It's take 3 over at Amber's for Eat It. Work It. Blog It. and this week it's going to have to be short and sweet. If you aren't aware of Eat It. Work It. Blog It., click here for Amber's original post about it.
I've been following Weight Watchers since August 2009 and I was able to hit my goal weight in April 2010. I have gained back 10lbs since hitting goal as a result of getting comfortable once all of the wedding planning was over with and getting pregnant. I am determined to lose this weight once again, (plus the additional 5 pounds I wanted to lose before) therefore, Eat It. is the big one for me.
Eat It.
The past week I have been pretty on track with sticking to Weight Watchers and I this morning when I weighed myself I was down another pound. One pound doesn't sound like much, but to me it's great. It's a step in the right direction and more motivation for the week to come. I am thinking that I will go get weighed this Thursday so that I know where I stand for sure (I am only getting weighed once a month or so right now). My food choices are pretty repetitive these days as it's easier for tracking and I am enjoying what I am eating. That being said, if you have any go-to recipes for healthy, clean foods please feel free to share them. I'd absolutely love some spice in my life. :)
Work It.
Last week I ran on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday on the treadmill and Tuesday I went to Kettlebells. Friday was a rest day and the rest of the weekend was a lot of outdoor activities (pulling snow off the roof of the house, shovelling, sliding and my first outdoor jog!) which I like to include as my 'work it'. I have totally failed at getting my butt out of bed at 5 am for morning jogs, but I WILL do this beginning next Monday. I seriously need to update my iPod before I can do this and I need to get my butt to bed early (it's currently 11:45 p.m....not even kidding).
Blog It.
This week I am going to continue to Eat It. and Work It. the best I can. I am hoping to see another loss on the scale and I am hoping to continue to see a difference in my clothing. I have also been toying with the idea of buying Jillian's 6-Week-Six-Pack and then tonight I saw that Jess mentioned it too. I've heard that it's an intense work out and that might just be what I need to add to my routine.
Have you tried Jillian's 6-Week-Six-Pack?
Do you have any healthy staples in your diet?
Please, oh please, suggest some songs that would be good to work out to - I'm begging for help here!
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February 15, 2011
February 8, 2011
Eat It. Work It. Blog It. - Take 2
It's time for week 2 of Eat It. Work It. Blog It. over at Amber's.
Thankfully the last week hasn't been too terrible, however, I am still not showing much progress on the scales. But, I am seeing a slight difference in my pants and I'll take inches over pounds any day.
Eat It...
For the most part I have been staying within my daily points allowance on Weight Watchers, however, Saturday night I over indulged on the yummy recipes that I made from Gina's (here and here). I also baked some cookies and got into those (maybe my week wasn't as great as I thought). I have been working towards trying new recipes that are healthier and involve clean eating. I found a delicious recipe over at Molly's and we tried it out last night and it was a hit - even Cole liked it. While he didn't eat the kale, he devoured the chicken. Clean eating isn't terribly tough for me to follow Monday to Friday while in routine, it's the weekends when I lose control and eat almost anything in sight.
Work It...
Last week my work outs were great. Monday and Tuesday I went to kettlebells, then Wednesday and Thursday I ran 3 miles each day. I have increased my running by a minute and reduced my walking by 30 seconds and I can already see a difference in my endurance. Kettlebells is never a dull workout and I am almost always feeling it the following day. Unfortunately the weekend didn't go quite as planned and I skipped my workouts BOTH days (with every word I type I realize how terrible my week ended up being!). I started up again last night with a 2.5 mile run, upping my running time again...loving running so far.
Blog It...
This week is already shaping up to be better than the last.
This morning I was down 1 pound which is motivation enough to keep it up as I plan to weigh in next week and would like to be down a couple of pounds at least. Tonight I will be heading to kettlebells and then the rest of the week I will continue with jogging and might even bust out my 30 Day Shred Video. Jillian knows how to work abs and mine could definitely use some of her help! Next week I am hoping to blog about how wonderful this week was with food and exercise and hopefully I will have some positive results on the scale/clothes front.
If you are working at losing weight, making better eating choices, leading a healthier lifestyle or anything of the sorts head on over to Amber's to link up.
Thankfully the last week hasn't been too terrible, however, I am still not showing much progress on the scales. But, I am seeing a slight difference in my pants and I'll take inches over pounds any day.
Eat It...
For the most part I have been staying within my daily points allowance on Weight Watchers, however, Saturday night I over indulged on the yummy recipes that I made from Gina's (here and here). I also baked some cookies and got into those (maybe my week wasn't as great as I thought). I have been working towards trying new recipes that are healthier and involve clean eating. I found a delicious recipe over at Molly's and we tried it out last night and it was a hit - even Cole liked it. While he didn't eat the kale, he devoured the chicken. Clean eating isn't terribly tough for me to follow Monday to Friday while in routine, it's the weekends when I lose control and eat almost anything in sight.
Work It...
Last week my work outs were great. Monday and Tuesday I went to kettlebells, then Wednesday and Thursday I ran 3 miles each day. I have increased my running by a minute and reduced my walking by 30 seconds and I can already see a difference in my endurance. Kettlebells is never a dull workout and I am almost always feeling it the following day. Unfortunately the weekend didn't go quite as planned and I skipped my workouts BOTH days (with every word I type I realize how terrible my week ended up being!). I started up again last night with a 2.5 mile run, upping my running time again...loving running so far.
Blog It...
This week is already shaping up to be better than the last.
This morning I was down 1 pound which is motivation enough to keep it up as I plan to weigh in next week and would like to be down a couple of pounds at least. Tonight I will be heading to kettlebells and then the rest of the week I will continue with jogging and might even bust out my 30 Day Shred Video. Jillian knows how to work abs and mine could definitely use some of her help! Next week I am hoping to blog about how wonderful this week was with food and exercise and hopefully I will have some positive results on the scale/clothes front.
If you are working at losing weight, making better eating choices, leading a healthier lifestyle or anything of the sorts head on over to Amber's to link up.
February 1, 2011
Eat It. Work It. Blog It.
Amber over at The Survival Guide For the Young, Fabulous & Newlywed has started a new Tuesday link up called Eat It. Work It. Blog It. and since I am back into health mode and trying to make a firm lifestyle change I thought it would be beneficial to participate, as well as give her and others some support on their journey.
Amber started Eat It. Work It. Blog It. because 'I know that many bloggers are on a journey of their own to accomplish weight loss or fitness goals. Some may want to lose 20 pounds or more. Others may simply want to clean up their eating habits and incorporate exercise into their daily lifestyle. Whatever the goal, I think it would be SO much easier to accomplish that goal with the help and support of other bloggers. To share your "Do's & Dont's". To share your favorite recipes or favorite healthy snack ideas. To share your triumphs and failures. To hold one another accountable and celebrate each other's success.'
Today is the first edition so head on over and join the fun.
Eat It:
Breakfast and Lunch tend to be pretty similar day to day.
Breakfast is either 2 egg whites with 1 slice of Weight Watcher's toast and fruit or 2 egg whites with a yogurt with 1 tbsp granola and fruit.
Lunch is most often a large salad with a chicken breast, hot peppers and low-fat salad dressing or 1/3 cup hummus with cut up veggies.
Snacks tend to be fruit or yogurt or a Weight Watcher's bar when something really yummy is needed.
Dinner is always something healthy, we don't eat a whole lot of processed or packaged foods and I've begun measuring my portions out to ensure that I don't over eat.
All of that doesn't sound too bad at all, but when it comes to the 9 p.m. post work-out snack, all I want is chocolate, popcorn or chips. Any suggestions to curb this?
Work It:
I started Kettlebells 3 weeks ago and am absolutely loving it and will be continuing to attend classes 2 nights a week. The 3 other nights a week I have started my 'running' and am really loving the cardio and how simple it has been to get into it. I'm hoping to add in the 30 Day Shred again here and there just to mix things up. Yesterday and today were kettlebells and the next two evenings are running so hopefully the progress on learning to run will continue.
Blog It:
I would like to see a loss of 5 pounds in the month of February, but even more, I would love to see a difference in my clothing. My biggest focus is my love handles (hate them!) and if they would shrink slightly I would be so happy. I will also continue to link up with Amber and support others who are working towards their own goals.
Here's hoping that I can continue to stick with my workouts and healthy eating, I'm hoping that some of you will remind me when/if I skip any updates.
Are you working towards any goals/changes?
Amber started Eat It. Work It. Blog It. because 'I know that many bloggers are on a journey of their own to accomplish weight loss or fitness goals. Some may want to lose 20 pounds or more. Others may simply want to clean up their eating habits and incorporate exercise into their daily lifestyle. Whatever the goal, I think it would be SO much easier to accomplish that goal with the help and support of other bloggers. To share your "Do's & Dont's". To share your favorite recipes or favorite healthy snack ideas. To share your triumphs and failures. To hold one another accountable and celebrate each other's success.'
Today is the first edition so head on over and join the fun.
Eat It:
Breakfast and Lunch tend to be pretty similar day to day.
Breakfast is either 2 egg whites with 1 slice of Weight Watcher's toast and fruit or 2 egg whites with a yogurt with 1 tbsp granola and fruit.
Lunch is most often a large salad with a chicken breast, hot peppers and low-fat salad dressing or 1/3 cup hummus with cut up veggies.
Snacks tend to be fruit or yogurt or a Weight Watcher's bar when something really yummy is needed.
Dinner is always something healthy, we don't eat a whole lot of processed or packaged foods and I've begun measuring my portions out to ensure that I don't over eat.
All of that doesn't sound too bad at all, but when it comes to the 9 p.m. post work-out snack, all I want is chocolate, popcorn or chips. Any suggestions to curb this?
Work It:
I started Kettlebells 3 weeks ago and am absolutely loving it and will be continuing to attend classes 2 nights a week. The 3 other nights a week I have started my 'running' and am really loving the cardio and how simple it has been to get into it. I'm hoping to add in the 30 Day Shred again here and there just to mix things up. Yesterday and today were kettlebells and the next two evenings are running so hopefully the progress on learning to run will continue.
Blog It:
I would like to see a loss of 5 pounds in the month of February, but even more, I would love to see a difference in my clothing. My biggest focus is my love handles (hate them!) and if they would shrink slightly I would be so happy. I will also continue to link up with Amber and support others who are working towards their own goals.
Here's hoping that I can continue to stick with my workouts and healthy eating, I'm hoping that some of you will remind me when/if I skip any updates.
Are you working towards any goals/changes?
January 28, 2011
Friday Fun
I loveeeeeee random days off, especially Fridays! I took today off to spend it with my boys and get some things done around the house. The boys ran out for a bit this morning and I have to say, it is so nice to sit here with my tea, catch up on blogs and sit in the quietness of the house. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Ryan and Cole and wouldn't trade them for the world, but I like quiet too. It's a nice change from the fast paced everyday craziness and I'll take it anytime.
I'm back in the saddle, the health saddle that is. I have started back to Weight Watchers and exercising daily and I must say that it feels good. The scales haven't moved down at all unfortunately but after eating well, drinking lots of water and working out I can feel the difference it makes at the end of the day. I love the energy it gives me. I have started kettlebells 1-2 nights a week and am loving the work out. I can feel it in my core and the sense of accomplishment after I have finished a class is great. Thankfully I have a friend who is going as well so it helps to get me out of the house on those evenings when it would be just as easy to sit on the couch. The nights that I haven't been to class I have been doing a 3 mile walk/jog, trying to get into running. 'Become a runner' is one of the things on my 101 in 1001 list (which I still haven't posted, will get to that soon to help keep myself accountable) and I am trying to follow the schedule from a running clinic that one of my friends attended. It starts with jogging 1 minute, walking 2 minutes for the first week and thankfully it's been pretty good so far. Of course if you have any suggestions on how to help me concur running I would love to hear them.
I'm off to get my work out on...HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
I'm back in the saddle, the health saddle that is. I have started back to Weight Watchers and exercising daily and I must say that it feels good. The scales haven't moved down at all unfortunately but after eating well, drinking lots of water and working out I can feel the difference it makes at the end of the day. I love the energy it gives me. I have started kettlebells 1-2 nights a week and am loving the work out. I can feel it in my core and the sense of accomplishment after I have finished a class is great. Thankfully I have a friend who is going as well so it helps to get me out of the house on those evenings when it would be just as easy to sit on the couch. The nights that I haven't been to class I have been doing a 3 mile walk/jog, trying to get into running. 'Become a runner' is one of the things on my 101 in 1001 list (which I still haven't posted, will get to that soon to help keep myself accountable) and I am trying to follow the schedule from a running clinic that one of my friends attended. It starts with jogging 1 minute, walking 2 minutes for the first week and thankfully it's been pretty good so far. Of course if you have any suggestions on how to help me concur running I would love to hear them.
I'm off to get my work out on...HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
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