It's that time of year again to get myself in bathing-suit-ready shape. Unfortunately, I haven't been in true "bikini-ready" shape for many years! Each spring comes along and brings the challenge of a new diet, new exercise plan and new motto of being "healthy". This Spring was no different. We were actually competing in a weight loss competition at work and I came in 2nd at the finale before Memorial Day.
I have chronicled my weight loss journey on another blog - haphazardly I might add. It has helped but it has never quite worked. Who knows if this time will be different! I don't pretend to think I've found the secret to what will make me skinny or healthy or athletic. But again, I try. So this is my game plan:
Start date:
June 20, 2011
Start weight: (gasp!)
138.0
Mini Goal weight:
130.0
Mini Goal target date:
July 23rd (start of our week at the shore)
THE PLAN: Eat clean - little to no processed foods. All natural foods. If it doesn't come from the ground or have a mother I'm not eating it.
Exercise goal:
Run a 5K with ease
Exercise goal timeline:
July 23rd (I want to be able to run with my sister on the boardwalk)
Exercise plan:
Run three times per week building up to 3 miles
Strength train three times per week
Abs five times per week
LONG TERM GOAL WEIGHT: 125lbs!
I know I cannot eat clean 100% of the time or even 100% of the day. After all, chocolate doesn't come from the ground or have a mother does it? But my goal is to spend 95% of my caloric intake on healthy, clean food choices! That leaves little room for cheating but just enough for a "treat" each day.
Today was Day 1:
B - Steel oats w/ strawberry rhubarb
S - Almonds (4)
L - Sweet potato w/ apples and walnuts (leftovers from the grill last night)
S - Mini York peppermint patty and almonds (4)
D - Egg white omelet and venison sausage
S - Frozen blueberries
Exercise - Ran 20 minutes, walked 15.
**I track my calories and calorie burn at this website. "Friend" me on Livestrong and you can follow my daily diet, exercise and even weight entries!
Now, I know what you're thinking! Why would she be honest with her blog audience? Doesn't everyone lie about their weight? I figure if I am honest with myself, it won't matter who else knows. It's when I start fooling myself that I lose myself. So, yes, it is embarrassing to publish my weight and my struggles. I hope it will help me to achieve my goal. And I also hope it will help you to get to know me. Good, bad and cellulite!
I have chronicled my weight loss journey on another blog - haphazardly I might add. It has helped but it has never quite worked. Who knows if this time will be different! I don't pretend to think I've found the secret to what will make me skinny or healthy or athletic. But again, I try. So this is my game plan:
Start date:
June 20, 2011
Start weight: (gasp!)
138.0
Mini Goal weight:
130.0
Mini Goal target date:
July 23rd (start of our week at the shore)
THE PLAN: Eat clean - little to no processed foods. All natural foods. If it doesn't come from the ground or have a mother I'm not eating it.
Exercise goal:
Run a 5K with ease
Exercise goal timeline:
July 23rd (I want to be able to run with my sister on the boardwalk)
Exercise plan:
Run three times per week building up to 3 miles
Strength train three times per week
Abs five times per week
LONG TERM GOAL WEIGHT: 125lbs!
I know I cannot eat clean 100% of the time or even 100% of the day. After all, chocolate doesn't come from the ground or have a mother does it? But my goal is to spend 95% of my caloric intake on healthy, clean food choices! That leaves little room for cheating but just enough for a "treat" each day.
Today was Day 1:
B - Steel oats w/ strawberry rhubarb
S - Almonds (4)
L - Sweet potato w/ apples and walnuts (leftovers from the grill last night)
S - Mini York peppermint patty and almonds (4)
D - Egg white omelet and venison sausage
S - Frozen blueberries
Exercise - Ran 20 minutes, walked 15.
**I track my calories and calorie burn at this website. "Friend" me on Livestrong and you can follow my daily diet, exercise and even weight entries!
Now, I know what you're thinking! Why would she be honest with her blog audience? Doesn't everyone lie about their weight? I figure if I am honest with myself, it won't matter who else knows. It's when I start fooling myself that I lose myself. So, yes, it is embarrassing to publish my weight and my struggles. I hope it will help me to achieve my goal. And I also hope it will help you to get to know me. Good, bad and cellulite!
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