Mediocre to Marvelous: How do you do it?

Today's installation of M to M is more of a question than a strategy, plan, or recap. I'm having a very difficult time with changing up how I normally do things.

For example, when I am faced with a challenging decision I tend to avoid it until I MUST face it. Another example and one that is more weight loss related is when I'm stressed I tend to go to sleep (avoid) or even eat (not so much anymore but on occasion) but what I really would love to do is exercise to alleviate that stress. I don't know, jumping into bed seems more appealing than lacing up the sneaks. I do this unconsciously. It's just not my go-to stress reliever, with that being said...

How do you basically reprogram yourself to become the self you want to become? Did that make sense? I sure hope so.

Mediocre to Marvelous: Last + This Week

So uh I was a bit advantageous last week to say the least. I uh worked out ONE DAY yep, you read that right. I didn't even walk or do any exercise during commercial breaks either. My job(s) and school have taken up so much of my time that I admit working out was not high on my list of priorities. Alright it wasn't on the list! There I said it.

*Deep Cleansing Breath*

Let's try this again. I'm working on a new list of this week's goals, but I won't be as aggressive. It seems like I jinx myself when I post what I'm going to do versus what I did. I want to stay accountable to this blog but it seems like my inner child has a tantrum and doesn't want to do what I plan to do.

Fortunately I'm not discouraged. I can't stop. I HAVE to get healthy. It's not an option to remain status quo. Without further adieu here's this week's Mediocre to Marvelous list.

Fitness
3 days of Jillian Michaels or T-Tapp 18 min exercise
2 days of walking or walking DVD

Finances
Write out budget for 2 weeks

Food
Plan 3 dinners

I'm keeping it a bit light yet still challenging so I can get a smidge closer to my goals. How was your week?

Mediocre to Marvelous: This week

I decided I would post my goals for the week to make myself accountable.

This week I plan to do the following:

• 3 Jillian Michael workouts; M,W, F
• 2 T-Tapp 1 hour workouts; T, TH
• Wake up at 6am to workout
• Go to bed by 11pm to wake up by 6am.

I know these seem a bit advantageous but I've got to push myself. I can't continue to prolong this weight loss journey. #determined

What are you doing to make yourself accountable to your goals?

Mediocre to Marvelous: Hoe Downs

Huh? What is a Hoe Down you say? Nope it has nothing to do with the Do si Do or square dancing. It is a blood sugar and carb dropping exercise that I do during commercial breaks. I've learned it's the little things that add up to make the big things. That means if I want to see the weight drop I've got to do a little something everyday.






I've spoken about T-Tapp in the past and attempted to do the 60 day challenge but was unable to because of my knees and other circumstances. HoeDowns are my go to cardio exercise if the day has flashed before my eyes and I haven't worked out. When you watch the video it may not seem like much but believe me you will feel the burn and even maybe break a sweat. I challenge you to do a set!

Mediocre to Marvelous Mondays

Hello folks! I wanted to introduce you to my new post series Mediocre to Marvelous. For so long I've lived a pretty mediocre life, I pretty much existed and not doing much "living." My new found weight loss (I've just begun, just you wait) has really made me think about how I can change my mundane lifestyle to the life I've always wanted.

M to M will be my take on how I get motivated to move from mediocre to marvelous. It will be a series of baby steps but it's the baby steps that truly gets us to our goals. Monday's may feature just a quote or an accomplishment that I feel has moved me one step closer to marvelous. I encourage you to do the same. If you're in a place where you don't want to be...think to yourself, how can you get one step closer to marvelous. It may take a bit of soul searching folks but you can do it!