This has been on my mind for quite a while now, I just haven’t done anything about it. After my time at the tradeshow last week, I decided it was time to take action.
Why this sudden change in motivation, you ask?
I’ll tell you why.
Because the bathroom in my hotel room had a wrap-around mirror.
And you know what I saw one morning when I was stepping out of the shower?
Knee fat.
Did you read that?
KNEE FAT.
Ew. Just…ew.
When it comes down to it, I just need to get my butt in gear and get in shape. I need to be able to go outside and run after my two year old without getting winded. It’s pathetic, really. I need to get in shape before baby #2. {That’s right…crossables crossed and God willing, baby #2 will be coming to a uterus near you Summer/Fall 2011.}
So, instead of whining about it and feeling bad about myself, I’m finally motivated enough to do something about it. I don’t feel like I need to go on any kind of crazy diet, so much as make general, healthier lifestyle changes.
Ok. Here’s my plan:
Actually use my gym membership. Crazy idea. I know. My goal is to workout 3 days per week. At least 30 minutes.
Cut back on the crazy food and just generally eat better. Cut back on the soda. Limit myself on lattes. One per week. Maybe. {Bonus: this will save me money too!}
Track my progress. For real. I have signed up for myfitnesspal.com to track my calories and exercise with an online food/exercise journal. And WOW, talk about keeping me in check already. Turns out I am a snack-a-soraus rex!
Drink.more.water. As in going from maybe 8 oz per day all the way up to the recommended 64 ounces.
There you have it. That’s my plan.
Motivation and encouragement accepted. Harsh words, take a hike. Please and thank you.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go refill my water glass.
haha, you go girl.
actually, i took out all soda- well all drinks except starbucks & water. and i swear, i really did lose like 8lb. crazy what that stuff does. water, who would of thought?! :)
xo christina
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It's amazing to me how that works! :) I did the same thing about 3 years ago and lost 10 pounds.
Ohh…I know how you feel! I need to find my motivation too! I have a gym membership that I do not use. It sounds like you are off to a great start! Once you start and you see how well you are doing it will become easier! You can do it!!! Just take it a day at a time!!!
Thanks for the encouragement! So far so good!!
Sounds like a great plan! Good luck this week!
Thanks! I'll be updating this week, but the first week seemed much easier than I thought it would be. It's amazing what the right mind set will do for overall success!
Thanks! So far it seems to be going pretty well. Easier than I expected. I suppose knee fat will do that to a lady.
Hahaha, right?! I was even able to keep it up through the weekend. I knew that would be my biggest challenge.
KNEE FAT?!?! I DIE.
& completely understand. Oh, my God. Do I understand. Can't wait to check in tomorrow to see how it all went!