MILESTONE!!!

Another milestone I have to share...I'm at 60.8 pounds lost...48.7 pounds to go! I'm finally at 60!! Yay!

GUILT

I have been thinking about this post for a couple days.  It's related to feeling guilty taking the time to workout.  Let me tell you how I came upon this train of thought.

If you have ever done a Turbo Fire workout, or any other of Chalene Johnson's workouts, sometime during the workout or cooldown she'll say that you need to put your workout on your schedule just like any other appointment.  If it's important to you, you will schedule it into your daily routine.  Then when something comes up, you're supposed to treat that as a standing appointment, just as you would a Dr appointment or anything else.  Here's the thing though with those of us who care for spouses and/or kids, pets, homes, spiritual responsibilities...we view exercise as a luxury...as a secondary thing that's not important.  JUST LIKE WE VIEW OURSELVES!!  I used to feel guilty for taking that 45-60 minutes per day to exercise.  It was time I was taking away from my family...how dare I? But here's what I came to realize...do my kids get upset now that Mommy can play outside with them and not get too tired?  Are my kids upset that I have more energy and can take them to the park more often? Is that taking away from them????  The answer is no.  My kids know that the time I take to exercise, whether it's early in the morning or in the middle of the day, or afternoon or evening...that's time Mommy gets better...FOR THEM!!  So I no longer feel guilty.  Yes, while working out I still have to stop arguments...spell words,  pause and make cocoa,fix boo-boos, etc but they understand that I need that time.

My point is, so do you.  If you have committed to getting healthy and you need to exercise, don't feel guilty.  The time you use is something that makes you better for those you care for.  They can spare the hour a day of your time to have you live years longer.

Okay...sorry that has been on my mind and I just felt like I needed to share.
Love and hugs,
Dee

Calling all challengers...

Hi friends. So I'm still psyched from the 90 day challenge and I had an idea this morning. To those who would like to...I'd like to invite you all to do another one with me...my style!!

For 90 days you would commit to the following:
1) follow an exercise program for 90 days. It could be whatever you choose...walking, a program like Turbo Fire, Hip Hop Abs, P90X, running...whatever.
2) Every 30 days do measurements and weigh. Pics would be great too. You don't have to share your numbers, but it'll help you see the progress you've made.
3) Commit to a new eating plan. Whether it's a set calorie limit for the day, or a specific diet you want to follow...just commit to eat that way for 90 days.
4) Encourage and support others challengers. We do so well when others encourage us...it gives us accountability and motivation. For Facebookers we have the Friends Getting Healthy 90-day challenge page we can also post to.

I hope you will join me. I'll be sharing things I learned from the challenge we just finished.

Starts Monday April 22nd. That will give everyone time to prepare themselves. 

I'm excited to do this again!! I'm hoping for bigger and better results this time around!!

Love and hugs,
Dee

90 day challenge results!

I'm so happy that I stuck to the challenge for 90 days!! My results aren't astronomical, but I'm proud. I lost 12.2 pounds and 28 total inches. I've dropped a pant size. This is despite stomach problems and other obstacles. I'm motivated to get the rest of my weight off. My body seems resistant, but I have learned consistency, dedication and self-worth. I'll take that.

Today I embarked on my own 90-day challenge.  I'm basically starting all over...with renewed gusto!! I will continue planning my week's workouts and cheat day on Sundays. Anyone that wants to join me...let me know... We'll motivate each other. I like doing it in increments of 30 days, in batches of 90 and that keeps me focused on the short term instead of the long road of 52 more pounds to lose. I will measure and take photos every 30 days. It's so encouraging to see inches lost when it seems like all else is not going right.

So...I'm gonna go ahead and post a before and after pic. The results aren't super noticeable... But I'm happy and this is a good catalyst to keep going!

Love and hugs,
Dee

Consistency

Have you ever heard something over and over again and maybe even told it to someone else...but then one day you just get it? That's how I feel about consistency. In our challenge group one of our challengers is super close to her goal and our coach said something to the effect of "consistency is key"...and it hit me like a slap in the face. Well applying that has gotten me down to 57 pounds lost!! I'm so excited to get to 60 lost. This weekend I missed a couple workouts because of happenings but yesterday I got right back on schedule. I burned (insert drumroll here) 3673 calories!! I think that's an all-time high!! I did Turbo Fire 30 and Upper 20, cleaned house, mowed for 4 hours, took kids to the park, fixed picnic table and had an awesome picnic lunch in the sunshine. I went to bed exhausted but happy.

So in have decided not to post my daily numbers on here as I am sure they're wicked boring. I will just keep you guys updated on milestones, epiphanies, tips, etc.

Love and hugs,
Dee