Inspired by Andrea Smith Fitness and others alike
I am committing to a THIRTY DAY CHALLENGE. A 30 Days jumpstart before the holiday madness… (Why? Because I’m resolving to regain my life and stay fit all year not just at New Year’s) This is a self-selecting challenge with no prizes or packaged deals, just a commitment to yourself through determination and the willingness to try! Join me November 1 - December 1st 2013 I have already started healthy habits and will continue to hold myself accountable. Feel free to follow my guidelines or choose a few that you’d commit to yourself! You could even write your own! The guidelines I’m using follow three components: FOOD/DRINK, EXERCISE & SELF CARE FOOD: - No processed or ‘junk’ foods (No cake, donuts, cookies, pastries, muffins, or ice cream, No Chips/ popcorn, No white bread) - ABSOLUTELY NO CHOCOLATE or CANDY - No fast foods and no eating out if I must it has to be clean and the healthiest choice! (Thinking about only eating food that you can see its original form/shape.) - Nothing from a box or a bag - Choose fish once a week - Remember the healthy plate portions and options (1/2 the plate veggies, 4oz lean meat/protein, small portion of a good carb) -Try and cut out Alcohol or stick to one drink/ one day (I’m not drinking right now to begin with, but it’s life and perhaps I’ll have a glass of wine…it’s not the end of the world) - DRINK WATER (at least 4 quarts a day) -Juice (juicing) at least 3 times a week - Build in a TREAT MEAL (not a whole day, but one meal or savory snack and STICK TO IT! The cheat meal/snack could be the same day each week but a different food item, this would be a total of four different items, on four different days) -LOG FOOD AND DRINK (I have gotten away from this and I would like to get back to it. It’s been really helpful) *I use LooseIT app on my smartphone* EXERCISE: -Continue Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Classes - Add 2 more days of exercise (one being the weekend, It’s hard for me to get motivated one the weekend and I have better success when I actually do something in addition to the week day workouts!) - Try at least 2 yoga classes (in the 30 days) - Sign up for and complete a 5k road race - REWORK SCHEDULE – COMMIT (even if that means waking up 10 minutes earlier, to do 10 push up w/ 10 sit ups) Do something intentional outside of your everyday routine to raise your heart rate and get your body moving in a different way. SELF-CARE: Self-care is a hard concept for most. I have been practice different ways of self-care that not only meet my basic needs (food, water & shelter) but I have also been practicing how to take 5 minutes to myself and either pamper or relax. I enjoy hiking, sipping coffee (without working) Bubble baths, painting, singing and even painting my nails. I challenge you to do something for yourself once a week. (For me it used to be eating or shopping, I am staying away from both of those as they are more mind-numbing then anything. Though self-care I have been able to either tune out (not numb out) and relax or sit meditate and then think about all the ins and outs of my life!) To me, this is really important!!! I am committing to the challenge and will hold myself accountable for the 30 days. I will continue to reflect and post about what's going on and take a progress picture each week. No matter the feat, big or small it's worth it! You're worth the investment, the time, and the commitment!! CHEERS! HERE'S to 30 days!! |
GETTING STARTED!
Step 1: Make a list of your food guidelines: Actually write them down and post them on your fridge, or bathroom mirror (some place you’ll actually see it) Step 2: Make your exercise guidelines and post those! Step 3: Make a list of EVERYTHING you like to do! List forms! Maybe it’s things you used to love to do but don’t make time for any more, things that don’t surround food. We’re going to make time! Step 4: Get out your calendar! -NUMBER YOUR CALENDER (in descending order, 30,29,28,27,26……) -Choose your TREAT day!! (What day of the week? What meal?) -Schedule your workouts (In addition to my fitness classes, I am going to follow an AB & SQUAT challenge from www.30dayfitnesschallenges.com CHHOSE ONE & PRINT IT! ) -Remember to schedule a rest day and really listen to your body! - Plan a day of week that works best for you for meal prepping (revisit after 2 weeks and think about if it’s working for you!) -Mark a day for progress pics. I'm choosing TUESDAYS Step 5: GET UP, DRESS UP, SHOW UP & GET STARTED! |