I cannot wait until spring.

Springtime always makes me in a hurry to get into shape for a summertime bathing suit weather.  With spring comes warmer temperatures which makes it easier to get outside and workout.  My most favorite exercise is rollerblading, it gives me cardio and strength training in my lower area. Most of my workouts are keyed toward my lower area, since it is the area of my body that carries my weight.  In the meantime while winter and cooler temperatures are still with us here are a few calorie burning things that most of us have to do anyway.

Housewife workout-
scrubbing the shower for 30 minutes-200-300 cal 
walking baby in stroller- 200 cal
mopping for 15 minutes- 70 cal
sweeping for 15 minutes-75 cal
dishes 20 min- 40-50 cal

A long slow process

This is a long slow process, but in the end I am losing weight the right way instead of starving myself.  I intend to keep the weight off, and like many people I am tempted by all things around: the convience of fast food, a Valentine's candy, a cookie, cake and ice cream at my son's birthday. So I have allowed myself within reason a little cake and ice cream on my son's birthday, and it doesn't help that my mother-in-law makes the best cakes.  I have reached a plateau though so time to shake it up. I am at 137 and holding, and yes that means that I gained back 2 lbs but that is alright with me because I look more tone.  I haven't heard any feedback in a while.

Sunday

A really quick post today.  I am holding at 135lbs, so hopefully with this exercise program and 45 day challenge that it will work. I found a few interesting articles that I want to share, one is a recipe.

This one is for women and cellulite.  All women who are over 30 should read this one.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1347777/How-rid-cellulite-Thin-thighs-30-days-exercise-tips.html?fb_ref=LikeButtonBottom&fb_source=home_oneline

Brownie Recipe-surprisingly good

http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/27/black-bean-brownies-recipe/

Current picture.. showing results. :-)

Diet Pills?/Official Reading

So a friend of mine asked about the use of diet pills and asked why I choose not to use anything.  Good question.  Here is my answer: I am choosing to not put anymore chemicals into my body then I have to, my choice is to loose weight and keep it off, through hard work and perseverance. I cannot say that I did not use things such as metabolife and zenydrine in the past but I have chosen not to take any substances.  My main reason is preservation of whatever longevity that life hold in store for me.  None of these diet pills or the effects upon our bodies have been studied by the FDA.

So my official reading this morning 135lbs, 1 1/2 inch off waist, 1/2  in off legs, 1 in off hips, 1/4 in off arms, 1/8 in off calves. 

Coming in the rest of FEB:  More quick fitness ideas, How the 45 day program has worked, healthy eating tips & recipes.  March give away. 

17 lbs to go to target.

138 lbs ladies.  This time last year while pregnant I was pushing-getting close to 190lbs, and for the longest time stuck at 150 lbs.  I am so happy to report that through my dieting efforts and the beginning of my 45 day challenge that I am 1 lb thinner today.  Tomorrow is actually my weigh-in day, and I already ate this morning. So tomorrow I will let you all know my true weight.  Today I start the workout portion of my 45 day challenge.  5 vigorous weeks of intense workouts.  Yeah buddy. 

Back at it and Being Healthy.

So a few days have passed and Hubby has not had another smoke... yey!!  So today I am starting a 45 day challenge. Major exercise, diet, and also inner body health; I talked to my doctor before I started this. I have changed our diet slowly and we are adapting back to our older healthier eating habits, well at least I am.  (Still missing my Coke though.)  Last nights dinner: boiled chicken breast with salsa, small salad.  Yummy.  Hubby is being a bit more stubborn over the food, since he has had to give up his cigarettes.  I did find this article insightful. http://www.livestrong.com/article/377842-how-to-get-a-husband-to-eat-healthy/

Slip

With every healthy plan there must be room for human error, and misjudgement.  I cannot beat us over the head with the fact that we each slipped in our own way, but we can get back on track.

Well my hubby was doing so well and I was soooo proud, but he slipped and had a cigarette.  I was so bummed, and then disgusted with him for going backwards,and then I felt guilty for me being sick.  There are so many reasons that I keep reiterating to him to quit, but he has to want to quit, it is not enough for me to keep nagging him. {Not too many know but I watched my grandfather for years with emphysema and breathing treatments because he smoked (he passed away from cancer).  I watch my father slowly killing himself with a pack of cigarettes a day. I realize that my father will more then likely never watch any of his grandchildren graduate from high school, he will be 60 in four weeks. I hear all of this talk about legalizing marijuana with the rationalization that cigarettes are legal.  I counteract with how about illegalizing cigarettes!!!}

I started running last week. I had three days running in before falling ill late in the week (every little bit counts-right).  We have had fevers and runny noses ruling the house since last Monday.  So today is a little catch up--all around the board. I did slip and have 2 cokes also, which is horrible for my calorie count, but I will make it up this week.   Today I am starting again, with a morning yoga and then an afternoon run. I am still a bit under the weather, but at least I can move. 

NEW GOAL: I want to run a short marathon in the late summer.