Fat loss update: 30 days to getting back on track and stop eating crap At the beginning of the month I stepped on the scale and was the heaviest I have been since bulking for the Figure competition. My clothes were uncomfortably snug. I was completely lethargic and low in energy. I felt incredibly bloated and fat and unhealthy. I was not taking care of myself, nor making healthy nutrition and consistent exercise a priority. Work and stress weighed on me heavily...... Literally! 16 days later and heres my personal update of my 30 day get back on track challenge: 1⃣ I committed to working out with heavy weights for 30 minutes a day. What a difference this makes even if its only 30 minutes. Most mornings I wake up, grab a cup of coffee, and head straight downstairs to my basement to workout before the day starts. This has made me feel accomplished at the start of the day and its helped keep me on track with daily nutrition. 2⃣Each morning I have committed to consuming a breakfast high in protein and fiber and moderate in fat. What a difference this makes to my energy and how my body feels compared to the carb heavy meals that for some reason I got in the habit of eating. (Blueberry muffins) 3⃣ At work for family meal I have made a commitment to make the best choice possible in the situation that I am in. I have chosen to consume high amounts of protein with veggies or salad. I have made a conscious choice to say no to the pastas and breads even though they look delicious. (Carbs from pastas and breads do not make me feel good at all) 4⃣ In the evenings I have cut my dinner portions in half most nights. Even though we are still snacking on chips and a little sugar at night, my portions are smaller and now I really try to make the treat worth it, rather than mindlessly consuming sweets just because they are available and in front of my face. 5⃣Mindset: Last year I dieted for 36 weeks for fitness shows and my wedding. I will admit the body I achieved when dieting and working out for hours a day has been the bench mark for what I want to get back to. But.......... This is not sustainable nor realistic. Though its a struggle to look at my softer body with respect and love, I know that I cannot be in stage shape for a long time and be healthy and happy. Yesterday I looked in the mirror and smiled. I am a woman with curves, muscle, and cellulite and I kick butt!!!
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:28:19 +0000
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