Week 3

 Happy Memorial Day-

Beautiful days and sights like this are definitley making being outside, walking about and moving my body easier.   I wandered over to see the flags one morning after work.  Which meant more walking at that time than I usually do.  I love it when exercise happens naturally.

But I also enjoy taking classes and how they force me to push myself.  Once again I only made it to 1 class, but I attempted 2 others that ended up canceled when I got there.  UGH!!! Super frustrating.  I was completely motivated to do back to back Balletone and Zumba as mentioned in the previous post.  Happy I showed up for the earlier (Balletone) class because Zumba was cancelled.  Bummer.  Then went on Saturday to attempt Zumba again and they had moved the class up an hour without changing schedule online so I missed it again. DOH.

Diana and I met for a couple of walks this week.  I am really enjoying our morning adventures.

There is something that I find to be peaceful and grounding about geting out  before the hustle of the day starts.  We walked up Summit one morning as part of our walk,  A street that has a pretty steep incline and definitely reminded me of some forgotten muscles.  Feel that burn.

I did manage to get myself out for a jog.   I managed a mile and when I say jog, well lets just say my pace is painfully slow.  When I tried to track the activity on Myfitnesspal it wouldn't even recognize it as a jog.  Thanks.  Way to crush my spirit.  : )  But who can be too upset when you see this cute family

The positive though is I did it.  We all start somewhere and managing a mile after not jogging for several months is decent.  I can't expect to on my first run to be 3miles in under 30mins.  That just doesn't happen.  I have to want it.  To work for it.

My eating continues to be my biggest hurdle.  Overall I did good this week.  I made some smoothies with the nurtribullet, ate a lot of veggies and did my best to have balance in my diet.  I skipped ordering in food at work.  However, I was not perfect.  I do have to admit I did have one piece of veggie pizza.  Yes, I caved after having pizzas available all week.  I was going strong, but after one busy night and  no time to eat I had a slice around 5am.  Also went to Fajitas and Ritas and endulged on some nachos and cape cod ritas.  But, those things don't negate a whole week of healthy decisions.  Part of this process is finding a balance.  All in moderation as they say.

 Groceries.  I never know what to buy.

This weeks goals-

With the long weekend and my gym being closed on Monday it is going to be difficult to meet some of the goals this week.  I am going to increase my vegetable serving and say 2 servings a day.  There is literally only 2 classes at the gym I have the potential of making and both are cutting it close with other obligations.  That being said though, I am going to set the positive intention of making it to both.  Zumba Thursday night.  And Flex class Friday morning.  Walks with Diana.  Salads only at work.  and get out for at least one jog. 

Week 2

I was walking down the street the other day and a girl was jogging, mumbling "fuck, fuck, fuck" to herself.  I couldn't help but laugh.  Glad I'm not the only one who jogs that way. 

Each week is a work in progress.  Some days good and others not so much.  While not perfect I an beginning to make the healthier decision.  I hear that after awhile this will become habit and not just a difficult decision to make.  The week was far from ideal as I did enjoy some tastey food brought in by my co-workers. I'm pretty sure there may actually be crack in that cheese dip.  Soo addicting.

Diana and I met several (I believe 4) mornings for walks. Considering switching it up and attempting a jog, but right now, not sure how motivated I am.  I enjoy getting out early and wandering about the neighborhood.  How have I lived here for so many years and still feel like I hardly know it?

 The streets are mostly empty at this time of day.  Besides our morning walks, I also walked a few extra blocks after work one morning.  It was beautiful out and great way to unwind and get some fresh air after a busy night.

sauteed veggies (onion, mushroom, spinach, bellpeppers)

Yummy breakfast one morning.  Baked my bacon in the oven.  Can never seem to get it right on the stove top but this turned out crisp and perfect.  Just set oven to 400 and bake for about 20mins.  Blueberries and onion, mushrrom and feta cheese for quite the eclectic, but tastey start to the day

One of my goals last week was at least one serving of vegetables a day.  I definitely was able to accomplish this one.  I enjoyed some salads, made some coconut thai soup, and sauteed up veggies for my breakfast.  Even made a smoothie with nanners, blueberries, spinach and apple that ended up being pretty tastey.  Overall the week was not horrific dietary wise.  Just needed to stay away from the cheese crack and the cinnamon rolls.

Unfortunately, I did not accomplish my final goal of 2 classes at the gym.  I did however take my first ever Zumba class.  It was not at all what I expected.  I thought it would be a bunch of seductive latin hip shakes and manuevers, but it was different.  I am pretty sure we did some moves from the "Sound of Music" at one point.  Definitely want to go back.  Today they have Balletone and Zumba back to back at the gym.  I really want to take both classes.  Lets see if I have the stamina.  

This week continue my goals from previous weeks- at least 1 serving of veggies a day, 2 classes at the gym, walks with Di.  I am also going to add to increase my water consumption and salads only when buying food at work.  That last one is going to be tough!

Week 1

Today starts the official week one of this blog.   The past few days could have gone better, but overall were not bad.  I definitely could have done better, but maybe its best to take baby steps and not just expect an overnight change.  I did manage to walk home from work one morning, but not the other two.  I was just soo friggin tired and after waiting 25mins for the T, I was also pissed and found it better to just skip and head home.  Some of the pros that I did this week are-  Skipped ordering in at work and opted for a salad instead.  Oh my some fried wontons or a cheeseburger or a pizza all sounded so yummy, but I managed to forgo.  Not that I was all good. It was nurses week and I did eat some cookies that were brought in.

Beautiful weather meant people getting outside and more reason to walk instead of taking the T.  Which also meant not feeling so bad about skipping those morning walks after work.  I'm sure I more than made it up for it.

I also managed to get my butt out of bed for some morning walks with Diana.  Found this random gem wandering about.  What a fun home or building.  Not sure what this is.

My goals for this week.  Morning walks with Diana when possible.  (IE mornings that I'm not getting out of work) Get to the gym for at least 2 classes and eat at least one vegetable a day.

Not to hard to get up in the morning when this is what I'm greeted with

First Post

I am constantly telling myself that I am going to improve my health, eat better, make wiser decisions and take care of me.  Yet, each week goes by and I fail to do so.  I am trusting that by  holding myself accountable to a weekly post of foods that I have eaten, exercises that I have done and fully honest account will keep me on track.   My plan is to post every Monday.  I need to stop with the excuses.  I need to start living my life right.  The grief I have experienced this past year with the loss of my sister is not a reason to allow myself to be unhealthy.  If anything it should be a motivator in the other direction.  I need to be healthy for ME, for my mom and for my other sister.

Ugh I hate how big I look.  But only one way to change that...  My next post will be Monday and my goals until then are to walk a few extra blocks home from work.  The weather is so nice now, how can I not possibly take advantage.  Take Flex class at the gym on Thursday night.  And do some grocery shopping to supply myself with healthy options