well its been a month since i posted about my new commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
although it has been a TOUGH journey for me, i really feel like i am doing good!
the rules that i said seemed so 'simple' to follow may not be as simple as i'd hoped, but for the most part i feel like i truly am feeling and looking better.
lets start with rule number one:
-you get one free day a week where you can break all the rules! :)-YES IVE DONE VERY WELL at making this happen every week! i definitely enjoy my free day!
-eat 1800 (or less) calories a day- this hasnt been a problem for me. its been pretty easy eating less than 1800 calories. my cousin addie however taught me that calories arent the only thing i should be looking at. if you are trying to loose weight the sugar intake in certain foods can really stunt your progress.
ive been eating a lot of raw foods. fruits veggies nuts etc. i eat lots of cottage cheese and yogurt too. i was drinking some 'weight loss shakes' but have discovered they are more unhealthy for you than anything else i was eating. i think those will be substituted with whole wheat english muffins from now on.
- no sugar. no white sugar or honey- OH MY HECK! this is my biggest weakness! especially when everyone around me wants ICE CREAM or FROZEN YOGURT EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT!!! and its soo hard because i love me a good treat after i have finished dinner. blah.
-exercise at least an hour a day- although some days it isnt a full hour, i can honestly say i have WORKED OUT EVERY SINGLE DAY {besides sundays} since I started this challenge! it feels so great!!!
-get at least 7 hours of sleep a night- this isnt a problem for me! i could sleep all day long if i wanted!
-drink at least 3 liters of water a day- this can be a problem... our tap water is DISGUSTING here so we go through water bottles like you wouldnt believe! but i am still drinking lots and lots of water!
-for the 8 weeks, take one bad habit and drop it for a good habit.- this one is yes and no! i am trying to read my scriptures and an ensign article or conference talk every morning before i do anything else. sometimes it waits all day long but its happening.
-list 100 things you are grateful for each day- keep a gratitude journal- this has also been kind of hard for me. i am grateful for lots of things, but writing 100 things everyday gets hard. i always think, 'didnt i just write that?'
all in all i think i am doing pretty well. i am down 5 pounds, feel better, am eating better and exercising more than i ever have in my life! i cant be mad about that!
i havent had mountain dew in over 7 weeks! and seriously that is an accomplishment for me. in fact i havent had ANY soda except for a sip of root beer in that time either!
i hope everyone else out there who is trying to create a healthier lifestyle will help me with some tips! i find its really easy to get discouraged, but i just keep thinking how i dont want to get back into the habits that i was so far in! its so much harder to loose weight than it is to gain it thats for sure!
8 comments:
You are awesome! I think you have always looked great but having healthier habits is always a good goal. Way to go!
I think you are doing GREAT and I think I am doing pretty ok!! Thanks for helping me on my journey!! your are awesome!! Watch out Justin here WE comE!!! :)
You go girl! I was just thinking about you the other day wondering how your goals were going! Glad you are keeping us updated. You are inspiring me to try and eat better! I use to be a huge health nut but I've let those habits slip away and now I want them back! ah! Keep up the good work!!! 5lbs is great! Looks like you are losing those pounds at a healthy rate! They say 1-2lbs a week is the way to go! Good job!
You are doing awesome! I am so glad that you are feeling better. I think that is what is keeping me on track with my goals. i feel great and I can honestly say that my relationship with my husband has also improved. A happy, healthy wife= a happy healthy relationship. Another thing that I have found very helpful is eating high fiber foods. These types of foods are pretty much always good for you because fiber comes in whole wheat, green leafy vegis and fruits. Most of the fiber rich foods are complex carbs which are very important in health. Fiber helps reduce cholesterol and keep your digestive system healthy. I think that focusing on fiber has really helped me out. And also checking the sugars in foods. :) you need about 35 grams of fiber a day. When I started out keeping my food diary I was only eating about 10 to 15 grams a day. I have greatly improved since then.
Wow Kyrsten! it sounds like you are doing great at your new healthier lifestyle. I made a commitment 2 weeks ago to exercise 5 times a week, but hurt my back a few days ago:( And my tailbone is flairing up so now I can't exercise for a while. So frustrating! I hope you keep it up, so proud of you!
You're doing awesome! Keep it up! I want to suggest one thing: You should invest in a brita water filter so you can save money on water bottles! Keep working one day at a time, sounds like you're doing great with it! :)
Go you!!!! I am starting a new diet called Live the Life next week...kinda nervous, cuz I'm not a rule follower either!! Good thing I can read your blog and feel like I have insta-support! :)
oh good for you!!! I love all of these goals. I am such an advocate for a healthy lifestyle. One thing that helps me get my "sugar fix" is eating 3/4 C of plain non fat yogurt and then I put a T of agave nectar in it and fresh berries. (im sure you've heard of it) you can buy it an any grocery store.. also, you should check out the cookbook "eating for life" it is full of "normal" recipes that are really good for you- dinners, lunches, breakfasts, desserts- it has it all!! they just contain a healthier alternate for the ingredients. i use it everyday and love it. Keep it up!!!
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