So I noticed so many times over the past 34 days that no matter what changes you make or what you do, life still tends to happens. Last week I was supposed to meet with my trainer and got stuck at a car dealership, I was so frustrated that what should've taken an hour turned into a 5 hour extravaganza. I left annoyed and frustrated that something dumb could mess up my day and all of my plans, when I texted my trainer she responded it was ok life happens. That really made me think and realize that even though we make changes in our daily lives, life still happens. It is how we react that is important. I was able to still go and get a good work out, I just had to readjust my plans a little. No matter what life puts in our way I hope we can each make the good choices and learn to live even when life happens.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Isn't it about time?
So today is day 30 and it is amazing to me at how fast the time is passing, I feel a little bit stronger everyday and its amazing at how good I am feeling in just 30 days, this morning when I went swimming I could actually see an improvment in my strength and endurance.
I have been thinking a lot about why didn't I do this sooner, I think sometimes we lose sight of what is important and one thing that is important is our own well being. I had a great talk with my doctor the other day at a check-up and she told me this is something I will most likely be faced with my entire life, so it is important that I learn now how to overcome it. She said one thing to remember is to make it a lifestyle and to remember that doing something for you is not selfish. I think that is an important lesson to learn. That taking care of yourself is not a selfish thing at all. In fact it is unselfish especially if it means you are going to have a longer life and a better quality of life with those you love.
So my challenge to each of my friends and family is if you aren't taking some time for you, start now. Set aside time for you, and get your family on board to help. If you are married support your spouse in his or her desire to improve themselves support them and lighten their load so they can go for a walk or a run or do an exercise video, whatever it is that makes you feel good take the time.
My goal for week #4 is to eat slower, to take the time to enjoy my meals and make them last. I guess that is a good goal to go along with taking me time...
I have been thinking a lot about why didn't I do this sooner, I think sometimes we lose sight of what is important and one thing that is important is our own well being. I had a great talk with my doctor the other day at a check-up and she told me this is something I will most likely be faced with my entire life, so it is important that I learn now how to overcome it. She said one thing to remember is to make it a lifestyle and to remember that doing something for you is not selfish. I think that is an important lesson to learn. That taking care of yourself is not a selfish thing at all. In fact it is unselfish especially if it means you are going to have a longer life and a better quality of life with those you love.
So my challenge to each of my friends and family is if you aren't taking some time for you, start now. Set aside time for you, and get your family on board to help. If you are married support your spouse in his or her desire to improve themselves support them and lighten their load so they can go for a walk or a run or do an exercise video, whatever it is that makes you feel good take the time.
My goal for week #4 is to eat slower, to take the time to enjoy my meals and make them last. I guess that is a good goal to go along with taking me time...
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Goal:the result or achievement toward which effort is directed
So far it has been a pretty great week. Monday I had an awesome workout with my trainer Kaitlyn. It is fun to go and see improvements. I have seen speeds increase, endurance, the amount of weight I can lift has gone up. It is fun to see those improvements. Makes you wanna keep going.
I have noticed the most helpful thing is to set small goals, I try to add a new small goal every week to keep me going.
Week #1 My goal was to track my food all day everyday.
Its amazing to write down and see what your eating habits are like. I have noticed since doing that I am more aware of what I eat, the fact that someone might want to see what I write down, or the my own pride helps me since I would rather be able to write down healthy things as opposed to things that are not good for me.
Week # 2 my goal was plan my meals out in advance.
The one thing I have noticed is it can be hard to prepare meals for just one person, being single there were times it was easier to get drive through on the way home, Now that is not the case, but after the first week I noticed the hardest thing was coming home after a long day of work and not knowing what I was going eat. That was frustrating, luckily I had healthy choices so when I did get home and decided to eat it was something that wasn't bad for me. It was hard though, I hated the feeling of not having control over myself in that aspect. So I have tried hard to plan meals. To make things that I can have leftovers to take to work or to eat when I get home.
Week #3 my goal has been to not eat after 8 o'clock at night.
The funny thing is I did pretty good with this over the first couple weeks and this week it has been a struggle. Getting home late from work and working out or just being lazy and losing track of the time makes it tough, but it is something I will keep working at.
I think making goals is vital to have succes in anything. I saw a quote once that said
I have noticed the most helpful thing is to set small goals, I try to add a new small goal every week to keep me going.
Week #1 My goal was to track my food all day everyday.
Its amazing to write down and see what your eating habits are like. I have noticed since doing that I am more aware of what I eat, the fact that someone might want to see what I write down, or the my own pride helps me since I would rather be able to write down healthy things as opposed to things that are not good for me.
Week # 2 my goal was plan my meals out in advance.
The one thing I have noticed is it can be hard to prepare meals for just one person, being single there were times it was easier to get drive through on the way home, Now that is not the case, but after the first week I noticed the hardest thing was coming home after a long day of work and not knowing what I was going eat. That was frustrating, luckily I had healthy choices so when I did get home and decided to eat it was something that wasn't bad for me. It was hard though, I hated the feeling of not having control over myself in that aspect. So I have tried hard to plan meals. To make things that I can have leftovers to take to work or to eat when I get home.
Week #3 my goal has been to not eat after 8 o'clock at night.
The funny thing is I did pretty good with this over the first couple weeks and this week it has been a struggle. Getting home late from work and working out or just being lazy and losing track of the time makes it tough, but it is something I will keep working at.
I think making goals is vital to have succes in anything. I saw a quote once that said
" I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacation with better care than they do their lives.Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change." Jim Rohn
Instead of escaping life we need to make a positive change. I am no longer looking for the escape I am activly trying to change and better my self. Goals are the key to our success, even the little ones. The little ones are what will help us accomplish the big goals we have in life.
Just one of my goals I am working for is a year from now I would like to do a sprint triathalon. It consists of 3 events, swimming biking and running, a sprint triathalon Is that shortest one there is, it ranges at about a half mile swim, 9-12 mile bike ride, and a 3.2 mile run. My goal is a do this next summer. If i stick with the little goals I make, then I will be able to accomplish this there is no doubt about it. Who knows someday maybe I will do an Iron Man Triathalon... you never know right.
So good luck in your
"The goal you set must be challenging. At the same time, it should be realistic and attainable, not impossible to reach. It should be challenging enough to make you stretch, but not so far that you break."
Rick Hansen
Sunday, July 1, 2012
20 days down 80 to go and a lifetime to keep living!
So the first 20 days have been pretty great. I am learning to make healthy a lifestyle choices. I've learned eating off of the lighter side of a menu when you go out is ok. I have learned I have the will power to get up at 5:30am even on my days off to work out. I can say no to treats that are offered to me. I can walk up the stairs at work. I can do lunges and hurt for 4 days after. But in the end all of those things make me better.
Twice a week I have been working out with a trainer and that has been amazing. We meet at the wellness center at the hospital and workout there. Its nice to have someone there motivating me and helping me keep going. I have had a few times when it hurt or was hard that I wanted to stop and if I had been alone I would have. But Kaitlyn keeps me on the straight and narrow and I keep pushing on. Its nice to see results and little differences during each work out.
My aunt has been an amazing support to me on my days off she is my swimming buddy. We are pretty much olympic swimmers, I would put Micheal Phelps to shame. I think finding a buddy is key to success. Someone to share triumphs with and someone that knows it can be hard.
My mom is always a phone call away on those days I am having a hard time I can call her complain a little and she gives me that encouragment that I need to keep it up. She is also there to celebrate my little victories, like today when I put on my dress and it fit a little less snug then last time she was the first one to hear about it.
I am 20 days closer to where I wanna be and I am excited for what my future holds. I plan on rambling on here often. So I look forward to sharing more exciting news, pictures, when I have a rough day and many more great things.
I would be lying to you if I said that there weren't rough times in the past 20 days, but I choose to look for the good. I had an amazing english teacher when I was in high school that always said "attitude is everything" and it is. To any of you that are making changes keep it up. The little things make a big difference over time.
Twice a week I have been working out with a trainer and that has been amazing. We meet at the wellness center at the hospital and workout there. Its nice to have someone there motivating me and helping me keep going. I have had a few times when it hurt or was hard that I wanted to stop and if I had been alone I would have. But Kaitlyn keeps me on the straight and narrow and I keep pushing on. Its nice to see results and little differences during each work out.
My aunt has been an amazing support to me on my days off she is my swimming buddy. We are pretty much olympic swimmers, I would put Micheal Phelps to shame. I think finding a buddy is key to success. Someone to share triumphs with and someone that knows it can be hard.
My mom is always a phone call away on those days I am having a hard time I can call her complain a little and she gives me that encouragment that I need to keep it up. She is also there to celebrate my little victories, like today when I put on my dress and it fit a little less snug then last time she was the first one to hear about it.
I am 20 days closer to where I wanna be and I am excited for what my future holds. I plan on rambling on here often. So I look forward to sharing more exciting news, pictures, when I have a rough day and many more great things.
I would be lying to you if I said that there weren't rough times in the past 20 days, but I choose to look for the good. I had an amazing english teacher when I was in high school that always said "attitude is everything" and it is. To any of you that are making changes keep it up. The little things make a big difference over time.
Let The Journey Begin!!!!
I've noticed over the years blogs are used for a variety of purposes. Some use it as a way to keep friends and families updated on whats new in their lives, they post pictures of kids, pot roasts, recipes they've tried, their babies first steps, all those monumental moments that happen in ones daily life. Other people use blogs as a way to share ideas, some use them to express feelings or talents. Whatever the reason may be the possibilities are endless. Well I guess what I'm getting at is I have a reason too, it all began with a new opportunity and new goals, and this is the best way to share my experiences, thoughts, feelings, frustrations, and victories as I embark on my new journey. What journey is this you might ask, oh don't you worry I'll tell you its my... drum roll please... its my journey to find the healthier me. I recently applied and was chosen to be part of the 100 day heart challenge for employees at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. I've been thinking about this for months now, sharing my weight loss goals and ideas with the world, or even just with friends and family that would listen. The time has come though for me to put it into action. This the best way I can think of to be accountable for my goals to better health and weight loss.
A little background into my life would be a good place to start I think, for this to make any sense to someone. Not that why I'd want to lose weight is something people would wonder, but i guess the reason i am willing to put myself out there like this and share really personal things.
In life i have noticed that losing weight is one of those things that's hard to talk about, most can admit they are on a diet, or feel they have to justify why they are going to eat something, its something that is physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. Dieting can be draining, and stepping on a scale to see that number go up or stay the same place can be emotional. Its hard to work so hard and not see results extremely fast. We are a society of people that need instant gratification. Every where you look these days you see the signs that say lose 30 pounds in a week. You can find weight loss supplements sold left and right. We just want to be the best us, and that's not a bad thing, but struggling with weight issues my whole life i find myself asking the question how can i do it.
Pretty much my whole life I have been over weight, but luckily it never slowed me down, or held me back from doing those things I wanted to do. I had an amazing family that loved me for me and that's all that mattered. I have an amazing mom that taught me I can be a strong, beautiful, and amazing woman no matter what size I was. Honestly I am grateful for that, I thank her always from the bottom of my heart for giving me that gift.That gift of knowing I was a good person. I think in our society people that are over weight are stereotyped as people that don't like themselves, or don't care about how they look or are. I just wanna set the record straight and say that's not true, we care very much, and love ourselves. But its just one of those things we have been given to deal with in life, and it all comes down to that. I think in life we are each given struggles, everyone has their own battle they have to fight, and this is mine. So that is why I am going to finally stand up and do something about it. I am tried of being lazy and giving up. This time I am not going to do that. I am ready to take back my life to be healthy happy and be able to live my life to the fullest. Working in a cardiac unit I see so many people with health problems due to family history or even how they have taken care of themselves. I myself have a family history of heart disease and diabetes. So now is the time for me to make a better me. So I hope each of you can enjoy this journey with me. I will appreciate any advice, comments, thoughts people are willing to share. I am excited and on my way. So thanks for joining me on this journey to a happy heart healthy new me. LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!!
A little background into my life would be a good place to start I think, for this to make any sense to someone. Not that why I'd want to lose weight is something people would wonder, but i guess the reason i am willing to put myself out there like this and share really personal things.
In life i have noticed that losing weight is one of those things that's hard to talk about, most can admit they are on a diet, or feel they have to justify why they are going to eat something, its something that is physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. Dieting can be draining, and stepping on a scale to see that number go up or stay the same place can be emotional. Its hard to work so hard and not see results extremely fast. We are a society of people that need instant gratification. Every where you look these days you see the signs that say lose 30 pounds in a week. You can find weight loss supplements sold left and right. We just want to be the best us, and that's not a bad thing, but struggling with weight issues my whole life i find myself asking the question how can i do it.
Pretty much my whole life I have been over weight, but luckily it never slowed me down, or held me back from doing those things I wanted to do. I had an amazing family that loved me for me and that's all that mattered. I have an amazing mom that taught me I can be a strong, beautiful, and amazing woman no matter what size I was. Honestly I am grateful for that, I thank her always from the bottom of my heart for giving me that gift.That gift of knowing I was a good person. I think in our society people that are over weight are stereotyped as people that don't like themselves, or don't care about how they look or are. I just wanna set the record straight and say that's not true, we care very much, and love ourselves. But its just one of those things we have been given to deal with in life, and it all comes down to that. I think in life we are each given struggles, everyone has their own battle they have to fight, and this is mine. So that is why I am going to finally stand up and do something about it. I am tried of being lazy and giving up. This time I am not going to do that. I am ready to take back my life to be healthy happy and be able to live my life to the fullest. Working in a cardiac unit I see so many people with health problems due to family history or even how they have taken care of themselves. I myself have a family history of heart disease and diabetes. So now is the time for me to make a better me. So I hope each of you can enjoy this journey with me. I will appreciate any advice, comments, thoughts people are willing to share. I am excited and on my way. So thanks for joining me on this journey to a happy heart healthy new me. LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!!
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