I MISSED IT!!!! my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Fit Floyd...I missed it! March 9th was my first post!!! WHAT A YEAR?!?!?! Here was my first ever post...
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Once upon a time...
I thought this would be a great way to start my story/journal. The purpose of this blog is for me to journal my progress and track what is working and what isn't. I would say this new "April" started around February 1, 2011. If others are inspired by lil ole me?? Then that is just a bonus!
My Goals??
How have I gotten started??
The first week in February I did 5 days of a "cleanse"...part of the Suddenly Slim program, I cut out most carbohydrates and seriously cut my daily intake of calories. I lost 6lbs during these few days and I know most of it was water...the purpose was more for me to jump start my motivation then to actually lose weight. IT WORKED! The next week I was introduced to the Green Monster. This alone has attributed to a huge increase in energy for me! My Green Monster is a combination of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, blueberries, banana and about 2 cups of spinach...blended to perfection!!! I have a green monster EVERY morning! In addition to the Green Monster I have adjusted my eating drastically. If I'm being honest...I had an awful diet before I made this commitment to myself. I would think nothing of eating fast food and could probably eat a whole pizza without even thinking about it. The worst part is that I was a closet eater. I never serve this crap to my family so why am I eating it myself?? In addition to that...I was a couch potato! I have 3 beautiful healthy babies (6 - Mason, 4 - Dominic and 6 months - Olivia) and I want them to have a healthy happy Mommy...not the grumpy, lazy Mommy!
This time I'm not "dieting" per say. I've changed the way I look at and think about food. I eat when I'm hungry, only whole grains, fruit, veggies and lean proteins. I eat about 5 small meals a day and most of them before 5pm. I try not to eat at night. I drink a TON of water and I DON'T deprive myself. If there is something I want to enjoy, I do (in moderation). I LOVE FOOD. This is part of my problem...I'm not partial or picky at all! I love pretty much EVERY FOOD THAT GOD CREATED! The great news is that although I've always raised my kids will healthy habits, this new way of cooking and shopping just reinforces it.
Next step after changing my food was to think about getting active. This is when I decided to join an aerobics class with Bel Air Rec. We meet Tuesday and Thursday for a hour. This was my foray into exercise. After 3 C-Sections...my muscles are seriously out of shape. The aerobics class was just enough to get me started. March 2nd...I decided to start C25K (Couch to 5K). This is a walking/running program that can train you to go from...no exercise to running a 5K in just 2 months. This has worked for alot of people really close to me. I've planned to participate in a 5K in the beginning of June with my husband and his family. We shall see how this goes...I don't like to over promise to anyone, including myself.
So TODAY...
Today I completed day 7 of C25K and since it is Ash Wednesday...I decided to give up meat for lent and see how the vegetarian lifestyle treats me. To date...I have lost 13lbs and 6 inches but I've gained ALOT MORE. In addition to the energy I mentioned, I'm happier, I'm a better mom, I have a better marriage, and just feel better then I have in 11 years.
My Goals??
- Get back into my size 10 pants
- Get down to 150lbs
- Enjoy a healthy self esteem as an example for my beautiful baby girl
- Run a 5K
- (maybe) participate in a triathlon
- Continue a healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life
How have I gotten started??
The first week in February I did 5 days of a "cleanse"...part of the Suddenly Slim program, I cut out most carbohydrates and seriously cut my daily intake of calories. I lost 6lbs during these few days and I know most of it was water...the purpose was more for me to jump start my motivation then to actually lose weight. IT WORKED! The next week I was introduced to the Green Monster. This alone has attributed to a huge increase in energy for me! My Green Monster is a combination of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, blueberries, banana and about 2 cups of spinach...blended to perfection!!! I have a green monster EVERY morning! In addition to the Green Monster I have adjusted my eating drastically. If I'm being honest...I had an awful diet before I made this commitment to myself. I would think nothing of eating fast food and could probably eat a whole pizza without even thinking about it. The worst part is that I was a closet eater. I never serve this crap to my family so why am I eating it myself?? In addition to that...I was a couch potato! I have 3 beautiful healthy babies (6 - Mason, 4 - Dominic and 6 months - Olivia) and I want them to have a healthy happy Mommy...not the grumpy, lazy Mommy!
This time I'm not "dieting" per say. I've changed the way I look at and think about food. I eat when I'm hungry, only whole grains, fruit, veggies and lean proteins. I eat about 5 small meals a day and most of them before 5pm. I try not to eat at night. I drink a TON of water and I DON'T deprive myself. If there is something I want to enjoy, I do (in moderation). I LOVE FOOD. This is part of my problem...I'm not partial or picky at all! I love pretty much EVERY FOOD THAT GOD CREATED! The great news is that although I've always raised my kids will healthy habits, this new way of cooking and shopping just reinforces it.
Next step after changing my food was to think about getting active. This is when I decided to join an aerobics class with Bel Air Rec. We meet Tuesday and Thursday for a hour. This was my foray into exercise. After 3 C-Sections...my muscles are seriously out of shape. The aerobics class was just enough to get me started. March 2nd...I decided to start C25K (Couch to 5K). This is a walking/running program that can train you to go from...no exercise to running a 5K in just 2 months. This has worked for alot of people really close to me. I've planned to participate in a 5K in the beginning of June with my husband and his family. We shall see how this goes...I don't like to over promise to anyone, including myself.
So TODAY...
Today I completed day 7 of C25K and since it is Ash Wednesday...I decided to give up meat for lent and see how the vegetarian lifestyle treats me. To date...I have lost 13lbs and 6 inches but I've gained ALOT MORE. In addition to the energy I mentioned, I'm happier, I'm a better mom, I have a better marriage, and just feel better then I have in 11 years.
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So how did I do?!? Well Let's See...I am still eating and moving the same way I did a year ago. To date I've lost about 60lbs, I'm in a size 12 (really close to my 10) dress and 14 jeans. I am wearing medium t-shirts comfortably and still running!!! YAY!!!! I can't believe it! I've done one 5K and I'm about to run my 2nd this weekend... I LOVE THIS APRIL! Oh...and I still LOVE my monster!!!
It worked!!
My favorite thing about FitFloyd?!?! I love journaling my food by taking pictures of it!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FITFLOYD!!!
Food today?!?! My oatmeal was delicious but looked gross so no pictures of that today. I got a veggie wrap from the H&H but ewwww...the veggies were old and the eggplant had a hard edge that actually cut the roof of my mouth. I threw it out...BLECK! Looks good tho right??
Good think I'd packed Tuna :)
And an adorable gala apple
I put lasagna in the crock pot this morning and it turned out OK...I loved the texture the cheese got but the noodles were over cooked. Next time, I'll just add lots of zucchini and skip the pasta. I like Zucchini lasagna better anyway :)
Exercise?!? - 3 miles with Terri and Julie.
New Feature: Best part of my day...
The best part of my day was when Dominic asked me to snuggle tonight when I got home from my walk (even though I was sweaty and gross, he said he didn't mind).
That's it for today
TTFN
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