Ok, so I had a stern talking to myself and have decided to get back on board with this whole health thing.
So, here is my plan of action...each weekend plan meals for each day of the week (dinner) as well as two snacks each day. I am also going to start the C25K program again and on my non walk/run days, do something else in the exercise arena. So, here is how my week is laid out for exercise:
Monday - Rest day (busiest day at work)
Tuesday - C25K (gym)
Wednesday - Walk on treadmill for 20 minutes, then focus on biceps, triceps, chest, and back
Thursday - C25K (gym)
Friday - Walk on treadmill for 20 minutes, then focus on abs and shoulders
Saturday - C25K (outside)
Sunday - Walk on treadmill for 20 minutes, then focus on legs and lower body
So, I started this on April 1st (yesterday) and I ended up working on the eliptical machine that my Dad and Dianne gave us for 30 minutes. I went 5.43 miles. Then, I pulled some weeds so we will count that as lower body work for sure. My legs were buring by the end of the 30 minutes.
TODAY: Tonight, we will cut up all of the vegetables for our taco salads and clean the fruit Scott bought at the store last night. I've had a bagel and cream cheese for breakfast and have an apple planned for a snack. We didn't get the grapes cleaned, so I didn't bring a second snack for the day. Maybe I will get one at lunch time.
Let's take a look at my goals...long term and short term:
Short Term
1) Eat meals at home each day this week (except one night):
we bought all the food, so let's hope we do it
2) Work out each night as planned or at least do SOMETHING each night:
so far so good - elipical at home, 30 minutes, 5.43 miles
3) Eat two snacks a day this week:
eating an apple now
Mid Term
1) Lose ten pounds this month (kind of a hefty goal, but I hope I can do it):
this morning my scale at home said 213.4
2) Get into smaller pants size by May:
currently barely squeezing into my size 16s
Long Term
1) Run the Cross Roads 5k in October 2012
2) Run Disney Princess Half in February 2013
3) Learn to enjoy exercising
4) Learn to enjoy eating healthy foods
5) Learn to love the way I will feel when I am healthier
6) Get down to a healthy goal weight of 145 or so. I'm a short girl, so that may even be too much...we will see.
I hope everyone has a blessed day. I'm trying to remember to be thankful for everything around me...my family, my kitty cats, my friends, my co-workers, my job, and so much more. Happy Monday!!!!