Wouldn't it be great if Katy actually posted something on here sometimes?
Wouldn't it be great if it was actually easy to lose weight?
Wouldn't it be great if chocolate wasn't so delicious so I wouldn't eat so much??
Wouldn't it be great if I could actually be more motivated to work out???
I should stop thinking about all the whatifs and actually just do something about it. I went and worked out for a few minutes tonight at the rec center and right as I was starting to feel really good and getting all sweaty Robbie comes in and says he's ready to go. Bummer...but we're going to for sure work out longer tomorrow. I would eventually like to start running but I don't see that happening until I lose some weight first.
I signed up for another bountiful basket this weekend and I think I'm going to try making a green smoothie and if I like it then I'm going to try making them every morning. I've read where people said they feel better throughout the day when they had one. I guess it gives them more energy or something. I just really need to start taking this seriously and do something about it. Maybe I just need to go cold turkey off the sweets again for a year or maybe even just 6 months.....Anyone wanna do it with me and then we can figure out something really good to give ourselves???? Anyone?? Any takers?? Please.......
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Update
So I figured since Katy won't ever blog then I might as well post an update on how I've done......or not done.......I've made a few good changes but I've also fallen back into my same routines which is KILLING me!!!!! I need motivation to do better and when I look at pictures of myself 5 yrs ago when I looked pretty good it makes me want to do better but then I never change anything.
So I'll focus on the the good things that I have been doing lately and then I'll make new goals.
The first thing I have been good on is no soda pop. I have had a few sips here and there but that is about it. I have been drinking tons more water which is really good. It makes me feel good when I think I have to fill my water bottle up when I just filled it up 10 minutes ago or so (and it gives me an excuse to leave my desk for a few minutes and walk around). Another thing I/we have been doing is eating more fruits and vegetables. We got our first bountiful basket on Saturday and we have almost already gone through all our fruits and vegetables. I am trying to eat those instead of junk food but doesn't mean that I have always made the right decision....it's still a work in process but every step closer to completely choosing fruits and veggies over chocolate is a big thing for me.
I think my downfall is the exercise part especially when it's freezing cold outside. I know I can't use that as an excuse though because I have had memberships to Gold's Gym, LA Fitness, Curves and the AF Rec center and I didn't use them like I should have so I am going to just try walking/running around my area. For some reason when I see people running I get inspired even though I know I am a very, very slow runner! But when I was going to UVSC I took a PE class and by the end of the class I had cut 4 minutes off of my mile and a half. So I know that the more I work on it the better I will get. I would love to run a 5k and in order to do that I just need to get off my butt and actually work for it instead of just saying that I want to do it.
So here is me recommitting to exercise 30 minutes 5 days a week no matter if it's walking, running, skating (I have the sudden urge to want to go roller skating) just as long as it's something being active. I read a blog where a guy had spent a lot of time on the computer and so he would just stop spending so much time on the computer and just run small distances which ended up turning into longer distances and that's what I want to be like. Another goal is limit my sweet intake. I have noticed that if I put treats out of my vision or my pathway I won't eat them as much but if they are on the counter just staring at me I feel like I better eat them so I have tucked treats behind cabinet doors or in other rooms all together.
I hate putting on pants thinking that they don't fit and if I would just stop eating the chocolate and other treats that I do the pounds would probably melt off. When I was on my mission I did no treats for 3 months here or 3 months there and was able to do it. I once did no sweets for a year just to prove a guy that I could do it. I wish I could get that motivation back. I know I shouldn't deprive myself of those but I know that my weight was pretty stable when i did that. I will try to think of a way (maybe with your help....if there is any readers out there) to stop eating treats for a certain amount and if I do it then there is a big prize waiting for me or something. I don't know.
I feel like I have just rambled but it actually feels good to put my goals in writing so that I am recommitting myself to being better. I need to be healthy so that I can have a long, healthy life but also because I want to be able to wear cute clothes again and maybe eventually one day like to shop because I can find something that looks good on me. Please I need any encouragement I can get and if you want to join me in this weight loss journey I would love the company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I'll focus on the the good things that I have been doing lately and then I'll make new goals.
The first thing I have been good on is no soda pop. I have had a few sips here and there but that is about it. I have been drinking tons more water which is really good. It makes me feel good when I think I have to fill my water bottle up when I just filled it up 10 minutes ago or so (and it gives me an excuse to leave my desk for a few minutes and walk around). Another thing I/we have been doing is eating more fruits and vegetables. We got our first bountiful basket on Saturday and we have almost already gone through all our fruits and vegetables. I am trying to eat those instead of junk food but doesn't mean that I have always made the right decision....it's still a work in process but every step closer to completely choosing fruits and veggies over chocolate is a big thing for me.
I think my downfall is the exercise part especially when it's freezing cold outside. I know I can't use that as an excuse though because I have had memberships to Gold's Gym, LA Fitness, Curves and the AF Rec center and I didn't use them like I should have so I am going to just try walking/running around my area. For some reason when I see people running I get inspired even though I know I am a very, very slow runner! But when I was going to UVSC I took a PE class and by the end of the class I had cut 4 minutes off of my mile and a half. So I know that the more I work on it the better I will get. I would love to run a 5k and in order to do that I just need to get off my butt and actually work for it instead of just saying that I want to do it.
So here is me recommitting to exercise 30 minutes 5 days a week no matter if it's walking, running, skating (I have the sudden urge to want to go roller skating) just as long as it's something being active. I read a blog where a guy had spent a lot of time on the computer and so he would just stop spending so much time on the computer and just run small distances which ended up turning into longer distances and that's what I want to be like. Another goal is limit my sweet intake. I have noticed that if I put treats out of my vision or my pathway I won't eat them as much but if they are on the counter just staring at me I feel like I better eat them so I have tucked treats behind cabinet doors or in other rooms all together.
I hate putting on pants thinking that they don't fit and if I would just stop eating the chocolate and other treats that I do the pounds would probably melt off. When I was on my mission I did no treats for 3 months here or 3 months there and was able to do it. I once did no sweets for a year just to prove a guy that I could do it. I wish I could get that motivation back. I know I shouldn't deprive myself of those but I know that my weight was pretty stable when i did that. I will try to think of a way (maybe with your help....if there is any readers out there) to stop eating treats for a certain amount and if I do it then there is a big prize waiting for me or something. I don't know.
I feel like I have just rambled but it actually feels good to put my goals in writing so that I am recommitting myself to being better. I need to be healthy so that I can have a long, healthy life but also because I want to be able to wear cute clothes again and maybe eventually one day like to shop because I can find something that looks good on me. Please I need any encouragement I can get and if you want to join me in this weight loss journey I would love the company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Our First Post
So we are starting this blog to help motivate ourselves and others if possible to become healthy. Katy, my sister in law, and myself (and hopefully Robbie) will be posting things on here that we have found to help us in our journey.
So my goal is to lose 130 pounds by changing my habits in eating, exercising and just my life so that I can become healthier. So I will be adding tips that I have found that helps me and just goals and stats each week of my success. I will take a before and after picture and I hope that I can stick to this and make a difference in my life.
So to start I have stopped drinking soda. I didn't drink a ton of it but I drank it when it was around and it wasn't even that I enjoyed it it was more of a habit. I also have started doing simple exercises when I get a chance. So like when I am at work I will do small ones. I came home yesterday and my legs were sore from the exercises I did and it made me feel good.
So here is to a year of changes and a happier life!!!!! I hope you enjoy our journey in weight loss and are inspired to become healthier.
(this is me a few years ago and I would like to look like that again)
So my goal is to lose 130 pounds by changing my habits in eating, exercising and just my life so that I can become healthier. So I will be adding tips that I have found that helps me and just goals and stats each week of my success. I will take a before and after picture and I hope that I can stick to this and make a difference in my life.
So to start I have stopped drinking soda. I didn't drink a ton of it but I drank it when it was around and it wasn't even that I enjoyed it it was more of a habit. I also have started doing simple exercises when I get a chance. So like when I am at work I will do small ones. I came home yesterday and my legs were sore from the exercises I did and it made me feel good.
So here is to a year of changes and a happier life!!!!! I hope you enjoy our journey in weight loss and are inspired to become healthier.
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