Being sick has it's advantages

As it has been over a week since I have actually done a full 30 minute work out on the Wii Fit, I still have lost a couple more pounds.  I attributed that to my head cold and lack of hunger therewith.  That and taking care of 2 kids who weren't feeling so great either, so Mommy had little time to actually worry about herself.  I was able to get some rest to recoop on Sunday and the kids seem to be doing much better.   I hope things will calm down a little by Friday so I can resume my workouts as I had been doing them.  I have missed doing them and a couple of nights during this past week, I have had to stretch before bed to get my legs to calm down.  I think I am beginning to like running.  I watched too much Law and Order when it was on...I am terrified of actually running outside, by myself for exercise, I worry that I will get abducted or something horrific like that and you get the picture.  So, being able to put on my own music, watch my kids dance around as I run in place is more fun to me, than going out after they are in bed or trying to get up before them since they are early risers and it is almost impossible to predict how early I would need to get up and have them still sleeping.

Last week before the cold hit, my daughter was helping me do our exercises and she asked me, " are you going to do running, Mommy?" I told her I was.  Then as I was doing it she commented again, "Almost done Mama!"  I have my own little cheerleader and it feels great to know that not only am I doing this to feel better for myself, but hopefully by "helping" me, it will instill in my children a positive desire to exercise and be healthy that wasn't really present for me growing up. I hated running, I felt dumb and awkward, but doesn't every teenager?!

Anyways, stuff happens, I am finding I miss my workouts which is a great thing, but I still have my goal in mind and am not getting discouraged.  That couple pound loss helped boost me a little though, I had expected to gain over the week but just goes to show not to make assumptions.  Stay Healthy!

Bad Day

It was not a great day.  I only had one shake left so that was breakfast. So, after I picked up my daughter from preschool, I decided to get the kids a "fun" lunch.  We stopped at Jack in the Box and I got some lunch too.  Although instead of getting the large, I got the medium sized meal, still not good, I know.  Finally got the kids to nap around 2pm, I also got to nap.  I woke up from my nap feeling totally disgusting!  I felt swollen and kinda gross.  Never again.  I am realizing as much as I might have a fleeting craving for something that tasted good once, it no longer does.  Then, to make matters worse, I didn't feel like cooking and everyone was hungry, so pizza got ordered. I have been finding that my eating habits are changing, I eat less than I once did.  Or maybe I am just finally paying attention to my stomach actually being full as opposed to the mental issues that may have once forced me to feel like I needed to eat.  I am finding it easier to ignore thoughts of hunger because that is all they are, thoughts.  I will have a snack in between meals if I am hungry but something small and not filling.  Water has also become my drink of choice. Today I also had too much soda and that easily attributed to my disgusting feeling after my nap.  My skin is much more hydrated because I have cut back on the soda.  My fingers and elbows were constantly dry and cracking, I hated this.  Now, I am surprised sometimes at how soft my skin feels, all from drinking more water.  Anyways,  that is my confession.  Today has been horrible, I am looking forward to working out tomorrow morning and getting back on track.  Family pictures are this weekend and I plan on this being the last one with my weight where it is.  One thing to remember, we all have bad days and it's okay, it's going to happen, just keep your goal in mind, allow yourself a "free" day and get right back on track the next day.  This kind of mindset will keep you motivated.  Good Luck and Happy Health!

Happy Health

So this past week was hard trying to keep my workout routine, a lot of stuff was going on during my normal workout time. But what I didn't get done on the Wii Fit I tried to do elsewhere.  Saturday was a Temple trip with my Activity Days girls and I took my son. So while the girls were with the other leaders watching the Joseph Smith story, I took my son and walked around the grounds for about a half hour.

Worked out really hard today. I got in 32minutes with only a couple times where I had to pause it to address an issue my children were having.  I have unlocked some new reps and new exercises.  I am feeling it now.  A little shaky but sipping some water.  I have found that I tire of the little pep talk phrases that are recycled during the Wii Fit exercises and their music is lame.  So, I have put together my own workout music on my computer and play that and turn the TV down super low.  It helps me a lot more by being upbeat.  Still hovering around 237 but almost at my goal of losing 2 lbs in 2 weeks.  Slow and steady wins the race so I am happy with where I am at.  Happy Health!

Un-Labor Day

So as this weekend was a "free" day for some, I did my best to stay on my diet during the Morning/Mid-day and kinda let myself have some fun food at the barbecue that afternoon.  I didn't do great. I said I TRIED.  On Monday I weighed in and had gained a little back from snacking too much over the weekend.  But, today I weighed in at the same 237.  Meaning I had lost the little I gained back.  I have learned over the years of dealing with weight that it is all about attitude.  And as I have an ultimate goal in mind, I have changed my mind about gaining back weight.  When in the middle of a regimen that you have set up yourself, it is important to realize that gaining back a small amount for a couple of days will happen and it is OK!  I only gained back one pound and like I said it was back off in no time.  I just need to keep it up and keep losing.  I am motivated and feeling great.  The motivation gets reinforced by how great I feel for working out.  Using the Wii Fit is fun because you get mini instant rewards by unlocking more reps on the exercise you are doing or unlocking a new exercise all together.  My Mother-in-law also gave me some strength stretches to do for my lower back and it has never felt better.  I still can't have anyone massage my lower back because it feels like a big bruise but I don't feel like a weakling anymore.  It helps me with my posture and engage my abdominal muscles much more.  There are times I catch myself slouching when I drive and then I re-engage my lower back and abs and sit straight again.  I didn't do the Wii Fit on Monday but I did get some good swimming in with the kids at the barbecue.  I am still at just 5lbs lost but not at all discouraged. It is slowly cooling down here and I mean slowly...it still gets to 100 degrees too quickly in the morning for us to take our walks yet but soon.  I am excited to do that because it will be a less interrupted exercise because the kids will be in the stroller not pulling at my legs.  I frequently have to pause my exercise to address a dirty diaper or something to that effect but that 's okay because I get right back to it.  This morning was a little frustrating but sometimes that is just what happens. 

Keep Losing It!

So, it is day 3 of my workout regimen and I have lost another couple of pounds. I am weighing in at 237. Now It may not be a big feat for all but it is a good thing for me. I just need to keep it up. It has been nice to get on the Wii Fit 3 days this week and get some good sweat going. It has also been nice seeing the numbers on their scale go down. I am starting to feel better about some of the exercises and trying new ones. The ultimate goal is in the forefront of my mind and I am hoping to make this a great habit.

A Never-Ending Journey

So this idea is more of a journal and a fun way for me to be accountable to myself for my personal health. Long intro, I know. I have had 2 beautiful children. My oldest is 3 and my youngest is 1. I am not a small woman by any means. Right now I weigh about what I did at the end of my last pregnancy. Not great, I know. My goal is to get on a healthy exercise routine and some type of diet that will help me lose some of this weight.

So, no holds barred here are my stats: I am 25, 5' 8" tall and weighed around 242. As I have already started my new diet and exercise regimen, I now weigh 239. Small Victories!

Luckily, I have 2 wonderful children who like to do "exercises" with me in the form of watching Mommy do the silly games on the Wii Fit. For now this will be my main focus of exercise, when it cools down enough outside, taking walks with the children will resume as we had started this before the summer.
This will be an experiment for me, so if you are reading this, no criticism please, I have enough of a nagging in my head already, just encouragement or your own victories. I plan to keep an update with my weight and feelings because as you all know, it's not an easy task tackling this much weight. I hope that maybe you gain some inspiration of your own or even just feel part of the victory with me. I won't post pictures until it starts being noticeable of my weight loss because I already have enough of me at my heaviest, then I can post some before and afters. Now you have a better understanding of the purpose of this blog, I am getting healthy for myself and my children and having more energy for my husband can't hurt either ;)