What I have learned so far….

Posted on 12/03/2009 by admin

OK so there are a couple of things I have learned so far. One of my friends posted a few days ago saying that “when she felt good, the weight would fall off.” I totally agree with that. I have been so tired and emotionally drained that I know this is my biggest obstacle when it comes to motivation.

What I have decided to do?

Well, get out of my PJ’s every day for one. I feel even more “frumpy” when I stay in them all day. I can justify leaving them on for extra laundry sake, but I feel better when I am out of them and dressed.

Second, put on some make up. I am not a make-up fanatic, but notice a difference when I at least put on some cover up under the black eyes and maybe some mascara.

I have been doing both of these for the last few days and have noticed a difference in my attitude so far. I do feel a bit better about myself.

I have also noticed that I have more energy. Already? Yes, already! I actually WANT to work out now. I know it is because I have now increased my metabolism a bit and I am ding the above to make myself feel better. I know that this increase is so small, but I am going to use it and benefit from it because it can only become a bigger increase in the future. I want this to get to the point where I am not forcing myself to work-out but rather “looking forward to it.” That will be a great day!!

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Work-outs this week…

Posted on 12/03/2009 by admin

So I have been able to work out every day for the last 3 days. This is what I did.

Mon: Run in front of the TV with leg and arm weights 3 times for 10 minutes each. Walked the dog for 25 min.

Tues: Run in front of the TV for 20 min. and then squat and do some 3 lb arm weights for 15 min. Walked the dog for 30 min.

Wed: Ran in front of the TV with arm and leg weights for 30 min straight in the morning and then again without weights in the evening for 20 min.

My son is starting to sit in his excersaucer so this has helped. I have not had to get up early for the past 2 days because he is allowing me some “down” time during the day, yay!!!

I will do my measurements in a couple days. I am nervous as ever to do them so I am going to take them maybe every two weeks, or when I can stand to look at them.

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Eating plan….

Posted on 11/30/2009 by admin
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Well I know for a fact that I cannot avoid all which is good So as far as the eating plan goes this is what I will do.

DIET is not a bad word. I am not “going” on a diet, but rather “modifying” my diet. I can eat healthy and still feel satisfied.

Specifics:

There are specific guidelines nutritionists say to follow when eating.

50%of your diet from CHO (carbohydrates) half of those come from grains the other half from simple CHO like fruts and vegetables.

30% from fat. 10% of that 30 is the bad fat “saturated.” You can definitely eat a lot less than 10% and be fine.

The other 20% can go two ways. You can either up your CHO 10% and eat 10% protein or you can eat 20% protein. I opt for the 20% definitely. Protein is a good way to build muscle and you need it so I personally do not believe that 10% is enough for most people. Now there are exceptions to every rule but if you are healthy and do not have other sorts of diseases or disorders 20% is good.

My plan:

Well I can kind of visualize portions etc now because I have been doing it for so long. I am not going to stop eating everything with taste either. Moderation is the key when it comes to eating.

Some things I will consider:

• 1 potion only at meal time (excludes Christmas, thanksgivings, new years etc) we can’t take all the fun out of the holidays BUT.. I will not eat left-overs after these days.

• Limiting the amount of sauces and gravies on food. Some sauce is good but do not need the “little food with my sauce” theory. How about a little sauce with the food.

• Dinner is at 6-6:30. No eating after this. We do make popcorn at night with the family, but we make it on the stove and I put very very little butter and salt on mine. A couple times a week I will keep the popcorn.

• Soda, only on PMS days. No need for it, even diet soda can cause weight gain.

Tawna

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Work-outs so far….

Posted on 11/30/2009 by admin

Well I did do the DDR a couple times for 20 minutes but since it was thanksgiving weekend I am sure I still ate more then I burned.

Yesterday and today I did get to run in front of the TV for 30 min with 5 pound weights on each legs. I bought leg weights at wal-mart for about $15 for the pair and you can take the 1 pound weights in our out and have a max of 5 pounds on each leg. My legs are burning now so that is a good feeling.

I had to get up at 5am this morning in order to work-out but feel good now. It was easy to get up as I was mad at my husband all night so I did not sleep well anyway. I am going to shoot for 6am the rest of the mornings, because it is a little too early. Have to do it this way if I want so peace and quiet

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First measurments….

Posted on 11/26/2009 by admin

I may not be able to post everyday but will try and post it least every 2-3 days with what I do and how long etc. I am hoping that publishing this on the internet will help me keep motivated and not give up. It is so easy to give up and get lazy and quit.

Here are my measurements as of today. These are scary and remember I have had 3 children since 2006 so there is a lot of me right now. Everything is measured in inches

Bust: 44
Waist: 48
Hips: 49
Thigh (one): 28
Upper arm: 13

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