Health

This pudgy mommy, is losing the pudgy! About a month ago we were at one of Bryce's doctor appointments going over test results and deciding what the next step is to try and help with the vertigo, headaches and occasional migraines. The doctor suggest that Bryce lose some weight and shared his own experience of getting back into shape. We came home and talked about the changes we would be making. Our next step was to set up and appointment with a dietitian, which we did. After meeting with her we cleaned out most of the crap food and have kept it out since.

We have both committed to making the changes for ourselves, each other and the little miss. It has been so fun to be there to encourage one another. It has been hard, we have had our ornery days and been there to support one another. Bryce has done a much better job at sticking with out diet plan. I have been better about going to the gym. To Bryce's defense he is limited to what he can do, on the days his vertigo and headaches are acting up.

I have been working out for almost a year but it was not consistently and my diet was horrible. In January I joined a gym and have made some awesome friends to help keep me on track. Since I have rededicated myself to go to the gym Monday- Friday and most Saturdays, I feel so much better. Changing my diet has really helped. We have both shredded some pounds and are looking forward to making even more healthy changes.
* If you are looking for a gym, Lady Fitness is awesome. The best part for me is that I volunteer in the daycare two hours a week and get free day care for Ava. I also love the classes they offer pump, extreme biking and kick booty are my favorite. 
Here are five things that have really helped us stick with living a healthier lifestyle.

1.) Having a support system
2.) Logging our food and exercise into my fitness pal. It counts calories and everything for you.
3.) Checking calories per a serving size if it's not veggies or fruit.
4.) Our main dishes for our meals are now veggies
4.) We now have lots of whole grain, whole wheat and reduces fat products (bread, tortillas, pasta, cottage cheese, cheese) and the carbs are limited to what our body needs.

Week Five.

I know I am a little late blogging this week. This past week was hard for a few reasons. One I seem to have done something to my right foot and it has been really hurting. I usually don't ware shoes when I work out at home. I have had to start doing that and even then my foot really hurts. Bryce has suggested I get some inserts for my shoes. I haven't decided if I will get them  or go and see and podiatrist.

I have also felt a little slumpish. I know that's not a word. It's been hard to exercise daily and eat healthy. I think that the hard part is that it's hard to focus with Ava running around me. It is also hard trying to make meals that Bryce, Ava and I can all eat.

Those two things and a lack of motivation has made it difficult.I hope this week will be better. I think it might also be hard because we are going to be out of town a lot. But hopefully I can keep it up.

On a much  happier note I bought myself some new workout clothes and got three personal training sessions at a local gym.  I think I just needed a little pick me up.

Week four.

I just finished week four. I was able to t workout Monday through Saturday. ( I keep patting myself on the back for that). I will only every workout six days a week because Sunday is my day of rest and I  need it.

In my last post I said that I would do a weigh in. I did not get on the scale. One I don't have one which means I have to go to the gym to use it. While I did go to the gym once last week (all the other workouts were at home) I decided not to use it and here is why. I am trying to become fit and making changes. I am getting rid of bad habits and replacing them with good ones. My body is feeling much better and I feel more energetic. I have a weight loss goal and am excited to get there. I do not want to become obsessed with the scale and the numbers on it. So maybe in a few weeks I will check in on that, but for now it is not a priority.

I am also happy to report that I haven't had any soda for a little over a week. When I think I need one I drink some water and distract myself. This has been helpful and I haven't wanted any for the last couple of days, (Go Me). 

This past week has been great. that being said it was also one of my hardest weeks so far. It was hard because it was a busy week and I needed to dedicate time to being healthy. I am looking forward for it to become easier and a natural habit. 

Luvs Jamie   

Week Three!

I can not believe it is already week three. This week has been a good one. I haven't had any mountain dew for two days it would be four, but I gave in Saturday night and 10:00pm because we were over at a friends house and the night before Ava was up most of the night.. I wanted some caffeine. At least it was a small glass right?
I have been working out almost daily and my body is feeling so much better. It also helps to have my own little mini me laughing at me and thinking mom is so silly for doing squats in the house.

I have noticed that it has been easier to turn sweets down and eat small portions. I am really excited for my weigh in tomorrow to see how well I have done.

This past week I have been thinking  about being physically, mentally and spiritually fit.I think all three of these areas are so important and you can not have one without the other. They complete each other. I have also been pondering how each of these are achieved and have come to the conclusion that it is
different for every person. We each have our own definitions of what it means to be fit all around. Through this process, I want to work on all three of these areas and become the best person I can be. I know right now it is easy for me to say this and to start improving my life. I also recognize that once school starts again I will be faced with new obstacles for each of these areas. I am glad that I know this now and can start preparing myself.

Luvs Jamie

Week Two

This week has been good. Here are the things I am working on....
1. Writing down everything I eat and drink
2.Eating smaller more balanced meals.
3. Getting Eight hours of sleep! ( this is making a huge difference)
-My body is starting to feel better and I am feeling more energized.
-I also won an assessment in an auction a friend of mine was doing. I should contact to the lady soon to have it done.

I am still having a hard time doing away with my caffeine addiction. I am reducing the amount I am consuming a day. I have gone form 32 oz. to 12oz. Which is better not great but better! I have also realized, I need to avoid maverick for a while. I have discovered whenever I go there for gas or whatever I usually grab the 32oz mtn dew.I will have to break that habit.

Week One of Changes.

This week was tough!

It is very difficult to break a habit. The habit I am referring to is my addiction to Mountain Dew. I love this stuff and drink more daily then I should. I think I drink it more out of habit now then for the taste. I have tried cutting back and was successful some days and not others. Then again it has only been a week. This is still a work in progress.....

I hit the gym for the first time in months last Wednesday. I ran/ walked for a mile and then hit the circuit training room. It felt really good to be working out. I was tired the whole time and had to keep reminding myself  why I was there. It was defiantly a good wake up call. The next day my body ached everywhere.

The other days this week, I have just done workouts at home using my Zumba DVD and Wii Active game.I hoping to establish a set time to working out and really hope I can use the gym more.

I am really lucky because my complex has a gym (that is really crapy). I am even luckier that i can use the gym on base. They have the newest equipment. Which is great. The downfalls of using either have these gyms is that they don't have a daycare. Which limits when I can go.. Also working out in a gym full of military people can be discouraging. I am trying to look at that in a positive way.

Overall I happy that I am working on making the changes and am recognizing what my weaknesses may be as well as mini road blocks. I think it boils down to wanting to change and having a desire to do so before you can achieve anything.  I will report this weeks progress next Monday..