Work outs this week a bust!

Carlie,

I know I told you I'd work out while you were gone this week, but I haven't!

I need you to motivate me out of bed each morning

So glad you are coming home today

Maybe we can hit the gym hard tomorrow, or maybe just ease into it:)

Totally harder than I had anticipated!

My girls have the will power...I don't

Haili says she has dreams about Kit Kats

I don't even like candy much (uhhh, except for my dark chocolate)

Now I'm having dreams about chocolate

Yesterday, I bent the rules a tad and made chocolate chip cookies

They tasted so good and I searched for the cookie that had the MOST chocolate chips in it (he he)

I've got a new brain book

It's called "Change Your Brain, Change Your Body"

It's giving me perspective on keeping my mind clear and stress-free allowing my body to NOT give into temptations.

Mostly the book helps me understand where I may have deficiencies and how to correct them with natural remedies (sounds a bit like quack, but hey it's kinda interesting).

If you have lower levels of Serotonin, you should be taking 5-HTP

If you have lower levels of Dopamine, the remedy is SAM-E

I have both of these in my cupboard from trying things out on Alex to avoid having him take prescriptions for his brain injury.

I'm taking both to see if it helps:-)

Also, fish oils and vitamin D are recommended for a healthier brain

The claim is that you will naturally lose extra pounds when your brain is functioning at it's best

Hmmmmm......

The Candy diet

What is the candy diet?

Go a whole year without candy!

Reward $100.

This is what my husband's family started years ago and my sister-in-law carried this on with her kids.

My girls want to do it.

Valentines Day 2011 is the goal.

No candy for one whole year!

I'm joining my girls and yes that means I 'm giving up my chocolate..sniff, sniff.

On my own next week!

My friend Carlie is headed on a cruise tomorrow and Katie is still recovering from baby #3.

I'm on my own for the next week!

I'll be thinking of you both as I sweat it out all by my lonesome:)

February 11, 2010

I'm a little late posting my 2010 exercise and healthy living goals, but here it goes.

1. Increase weight training - Gold's has a great Pump class on Tuesday & Thursdays @ 6:00 A.M. My friend Carlie and I have been going to it for several months now so this shouldn't be too big a deal to continue....
2. Drink protein - I have to make this a goal and force myself because I absolutely hate protein shakes...ugh! I have never found one I like and after doing "Body For Life" several years ago, they make me gag just thinking about drinking them. Any suggestions?
3. Reduce sugar - I am a true "Chocoholic". I don't eat a lot and usually prefer dark, but seriously have to have a few chocolate chips every few days or I just go crazy! Eliminating white breads and other simple carbs will be my goal for this year.
4. Take my kids to the Rec center more - We have a family pass and I need to set aside time to play volleyball and swim more often. They love it, I love it, and what a huge benefit it is to exercise with your kids.

Life got way too hectic these last few months and now is the time to look forward to Spring with a few weight loss goals.

August 14, 2009

Back to school time is here and can I say HOORAY!!!! I'm not kidding! Summer travel will come to an end, midnight ice cream stops are over, and fast food meals 4 nights a week are done with.

Last fall I signed up for a November triathlon and began training. Now is the time to set that goal. My friend Carlie and I have decided to do it.

Should be fun:)

July 6, 2009

Ok, so summer is feeling like its rushing by and I might miss it! The no sugar thing by my Birthday didn't work out so well for me. Family reunions, lots of BBQ's, and traveling here and there have made it so hard to shed some pounds.

No bikini this summer, but I'm working out and really trying to eat balanced (whatever). Ha, I've been terrible!

I've got 3 weeks now before the next big vacation, so I'm buckling down.

This way of eating seems to work the best for me. It was developed by my friend, like 15 years ago when I shed my baby weight after Sean. It's specifically for my body type and exercise patterns, yet how different am I to everyone else? I even used it during my pregnancy with Emma and only gained 19 lbs. It's best when I weigh in with her weekly, but she lives in Lehi now and I struggle to get out that way. I check off as I go through the day and it even allows 1 cheat per week.

To make sure I get my exercise in, I where a pedometer on my hip and stay above 10,000 steps per day.

2 fruits
4 vegies
2 four oz. servings of protein
2 carbs (whole grains are best)
1 dairy
2 fats (nuts, butter, or salad dressing)

It averages out to about 1500 calories per day which seems like a lot.