For me I just got to a point where I was tired of being big. Tired of hating myself and thinking I'm fat and ugly, tired of being embarrassed in my own skin. I can't walk through a mall without getting upset that I can no longer fit into Le Chateau's clothing (which used to be my favorite place to shop), I admire those who wear those dressy boots with the skinny cut jeans, and a nice sweater with a poofy vest, you know what I am talking about. That just wouldn't look great on me. My intimacy level isn't where it should be either.
I just got tired of breaking a sweat and being out of breath when I walked up a flight of stairs. I can't find a pair of snow pants that will fit me so I can't go tobogganing with my children or play in the snow with them, I hate my picture being taken.
Looks aside what about my health? That's important too, which is also fueling my motivation. I want to set a good example for my children, how can I restrict pop and chips if mom is having them? My children have never really had pop and junk food is rarely allowed. I want to set a good example for my daughter because I don't want her to have the life I did!
I want to live longer.
I want to be able to do more things, like family bike rides and going on family hikes. I want to go ziplining again, or try parasailing; maybe if I even get the guts to bungee jump or skydive someday. I can't do ANY of that being overweight.
There are so many reasons why.
So really there is no secret. I just got to a point where it mattered enough to me. I had tried before and failed because I kept telling myself "who cares, I have a husband who loves me, why do I care if I am fat?" but honestly I only believed that long enough to indulge in some junk food then soon after regretted it. Enough is enough. You have to want it bad enough, it is hard work. I struggle through my workouts each time, I groan and moan and huff and puff and think in my head "I can't do this"... although recently since I've got into a good routine instead of saying I can't do this I say "oh man how many more... I don't know if I can do this" see how even 3 weeks can change a person's way of thinking??
I went from "I can't" to "I don't know".
I watched extreme weight loss before getting really into this which also helped to push me through it. I don't know how many people read this blog but it doesn't matter if your 180lbs, 250lbs, 400lbs... you can do it! On extreme weight loss there are 450-500lb people working out. Just remember 80% is food, so if you don't think you can work out right now then start with the hardest thing to change and then exercising will come and it will actually surprise you that it is the easy part.
Make yourself a meal plan, stick to it, stock your fridge with fresh produce and fruits (all kinds!) and cottage cheese and yogurts and eggs. Switch to whole wheat and brown grains instead of white.
Most importantly remember: this is a life change, not a diet!
The difference between a life change and a diet is:
A life change is something you plan to keep up and do forever, and it is ok to not be 100% clean all the time, you can still have cake and wine etc. everything in moderation and restrict the crap as best you can, try to eat clean most of the time but if you don't always it isn't a big deal, its life;
A diet is something that is short term and only meant to make you lose weight faster but after you get to your goal weight you go back to eating however you want
See the difference?
I know you may be saying, "well I can't do what she is doing it's too hard." If I can do this so can you! It will be hard, but nothing ever worthwhile comes easy now does it? I know the workouts I post seem so challenging but you have to remember I didn't start out doing these workouts, I started out small and worked my way up. Speaking of working out, tonight was a doozie and I think my wonderful friend broke me...
My workout tonight: (repeat 3 times)
10 burpees
30 sec squat with weight between legs
8 burpees
30 sec push up
6 burpees
30 sec bicep crossover curls
4 burpees
30 sec tricep extensions
2 burpees
30 sec lunges
(note: as an added way to make this more challenging, as if it wasn't hard enough on its own, try not to stop. Try to do 10 burpees in 30 secs allowing only a 10 sec rest and keep going as much as you can with minimal rest. During rounds 2 and 3 we needed to take a 30 sec rest before starting the burpees but we tried to push through the rest as much as possible to harder you push your body the better!)
Ok seriously, did you do the math on those burpees? 90 BURPEES! OH..EM..GEE!! Wanna talk about hard, that was hard! On top of the above work out we did our AB challenge tonight which was incredibly hard
- 76 crunches
- 40 leg raises
- 50 sec plank
I was able to get my 3.5L of water in yesterday, was so proud and I am well on my way today.
Nutrition today was so-so, again this is a life change not a diet. I was rushed for lunch after church today so I grabbed a couple burritos in my freezer and heated those up - then for my afternoon snack chowed down an apple quickly then on to supper. I made homemade honey garlic porkchops which were supposed to be healthy as that's what it said on pinterest.
 |
| INGREDIENTS 5 pork chops, not too thick 2 eggs 4 Tbsp water 2 cups flour (use whole wheat flour) 1 tsp salt and pepper 1 tsp garlic powder oil for frying (again I use the healthier kind which is grapeseed oil) THE GLAZE 1 1/2 c honey 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 c soy sauce 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp butter DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk the eggs and 4 tablespoons water in a shallow dish. 2. Mix the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in another shallow dish. 3. Dip the chops in the flour, then over into the egg, then back over into the flour mixture again. 4. This is what puts the extra crispy coating on the chops. 5. Be sure to get plenty of flour on this last coating, then shake them a little and place in a pan with about a half inch of oil. 6. Be sure the oil is hot, but not too hot or the chops will cook too fast. You need to get it good and hot and then turn to about medium. 7. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side. Try not to turn more than twice or your breading will come off. 8. Remove from the pan to a 9x13 baking dish. 9. Saute the garlic a little in the butter. Add the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, cayenne and garlic. 10. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Watch this carefully because it will foam and might boil over. 11. Pour the glaze over the pork chops (the recipe said to pour 1/2 on one side and then flip them but I found the batter was falling apart and I didn't care for that so I just put it all in at once. You will have lots of glaze and the pork chops can only absorb so much so it seems like a large waste but oh well tasted good!). 12. Place uncovered in a preheated 350 oven for about 20-25 minutes. This sets the glaze and finishes them to be sure they are cooked through. |
Again the recipe I used for the pork chops were supposedly healthy but even if they aren't really nobody is perfect and I certainly could have had worse. I busted my butt tonight so I think it's ok that I had them.
I am not sure if I posted about my absolute favorite post-workout shake before but if I did oh well here it is again, it is so yummy!
Peanut Butter, Banana Shake:
- 2 cups ice
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (tip: if you spray the measuring cup with pam first it falls right out)
- 2 tbsp. honey (use pam trick again works like a charm)
- 2 bananas
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
It is seriously the best.
Alright well I am going to wrap this up now, I hope I was able to bring some encouragement to some of you! Have a great night!
No comments:
Post a Comment