Today I was doing my daily exercise routine and Courtney asked me what was I doing. I told her I was exercising. She then said "Mommy why are you exercising"? I looked at her an smiled and said; " I want to be healthy and feel better" She smiled and threw her hands up in the air and said "Yay" that was the moment I realized that this child's health and lifestyle dependent on me. If she sees me exercising and living a healthy lifestyle then perhaps she will as well.
So here's to better health and passing on the legacy....
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Update!!
Hey Guess what! I weighed myself this morning and I have lost 5 pounds!!!!!! Wow I wont tell you what I have been doing I think I will save that for the final weigh in, leave some mystery. I have a direct interest in my health and I don't plan on stopping. I need your comments to keep me going so please feel free to comment all day long. Thanks .+
Sunday, January 20, 2008
I can't fight this feeling...
Ok so this weekend so far has been great. I have realized my goals.
1. Stop using Asthma medicine
2. Teach Courtney a better way of eating.
3. Introduce at least 60% of raw foods into my diet as a lifestyle.
So how did I do this weekend in front of the TV with all of those great commercials? Well i literally kept track of my food by posting what I ate on the coffee table as well as on the refrigerator.
Aiden, Thank you so much for the tips about the sugar craving. You are so right. I have had this urge for cookies, cakes and everything in between. But every time I wanted something sweet I drank a cup of water and then I replaced it with a natural sweetener. Fruit...has been my drink of choice. So last night I cooked some HEALTHY greens, a few slices of lean ham, and corn. As for my breakfast I had wheat pancakes with sugar free syrup and two eggs (the eggs were bad choice) and my coffee. For lunch I had tomato soup.
All in all I have done very well. I made Kool-Aid with Splenda....needs work but not too bad. Courtney thought it was wonderful. She asked for seconds. Oh and I managed to get in half of my required water intake. But slowly I shall rise.
Exercise...um well not so much It was snowing yesterday and I haven't received the bike. I was hesitant to put in a workout tape...even though I had not excuse. I will work out today...I got the tape already set. Wish me luck. Oh and thank you Nepp for your advice, I know understand what I am going through and thank you for supporting me.
Hey its all about accountability! Please stay tuned!
1. Stop using Asthma medicine
2. Teach Courtney a better way of eating.
3. Introduce at least 60% of raw foods into my diet as a lifestyle.
So how did I do this weekend in front of the TV with all of those great commercials? Well i literally kept track of my food by posting what I ate on the coffee table as well as on the refrigerator.
Aiden, Thank you so much for the tips about the sugar craving. You are so right. I have had this urge for cookies, cakes and everything in between. But every time I wanted something sweet I drank a cup of water and then I replaced it with a natural sweetener. Fruit...has been my drink of choice. So last night I cooked some HEALTHY greens, a few slices of lean ham, and corn. As for my breakfast I had wheat pancakes with sugar free syrup and two eggs (the eggs were bad choice) and my coffee. For lunch I had tomato soup.
All in all I have done very well. I made Kool-Aid with Splenda....needs work but not too bad. Courtney thought it was wonderful. She asked for seconds. Oh and I managed to get in half of my required water intake. But slowly I shall rise.
Exercise...um well not so much It was snowing yesterday and I haven't received the bike. I was hesitant to put in a workout tape...even though I had not excuse. I will work out today...I got the tape already set. Wish me luck. Oh and thank you Nepp for your advice, I know understand what I am going through and thank you for supporting me.
Hey its all about accountability! Please stay tuned!
Friday, January 18, 2008
See when you open up to the world people respond
My co worker has decided to pour down her blessing and give me a stationary bike. That is the best news all day. Thank you Mrs M. You are great!
Day Two...
Ok so I have gotten so many great ideas from you all. Tianna you struck a chord when you spoke about your daily kit kat fix....for me its snickers. Ok so last night I think I did pretty good. It is kinda hard to get this right because I want my little girl to enjoy her dinner...that is eat her dinner. LOL Last night I cooked baked chicken wings, broccoli and rice and we drank 100% juice. I had 1/2 a cup and drank water if I was still thirsty. For desert we had rice pudding. I had the recommended serving of 1/2 a cup and she helped me eat my desert.
That is the good thing about deserts, Courtney will always help me eat them. So I made sure I stopped eating by 8pm. I went to bed at 10pm and only drank water all night. Today my breakfast started out with a cup of coffee, a veggie sausage and cheese. For snack I plan to have yogurt with all bran cereal sprinkled in. (trying to get my fiber) and for lunch I have baked chicken, orange and an apple and more rice pudding :). I thought I had more salad mix in the fridge here at work but I don't so I will need to get more soon.
Ok so what kind of excercise will I do today? We have a gym at my apartment complex and believe it or not...I have never been inside. I guess Courtney and I will go and work out when I get home... I will keep you posted.
Oh and Tianna....I am going to try the "If it is white it aint right" idea. and I will pull out my nalgene bottle and fill it full of water......Its on people.
That is the good thing about deserts, Courtney will always help me eat them. So I made sure I stopped eating by 8pm. I went to bed at 10pm and only drank water all night. Today my breakfast started out with a cup of coffee, a veggie sausage and cheese. For snack I plan to have yogurt with all bran cereal sprinkled in. (trying to get my fiber) and for lunch I have baked chicken, orange and an apple and more rice pudding :). I thought I had more salad mix in the fridge here at work but I don't so I will need to get more soon.
Ok so what kind of excercise will I do today? We have a gym at my apartment complex and believe it or not...I have never been inside. I guess Courtney and I will go and work out when I get home... I will keep you posted.
Oh and Tianna....I am going to try the "If it is white it aint right" idea. and I will pull out my nalgene bottle and fill it full of water......Its on people.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Ok Here we go...
So today January 17th at 4:30 pm I have decided enough is enough! I am going to get the weight off and the only way I can do this is hold nothing back. So lets start with the facts...
Weight 245 ooohh that hurt!!
Height: 5 7inches
Age: 30
Daily life: Work, home, work, home, work...walmart...and home.
So the way this works. You suggest what I eat, drink, exercise and give me tips on how to stay motivated. I am embarrassed but more so my health is declining. I have got to take control! I am all ears and I am open...give it to me straight!
Weight 245 ooohh that hurt!!
Height: 5 7inches
Age: 30
Daily life: Work, home, work, home, work...walmart...and home.
So the way this works. You suggest what I eat, drink, exercise and give me tips on how to stay motivated. I am embarrassed but more so my health is declining. I have got to take control! I am all ears and I am open...give it to me straight!
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