Taking a 4 month sabbatical from Eating Clean was not a smart idea. It's extremely hard to get back to it. I want to have healthy eating habits. I want my family to have good eating habits. This isn't even about getting "skinny" anymore. I've moved past that. Getting skinny used to be a good motivator for me, but not now. I don't want to, I just want to be healthy. Working through the brainwashing that our media has taught is tough business. I thought being healthy was going to be a good enough motivator, but I haven't been able to convince my subconscious. And it's so easy to grab a cookie or cracker, or to pick up a $5 pizza on the way home. But I know those things aren't good for my stomach.
I don't feel good when I eat them. I bloat. I spend the rest of the day passing gas. My clothes don't feel as though they fit. And I spend a significant amount of time on my personal throne. Nothing good comes from indulging. . . maybe that one moment of blissful flavor. But it's still just one moment. That moment is just NOT worth it. Because of my IBS, one moment ruins the rest of my day. My situation gives a whole new meaning to "A moment on the lips, forever on the hips." My hips spend forever one the toilet. UGHHHHH!
I need a good way to remind myself to steer clear of the junk. Anything that has worked well for you?
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14 February 2015
29 December 2014
Dear Body,
This year I set out to Eat Clean and help you become healthier inside. I made it 8 months. I ate Clean, felt wonderful, exercised 4-6 times a week, lost 45 pounds, and 3 dress sizes. It was feeling like a great accomplishment. Then I lost sight of my real goal. . . To Be HEALTHY!! Not just to lose weight and size. I fell off the bandwagon. I started eating too many treats, missing too many workouts, and justifying it all by how great I was feeling and looking. Only to kill all my hard work in just a few weeks.
So, here I am again. 15 pounds heavier than I was in July. You now telling me that it doesn't feel good. You feel lethargic and yucky inside. You have been nagging me to keep going. To keep my eye on the real goal.
I want to be healthy and create a healthy lifestyle that makes me feel good, keeps you working properly, and that has become a good HABIT. Apparently 8 months was NOT long enough for me to establish Eating Clean as a habit. Which brings me to this next year. . .
So, here I am again. 15 pounds heavier than I was in July. You now telling me that it doesn't feel good. You feel lethargic and yucky inside. You have been nagging me to keep going. To keep my eye on the real goal.
I want to be healthy and create a healthy lifestyle that makes me feel good, keeps you working properly, and that has become a good HABIT. Apparently 8 months was NOT long enough for me to establish Eating Clean as a habit. Which brings me to this next year. . .
12 months of Eating Clean
The new goal. It will be done.
I'm truly sorry for all the pain and sickness I have caused this year. Next year will be another story.
Love,
Phannie
10 February 2013
February All Ready!!
I know, I know. We are a week in already. But I just can't believe how fast time is flying by. It's craziness.
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
24 September 2012
Back In The Saddle Again
Monday morning again. After a week with my kids sick and then a week of my body purging everything it didn't think it needed to be inside me, I am glad to be back at shredding fat. This morning I:
Worked on my arms.
15 lateral lifts - 5lbs
15 curls - 12.5lbs
15 mowers(?) - 10lbs
15 flys - 12.5lbs
12 curl up/hammer down - 12.5lbs
15 tricep drops - 7.5lbs (yes, I'm making up my own names because I can't remember what it's called)
15 pushups
12 curls -12.5lbs
12 tricep extensions - 7.5lbs
50 squat run - 5lbs
2 mile interval run (treadmill)
Weights and Running. What more is there? Okay. There is a lot more, but I sure do love Lifting. It's strengthening not just to the body, but to the mind as well. It's like giving myself a boost of energy and declaring "I can do ANYTHING." I think I will keep up the strength training.
So, a while ago I mentioned that I was going to try to Eat Clean. I bought the Cookbook and the Family and Kids version of the plan. I have read both books and think they are great. I haven'tbeen able taken the time to really implement the eating habits into my family life, but soon. I'm working on baby steps. My first real change is buying 100% whole wheat tortillas. They were really good this morning on my breakfast burrito. This week I have planned a couple of meals out of the cookbook. Here's hoping it all goes well.
Worked on my arms.
15 lateral lifts - 5lbs
15 curls - 12.5lbs
15 mowers(?) - 10lbs
15 flys - 12.5lbs
12 curl up/hammer down - 12.5lbs
15 tricep drops - 7.5lbs (yes, I'm making up my own names because I can't remember what it's called)
15 pushups
12 curls -12.5lbs
12 tricep extensions - 7.5lbs
50 squat run - 5lbs
2 mile interval run (treadmill)
Weights and Running. What more is there? Okay. There is a lot more, but I sure do love Lifting. It's strengthening not just to the body, but to the mind as well. It's like giving myself a boost of energy and declaring "I can do ANYTHING." I think I will keep up the strength training.
So, a while ago I mentioned that I was going to try to Eat Clean. I bought the Cookbook and the Family and Kids version of the plan. I have read both books and think they are great. I haven't
24 April 2012
Post Pregnancy Exercise Reality
I realize it now. This year will not be my pedal to the metal year when it comes to exercise. We have had a handful of sicknesses this LATE flu season. I'm getting used to having 2 kids and keeping them on a healthy schedule AND still focusing on the fun stuff every day.
This, I have felt, has left my health on the back burner. Something I never wanted to do. So, I've re-evaluated. I understand that for my sanity and the survival of my family, I NEED exercise and healthy living in my life. I also understand that I didn't have as much time to dedicate to these things as I did when I was single or just had my Hubby to worry about. This year is about Baby Steps.
Baby Steps to Eating Clean
Baby Steps to exercise
Baby Steps to NO more TV
Baby Steps to outdoor fun with little kids
Baby Steps to de-cluttering my house
and there are so many more.
I'm beginning my healthy living with the Eat-Clean lifestyle. No more processed foods. Smaller portions. And more meals a day. This is not going to be an easy change, but this is going to be a FANTASTIC change. I guess we'll see together how this first year of Eating Clean goes.
Wish us luck.
This, I have felt, has left my health on the back burner. Something I never wanted to do. So, I've re-evaluated. I understand that for my sanity and the survival of my family, I NEED exercise and healthy living in my life. I also understand that I didn't have as much time to dedicate to these things as I did when I was single or just had my Hubby to worry about. This year is about Baby Steps.
Baby Steps to Eating Clean
Baby Steps to exercise
Baby Steps to NO more TV
Baby Steps to outdoor fun with little kids
Baby Steps to de-cluttering my house
and there are so many more.
I'm beginning my healthy living with the Eat-Clean lifestyle. No more processed foods. Smaller portions. And more meals a day. This is not going to be an easy change, but this is going to be a FANTASTIC change. I guess we'll see together how this first year of Eating Clean goes.
Wish us luck.
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