One week on...officially

Wow, what a week!
I am feeling great, have eaten well and exercised every day( nearly!!!!).
I have learned heaps too and that is the most important part...
So What have I actually learned???
That my portion sizes have always been ok...except for when I eat steak!!Who would have guessed!
That I actually eat probably too little at meals and then snack when I get hungry
That when you are organised with food , it is actually far easier to eat healthier
That you can eat decadent food ie maple syrup and still be healthy
That exercise every day is hard but enjoyable
That I need to come first sometimes and that the kids will benefit from it and thrive all the same!

In one way , I have already achieved one of my goals. Whatever I did, I could never get below a certain weight . I always self sabotaged. Once I was there, I would tell myself I could eat chocolate because I had been so good. Well , I went under that weight in the first few days and have stayed there and don't feel like chocolate at all. I do feel hungry though...am hoping that will pass as the weeks go on!

So a very big Thank you Michelle for giving me menus and great food to eat and for helping me get healthier and fitter. I am definitely happier for it!

A new mindset

I am so proud of myself but I am wondering why it takes something like 12wbt to make me think of it myself.
Instead of standing there and watching soccer training, I walked/jogged and Roo cycled...we both felt fantastic and we had a great time together. I am hoping I can find other times like that in my week , where I can start exercising!

Can't wait for soccer next week now!

Say it out loud....

My commitment is to exercise everyday regardless of what has happened in that day. I am prepared to exercise at midnight or 6am if necessary so that exercise becomes part of my daily routine again!
My aim is to make exercise the priority rather than other things and to reschedule everything else around the exercise.
We have already started making exercise an after school/work routine. It is so much fun to exercise to your DVD’s Michelle with my 7 and 5 year old trying to keep up.
Exercise has already had some side benefits…more family time and lots of laughs. Thank you!

So far , so good. I am enjoying this journey and am feeling better for it!

Time to set some goals

I found it hard to set goals. What I really want is a new routine : one where exercise is central.I want to run with my kids, I want to feel like an athlete again, I want to not hurt in every part of my body. I want to lose some weight along the way...8kg ...not sure if that is too much. I figure if I do the right things, eat properly and exercise and if my lifestyle is healthy, whatever weight I get to is good enough . It is the change of routine that matters!
Here are some of the goals I listed:
1 month goal
Lose 2kg, exercise 6 days per week, enjoy myself!
6 month goal:
Lose 8kg, bushwalk more often on weekends, exercise daily,play outdoors with the kids more
12 month goal:
Maintain weight loss to date, exercise is a routine in my life, be more toned.

I am glad I wrote it down....I can check along the way and check in....
I have exercised 6 days this week. I have to admit that diet is not 100% healthy. Mother's day lunch put a severe dent in that ....and Mother's day chocolate gifts added to my naughtiness!

No more excuses for me...

No more excuses for me...At least I'm going to try!
Great to embark upon a new journey of any kind, anywhere! This one starts within!
It is wonderful to take stock, to refresh old ideas and to have the space to move forward!
Reviewed all the old excuse mechanisms- internal and external; and am working on those over which I have loads of control.
It is time to reprioritise, restructure and enjoy doing it!I will still be exhausted, still busy, still stressed but will be exercising more, eating better and therefore fit enough to manage it better!
A new start. You betcha! And I am excited and happy to be trying!