So I started this challenge a while ago- at least a month I think- and now I need to start over. And this is a common pattern for me to be honest, this time is a little different however. For one, although I know it is going to hurt like a son of a gun I actually want to start again. I can feel it my body and mind that it wants this so that is helpful- although I hesitated to admit it because now there is no excuse. And for two, because it wasn't me giving up and letting myself make excuses with being too busy that put the wrench in my routine it was family illness, and not just any family but my sister- my butt kicking, encouragement and "trainer"- sister. Truth, it was scary and has been a long, but good and steady recovery for her and she is anxious to kick my butt again....so here we are....starting over, well starting again anyway.
I am keeping my challenges as they are and just moving forward.
Watch the Weight GO!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Challenge!!
I weigh in at 350 pounds give or take and the time has come the time is now that I am getting healthy!!!
This challenge in not just about pounds lost and smaller size- although it is definitely a BIG part of it- but it is also about making the CHANGES needed to live a healthy life!
The BIG Overall Goal:
My overall picture is to get healthy and that includes getting my weight down to a healthy weight, about 135, and maintaining healthy life habits like better food choices, better eating habits and consistent exercise. My life will not be sedentary and I will be up and out seeing this world with my two eyes face to face rather than face to screen. I want to be able to play sports and go on hikes and travel with my family.
The Current BIG Focus Goal (2/3/2011):
In order to make the big overall goal I am going to have to focus on "smaller" focus goals that are big enough to challenge me and that I have to work toward, but that I will be able to accomplish in a shorter amount of time. I know me and if I can't reward myself sometime soon I will get frustrated and give up and the big overall goal is a long ways down the road. If I only ever aim for that I know that all I will feel is failure. So....
My big focus goal is: To lose enough weight to travel to California with my kids and take them to Disneyland. I want to be able to do this by Fall of 2011. I want to be able to walk the park, ride the rides and travel in the airplane without struggling. As of right now I barely fit in an airplane seat and I know I cannot fit on a ride and I could not walk the park all day. I need to come down at least 4 dress sizes, I believe. I need to be under 300 pounds for sure. I have 7 months to do this. If I could lose 10 pounds a month that would get me under 300 pounds!
Monthly Goal(s):
Each month I want to give my self tiny goals to keep my focus forward. I want to challenge myself in multiple aspects of my life because this challenge isn't just about weight for me, it is about life and being able to live mine to the fullest!
This month my "number" goal is: to lose any "number" from anywhere- an inch, a pound, a size- doesn't matter so long as it is down by one!
This month my action challenge is: is to MOVE MORE- aiming to go from sedentary to at least 3 days a week with 30 minutes plus of movement.
This month my food challenge is: to improve portion size and increase water intake.
This month my personal challenge: is to read or listen to something positive daily. It only takes a moment but the positive energy is what I need.
Slow, steady, simple and achievable!
This challenge in not just about pounds lost and smaller size- although it is definitely a BIG part of it- but it is also about making the CHANGES needed to live a healthy life!
The BIG Overall Goal:
My overall picture is to get healthy and that includes getting my weight down to a healthy weight, about 135, and maintaining healthy life habits like better food choices, better eating habits and consistent exercise. My life will not be sedentary and I will be up and out seeing this world with my two eyes face to face rather than face to screen. I want to be able to play sports and go on hikes and travel with my family.
The Current BIG Focus Goal (2/3/2011):
In order to make the big overall goal I am going to have to focus on "smaller" focus goals that are big enough to challenge me and that I have to work toward, but that I will be able to accomplish in a shorter amount of time. I know me and if I can't reward myself sometime soon I will get frustrated and give up and the big overall goal is a long ways down the road. If I only ever aim for that I know that all I will feel is failure. So....
My big focus goal is: To lose enough weight to travel to California with my kids and take them to Disneyland. I want to be able to do this by Fall of 2011. I want to be able to walk the park, ride the rides and travel in the airplane without struggling. As of right now I barely fit in an airplane seat and I know I cannot fit on a ride and I could not walk the park all day. I need to come down at least 4 dress sizes, I believe. I need to be under 300 pounds for sure. I have 7 months to do this. If I could lose 10 pounds a month that would get me under 300 pounds!
Monthly Goal(s):
Each month I want to give my self tiny goals to keep my focus forward. I want to challenge myself in multiple aspects of my life because this challenge isn't just about weight for me, it is about life and being able to live mine to the fullest!
This month my "number" goal is: to lose any "number" from anywhere- an inch, a pound, a size- doesn't matter so long as it is down by one!
This month my action challenge is: is to MOVE MORE- aiming to go from sedentary to at least 3 days a week with 30 minutes plus of movement.
This month my food challenge is: to improve portion size and increase water intake.
This month my personal challenge: is to read or listen to something positive daily. It only takes a moment but the positive energy is what I need.
Slow, steady, simple and achievable!
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