Cleanse

Well... I ordered another bottle of colon cleanse. I did the last one about 6 or so months ago and I decided to do it again. I bought a bottle for my hubby too. I'm a bit frightened to see how his turns out seeing as how he has lots of tummy issues and has been to weird middle eastern places.

Chrissy's Check In

I have decided that I better check in. I haven't really done very well. I was sick all last week. Sunday, I got up early and went on a early morning stroll. It felt nice. I also went bike riding with the littles too. I ate okay until the evening.

I think the more I keep obsessing over it the more I gain. I mean low-carb, low-fat, calorie counting, no gluten, no sugar, soup diet, eat six small meals, eat 3 meals. There are soooooo many choices. I am all so confused.

I can't get a groove on the eating. I really think the best thing for me is to set a calorie limit and try to eat as best healthy choices as possible. But then when I want whole wheat toast I am thinking I shouldn't because it is a carb. ugugugughhhh.

How all you getting fit bloggers doing?

Chrissy

I'm finally posting

I've been doing a 20 minute work-out every night before bed. It's not a lot, but it's something. I've been big time craving chocolate this past week and I keep picking at it. I need to just sit down and have a giant candy bar or something, because the picking here and there isn't satisfying the craving and I'm sure I'm taking in more fat and calories than if I just pigged out once and got over it.

I've been good at throwing away things that I'm full of or don't like instead of feeling like I'm "wasting" it and finishing it even if I don't want it. The other day I bought a natural sugar Pepsi because I was having a rough day and really needing some carbonation. The drink was really gross and I threw half away. I was proud of myself for tossing it since that would have been another 100-something calories and I wasn't getting any enjoyment out of it. Also at Costco, the kids and I had frozen yogurt. I ate half and threw the rest away because I was full. Usually I would just finish it, so it wasn't going to "waste".

Hopefully these little things are adding up???

Well...

I did a 20 minute workout yesterday and another 20 minutes today! I know it isn't much, but I'm pretty dang proud of myself. It's been forever since I've worked out at all :)

Eating Out

I've eaten out four times this week! Four! It was my birthday on Wednesday, so we did lunch then and on Thursday I went out with family that's in town. Friday and today I worked all day and night so I ate out a meal for each of those. No wonder why I'm feeling extra fat. Other than the eating out I've been making healthier choices, but restaurant food... bleh

Hmmm...

I haven't got any exercise squeezed in yet. (and that sentence sounds like I'm illiterate... LOL)

I'm working days and nights, plus taking care of 3 kids and doing school stuff and church stuff. Ugh!

I've been doing ok on eating. I've been sticking to the no eating past 9pm thing and although I've been going to bed hungry and grouchy, I know it's something I need to do. Also, I have been only having one sweet in a sitting instead picking and picking at them.

Yesterday I had to take a salad and dessert to someone in my ward and I just bought them donuts instead of making something so I wouldn't be tempted to eat them (I had a horrible afternoon and would have chowed way too much). And I only made a really small batch of cookies for my kids' afternoon snack today so there was only enough for me to have two small cookies and the rest were for them. That way I don't have cookies floating around my house for days.

So... I'm making little changes! Baby steps, right?

9 Days!!!!!!!

Hello,

I have been missing in action (literally) for a while now. When Angie first asked me to contribute to her blog I thought it would be a great idea. I figured it might help me stay accountable and such. Instead I fell of the Band Wagon!!! But as of 9 days I have excersied 45 minutes daily at the gym. I have watched a little of what I have been eating, and added water to my day.

I really love working out. I always have. I never understand why I don't do it when I start back. I really do feel better mentally if anything when I workout. It is really overcoming your flesh.

Here are some things that have helped me get back to working out.......

1. I found a time and made it an appointment. I just looked at my days of the week and I chose the best time for me and my family. Not what others do, but for my schedule.

~This has really helped me stick with it. It is just apart of the day now. I know it has been only 9 days but I really feel the kids getting into the routine a little.

We head to the gym at 8:40. I get there and the kids to childcare and start at 9:00 am. I am usually finished around 10:10. We head home and do our morning snack and get into the day. This works for me on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

On Tuesday and Thursday I drop Hannah off at Pre-K and then Kyle and I head there it is about 9:15.

But Saturday and Sunday my husband agreed to let me go walk in the morning by myself on our road.

Lay your clothes out in the evening. I put mine on as soon as I get up. But if you work you have two options. Walk on your lunch hour. Or workout after work. So, you could put your walking shoes on ASAP on your break and head out walking. You could change into workout clothes before you leave even if you are doing a video at home this will make you have a little more drive.

One other thing is MUSIC! For you that walk, jog, run, or just whatever, you need some tunes. Get you some that get you going. You know those great 80's or Sweet Home Alabama. LOL! Great praise music. What ever your fancy.

These are just some things that have helped me out.

How do you stay dedicated to exercise? Share your tips.

Blessings,
Chrissy