Well, I'm joining this challenge to hold myself accountable for my food choices and exercise goals (and because momma Cindi asked me to)... And since there is no magic pill, we all know that losing weight is all about diet and exercise.. It seems really simple, yet can be so challenging for most of us. And for me it can be so frustrating, and can put me into an emotional low. So, I'm really looking forward to reading your blogs, getting and giving tips on food, exercise, and keeping motivated. Also, seeing your progress and struggles, and supporting one another through it all.
My goal is to lose 22 lbs. to obtain that goal, my other side goals are to eat healthy, and exercise consistently.
A little about me: I work night shift at a busy downtown hospital, and when I get off work at 6am, I'm usually completely exhausted. I tend to sleep, or lay in bed a lot. It's hard to get up and go exercise. I love to run. I just ran the NYC Marathon in November, but then haven't run much since then. I also love Bikram yoga., and I belong to a studio that offers about 6 classes a day. Yoga is great for my mind, and I love the way that it makes me feel. I am a much better person on yoga, and it is also great for the body as well. I also have a dog, and I walk with her a couple miles, at least 3 times per week. Also, I'm vegetarian.
So, when I heard about this challenge last week, I started going to yoga again, to kinda get going.
My goals this week are to go to yoga 4 times and go for a run. Also to walk Rella every day! I also want to use my fitness pal and stay within my calorie goal for the week.
I'm going to do this!! I leave for NY to go visit my boyfriend on Feb 13th. And I hope to lose 5 pounds by then. Is that do-able? I don't even know. I have never kept track and weighed myself like this before.
I'm also looking for healthy yet easy snack ideas that I can quickly make and bring with me to work. It's the hardest when I'm at work, hungry because I didn't bring any food, and end up going to the vending machine and eating crap!
Thank you for reading my blog, and I hope to stay motivated all week with my exercise, food, and walks with my dog!
Robin
I had to laugh at the Momma Cindi comment! :) And yes, 5lbs by Feb 13th is totally doable!! I think maybe I will come over later this week and fill your fridge with grab and pack snacks for work. Once you see them set up you will be able to do it. Thurs is a good day for me. And/or we can go to the co-op by your work before you go in and we can get you assorted nuts (MUST HAVE), some veggie/hummus and other snacks. Do you like seaweed? That's my new fav this week. So happy to have you along and I will do what ever I can to help you. You have inspired, transformed and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. I would do anything for you. All my love. Annie
ReplyDeleteThank you Annie! I ended up going to Trader Joe's today and picked up trail mix, hummus/veggies, cereal bars, etc. but I get bored with things so I'll need some different ideas soon. I'm good for this week, let's go shopping next week.
DeleteI have never had seaweed, but I'm willing to try
ReplyDeleteI feel you on the laying in bed after exhausting work week life! How do we manage when we burn the candle so hard! It's like we have five wicks or something :) You are an amazing woman! Rock on at yoga... lock the knee ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouraging words Chrissy!
DeleteMomma Cindi has spoken!! Sure glad you were listening. I'm thinking this is really gonna help all of us. You never cease to amaze me with your marathon running and Vegan lifestyle. Don't know how you do it. I think this is going to be good for all of us. Here's to your first 5 lb before NY. You can do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks mom!
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