I have decided that I am finally going to get started with resuming my exercise program... it will not be easy... BUT ... it will so be worth it in the end... The picture featured is a picture of me today (10/26/2005).....I have 80 pounds that I would like to lose and truth be told I should actually lose 100 to be at an "ideal" weight... but I don't really care about a vain 10-20 pounds... its the 80-90 pounds that really affect the health... pcos and diabetes... well technically I'm borderline diabetic ... but I just look at it as if I am already diabetic.... Anyhow... wish me luck!... If I can do this (which I know is achievable) than my dh said that we can ttc again... but not until I reach my goal first... How logical of him.
I can't weigh myself today because I packed my scale (we are moving next week to a new apartment)...although I think I am about 270 lbs again. Yikes!!! ... But hopefully not for too much longer!
What I am doing right now is just getting back into the routine of the exercising... I prefer to use Leslie Sansone's walking programs... I have her walk away the pounds express series (1 mile, 2 mile, and 3 mile workouts, which include using the stretchy band for the upper body strengthing and toning), the 1 mile power mile (which is with hand weights to work your upper body), and her walkblaster series (which includes slim & thin, sculpt & burn, and shape & firm workout dvd's and a inclined stepping tool called the walkblaster, this series REALLY focus's on your lower body, the butt, the thighs, the legs, and will also affect the abs). I just bought the walkblaster series so that is a new addition... but let me tell you ... oh my... I was so sore the first time I used it ... but it was a good sore.... really gives you a workout... especially the shape and firm.
Last time I did this (focused on a lifestyle change fore the better) I did a 2 or 3 mile tape in the morning and either a 1 or 2 mile in the evening everyday... which totaled about 45- 60 min. of exercise a day. I also did the South Beach Diet... my doctor recommended it for me because of the insulin resistance. It worked great until I hit phase 2 and then my fasting sugars went up again.. But I wasn't doing the exercise regularly... which is when she suggested exercising at least 30 min. a day EVERYDAY... So I did ... and it worked wonderfully.... a couple months later I was 30 pounds down and ALL of my blood work came back great... my A1C was 5 which is great! fasting was good... my glucose tolerance was normal and my insulin function was normal... I'm sure it's not so normal now. But it will get back there soon!
This time I am going to do a 30 - 45 min. workout in the morning.. alternating every morning between the walk away the pounds with the stretchy band and the walkblaster series and then a second workout, 1 mile in the evening possibly a 2 mile after a couple of weeks into it... it will just depend on how much energy and stamina I have... As far as the diet... after we move (which we will be starting next week) .. I am going to go back to the phase 1 of SBD and start all over again there... I also will be re-enforcing the no food after 7 pm rule.... that is a big one for me because often around 9 pm I get the munchies... so I have to ignore it and just chose to go to bed instead.
I know it can be done... I started this morning with a 1 mile (the power mile)... just to be able to say I am doing something... and it is a good place to start.... and by next week will be moving up to the 2 mile, 3 mile and walkblaster again... It just feels odd getting started again... I'm the only one in the family with this problem and I hate to say it but it's almost embarassing to exercise with my dh and kids around..... I know it is a good example for the kids... so I just have to get over it.... but I also know from experience that after a few weeks that feeling goes away too. So, here's to digging in and getting started!!!
Well, I am off... going to go out for a bagel and tea this morning I think.... I know a bagel is a big no no ...... but.... It is my 9 year wedding anniversary today... I am going to enjoy a moments peace, without the kids, and celebrate the last 9 years and the future year to come, along with all the changes that will be happening in our lives.
2 comments:
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