In order for this to work I need a plan of action. Like I've already said. I need to start changing habits BEFORE I officially start the program. All of the successful weight loss stories that I've read started with small changes. I feel that if I keep eating like I have been and wait to start the program to change, I will fail. Changing everything all at once is just too overwhelming and honestly it is just too hard for me.
Another habit change that I've made is stocking up with healthy foods and preparing healthy things before hand. Preparation is key, especially with kids. I need to have healthy stuff ready to eat at all times because if I don't, I will reach for crap if I'm hungry. The Body for Life book as well as other books always say that healthy food must be ready to eat in order for any program to be successful. So true. Snacks must consist of nuts, fresh fruits and veggies, lowfat cheeses, protein bars or shakes. Meals must be premade..brown rice cooked and in the fridge at all times. Chicken or tuna ready at all times. Turkey meat ready for sandwiches at all times. Without these I will fail.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Changing habits
The Body for Life challenge officially begins on February 11, 2009. However, I want to get myself started before hand. I feel that the program will be easier if I start with small habit changes first.
Before I even decided to do this, I made up my mind that some habits have to change. The first one was to stop eating late at night. No food past 7pm. I've done well so far. It's been about two weeks and I've only eaten past 7 a couple of times and it wasn't much. I usually sat down in front of the TV with my husband, Ryan and ate junk food..and lots of it. The program does allow for a snack at 10pm but I'm leary of that and don't plan on doing that until the start date. Until then if I'm starving I will eat fresh fruits and veggies..but only if I'm really hungry.
I have also given up sodas. Today was my second day without a drop. Coke has been a serious addiction of mine since last September when I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter. I absolutely LOVE Coke. However, carbonated drinks are HORRIBLE for so many reasons and they HAVE to go.
My next habit change will be ALL refined sugar. This might be harder than the Coke but I just read that sugar turns right into fat..so does soda. Both are OUT.
There is a cheat day allowed in this program. However, I'm not sure that I will take it because cheat days tend to send me into a junk food frenzy that spill over into the next day..then the next..then before long all is lost. Maybe one I start the program I will have things under control enough to where I can cheat a little..we will see.
Before I even decided to do this, I made up my mind that some habits have to change. The first one was to stop eating late at night. No food past 7pm. I've done well so far. It's been about two weeks and I've only eaten past 7 a couple of times and it wasn't much. I usually sat down in front of the TV with my husband, Ryan and ate junk food..and lots of it. The program does allow for a snack at 10pm but I'm leary of that and don't plan on doing that until the start date. Until then if I'm starving I will eat fresh fruits and veggies..but only if I'm really hungry.
I have also given up sodas. Today was my second day without a drop. Coke has been a serious addiction of mine since last September when I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter. I absolutely LOVE Coke. However, carbonated drinks are HORRIBLE for so many reasons and they HAVE to go.
My next habit change will be ALL refined sugar. This might be harder than the Coke but I just read that sugar turns right into fat..so does soda. Both are OUT.
There is a cheat day allowed in this program. However, I'm not sure that I will take it because cheat days tend to send me into a junk food frenzy that spill over into the next day..then the next..then before long all is lost. Maybe one I start the program I will have things under control enough to where I can cheat a little..we will see.
The beginning
I first encountered Body for Life nine or ten years ago (I was 20 or 21). It changed my workout habits forever, gaining a love for weight training. The book also changed my body forever. Since my first encounter I have become much more muscular and I tend to get bulky. I am a freak of nature because women aren't supposed to get bulky but I do.
Anyhow, I loved the concept of the program as it teaches you to eat right and to exercise. There is no carb cutting, just clean eating. The workouts are simple and short, only 20 minutes but they have to be intense. I like intense. I didn't get the eating part back then, I was young, I partied (drinking), only wanted to be thin..didn't actually care about my health. I did keep working out and since my first encounter with the program, I have always had a gym membership. I have to workout regularly. If I don't I feel disgusting.
Ten years later, I still want to look good but I also want to be healthy. My eating habits have slowly gotten worse over the past few years. I have become a junkfood junky. Things have GOT to change. I have two kids and a husband. I want to be here for them. I also want to teach my kids good exercise and eating habits. There is too much childhood obesity in this country. My hormones are also extremely out of whack and I know that eating better will improve things.
So here I am, ready to try it all again. I am excited. I am writing this blog for me, to track my progress as well as to get my thoughts out. I can't wait to get started.
Anyhow, I loved the concept of the program as it teaches you to eat right and to exercise. There is no carb cutting, just clean eating. The workouts are simple and short, only 20 minutes but they have to be intense. I like intense. I didn't get the eating part back then, I was young, I partied (drinking), only wanted to be thin..didn't actually care about my health. I did keep working out and since my first encounter with the program, I have always had a gym membership. I have to workout regularly. If I don't I feel disgusting.
Ten years later, I still want to look good but I also want to be healthy. My eating habits have slowly gotten worse over the past few years. I have become a junkfood junky. Things have GOT to change. I have two kids and a husband. I want to be here for them. I also want to teach my kids good exercise and eating habits. There is too much childhood obesity in this country. My hormones are also extremely out of whack and I know that eating better will improve things.
So here I am, ready to try it all again. I am excited. I am writing this blog for me, to track my progress as well as to get my thoughts out. I can't wait to get started.
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