Overcoming a challenge is not easy and for many weight loss is that challenge. At least it has been for me, all my life I have struggled with the idea and process of weight loss. It is a mental challenge and most definitely a physical challenge. However with the right support system you can overcome both. I have already reminded you that this process is not easy, but it can be accomplished. To finish this marathon you need a support system, with the right amount of support you WILL finish this race.
All of us have experienced a time in our lives where someone or something makes us feel like we can't accomplish a challenge or obstacle in our lives, for me that was weight loss. I have come across many different classes of individuals who have made me feel like I can't do this, well guess what I WILL do this just for those individuals. Starting from friends and ending with a teacher I have been put down and reminded over and over again that I am overweight.
Find the right support system, surround yourself with those individuals who understand how important this is for your life and most importantly for your health. Find a workout buddy as well. Every little piece plays a major role in the process as a whole. Let's do this together and not let anyone tell us we CAN'T overcome these obstacles. I have began to overcome mine, and I am here to remind you that you will too.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Focus
It's been almost 2 months and 2 weeks now; 24 pounds lost. Wow, time flies that is why it's important to make the most of time. Every single day counts towards your progress. To be able to progress you must be able to use all of your time wisely. Ask yourself, are you giving time for your workouts each day? Have you been eating healthy and consistently? I want to show you a break down of what an average day looks like for me, food wise and workout wise.
**I try to break up my meals into small portions through out the day, this may be hard to do at first; but practice makes perfect.
Menu:
Breakfast: Oatmeal or Egg Whites w/ Wheat toast oh and COFFEE of course!
Snack: Banana or Carrots
Lunch: Protein, some type of salad/veggie side & a fiberous carb.(wheat toast, lentil, beans, whole wheat pasta, vermicelli)
Snack: String Cheese with grapes; YUMO!
Dinner: Subway or Tuna Salad or a nice homemade meal
**Keep in mind, the key thing with your meals is portion control not deprivation. I have not once deprived myself through out this process. Have it all but in moderation and within the calorie range you are consuming, and always spread out your meals through out the day, this is what gets your metabolism going. =)
I have been eating 1250 calories everyday since February 6th on my start date. To determine my calories I use the most amazing app ever created by IT people! "my fitness pal". Download this NOW. When you are tracking your food you are more likely to have a successful day then when you don't. Tracking your calories will help you see how you can plan your day, trips, weekends, anything last minute that might seem to throw you off. Most importantly, this app has a search engine that has the food calorie listings of over 1 million different types of food.
Workouts: My workouts consist of a lot of cardio, I recently incorporated weights into my workouts but for someone my size cardio was key from day one.
The key to your workouts is finding a physical activity you enjoy, most people don't even know what they enjoy.
Try it out: Hiking, running, biking, walking, swimming, etc the list goes on. For me it was Love at first Hike. I hike at least 6 to 7 days a week up the Observatory trails. Through time you can pick up the pace of your workouts, you don't have to start out hard right from the start. I started with 2 mile hikes and now I do 4 miles of hiking a day with weights. You will work with how your body reacts, your body will help you see what it is you need.
** If you are someone who works long hours, you can get a gym membership. Outdoor activities are more exciting but you can save these for the weekends or a day off! Do not let this bring you down!! FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS!
**I try to break up my meals into small portions through out the day, this may be hard to do at first; but practice makes perfect.
Menu:
Breakfast: Oatmeal or Egg Whites w/ Wheat toast oh and COFFEE of course!
Snack: Banana or Carrots
Lunch: Protein, some type of salad/veggie side & a fiberous carb.(wheat toast, lentil, beans, whole wheat pasta, vermicelli)
Snack: String Cheese with grapes; YUMO!
Dinner: Subway or Tuna Salad or a nice homemade meal
**Keep in mind, the key thing with your meals is portion control not deprivation. I have not once deprived myself through out this process. Have it all but in moderation and within the calorie range you are consuming, and always spread out your meals through out the day, this is what gets your metabolism going. =)
I have been eating 1250 calories everyday since February 6th on my start date. To determine my calories I use the most amazing app ever created by IT people! "my fitness pal". Download this NOW. When you are tracking your food you are more likely to have a successful day then when you don't. Tracking your calories will help you see how you can plan your day, trips, weekends, anything last minute that might seem to throw you off. Most importantly, this app has a search engine that has the food calorie listings of over 1 million different types of food.
Workouts: My workouts consist of a lot of cardio, I recently incorporated weights into my workouts but for someone my size cardio was key from day one.
The key to your workouts is finding a physical activity you enjoy, most people don't even know what they enjoy.
Try it out: Hiking, running, biking, walking, swimming, etc the list goes on. For me it was Love at first Hike. I hike at least 6 to 7 days a week up the Observatory trails. Through time you can pick up the pace of your workouts, you don't have to start out hard right from the start. I started with 2 mile hikes and now I do 4 miles of hiking a day with weights. You will work with how your body reacts, your body will help you see what it is you need.
** If you are someone who works long hours, you can get a gym membership. Outdoor activities are more exciting but you can save these for the weekends or a day off! Do not let this bring you down!! FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS!
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