wellness journey

it’s been a long time since i’ve been here, and there have been many changes and events during the given hiatus.

1. new job - and with a new job follows stress and obligations; i have also been going out more and did have some issues with consuming overt simple carb calories and alcohol a lot more than usual.

2. my weight has fluctuated 10 lbs since i started working, and now is between 145-150.

i have been working out a lot more recently, but i have adamantly decided to return to a stricter, HEALTHIER eating regimen that is based on clean eating because as a teacher, it is a fundamental fact that we buy food for our kids and often consume school lunches on the go.  People throw candies, cakes, pastries, and all sorts of goodies that I am ashamed to say were enticing enough to enter my body.  I have committed rigidly to become healthier and actually PUT LOTS OF EFFORT into shaping my body into (better than) what it was before.  my long term goal weight is 130, but even 140 would suffice as a short term goal.  the ultimate weight goal i have is 125, but even if I do not get to that point, I just want to be healthier and feel good about myself.

next two weeks = fitness purgatory

i noticed that even the little things count when you're resting at home for a while... i've had pretty bad allergies of which the severity has been fluctuating a lot, so i have been working out less... but have also been keeping my diet consistent, yet i feel like i've gained weight.

because i want a beach body by at least mid-june/july, i am going to have to crank up my gears several notches.

1. have a determined, strict attitude and disciplinary mindset to get to the goal i want

2. work out 5-6 days/week for 1-2 hours

3. walk more & go out since my allergies are better, try new things

4. eat similar amounts of calories as i do now but less fat and salt

5. buy a bike

that should do the trick

three things i've been doing:

1. BLOGILATES. she is amazing and i love how positive and motivational she is! if you haven't heard of her, check her out (: youtube.com/user/blogilates

2. EATING CLEAN/IN MODERATION: i've been eating healthy, most whole, natural foods rather than processed, and cutting fat and salt but also satisfying those less healthy cravings from time to time to balance out what i eat. i've learned that, at least for me, keeping a balance between healthy and fatter foods helps you stay healthier than suppressing cravings and going on a crazy diet. i think that unhappiness from being craving-depraved actually keeps you from the body you want.

3. PERSEVERING/BEING MORE POSITIVE. what's worse than a sore body is a sore attitude. having a sore body means you're doing good for your health and burning those calories, and a sore attitude is just no good and ain't going to get you anywhere. staying positive and having a good attitude will keep your spirits high and life in check.

oh also... a bonus! i drink 3-4 L of water, a cup first thing in the morning to get my metabolism going.