Well last week was week 2 of weight watchers. Man I killed my diet... BAD. I splurged on lunch half the week last week and it wasn't healthy stuff. I ate ok breakfasts and what not but lunch time was my downfall. I tried to correct the issue by going to the store. I stocked up on sandwich meat and wheat whole-grain bread. I bought some wheat thins, hummus, fiber granola bars (the Kellogg's fiber plus ones rock!) and some water.
I tried to cover every craving I could possibly have and tried to get something healthy. I added the points calculator on my phone so I can tally up points just about anywhere. Some things take a bit more research but its still very handy!
I truly want to reach my goal weight by my 30th birthday. A year and a half. I think I owe it to myself. I need to be healthy. This is my personal choice. I want to have a long happy and healthy life.
So luckily after eating healthy the other half of the week and watching my portions, I only gained 1 lb. Its' still a set back though. It was last week that I had my realization that yes I can eat what I want ....within reason but it also has been an eye opener that I need to start making better food choices when I go out. Grilled over breaded, veggies over pasta or fries, vinaigrettes over cream-based dressings.
So far this week I have managed to eat below my allotted points for the day. I am debating on starting my exercise routine either at the gym ( I have a membership but kinda stopped going ...ok did stop going..) or do I just want to do a quick 30 on the elliptical at the apartment's "fitness center". I suppose I could save myself a little money by choosing the latter.
Alot of people have suggested this PX90 thing. Thats great and all but I really dont feel like spending hundreds of dollars on dvd's, equipment and etc. If I had a spare room with a tv...great but that isnt a luxury I have right now. My friend has offered I go to the gym with him but I think he's all about weight lifting for 2 hours...I don't think I need that. I need cardio to get my heart rate up and blood pumping!
I want more than anything a personal trainer. My gym has them..but they want an insane amount of money...not to mention that they made me feel that my weight loss wouldn't happen effectively without them. I beg to differ.
So for now, I have made myself a small schedule to see how it fits in between work./school. Im gonna start Tues, Thurs Saturday - 30 minutes on the elliptical and then I will start fleshing out my workouts with the weight watchers work out activities. I may take up belly dancing class w rachel :)
Anywho, I will report my progress here. Here's hoping to be down some weight by DragonCon. My doctor says realistic weight loss is 3lbs per month. Which kinda surprises me..but hey if I can lose a bit more per month I'd be ok with that :)
It sounds like you have a good plan going on.
ReplyDeleteSome strength training can be good-- it is really hard to start in with cardio when one is lacking the muscle to power it. (speaking from personal experience here)
Oh, and don't underestimate the power of small choices-- like parking in the farthest spot and walking, or grilled vs. fried.
I look forward to seeing a more powerful, strong, and healthy Jayme!