I was thinking...I should start being practical. I know what I need to do, I know how to answer people's questions on diet/fitness, I know what is better for me...all I am missing is the action! I have to be realistic and honest. I have been saying this and that and not really doing much of anything myself.
So, now it's going to be all about action. What I plan on getting done the next day and what I actually get done. To the point and no more messing around for no reason. I am the only one standing in my way to success. My long time goal of being in good shape before 2011 is approaching its deadline and I have done almost nothing. But that's all about to change.
Tomorrow, depending on my mood, I will either run/jog 3 miles OR start (actually restart) INSANITY. For my diet, I will eat 3 well portioned meals, and two snacks. I will let no craving or anything or anyone become an excuse to do anything other than what I have planned! Also, no sugar at all (other than natural sugar, like fruits).
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Do you need an accountability partner???
The title says it all...
Everyone could use someone who pushes them when they don't feel like it. Someone who nudges your shoulder when you are reaching for that brownie or when you are trying to decide if you should skip today's workout. But let's face the reality, most of us don't have someone around us, unfortunately, who can push us. If anything, most people around are 'pulling' you back to the ways you are trying to change. You take two steps forward, using all your willpower you have and right then they have a pizza party....and the last thing you want is to be a party pooper! So...what to do???
Finding someone with similar goals and similar desires to work at it can be very helpful, but failing at that can be much more frustrating. I say, if you can't find someone close to you in real life...then hey, that's what the computer is for! Find a 'partner' you can chat with weekly, if not daily, share your goals, do weigh-ins, and if they are local, even meet up with them once you get comfortable with them. There is so many ways to get your motivation started and keep it going over the long run...and you never know, you might even make some unforgettable bff's :)
So, what are you waiting for? Go at it, with the anonymity on the internet, you have got nothing to loose. Try and find someone you can share you journey with.
...or even make this post a place to return to for weekly weigh-ins or whatever else. Possibilities are endless. Don't let anything be an excuse for not being physically (and mentally) the best you can be.
Everyone could use someone who pushes them when they don't feel like it. Someone who nudges your shoulder when you are reaching for that brownie or when you are trying to decide if you should skip today's workout. But let's face the reality, most of us don't have someone around us, unfortunately, who can push us. If anything, most people around are 'pulling' you back to the ways you are trying to change. You take two steps forward, using all your willpower you have and right then they have a pizza party....and the last thing you want is to be a party pooper! So...what to do???
Finding someone with similar goals and similar desires to work at it can be very helpful, but failing at that can be much more frustrating. I say, if you can't find someone close to you in real life...then hey, that's what the computer is for! Find a 'partner' you can chat with weekly, if not daily, share your goals, do weigh-ins, and if they are local, even meet up with them once you get comfortable with them. There is so many ways to get your motivation started and keep it going over the long run...and you never know, you might even make some unforgettable bff's :)
So, what are you waiting for? Go at it, with the anonymity on the internet, you have got nothing to loose. Try and find someone you can share you journey with.
...or even make this post a place to return to for weekly weigh-ins or whatever else. Possibilities are endless. Don't let anything be an excuse for not being physically (and mentally) the best you can be.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Challenges...
Firstly, I wanted to say that I was hoping that goal setting would be something important to most people, but it's one of those crucial things that people look over easily. Maybe since I made the format so specific, it was like an assignment more than anything. Regardless, goal setting can really help you achieve what you have in mind. Having a clear picture WITH words of what you want can do amazing things in helping you get there. Anyway....that's my rant about the previous post.
Now, for the next thing...I am sure everyone faces so many challenges when it comes to weight loss or just healthy living--be they little or huge. It helps so much to get insight from other on how they have successfully overcome their challenges and not let them become excuses.
So, here's the thing for today: what are your challenges. If there are too many (as always!) then think of one or two things that you think effect your progress the most. Something that you think if you eliminated could make a huge difference to help you get to your goals.
My challenge is always not drinking enough water. Sometimes I just don't feel like drinking it, sometimes I don't have a water bottle handy, and other times it's some other random excuse. I have yet to overcome this problem...I kind of know what to do, but I am bad at applying it practically in my daily routine. Also, my other challenge is focusing on one thing at a time. It always seems like there is so much to fix and everything needs to be fixed all at once or it's no use. I think focusing on one small goal at a time is a better way to go over the long run, so I have to change my thinking when it comes to all this.
I look forward to reading your challenges and any suggestions you may have for me :)
Now, for the next thing...I am sure everyone faces so many challenges when it comes to weight loss or just healthy living--be they little or huge. It helps so much to get insight from other on how they have successfully overcome their challenges and not let them become excuses.
So, here's the thing for today: what are your challenges. If there are too many (as always!) then think of one or two things that you think effect your progress the most. Something that you think if you eliminated could make a huge difference to help you get to your goals.
My challenge is always not drinking enough water. Sometimes I just don't feel like drinking it, sometimes I don't have a water bottle handy, and other times it's some other random excuse. I have yet to overcome this problem...I kind of know what to do, but I am bad at applying it practically in my daily routine. Also, my other challenge is focusing on one thing at a time. It always seems like there is so much to fix and everything needs to be fixed all at once or it's no use. I think focusing on one small goal at a time is a better way to go over the long run, so I have to change my thinking when it comes to all this.
I look forward to reading your challenges and any suggestions you may have for me :)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
MY goals!
A few months ago, I was at my local library and I went to the health/fitness section, where I saw a book by (what was his name....oh yeah) Tom Venuto--a good source of good information to say the least--and decided to give it a try. Just so you know, I HATE reading. I would do anything BUT read, and still it was a fast read and I loved it. (NOT trying to promote anyone or anything here). There was a lot of (useful) information in it, but for whatever reason, I couldn't apply it--I think it was the lack of support, etc. Long story short, I bring this up because the book has 5 sections and one of the main ones is about goal setting and it makes a lot of sense. So here's the deal: you should come up with goals like this...(I will use myself as an example)
10 years from now, I AM so fit and healthy, I can do everything that I want and my health has never been better. At the age of 30, I feel full of energy and I have no major health problems. I am confident and nothing can stop me :)
QUICK TIPS:
ask me ANY questions you have. feedback on my goals would be nice and i want to read YOUR goals. make them specific to you and know what YOU need to work on. I will be sure to give you my input! (if you don't know what to eat or what exercise to do, don't make that stop you, first step is what your goals are...perhaps, the next entry will be on WHAT to do and where to start!)
GOOD LUCK!
ps. last time I tried this, I did it for two weeks and lost 5.5 pounds! I hope I will stick with it longer this time :)
10 years from now, I AM so fit and healthy, I can do everything that I want and my health has never been better. At the age of 30, I feel full of energy and I have no major health problems. I am confident and nothing can stop me :)
1 year from today, August 4th, 2011, I have reached my weight goal of 125 to 130 pounds and I maintain it there. I am exercising regularly and loving it too! My eating habits are perfect and they are no longer a 'rule' I follow or a plan on a paper, it's something that come naturally to me.
ON MY BIRTHDAY, four months from now, I am so happy with my consistency and hard work! I love fitting into my clothes. It's a slow process, but I'm gonna keep going. My birthday cake was healthy too! (and I didn't eat all of it). I am loving the new me at 21 years old =D
1 month from today, September 4th, 2010, I am still doing the INSANITY program. I haven't missed a single workout. I am pushing myself through the barriers and the tough days. I have improved on my eating. I don't eat after 8pm and I drink plenty of water too. I am taking my diet changes slow and steady and improving each day. I weigh less that 165.
A week from today, I have made it through one week of no late night eating. I have made healthy choices whenever possible. I have made one new healthy recipe this week. I have tried my best to get enough water in everyday.
Today, August 4th, I did my best to eat right and worked out too. I drank plenty of water and stopped eating after 8.
QUICK TIPS:
- make these goals specific. picture yourself being there and right it down as if you have already done it!
- make them for a decade, a year, and so on (I included my bday too, if u have a special date in there somewhere, be sure to make that a motivation for yourself)
- know what it is that YOU have to work on (for me it's water and late night eating) and target that
- make them realistic
ask me ANY questions you have. feedback on my goals would be nice and i want to read YOUR goals. make them specific to you and know what YOU need to work on. I will be sure to give you my input! (if you don't know what to eat or what exercise to do, don't make that stop you, first step is what your goals are...perhaps, the next entry will be on WHAT to do and where to start!)
GOOD LUCK!
ps. last time I tried this, I did it for two weeks and lost 5.5 pounds! I hope I will stick with it longer this time :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Welcome to Our Blog
Hi everyone,
I am making my newest blog with very high hopes. I am going through many changes in my lifestyle, trying to keep up with a lot. I am focusing on my diet a lot these days. Currently I am on week two of the INSANITY program, which takes care of the exercising, but I really don't work much on my diet. Anyway, more on my story later. What I want to do, is create a healthy weight loss community. I know there are so many of these out there, from sparkpeople to ediets and everything else, but every time, I have started something like that, I have not gotten what I have expected or wanted.
So, before I really start much on this blog, I want to get together a few people, who are really working on changing their life style, whether it has to do with food or fitness or stress, or any of the billions of things that get in the way when we are trying our best (or almost) to improve.
I hope people are interested and we can make this a really good place to join heads, help each other through our problems, come up with great ideas...the possibilities are endless. So please leave a comment if you would like to join and we shall get started ASAP!
I am making my newest blog with very high hopes. I am going through many changes in my lifestyle, trying to keep up with a lot. I am focusing on my diet a lot these days. Currently I am on week two of the INSANITY program, which takes care of the exercising, but I really don't work much on my diet. Anyway, more on my story later. What I want to do, is create a healthy weight loss community. I know there are so many of these out there, from sparkpeople to ediets and everything else, but every time, I have started something like that, I have not gotten what I have expected or wanted.
So, before I really start much on this blog, I want to get together a few people, who are really working on changing their life style, whether it has to do with food or fitness or stress, or any of the billions of things that get in the way when we are trying our best (or almost) to improve.
I hope people are interested and we can make this a really good place to join heads, help each other through our problems, come up with great ideas...the possibilities are endless. So please leave a comment if you would like to join and we shall get started ASAP!
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