We all deserve the best version of ourselves.

I promised myself I wouldn't read my previous post before I wrote this one :)

As of January 1st, I started working out a little more consistently. On my worst week I worked out twice a week.

I didn't notice much difference really in my "progress photos" and by April 1st I realized I really need to change my eating habits to really see some results.

I've been doing better with portion size. I love healthy food but I also love bad food. It's a tough one to change a habit that you've had since you were a child. Anyway, I've stayed at an average of 5lbs lost as of today and my belt is fitting a little bit looser at the last (smallest) rung. Hurray for the small victories :D

My son is 18 months old now and running all over the place. I want to be able to stay active with him and to do this not only for myself but for the hubby too.

We all deserve the best version of ourselves. On with it :D

UPDATE:

I just read my new year entry :) I like that attitude. K bye!

The New Year and Aspirations

My only goal this time is to try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. I'll count jogging, going to the gym, doing an exercise video, dancing, walking, hiking, swimming...etc as exercise.

I had hubby take pics of me yesterday since it was the 1st of the year. I don't want to psych myself out by saying "ok I want to see a difference in a month!" So all I will focus on is the exercise and nutrition and go from there.

Additionally, I am going to try to eat better. I love Chinese food and Asian foods but I need to cut down. I know a lot of places use MSG and that's bad bad bad. I am reading ingredients on labels now and if any of the first 3 ingredients are sugar I will put it down. (Chicken broth is Salt, Sugar, MSG). I'll focus on grains, vegetables, and organic/grass fed meats or fish.

I can do this, I have the power to change. I need to remind myself of that. I am not a victim to my circumstances. I've overcome many obstacles and this is simply a challenge that I can conquer.

Everyday I will try to post what my exercise was for the day. Today I am starting Day 1 of Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred.


Well, here's to a new start!