I updated my
my team beachbody profile with a before picture. I don't look at all how I feel about myself. I would really like to. I'm excited about this challenge!
I got TurboFire in the mail yesterday, and I read through all the materials, I watched the "welcome" DVD, and I did the 10 minute stretching section today just to see how it is. Chalene Johnson, who created the program, is very positive and motivating. I think I will really like this program. I'm going to start the TurboFire workouts tomorrow! I am confident I can wake up at 6AM and work out, then go about my day. It will be a change, but it's a change I want! Hobbes (my cat) was interested in attacking my hands while I was stretching, and Callie (my other cat) kept trying to rub against my legs. They will have to be closed into the bedroom while I work out but it's okay for them to sleep in!
The nutrition part of the program is what I will struggle with. It's not a diet. In fact, all of their recommend nutrition information is based on what my doctor's have told me over the years (drink lots of water, eat 5 times a day instead of 3, and so on). I like that. It's the type of eating that, intellectually, I know is good for me and that I should be doing. I have unfortunately developed the bad habit of eating foods based on what I "feel" like having, using food to help regulate my emotions, and just not cooking. This has led to spending more money on food than the average person.
To start out this week, I am keeping my nutrition goals (somewhat) simple:
1. Clean out the kitchen: I have a lot of healthy frozen food in the freezer. I should know what's there. I should throw away anything that I don't want to be eating. And I want to clear what counter space I can for the blender.
2. Shakeology: My challenge pack came with Shakeology. I'm going to substitute lunch with a shakeology shake. I'll have to remember to make it the night before.
3. Eat Breakfast when I wake up: Right now I wake up between 6 and 7 and eat between 9 and 10. That's no good. I need to make sure I make myself breakfast before my morning work out.
For the month, my lovely coach
Styrch has challenged me to:
1. Avoid Coffee Shops! - I can have one cup of coffee daily, but only if I make it at home. No more lattes and bagels as my daily breakfast.
2. Don't Drink Soda - I don't really think diet soda is bad for me, considering I typically drink diet caffeine free. However, since she challenged me to avoid it, and because I've given up soda for a year in the past, I'm going to say bye bye to diet soda for now.
There is a great recipe book with healthy, yummy looking foods which came with the challenge pack. My biggest barriers are:
1. Planning meals
2. Making meals: While the recipes are designed to save time, 30 minutes in the kitchen will be more time for me, since I"m going from 0 to 30. Maybe Nick and I can take turns cooking to help each other out.
3. Eating these meals: Nick brought up a good point that if I don't like something, I take a few bites, and then get myself some cereal. I need to find a way to motivate myself to actually eat the new recipes I try. Maybe I can have a small bowl of strawberries or a glass of wine for dessert if I eat all of my dinner? It's difficult to bribe myself. Or maybe I can still have a slice of pizza for dinner once a week - something small to help me move toward this change without setting myself up to fail.
I have the support of:
1. Nick: He's doing a weight loss contest at his work this month, so we are both motivated to be healthier.
2. My coach: Styrch is awesome. She sent me shakeology samples last year (I think) and because of the recipe I tried, I switched to almond milk. So hey - I'm doing some things right already!
3. My challenge team: We are officially starting a challenge together on April 16. This is an easy way to give myself two weeks of a "trial run" to know what areas I will most need support.
4. Myself: Go me!
5. You! I need your support, too. Little words of encouragement can really help.
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