I really hate to call getting healthy a life gripe, but it's the getting there that's the gripe. The fitness, working out, exercising, they're no fun. But as much as I hate it I started working out January 6, 2012. I am now getting on the treadmill walking/jogging five days a week and lifting light weights two days a week along with some exercises. It's tough everyday to get onto that dreaded treadmill. Once I'm on there it's not too bad, at least after about 10 minutes. But everyday I have to talk myself into it and drag myself onto that thing. I'm trying to be consistent with working out everyday because outside of working out, I'm pretty sedentary.
Eating healthy I would say is the toughest part for me. I eat pretty healthy during the day, but eat a regular dinner. I pretty much stay within my calorie range of 1350 everyday, but it's "what" I'm eating for dinner that's not particularly healthy, such as manwiches, corn dogs, pork chops, Italian sausage, etc. I just at least try to eat my dinner in moderation. During the day I do well. I have a protein shake for breakfast, a green giant vegetable such as broccoli & cheese sauce or cauliflower & cheese sauce for lunch, and then a clementine for a snack. For evening snacks I have almonds or rice cakes. So as you can see, it's the dinner that's the only problem.
So far, I have lost five pounds in a month. It's not a lot, but it is something. As long as I can keep on losing I will be happy, even if it is only one pound a week. And I know what I'm doing is a lot healthier for my body, especially for my blood pressure. I also get better sleep. As far as energy, I have a tad bid more, but I'm still struggling in that area. I have some energy about an hour after exercise, but then it goes away. I'm hoping that will improve more with time. Bottom line is exercise and activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun...well try to have some fun anyway. Are you getting fit or are you a couch potato?
– Thomas Jefferson
Eating healthy I would say is the toughest part for me. I eat pretty healthy during the day, but eat a regular dinner. I pretty much stay within my calorie range of 1350 everyday, but it's "what" I'm eating for dinner that's not particularly healthy, such as manwiches, corn dogs, pork chops, Italian sausage, etc. I just at least try to eat my dinner in moderation. During the day I do well. I have a protein shake for breakfast, a green giant vegetable such as broccoli & cheese sauce or cauliflower & cheese sauce for lunch, and then a clementine for a snack. For evening snacks I have almonds or rice cakes. So as you can see, it's the dinner that's the only problem.
So far, I have lost five pounds in a month. It's not a lot, but it is something. As long as I can keep on losing I will be happy, even if it is only one pound a week. And I know what I'm doing is a lot healthier for my body, especially for my blood pressure. I also get better sleep. As far as energy, I have a tad bid more, but I'm still struggling in that area. I have some energy about an hour after exercise, but then it goes away. I'm hoping that will improve more with time. Bottom line is exercise and activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun...well try to have some fun anyway. Are you getting fit or are you a couch potato?
Today's Life Quote:
Exercise and application produce order in our affairs, health of body, cheerfulness of mind, and these make us precious to our friends.
– Thomas Jefferson
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