I am not looking for a quick fix.
My change in routine/choices/behaviors is not a temporary one.
I am in the process of a life change.
Changing how I view food. Changing how I spend my days. Changing my outlook on life. Being more aware, more in tune, with my body.
And trying to take the best care of it possible.
In the end, I don't give a rats hoo-ha about my weight. The scale, which I struggle with obsessing over, is just a tool. One of many tools. And not a very reliable one at that - I can be improving my health and not lose an ounce and it doesn't mean that I'm not succeeding. I can measure inches (which I did measure my starting ones), I can measure body fat.
What really matters is my health. My well-being. Being around for Olivia for as long as possible. Teaching her healthy habits. Growing old with Mike. Enjoying life.
With all of that off my chest - let me tell you how my week has gone:
Exercise: 4 days this week. Lots of power walking at work and strength training.
Nutrition: Hmm. What to say about nutrition this week. My calories were under on 3 days and over on 1. Fat over on 1 and under on 1. Carbs below on 1. And worst: protein below on 5 out of 7 days. 5 days! Not the healthy way of doing things, that's for sure. Time to get back on the saddle again and be within the ranges for each area EVERY day this week.
Fruit/veggie intake: I had at least 3 servings of fruits/veggies every day, and 2 days I hit my 5.
Water intake: Eight glasses on 5 out of 7 days. I tend to do really well at work, but have trouble drinking enough at home. Will do better!
Starting weight: 219 (December 15, 2011)
Last weeks weight: 208.8
Current weight: 206.5! I have reached my first mini goal of below pre-pregnancy weight which was 207. Next goal: 199 (ONE-derland!)
And now, because I've had a few comments from people suggesting that I motivate them (talk about flattering and motivating to me at the same time) - Slimming Down Sunday will become a weekly blog hop!
I love reading blogs about people's journey with weight loss, exercise, eating right...you name it! Each Sunday I will post my regular Slimming Down Sunday with a link-up at the bottom. Do you have a post about weight loss tips/tricks/struggles/etc, nutrition, fitness, or related? Link it up!
2 rules:
1. You must be a follower of Chasing Fireflies via Google Friend Connect (over there ------ > in the right sidebar).
2. Link directly to a weight loss/nutrition/exercise related blog post.
That's it!
And now, because I've had a few comments from people suggesting that I motivate them (talk about flattering and motivating to me at the same time) - Slimming Down Sunday will become a weekly blog hop!
I love reading blogs about people's journey with weight loss, exercise, eating right...you name it! Each Sunday I will post my regular Slimming Down Sunday with a link-up at the bottom. Do you have a post about weight loss tips/tricks/struggles/etc, nutrition, fitness, or related? Link it up!
2 rules:
1. You must be a follower of Chasing Fireflies via Google Friend Connect (over there ------ > in the right sidebar).
2. Link directly to a weight loss/nutrition/exercise related blog post.
That's it!
Then feel free to visit as few or as many of the other linked blogs to help find some extra motivation for the week!
