2014 Exercise Stats

Run: 205 Miles

Bike: 200 Miles
Swim: 1 Hour
Other: 59.5 Hours

Slow and steady

So my "new beginning" was 4 weeks ago, and it's mostly been good. I've had a few hard days, but for the most part, I'm getting in my exercise, water, fruits & veggies and I have not missed a day of tracking my food!

I still need to work on eating better and staying within my calories for the day. I do well on the weekdays, but I still struggle with weekends.

I've been exercising 5 days a week again too, and that feels really good. I really do love the Chalean Extreme program I'm doing again.

Anyway, I'm getting better. Still room for improvement, but at least I'm re-developing these healthy habits and not being lazy anymore.

Lunch

Stocked up on tons of fruits and veggies today and made this homemade version of the Zupas Summer Chicken Salad. Delish!

Lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, feta and chicken with a strawberry vinaigrette dressing. Mmmm.

I've been doing great this week at getting my Daily 5 checked off and I am feeling so much better. I've started over at the Chalean Extreme program too and I'm so sore! But I feel good. And I went to poolside yoga this week and it was awesome! And I haven't stepped on the scale at all.

Let's be honest

So I have not been in a good place for the past several months, and my weight loss progress and my health have really taken a backseat. I have been struggling A LOT with some personal and family things. I've been under a lot of stress. I have felt very alone with little help and support. It has been a really hard 2014.

But I have got to dig myself out of this hole. I cannot keep letting myself spiral downward. I'm starting over TODAY. I need to be healthier. I'm not going to worry about the number on the scale anymore. I'm going to worry about being healthy and feeling good.

I'm going to focus on doing more healthy things rather than avoiding unhealthy things. If I'm focusing on developing more healthy habits, there will be less room for the unhealthy ones. I have 5 daily goals: water, fruits/veggies, exercise, food journal, and scriptures. I made a daily checklist and I'm going to strive to check off those 5 things every day. AND, I'm going to work on loving and accepting my body for where it's at.

Here's to new beginnings!

40 miles

I did the 40 miles. And it was great! Love Goldilocks.

I need to ride my bike more often...I really like riding my bike.

I won!

I won a free entry into the Goldilocks Bike Ride that is this Saturday! So I took these two for a little training ride.

I am not in very good biking shape, so I'm shooting for the 40-mile distance and hope I can finish it!

My jogging buddy

Today I did 5.2 miles with a little jogging buddy.... can you see his little feet poking out?

It's been a long time since I've done a run with the jogging stroller...but Zach and I had a lovely time. :)