What's in it For Me

So, working out is not just about losing the weight and fit into your favorite pair of old jeans. It's about all of the wonderful things your are doing for your mind, body, and spirit. Here's my list:

1. Have more energy for playing with my kids. I want to run and jump with them. I don't want to be exhausted.

2. I want to be more alert. Sluggish body = sluggish brain. I'm tired of losing my keys, phone, money, mind. More oxygen, better blood flow, greater hydration.

3.Libido!!! If you don't know what it is... google it. (Keeping it PG)

4. I happen to love my heart. And seeing as I only have one, I think I'll make the best of it. Heart disease is linked to diet and exercise. So, I'm going to do my heart a favor and get moving.

 

5. My body is a temple in which God dwells. I must care for it, maintain it, and treat it with utmost respect. Like my earthly home... when you've got guest in town, your house better be in order.

What Makes Me Bad

So, I was reading this article in Women's Health magazine titled, "Foods That Make You Do Bad Things". It was really interesting. It talked about how seeing and eating certain foods trigger hormonal reactions. And what it all boiled down to, if you give in to the temptation, you are only going to want more. It hits home so much for me because I do that all the time. Whether it's ice cream, cookies, chips, or fries... Once I pop... I can't stop. I just want one bite, one piece, one taste, and it turns into me killing the container. Understanding why, empowers me. I now understand what's happening and that gives me control. My eating today has been outstanding. But I didn't get a workout in. I think I'll do some ab work. Making it happen. One day at a time.

Get Back Up... Or Down (I guess)

So, I am back at it. Today... I did just a little bit more for me. I rode 10 miles on my bike this afternoon (which means, I can bike ride to work. I had a fabulously healthy dinner (grilled tilapia, steamed green beans, and Ezekiel bread). And now... I'm watching the Biggest Loser or my laptop. :) I'm back up to 190lbs... which means I have 20 lbs to go to get back to my lowest. And my end goal is still 156lbs. So, That means I need to lose 34 lbs. It's completely doable. My plan is to lose 2 lbs per week. That means 8 lbs per month. And at that rate, it will take me 4 months and 1 week to lose the wait. I can manage that. So... It's January 20th. (calculating) By May 27th, I should be at my target. Ha! My hubby's birthday is May 24th. How awesome would that be to be at my sexiest by his bday... not for him... but for me. So... this... you are holding me accountable. I'm ready.

#1 New Years Resolution

So, I'm back at it again... as are many of us. And you know what time it is... It's the new year! That's right folks. Time to give it the old college try. Time to dust of your workout gear and locate your spandex.
It's funny I was telling someone the other day that it's perfectly okay for us to gain wait around the holidays, you see, we were supposed to be hybrenating. But seeing as none of us crawled into a whole, passed out, and stopped eatting. I guess that's not a good excuse.
To be honest with you, I've been trying to get it right since before Thanksgiving. But I might eat well for a couple of meals or a couple of days and then... fall off the wagon. I was never able to prod myself to workout. I can't explain it, so I'll call it a holiday slump. But I'm baaaackk!