So we’re 31/2 months into 2011. I have been working really hard on various things and the most difficult task that I have is keeping up with my better eating and exercise plan. Recently my mother has joined in and we are both trying to eat better and work out more. We have been motivating and supporting each other.
So I have set Wednesday to be my day to weigh in with my followers. I hope that some of the things I have been doing to get fit will help you. I have discovered that once a habit is formed then it is difficult to break. So as long as we continue to make a habit of exercising and eating right it will become a part of our everyday routine.
I make it a point to exercise 3-5 times a week for at least an hour each time. I dedicate 20-25 minutes to hard cardio. 15-20 minutes of stretching, and the reset is divided between resistance workouts, ab lounging and dancing. I love to dance. It makes me sweat, I’m having fun and I’m burning calories in the process.
The last weigh-in was two months ago. I must admit I have gotten off to a slow start. However, lately I have been serious about achieving my weight loss goals. As of today I am 188.7 LBS. That's almost 7 LBS, with 3.1 of that being in the last week. I feel great!
Things that have worked for me:
Staying away whatever foods that will make me over-indulge.
Drinking LOTS of water.
Minimize “bad” carb intake.
Exercise 4-6 hours a week.
Take plenty of vitamins. B-vitamin, multivitamin, etc.
Hopefully some of the things can help you achieve your goals on your own terms at your own pace.
You are doing great! I am struggling to exercise more than once a week. I cheat and tell myself that my walks around the neighborhood with my girls is exercising, but I know that I am not even breaking a sweat (LOL). Thanks for following my blog, I am following yours as well. Check out one of my post about my exercising journey: http://bit.ly/gBFnSD
ReplyDeleteWoot woot, keep it up before you know it you will be at your goal weight
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@Cleverly Changing. I know exactly how you feel. I was having the same issues in the beginning. I started off a couple times a week for just the 30 minutes and now I'm working out more! You will get there!.
ReplyDelete@ExFatGurl Thanks for the support! How are you coming along?
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Alicia, Congratulations on your weight loss...You're doing great! It's tough to be consistent on any kind of routine, especially when it comes to exercise. I'm with you there, since I'd just joined the "Y" a month ago and my goal is to go there at least 3 times a week.
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