The Art of Getting Back on Track

When I was seriously losing weight last year, I was very strict.  I would count every calorie that went into my mouth and would always say no to food that wasn’t in my meal plan.  As time went on, I got less and less strict to the point where I’m right back to where I started(not weight wise but diet wise).  So I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to learn to say no again and I’ve created a list of things to do(because as many of you have come to realize, I love lists).

Staying Healthy While Eating Out

I heard this problem so many times before.  You eat fine at home and once you leave the house and go out to dinner you can’t control yourself.  Here are some tips on staying healthy while eating out:

New Year, New You: Body/Health

One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is to lose weight.  But sadly, most people fail at this goal.  In my new series, New Year, New You, I will be tackling how to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions.  The first one of this series is how to improve your body/health.

Countdown to Christmas: Final Week Review and Weigh In

This week was better than last week.  I lost weight and ate alittle better.  I also followed the 10k training program and can now run 3.1 miles straight!  Huge accomplishment for me.  The whole time I just kept thinking of how fat me would have quick after 5 minutes but here I was so close to finishing.  Sometimes you have to be your own motivation.  Also the Matrix was so that help too.(PS.Awesome movie, if you haven’t seen you have to immediately!)

Countdown to Christmas: Week 3 Review and Weigh In

I’m so incredibly annoyed with myself.  Like I gained weight this week and I know why.  I ate badly and I didn’t workout as much.  Why do I do this to myself.   My weight has been yoyoing for a while and I hate it.  I just can’t get it down.  But then I found this photo and it kinda helps:

Countdown to Christmas: Week 2 Review and Weigh In

Now the end of the second week and here’s the review:

Dry Hands? I Have the Cure!

…Not really but ever since winter started my hand have been drier than the Sahara. And over time I’ve learned a few little tips to help.

1. Keep moisturizing hand lotion near at all times. When ever they feel dry, lotion them. You can’t get around this if you want them to be vaguely soft.
2. Put vaseline on them at night before bed and put cotton socks or gloves over them. This will make them nice and slippery and they keep moisturized throughout the night.
3. Put lotion after you wash you hands. Soap is drying and will make your hands worse. Also try and use moisturizing soap which may help a bit.
4. Drink water. You should be drinking 8 glasses a day anyway but keeping hydrated helps keep your skin hydrated.

Countdown to Christmas: Week 1 Review and Weigh In

Now the end of the first week and here’s the review:

December Goals

I decided to change the format of my goals and have less so I can focus on them.  Here are my goals for December:

Get down to 137.5 lbs

Be able to run 20 minutes straight

Enjoy the holiday season

Get all grades to at least a 90

Eat better on the weekends!(this is always when I falter)

Learn 3 new yoga poses

Complete the 30 Day Butt Lift

Keep carbs around 150 g/day

Countdown to Christmas Challenge

I can already here the Christmas songs and my tree went up today.  But this is also a time when many people gain weight.  So my mission is to lose weight during this Christmas season and post more.

I also decided to change my blogging style alittle bit.  I’m gonna add one personal post a week with pictures of meals, fun stuff that happened and random things.  I think it’ll make this blog a bit more personal and would be super fun for me.