I have to say that I'm so motivated by my progress that I had to share it with you. While everyone knows I want to lose weight and fit into my fashionable Friday outfits, that motivation was not enough for me to stick to my plan.
One of my MANY goals for 2012 was to work out AT LEAST 3 times per week come rain or shine, or anything. I'm so proud to say that I stuck to my goal this week. And my motivator now...was knowing that I'm working toward eliminating my chronic back pain. Who would have thought that PAIN is a more powerful motivator than striving to wear a size 4 kate spade dress.
My breasts are the bane of my existence. I can never get comfortable because of them. I can't even lay on my stomach if I wanted to. We won't even talk about how difficult it is to do a push up or jumping jacks (black eyes, just joking)! Ugh!
I feel so accomplished by working out 3 times this past week. So my goal this week will be to work out 4 times. My ultimate goal is to workout out 5 to 6 days per week. I select a variety of workouts so I don't get bored with a typical routine. Not to mention it prevents plateau so my body doesn't get used to a typical workout.
I've started this week with a great start working out 2 out of 2 days! Yay. Who would have thought knowing that the constant gnawing pain in my upper back was all that I needed to motivate me to MOVE!
What motivates you to move? Do you prefer to workout in the morning or in the evening or throughout the day? Post below.
February 20, 2012
February 7, 2012
Weight Watchers
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I know you're going to think that I'm all over the map when I tell you, I joined Weight Watchers tonight. Yes I did. I was reading some of my old journals and I noticed something. While some of the journal entries were over 7 years old it seemed like all I did was complain about the following over and over:
1. How I was tired of being fat
2. How I planned on losing weigh this time
3. How my husband doesn't understand me and I constantly droned on about one thing or another regarding who he is as a person.
4. How I want to work for myself.
Fast forward 7 years...not much has changed. No matter where you go there you are. Well I'm really ready for a change. I'm tired of complaining yet not doing anything about it.
Last year I was a bit put off by weight watchers because I signed up for 4 weeks and walked away 5 pounds heavier at the end of those weeks. I said "I'd be damned if I'm going PAY weight watchers to GAIN WEIGHT!"
So this year I'm going to STOP obsessing over losing weight and just focus on living a healthier lifestyle. And that means not beating myself up inside because I had a bite of this or that or I didn't do an exercise or whatever.
I feel that doing weight weight watchers will help me stick to a plan while having a variety of foods. One thing that Atkins doesn't do. I can no longer do Atkins because I lost a significant amount of hair and I didn't have much to begin with.
I will let you know how my weigh in goes next Tuesday night.
Questions of the day:
1. Are you doing weight watchers? If so how is journey going? Have you won any awards?
2. If you aren't doing weight watchers what are you doing and why did you choose that weight loss plan?
February 2, 2012
January 27, 2012
January 26, 2012
Fitness Infographic
I'm at it again...hanging out at Pinterest. I tell you that place will be my demise. I found this great infographic about fitness that I thought you all would enjoy. Great information! Happy Thursday!
January 25, 2012
January 23, 2012
Affirmations
I just finished attending a Twitter party. It was such an uplifting and enjoyable experience I will have to attend them more often. Attending that "party" had me thinking about my future and how I "see" myself. I decided that 2012 was going to be MY YEAR! I was going to accomplish those goals I mentioned in a previous post. The problem is how do I begin.
I read in one of my many self-help books about the power of positive thinking and affirmations. Also the saying "If you believe it you can achieve it." To change your mindset you have to start with daily prayer or affirmation. You may not "believe" it at first but saying it enough times over and over you soon will.
I've listed my daily affirmations in my journal and I plan on reading them every morning when I wake up, midday, and every evening before I go to bed. That is the suggested minimum amount of times you should read your affirmations.
My question of the day is...Do you believe you can change your mindset and achieve your goals with affirmations or prayers? Please post your experience below. I would love to hear about it. Have a great evening.
I read in one of my many self-help books about the power of positive thinking and affirmations. Also the saying "If you believe it you can achieve it." To change your mindset you have to start with daily prayer or affirmation. You may not "believe" it at first but saying it enough times over and over you soon will.
I've listed my daily affirmations in my journal and I plan on reading them every morning when I wake up, midday, and every evening before I go to bed. That is the suggested minimum amount of times you should read your affirmations.
My question of the day is...Do you believe you can change your mindset and achieve your goals with affirmations or prayers? Please post your experience below. I would love to hear about it. Have a great evening.
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