Archive for February 1st, 2010
Wow, hard to believe I’ve stuck to any kind of resolution for more than the time it takes me to take a nap. While I’m not seeing the quantity of results thus far, I am seeing results. Luckily, that keeps me slightly motivated. That and fear of humiliation created by social media pressure here at the blog.
I’ve decided to change two of my initial goals. Yes, I know–we were to stick to them through the ten week period but I really feel they’ve changed permanently for me, and frankly, they’re too easy. So today will be my last fry and soda report. After today, I’ll be changing them to something that should help my results, even if minimally, toward even more health benefits. Read on to find out…
Eliminate fries and soda from my diet.
Done and done, with ease. I’ve had so much success I thought maybe I should put “candy” or “chocolate” in their place but that’s not going to happen. What I’m swapping in is “two ab workouts a week.” Yes, I could do three or four, but the next few weeks are ridiculously busy for me, so two will suffice. I’ll add a third when things settle down, probably the last week of February.
The workout plan I’m on (Wii Active 30 Day Calendar, if anyone cares) doesn’t seem to have an abs component. Sad and odd, so I need to supplement it with my own. I have several ab workouts as well as loving FitTV workouts. That’s realistic for me.
Walk the Dogger Daily
Woefully inadequate this week, when temperatures were below zero for most of the week. Not an excuse, but it’s not enjoyable and I compensated by wrestling with her for fun. This week it’s supposed to warm up, so I’m hoping that leads to a few more walks. Probably not the smartest goal to set in the winter. Duly noted for next year.
30 Minutes of Workouts 5 of 7 Days a Week.
I did five workouts this week, though Wii Active only recorded four since we had a power surge that shut things down about 25 minutes into the workout. I am feeling a difference from the Wii Active. Legs are feeling stronger, more flexible and the shoulders and arms are as well. Movement feels good. I’ve been extremely loyal to my lunchtime 20 minutes of walking at school, too. Even on the day I got a new student teacher I walked. No excuses not to.
15 minutes of yoga/meditation 5 of 7 days.
Yikes. You probably see the theme of “I wish I could, but” in this slot. I am stretching much more but I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as yoga. I am making a more deliberate effort to start and end my days with some positive ruminations, so if you’re being technical, that could be considered meditation. I wish I had a decent yoga studio nearby to make this easier. I really do miss yoga.
I’ve also decided to add a little extra to the posts: my weight. Actually, that’d be a lot of extra, if you think about it. Today’s Wii Fit Plus reading was 335.0. Down from the 348 (Dear god, say it isn’t so….) of several weeks ago, but not as much progress as I’d like to have made (and feel I’m making). My goal is another half-pound by next Monday, but I am hoping to blow that out of the water with a reading under 333. My first major goal is to hit 200. At 200, I’m good. I liked myself at 200 before. Enough so that I didn’t really work to get any lower….then. Times have changed and I want to ultimately end around 160. Sounds like a lot to you girls who have legs the size of my fingers but for me, that’s going to be as healthy as I can get. I can’t even imagine what I’ll look like then. I like 200. Maybe I’ll just stay there…