a healthy hobby

The Fun Stuff!

I know I did this once before, but since its been a while I’m going to make some fresh rewards for hitting weight loss targets!

170: A pat on the back for a great start!

165: Mani/pedi & eye brows waxed

160: Blonde highlights

155: New running shoes

150: New outfit

145: New shoes

140: Fancy dinner out

135: Buy new “going out” outfit

130: Disneyland trip

125: GOAL WEIGHT HYPE! :P

Summer Start-up!

I’m back and ready to get healthy again!  This past year has been stressful to say the least (between school, work, and life in general), but now that I’m on summer break I’m ready to get back into healthy living!  I’ve taken starting measurements and recorded my weight and will consider these my starting points:

Weight: 171lbs.

Arms: 12in.

Waist: 36in.

These numbers are absolutely higher than I would like to see, but I’m going to look at this as a chance for opportunity and not beat myself up over losing some control of my health.  I’ll post my food diary later today, and will be sure to record everything on Myfitnesspal at least through August (which will end my summer weight loss mission)!  I plan to make this a lasting lifestyle, but want to first focus on getting healthy through August since I have a lot more downtime without classes in session.  I’ll end this post with a couple of summer goals to get me motivated to change:

1) Lose 20 pounds the healthy way.

2) Read at least 10 books for fun.

3) Do not drink alcohol until August 1st.

4) Work out at least 3 times a week.

5) Record a food diary every day, good or bad!

6) Attend a workout class.

7) Learn new recipes.

8) Motivate at least one other person to make a difference in their health.

9)Make a healthy recipe that my family enjoys.

I know I’m not a health guru quite yet, but I hope to help not only myself but others in reaching their weight loss goals.  Getting healthy is not only a physical battle, but is also largely mental.  I know I can do this, and I know I can help others.  Time to get moving!