During the weekend I did a lot of thinking. Since my sprained ankle/hand injury/cold I seem to not have a regular daily/weekly health routine any more!! It's been about 6 months since I've had any real routine.
So I thought about what behaviours worked for me in the past and what didn't.
I not only thought about it I made a list and listed the good and the bad and the downright ugly down in my journal.
So I'm doing a personal 30 day challenge. Starting today. For me.
It's simple, easy to follow and totally do-able!! I am not willing to re-injure myself so I will be slowly increasing my workouts but I am willing to work hard.
And the best thing is that when (not if) I complete the first 30 day challenge there will be some awesome rewards including some new makeup or a Tassimo coffee machine!! Oh yes I definitely want to go shopping for these :)
So what is my plan??
Some I already do and some I need to do:
To lose 10 pounds in the next 30 days. (I'll update my weight loss weekly)
Drink at least 10 cups of water every day
To exercise for at least 30 minutes 4 days a week
To use no more than 6 sweeteners a day-should be do-able since I won't be using crystal lights
Drink pure water no crystal light
Only drink wine twice a week!
I've made a list of meals/foods that are tasty and easy to put together. This way I can quickly pick out choices that I know the nutrition of and that I have in the fridge and cupboards. I'll be eating between 1200 and 1300 or 29 weight watcher points. At 5'0" that's lots.
I'm staying accountable by daily/weekly updates on my challenge here on my blog :) I have the best readers and I know if I have any questions or need to vent I can do so here and get some awesome feedback!
So how is Day 1 going??
Food: Really enjoyed my food today and stayed within the calories I've chosen. Oh and I tried my first kombucha drink. Not bad at all!
Water: I'm swimming in water today :) Just kidding, kinda! Definitely drank more than 10 cups
Exercise: 55 minutes of walking around and 42 minutes of very brisk walking with my walking group that makes 1/4 so far this week
Sweeteners: only used 4 today and if I use any more I will update this post
Crystal light: None
Wine: having one tonight that makes 1/2
Here are some pictures of things that I saw today:
10 comments:
Good luck with your personal challenge, Suzy. I know you can do it. Your food porn always looks so good and makes me hungry. Dail is doing dinner tonight and after seeing your photos I'm starving. :)
Fuzzy caterpillar!! lol Cute!
I definitely need to start a challenge of my own....need to drink less and exercise more....food is actually not too bad atm! :)
It's a Wolly Bear festival - YAY!
Love the pics - and the plan!
I have owned a Tassimo, great little machine. I love Bare Minerals, use the makeup. Love your challenge, very doable. I have one question what is kambucha?
kombucha is a fermented tea drink. It is honestly unlike any else I've had. But really not bad. It's supposed to be good for you just like other fermented foods.
Love the plan. Your dinner looks heavenly. Yum.
I wish I could make your food materialize on my desk top. I want those berries! :)
Awesome challenge idea.
Great plan! You can do it!
Sounds like a great plan! Good luck with it. Some great rewards, too. How is Day 2 going?
Day 2 is going great! I started with blueberry cheesecake oats (will give recipe in today's post) and a couple of coffees with massive foam :)
Went to the mall and instead of eating in the food court I took a protein drink, a bottle of water and bought a camomile tea(no sweetener)
Now I'm off on a walk....
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