Fitblogger Challenge: Week 6

Last week for the Challenge was a bit of a fail.  My goal was to do the exercise videos on Spark People each day as well as the previous goals I set (like drinking water, getting enough sleep and handling my stress correctly). 
Life happens however and things didn't happen the way I wanted. I didn't have access to a computer for 2 days, got sick one of them and went out of town for a funeral. We ate out too much, didn't sleep at regular times and rode in a car for too long. I feel like I still haven't recuperated from last week. I've been walking around with a major headache for the past 24 hours.
But, I know I need to get myself back into a routine to feel better.

My goals for this coming week are:
1.  Continue with the previous weeks goals.
2.  Do two videos on Spark People each day.
3.  Wear the MyTrak I won on the challenge. I think I finally figured it out. Tomorrow will be the first full day I'll wear it.

Here's to getting back on track!

Fitblogger Challenge: Week 4

So here we are already going into the 4th week of the Fitblogger Challenge.  I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it's been to set a weekly goal instead of a bigger, long term goal like I usually do. I'm still eating the salad regularly and adding a significant amount of fresh fruit to try and replace the junk food cravings. The water drinking is easier because it's heating up here. And thankfully, the big review is over and my stress level is a little lower.

This week's goal is to move more every day.  I've joined the Spring Into Shape Bootcamp Challenge at Spark People. I'll be doing the exercise video each day (already did today's video).

Fitblogger Challenge: Week 1

I signed up for the Fitblogger Challenge last week.  I need something to get me motivated again and I think this might be it.  Each week for the next 12 weeks I'll set a goal for myself and then write about your successes or failures.  You link up each week at Fitblogger for a chance to win  a very nice prize.

What was my goal for the first week?  I decided to eat a salad each day. 
How did I do?  Success!!!

I found that buying the bagged salad (spring mix was on sale at Safeway for only .99!) and having a container ready each day made it easier to remember to eat each day. 

Another added benefit might be too much info....but....irregularity was not an issue at all this week.

So.  The salad every day is one thing I'll keep as a regular thing.

Next week's goal:  My ds27 has asked if I will do a 5k run/walk with him on Mothers Day.  He can run further than that but he knows how out of shape I am.  I said yes so I have 4 weeks to get in a little better shape.  It will be walking for me only...not so sure I'll still be standing at the 2 mile mark. 

My goal this week is to walk one mile for 5 out of the 7 days.

New Challenge!

It's April and here I am again looking back at the goal of losing weight that I made at the beginning of the year and what do I see has happened?  The same thing as last year and the year before...no weight loss and feeling like I've dropped the ball again. :(
But, instead of crawling under the covers and feeling sorry for myself I've decided to get up and start over again. 
I saw this Step Into Summer Challenge at Fitblogger where every week you make a goal for yourself that doesn't involve specific weight loss (good for me because if there's any gain I get way too down about it). 
There's also a nice prize you have a chance to win that's some nice incentive.

So. My goal for the rest of this week is to eat a salad each day.....

Weekly Weigh-In

                                
Down four tenths of  pound.  Not too shabby.  It could’ve been better, but my eating wasn’t the greatest this week and I still haven’t started exercising as much as I’d planned. 
That’s ok.  Next week will be better.


                                                     

SparkPeople

One of the wonderful things I love about the internet is the wealth of free resources out there.  You can find pretty much anything you need on the net.

SparkPeople.com is a wonderful website where you can create personalized diet and fitness plans.  It also includes calorie counters, a workout tracker and exercise videos.

If you join they have message boards where you can ask questions to dieticians or trainers.

But…the best thing about SparkPeople.com is SparkRecipes.  It is wonderful! It has thousands of low fat recipes as well as a recipe calculator. You can take you own recipes, type in the information and it will calculate the nutrition information for you.  I find that extremely helpful.

Guess what? It doesn’t cost a thing to join….

6 minute No Excuses Workout (link included)

Here is a link to to a free work out video that only takes 6 minutes.  I’m starting small because it’s been a long time since I’ve exercised and this is also a great way to get in very quick exercise before heading to work.

(For those of you associated with Flylady this video might look familiar.  Jonathan has been associated with her website in the past)

6 Minute No Excuses Workout

New Beginnings

It’s 2011 and time for a new start.  I turned 50 this past year. That's right. Half a century.  I know too many people who are having health problems because of carrying too much weight.  I know the aches and pains in my knees, hips and feet would likely go away if I take off a lot of weight. 50 pounds. How do I know this? My doctor told me.  After I got the injection in my knee (that didn’t work, btw).  I don’t want another injection again.  Never.
I started this blog because I want to start taking better care of me and I know that I will follow through if I start chronicling what I’m doing online.
In the past I’ve been more successful at losing and keeping the weight off while going to a gym or using a treadmill at home.  Finances are not going to allow for any of that this year.  So.  What to do?
Use the internet , of course!  And the library!  And my very own common sense! All of those things are free…..
I’m putting it all out there people!  My starting weight is 230 pounds.  The heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.  Even when I was 9 months pregnant.
Pictures may or may not happen…..
Exercise and eating right will…..