I am so excited about posting my 1st blog. So many things to share with everyone who cares to listen. LOL
And a wonderful nugget I heard today “There is either junk or food but no such thing as junk food” a quote by Dr. Paul Williams, it hit me funny because I actually know the difference now. Having been a fan of Taco Bell and Mickey D’s. I have now been cooking my own food and learning how to cook healthy and it tastes sooooo good. Who would have thought?
I’ve also been using the buddy system. At first I wanted to work out by myself or with only my Trainer Sara. I guess part of it was the possible embarrassment of not being able to do something or sweating so bad I can’t see. I have realized now that everyone else is sweating too, and red faced. I have been taking people up on meeting for walks or workouts and it so helps, and I am no longer worried about looking bad because it really doesn’t matter. I am doing what I need to do to get where I want to be. I’m actually going hiking soon, new activities that had you asked me 6 months ago I would have said No thanks, too healthy for me.
I’ve had a few bad days here n there, no doubt but I’ m also understanding that regrouping is not starting over; it’s catching up where you left off.
OK, so quitting smoking, that has been a tough one for me more than once. Working out definitely makes a difference there, you can’t give it your all if you’re smoking. It definitely takes away from extra effort. LOL I have cheated a few times and felt and saw the difference immensely. Something that works for me is the patch. I just can’t take if off, that’s when I start to stray. You have to keep it on the entire time needed. Quitting is hard.
So I am 3 months and 10 days into this and have lost 24 lbs, the hardest part so far as not been giving up soda and alcohol, but the shear daily commitment to go to the gym everyday. Once you get there, you are so glad, but getting there is crucial. Working out is as important as changing your diet and they go together so well. I’ve been adding 2 or3 things into my diet every 2 weeks, and taking out 2 or 3 things. I’m doing it slowly and not getting overwhelmed. As Barbara says, “it progress not perfection” I already feel better with just 24 lbs gone. I love that me knees no longer hurt when I get up in the morning And stretching is so nice, feels so good and my body loves it, I can also tie my shoes a lot easier now LOL
Until Later
Bonnie
And a wonderful nugget I heard today “There is either junk or food but no such thing as junk food” a quote by Dr. Paul Williams, it hit me funny because I actually know the difference now. Having been a fan of Taco Bell and Mickey D’s. I have now been cooking my own food and learning how to cook healthy and it tastes sooooo good. Who would have thought?
I’ve also been using the buddy system. At first I wanted to work out by myself or with only my Trainer Sara. I guess part of it was the possible embarrassment of not being able to do something or sweating so bad I can’t see. I have realized now that everyone else is sweating too, and red faced. I have been taking people up on meeting for walks or workouts and it so helps, and I am no longer worried about looking bad because it really doesn’t matter. I am doing what I need to do to get where I want to be. I’m actually going hiking soon, new activities that had you asked me 6 months ago I would have said No thanks, too healthy for me.
I’ve had a few bad days here n there, no doubt but I’ m also understanding that regrouping is not starting over; it’s catching up where you left off.
OK, so quitting smoking, that has been a tough one for me more than once. Working out definitely makes a difference there, you can’t give it your all if you’re smoking. It definitely takes away from extra effort. LOL I have cheated a few times and felt and saw the difference immensely. Something that works for me is the patch. I just can’t take if off, that’s when I start to stray. You have to keep it on the entire time needed. Quitting is hard.
So I am 3 months and 10 days into this and have lost 24 lbs, the hardest part so far as not been giving up soda and alcohol, but the shear daily commitment to go to the gym everyday. Once you get there, you are so glad, but getting there is crucial. Working out is as important as changing your diet and they go together so well. I’ve been adding 2 or3 things into my diet every 2 weeks, and taking out 2 or 3 things. I’m doing it slowly and not getting overwhelmed. As Barbara says, “it progress not perfection” I already feel better with just 24 lbs gone. I love that me knees no longer hurt when I get up in the morning And stretching is so nice, feels so good and my body loves it, I can also tie my shoes a lot easier now LOL
Until Later
Bonnie
