5 words: Jillian Michaels Kicked My ASS!!!
So thanks to my sister in law, I found that there are YouTube videos of workouts. This morning I (and the boys actually) completed Jillian's 30 day shred. It wasn't a hard workout, but it was exactly what I needed!! My legs are wicked sore right now, but I am do glad...changes are happening!
This is my journy of how I am going to go from a size 16 and 207 pounds to a much heathier and fit person. I will offer recipies that I am using, sample diet, and my exercise regime. It might not always be pretty, but I will try to keep things positive and if nothing else, entertaining!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Epic fail???
Well, let just say that the title says it all. I haven't been very good during the month of July...at all! I am just as unhealthy as before, and I put back on the weight that I lost. Needless to say I feel like a yo-yo, and have no one to blame but myself!
The good thing about it though...everyday can be a day that you make a change! So today is another day, and I vow to be a better person than I was yesterday! Wow...got a little preachy there huh?? lol
There was something that Dennis and I did a year ago that made us so happy, organized, healthy (of both mind and body)...why oh why did we stop????
Here are the rules, put the debit cards down. Eat/drink only what you have in the house (or our parents house!!). Exercise everyday. Turn off the DVD player/Netflix and instead fold laundry, read a book, or do the dishes! Use a calendar. Use the envelope system (thanks Dave Barry!).
Simple rules...amazing outcomes!
Let's see if I can do better!
xoxo,
Becky
The good thing about it though...everyday can be a day that you make a change! So today is another day, and I vow to be a better person than I was yesterday! Wow...got a little preachy there huh?? lol
There was something that Dennis and I did a year ago that made us so happy, organized, healthy (of both mind and body)...why oh why did we stop????
Here are the rules, put the debit cards down. Eat/drink only what you have in the house (or our parents house!!). Exercise everyday. Turn off the DVD player/Netflix and instead fold laundry, read a book, or do the dishes! Use a calendar. Use the envelope system (thanks Dave Barry!).
Simple rules...amazing outcomes!
Let's see if I can do better!
xoxo,
Becky
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hiatis!
OK....I am still here...
First of all, I have had the best two weeks of my summer yet!! I watched my baby boy graduate from Pre-school, I took the boys camping twice, I went out of town with my hubby (and him alone) for the first time since our honeymoon, I spent time with awesome family, and great friends. Everything was truly awesome. If you are friends with me on facebook, feel free to look at the 150+ pictures (OMGOSH) that I uploaded.
Second of all...I totally owe a picture of the boys burying me in the sand. I have not lost anymore weight! good news, I haven't gained any back, but still... SO I am back on the wagon...or is it off the wagon? I don't understand that phrase. Let's just say that I am back on track doing what I need to do to be healthy!!
While I was getting ready to go camping, I realized how much organization goes into the food prep alone. As I was getting ready, I went shopping with a list of every meal that we would be having. I also bought zip-lock bags. Now, I usually don't buy them...I find them wasteful, and I don't like that I can't reuse them. HOWEVER, it makes prepping camping food so simple! As I was chopping my veggies, and marinating my chicken, I had an 'aha' moment. Why the heck was I not doing this every week??? Dennis and I recycle, we buy local when we can afford to, we grow our own veggies, we unplug when we are not using, I bike to work, Dennis walks to work....I can buy zip-lock bags darn it!!!
So on Sunday, I went grocery shopping. In my head I knew the meals that I was going to plan for. When I got home, I took out my new best friend and I separated the meats (or just took them out of the packaging) and I put them in marinades. I peeled, washed, and chopped my veggies (including my potatoes) divided them up, added EVOO, salt, and pepper. Now, when I am exhausted after spending the day at the beach (rough life, I know), I can come home and just cook...without the hassle of the prep-work. Plus, it really saves on my dishes! This week we are having a variety of squash, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for veggies. Everything from grilled chicken, to tacos, to steak, and turkey burgers. Oh, and a salad for lunch every day, with fresh lettuce from my garden!! As a bonus, my fridge looks organized!! (until you move stuff and see the back of the fridge...SCARY! lol
Happy summer everyone!! Here is to being healthy!!!
xoxo,
Becky
First of all, I have had the best two weeks of my summer yet!! I watched my baby boy graduate from Pre-school, I took the boys camping twice, I went out of town with my hubby (and him alone) for the first time since our honeymoon, I spent time with awesome family, and great friends. Everything was truly awesome. If you are friends with me on facebook, feel free to look at the 150+ pictures (OMGOSH) that I uploaded.
Second of all...I totally owe a picture of the boys burying me in the sand. I have not lost anymore weight! good news, I haven't gained any back, but still... SO I am back on the wagon...or is it off the wagon? I don't understand that phrase. Let's just say that I am back on track doing what I need to do to be healthy!!
While I was getting ready to go camping, I realized how much organization goes into the food prep alone. As I was getting ready, I went shopping with a list of every meal that we would be having. I also bought zip-lock bags. Now, I usually don't buy them...I find them wasteful, and I don't like that I can't reuse them. HOWEVER, it makes prepping camping food so simple! As I was chopping my veggies, and marinating my chicken, I had an 'aha' moment. Why the heck was I not doing this every week??? Dennis and I recycle, we buy local when we can afford to, we grow our own veggies, we unplug when we are not using, I bike to work, Dennis walks to work....I can buy zip-lock bags darn it!!!
So on Sunday, I went grocery shopping. In my head I knew the meals that I was going to plan for. When I got home, I took out my new best friend and I separated the meats (or just took them out of the packaging) and I put them in marinades. I peeled, washed, and chopped my veggies (including my potatoes) divided them up, added EVOO, salt, and pepper. Now, when I am exhausted after spending the day at the beach (rough life, I know), I can come home and just cook...without the hassle of the prep-work. Plus, it really saves on my dishes! This week we are having a variety of squash, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for veggies. Everything from grilled chicken, to tacos, to steak, and turkey burgers. Oh, and a salad for lunch every day, with fresh lettuce from my garden!! As a bonus, my fridge looks organized!! (until you move stuff and see the back of the fridge...SCARY! lol
Happy summer everyone!! Here is to being healthy!!!
xoxo,
Becky
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