Well I guess the first place to start is to identify where I am now ...
I am not grossly overweight but I would be happy to shed a few kilos.
My diet is reasonably good I think
I am active when I am at work- but find it hard to get interested in exercise or activity the rest of the time.
My DH would like for us both to stay fit but cannot support me because he has the same motivation problems as I do. We like to go walking together - but can't seem to stick to any worthwhile routine in this.
I belong to a gym but cannot seem to find the motivation to go regularly.... but I do not want to cancel it because I know it is a good thing for me to do- you can't get weight training anywhere else and I know that muscle strength is extremely important .in overall fitness,weight loss and well being
I have a hobby that I love (papercraft/cardmaking) but now that my kids no longer live at home I struggle to keep my life in balance- I think I could quite easily turn into a hermit and never go out of the house again because I am so happy in my craft room and sharing what I do with like minded others on the computer!!
I feel a bit lost and "off track" with my life at the moment..not as bad as "depressed" but not great either
I have a casual/part time job ...but I am not happy with it- but need to stay there for at least the next 9 months
My DH's work situation is stressful at th moment and things are likely to get worse
You have made a start! Good on you, for putting it out there! :)
ReplyDeleteWhich gym to you go to Robyn?
Its not just about losing weight, but also body fat and centimetres.
Portion control is a big one! The size of your palm! :)
Journal what you eat, with times and quantity. What exercise you do and how much water you are drinking a day. I find it helpful, to write down each day how you are feeling, did you sleep well, are you tired, etc. Are you regular at the toilet? ;)
No more than 2 pieces of fruit a day!
Getting a pedometer would be a good idea! Just to see how much you are walking in a day. 10,000 per day is a good guide. Journal that too.
Every meal if possible should have a Protein element! Nuts, yoghurt, tuna, cheese etc
Starting is one of the hardest things, but if you do it for 6 weeks, a new habit is formed! :)
If you fall off the horse one day, get back onto it the next.
I pray all the way round the circuit at Curves! "Please God, help me do this! Let me get to the end! Give me the energy to get this done!"
Speaking of energy, if you can, go to the gym before work, it will give you the energy you need for the day. Have a Berocca every morning, as well as a quality Multivitamin and you should be having Calcium at night too, if you arent already.
6 weeks to start off to a new and better you! :) I have faith that you can do it! Im here for you!
Tomorrow morning, before getting out of bed, get your resting heart rate. Before exercise, but after the toilet, write down your weight, bust (same bra, every measure), waist, abdomen, arm circumfrance, hips. Weigh yourself weekly, measure monthly.
Get some good training shoes! Set a time to walk, park 10 minutes away from the gym, walk to the gym, walk back to the car, after your workout. Keep your heart rate elevated for 30+ minutes! Any walking you can do after your workout, your body is burning fat for upto 2 hours, afterwards. I find it good to go to the gym straight after drop off, Im there at 9 every morning, then I go to work. So Im utilising my 2hrs afterwards, by working hard at cleaning! :)
Set a time, stick to it! You can do it!
Lisa
23 May 2012 :)