Here we are on Hump Day of the first full week of 2008. I am sure that we have all made some "resolutions" and we are all very busy at them. One of my resolutions is to lose weight, along with the rest of the world I am sure. However, this is more of a life style change rather than a resolution. In order to reach my goal there are some significant changes that I have to make in my daily routine as well as my eating habits. For starters I have put together a workout plan. My mornings will now begin at 5:45 with a pilates workout instead of my usual 6:30 dragging my butt out of bed just in time to shower, get dressed, and run out the back door to join the rush hour traffic on I20. After my morning workout my plan is to then spend time with God in my devotions. Then I can begin my preparing for my workday with a good attitude and in the right frame of mind. Upon returning home from work my plan is to do a cardio workout. I feel that is important to do the cardio in order to burn the fat. Last night my cardio consisted of an Urban Hip-Hop dance routine dvd....it was a lot of fun. I want to incorporate both the pilates and some form of cardio each to day so that I can not only lengthen my muscles but burn fat and calories as well.
Now as far as my diet goes, I am still kind of working out the kinks in that. Right now I am eating nothing but whole wheat and whole grain carbs along with plenty of dairy and lean protein. Something that is a goal is "no white at night." My nigh time meal will consist of lean protein, vegetables, and milk. I had thought about doing the South beach thing for a while to jump start this program but for the first 2 weeks it is strictly no carbs. I don't know about you but I MUST have my bread!!! So far my plan is working pretty well. I have had no caffeine since Saturday and honestly I just don't miss it. I have become somewhat addicted to Dasani Lemon flavored Water. It is quite refreshing through out the day. I have also come to love protein shakes made with low fat yogurt and fresh fruit. They are great after a morning workout as a replacement for breakfast (yes they do keep you full).
In order to keep myself from straying from this "life style change" I have made yet another plan. In the evenings before bed I will make my lunch for the next day as well as get my breakfast together whether it be yogurt and granola or a whole wheat bagel. So that I am not rushed in the mornings and I can take my time with my workout and my devotion. I did attempt to step on my scale this morning but apparently my battery is dead (Note to self...must go to Target). I believe this was divine intervention as I am experiencing some HEAVY bloating, if you know what I mean and the situation good have gotten UGLY if in fact the scale had worked. I do hope to see some changes in my clothes, attitude, and scale next week.
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Those sound like great ideas, KK! I think my biggest problem right now is a general lack of routine. Hubby's been off work since Dec 12 and when he's home, we tend to stay up way too late at night and even if we don't, I use the excuse of not wanting to wake him up so that I don't have to get up at 5:30 to work-out, do my devotions, and do an hour or so of studying/homework before the girls wake up. For me, keeping a disciplined routine is definitely easier when he's not home!
PS. I could never live completely without carbs either!! I did Atkins once for about 3 weeks and had great success, but I just couldn't continue with next to no carbs, so I ditched that plan. WW worked much better, but I don't like having to plan out every single thing I'm going to eat all day. So my plan is just moderation in eating and increasing my daily physical activity. Now if only I can figure out exactly what "moderate eating" means...
Sounds like a plan! I like that you're scheduling exercise into your day. That's what the experts say. We schedule everything else. The best weight loss program for me is Weight Watchers points counting. I don't like depriving myself of any one food or being told no dairy with eggs or whatever it is that you have to do with the lo carb diets.
I believe the scale can be an enemy. Don't weigh too often. Try to do it the same day and time, whether it is weekly or monthly. As you say, sometimes there is a gain for other reasons and it can really throw you off. Need positive results to keep with the plan. I've found that the way my clothes fit is a much better clue that its working.
Mama Bear
Ha ha!! I WISH my scale was broken!! ;-)
I love your plan...so much, that I think I might join you. I have been running around like a crazy woman all day, so I haven't had time to post, but when I do, I'll give you the low-down.
Hope you have a great evening, and I hope that Doc gets your ear all fixed up!!
I LOVE YOU!!!
Good for you I love your goals!! And yes, yes, yes whole wheat alllll the way! I couldn't completely cut out carbs either but there are good carbs that our bodies need and so I think you are making the wisest choice.
You exercise plan sounds great too. How much weight do you want to lose? My first goal is 20lbs and then I'll see from there.
Have a great week!
Those sound like great changes! I think that Candace Cameron does "no white at night" too. My diet is very high in carbs, so when I tried Atkins, both times I was extremely light headed. Maybe it was my mind freaking out, I don't know, but I couldn't even make a day!!
Hey you...
I NEED my carbs in the form of bread too!!! and I am a pilates girl!! I LOVE them!!
It's been easy to work in between walks and it seems to really make a difference in tone!
If you figure out what moderate is...write a book...you make BIJILLIONS...
my problem...I do so darn good until I'm starving!!
I'm trying to eat my LEAST fave meal...breakfast and stop that train wreck!
I love reading these Live Well posts...(I did not do one this week) It keeps my inspired!!
hugs,
lori
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