What’s Going On?
SO, some crazy chickadee chicken lady I’m friends with on Facebook convinced me to join a ‘Healthy Holidays Challenge’. Yes, she absolutely twisted my arm and threatened me with all sorts of odd violence if I didn’t participate. (insert sarcasm font here). In all honesty, this is just what I need. I also joined a ’50 Ways to Leave Your Flubber’ challenge in my San Antonio Spark Team, well, because it’s FUN!
Now is the time to de-funk my funk…. as I have been in QUITE some kind of funk lately, and it is almost (well it is) – – rather embarrassing as to how far off track this train has de-railed.
So, for me, it’s back to basics, and these challenges are ideal because I am NOT waiting for New Year’s to make changes. Last night was the time change thingy … so it’s a perfect time FOR change, don’t ya think?
Personal Goal: To lose 10 lbs or 5% Body Fat
I stole this from the crazy chic on Facebook because it is a lofty goal for me too. I took all of my measurements yesterday and weight and made note. I think losing 10lbs is a very lofty goal for me and will be difficult to achieve over these last two months of the year. It may actually be a little unrealistic given certain health conditions I am doing battle with, but I need to shoot high to ensure that I will try my hardest (inspired by crazy chic friend)!
The Plan:
- In order to achieve this goal, I commit to the following Fab 15:
- Working out at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes
- Strength training at least 3 times a week, separate from #1 above {either body weight or weights}
- Drink 8+ glasses of water daily
- Get at least 5 servings of fruits/veggies daily
- Tracking my food every day in SparkPeople – even if it’s not impressive
- Track my fitness minutes in SparkPeople
- 10,000 steps daily on FitBit
- 10 Flights of stairs daily on FitBit
- Allowing only one Fun Meal or Fast Food Meal a week — been bad at this
- Blog/Journal and encourage my Spark teammates and Facebook groupies
- Try a new fitness activity
- Try a new fitness class either at my gym or the free ones provided by my city
- Explore a new park
- Try Yoga/Meditation at least once per week
- Participate in the challenges/rules I’ve committed to doing, and completing them (great at starting, not great at finishing)
And as a wise one said: “At least I know if I do all of these things, I should lose weight. In the end, if I did everything I said I would and don’t lose “enough”, I know I tried my hardest! The point is attempting to reach the goal.” I concur completely. When I took my measurements and weight, I realized a sad truth … and that is that in the last two years (of which I’ve been active online with fitness friends) … I really have made no significant progress. I’ve been up and down – but I am pretty much in the same boat I was in when I started paying closer attention and joining fitness groups. I like to talk about fitness, and read about it, and show pictures of how I’ve lost over 100 pounds, but the truth is – that was a while ago – and I have made no such progress in quite some time. I still weigh over 200 pounds, still overweight, only 5’4″, and not getting any younger. Yes, I do have some medical issues I am dealing with – – but I just refuse to believe they will define me and my success. I know so many people that are dealing with worse problems than myself, and they are making progress.
Here is the link to my ’50 Ways to Leave Your Flubber’ challenge I joined on SparkPeople thanks to my good friends on my San Antonio Spark Team – if you want in on this challenge, you’ll need a free SparkPeople account and to join our San Antonio Spark Team (You do not have to live in San Antonio)
http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_messageboard_thread.asp?board=3390x560x50659071
As always, make champion choices,
The Healthy Habit Lady
The Healthy Habit Lady
November 4, 2012
The Healthy Habit Lady 