded call and was told my triglycerides were HIGH. Now, me being over weight I had to expect something like this, right?! Then I go ahead and do some research. The big world wide web is always something I cling to when I find out something about me myself and I. I always hear of people having High Cholesterol and it never seemed to be a big deal to people. But what I've discovered is scary. And real. Something has to change, and people should be more aware of the scary outcome of high cholesterol.
When it comes down to it, my life is on the line. And I look at my children and think about how sad I would be if I wasn't here to watch them grow. I mean, just look how beautiful they all are!!!!
These beautiful children have changed my life. They have motivated me in many ways. I need to now
take care of myself so I can take care of them, forever! =)
I recently discovered a diet that has inspired me. I've done a lot of research on it and am every excited to try it. There actually were a few diets I was looking up, but one in particular has caught my eye. My neighbor is also doing it. SO I've decided to blog all about it, not only to show who ever read's this, my success but to remind me how strong I can be and to help continue my motivation by tracking it all down.
Lets begin my Journey!!!!!
<3
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