Monday, May 27, 2013

Today :)

So today went pretty well.
I walked 4 miles this morning!
I didn't want to at ALL. My body and mind were fighting me the whole way but I knew I'd regret it more if I didn't do it. Yesterday I did Zumba and then I did a few other workouts after the fact. Honestly, my body is sore. && not in the normal sore... This muscle soreness is.. It's like it's in my muscles. It hurts... But it's not the normal sore. But I guess that just means I'm doing something right.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Just Another Day

Okay,
so yesterday I didn't workout or run one bit. 
Not at all. Good news, I started tracking my calorie
intake. It's harder to reach the calories than I thought.
To keep my body healthy with the weight I'm currently at
1800 calories a day is my limit. My goal is to reach that
amount of calories. Not over and at most 100 less. I was off yesterday by like 200 (below) and I even pigged out on some
"healthy" pizza! It's completely insane for me to actually
fight to get to this awesome number of calories that I thought
I went over but apparently I don't... 
I'm still so excited that in 5 days I have lost 3 pounds!
Yes, I know that's not alot. However, it's a start! I have quite a plan for me today. Ab workout, squats,and more! Maybe throw some running in there, and definitely doing some Zumba!! :)
My faith in God is becoming stronger also. Since I moved down here I've had this major stress headache that has really been just.. excruciating. Last night I was talking to God and I told Him to just take it away. I knew He could. So to just take it and take all my worries with Him also because I just couldn't handle it any longer. I woke up today with no sign of a headache... I hope it stays like this! 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Pretty good :)

Well, today I went power walking... 15 min in I sprained my ankle :/ but then I did some ab stuff and stretches to still do some work. It's only been 5 days and I'm  down 3 pounds!! I'm barely getting started :p

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Music = The Key

So I've found that the music I listen to determines how I work out during that session.
If I listen to up-beat music I workout harder and go more with the beat, if it's  not as up-beat I just end up singing and it all ends up bad cause I can't breath lol. So I'm currently making a workout playlist :) 
Tomorrow I go for my next walk in the park.. The biggest lake I've ever seen I might add. But I know the right music will keep me focused and pumping :)
That's all for today!!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Happy Day Three!! :)

So I walked/jogged for about two hours this morning! Almost 2 miles! I'm so proud of myself! I sweated my butt off! My whole entire body hurts and I have victory blisters lol I never knew running/walking had anything to do with ab work! Anywho, got some new workout tops to help keep me motivated! Oh and I think I got me a job! :) So it has gone pretty awesome on the diet-train today! 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Day Two :)

Well, I'm pretty proud of my self I would say.
I work out last night. And I worked my butt off. I don't think that I've been this sore in a really long time.
But honestly I enjoy the pain just because I know I'm working for something greater. I'm so excited, I really am. I've always wanted to be a runner. Even though I don't like running. I see the passion people have for it on my other blog and through my brother. He just runs and runs because it makes him happy. I want to be in shape to where I can do that. Just run and run and run. So that's another Goal.. I guess I should put those down in here to I'll remember them lol.
My Goals:
1: Get down to at least 130 pounds (Total pounds to loose is 90)
2: Be in shape enough to handle running
3: Grow strength, not just physically but spiritually
4: To just healthy. 

So far that's my goals. I would also like to note that for once in my life I'm actually truly happy with my body and I realize no matter what I weigh I'm beautiful just for the fact that my creator hand made me. I'm His masterpiece. <3 I'm wanting to loose weight so I can be healthy and feel better. Not because of anyone. Yeah... I'm content for today. It's about workout time for Liz. 

Monday, May 20, 2013

Doing my homework!

Hello Again!
Same day :)
I'm just so excited for this new goal that I have to do some research!
I'm about to look-up some different work-out techniques to do at home and jot them down below so I can look over everything at the end and tell you guys what I chose. Along with myself!

1st Option:
Start off slow and steady if its been a long time since you lifted weights.
Do you have a bench press or any bars?If not not that's okay you don't need em to get back into shape and tone up.
Here's a routine for you if choose to do one.

1. Push ups, Flt and Declines 3 sets of how ever many you can do each set.Advance is the same but put some weight on your back.

2. Weighted jump squats.Start out standing then squat down and jump as high as you can. 3 sets of how ever many you can do each set.

3. Bench dips. No bench then get two chairs.Put your hands on the edge of one chair and your feet on the edge of the other.Lower butt to about 6in to the ground then push yourself back up without locking ur arms at the top.3 sets of how ever many you can do each set.

4.Curls: Choose a weight you can at least do 3sets of 10-15 with.

5. Pull ups. 3 sets of how ever many you can do each set.

6.Sit ups.Weight decline,and weighted twisting sit ups should do fine.3 sets of how ever many you can do each set.

Do this at least 3x a week.Find time for cardio as well , Jogging , jumping rope,bicycling,swimming. Do your cardio on days you dont do the others at least 2x a week for 20mins.



2nd Option:

I have these Hip Hop Abs videos that my mom is sending down from NC. I was using them about... a year or so ago and they were helping... Maybe I could do that again. You do those videos 6 times a week. They're about 30-45 minutes long but I really enjoyed them. However, what can I do until then? Maybe what I just found?!



3rd Option:
1. Sit and be Fit. There’s a program called “Sit and be Fit” for elderly people who need to exercise. It’s a session of exercise that’s completed entirely while sitting down. I’ve taken that idea and turned it into my Couch Potato Sit to be Fit. I have a couple hand weights by my recliner, and while I’m watching television or a movie, I’ll sometimes grab the hand weight and do some exercise. Once you start, you’d be amazed at how creative you can get in finding ways to work different muscles while sitting in a recliner. Even just flexing your abs or butt muscles for the length of a commercial is something.
2. The Flex Challenge. Can you flex your abs? butt? pull your shoulders back? Challenge yourself to do this each time something happens. For example, flex your abs every time you walk through a door. Or if you’re driving, flex your butt every time you turn. Get creative with it and have some fun.
3. Brushing Teeth Squats. If you have a Sonicare toothbrush, it takes 2 minutes to brush your teeth. You can do 2 minutes of squats, lunges, or wall-sits. That’s better than just standing there staring at yourself.
4. Washing Dishes Calf-Raises. I hate washing dishes, and I hate exercise – so I might as well do both at the same to get it over with. While standing at the sink, do some calf-raises. That’s not too difficult.
5. An extra flight of stairs. If you have stairs in your home, you have a great tool to add exercise. A couple times a day, when you are headed up (or down) the stairs to get something, go up and down one extra time. Pretty easy.
6. The dog. If you are blessed with a dog, you have a super easy way to add exercise to your life. If a walk around the block is just too much for you (because you don’t want to get dressed, put on shoes, and go through the effort) just chase your dog around your house. Add a toy. It’s fun, exhausting, and no one has to see you do it.
7. Dance. While you’re getting dressed in the morning, put on some music that makes you want to dance. Instead of walking to the closet, kitchen, bathroom – you can dance. You can do this in privacy and it’s a great way to start the day.
8. One More. I have a goal to be able to do 100 consecutive push-ups. I’ve always dreamed of being able to pump them out with ease. Each day, add just one more. If you start with 3 that’s okay. Tomorrow, you’ll push yourself to do 4. We can all do just “one more.”
9. 5-minute clean. Set the timer (on your oven or cell phone) for 5 minutes. Now, pick-up and clean as much as you can in your house. That means you might need to run to the living room and then run to your bedroom to put that crap away. Having a timer will motivate you to get as much done in 5 minutes as possible. That will make you movefaster which will get you moving.
10. Counter-top push-ups. Every time you go to the bathroom in your home, do a set of what I call counter-top push-ups. Stand back, put your hands on the edge of the counter, and do some half push-ups. Start with a set of 5 and see how many you can get up to. It only takes a few seconds and you’re there anyway, so you might as well do something for yourself other than relieve your bladder.
11. Cell phone flexibility. While you’re chatting on the phone with your friends and family, you probably don’t want to be doing something that will put you out of breath, so do simple stretching, squats, lunges, wall-sits, or whatever simple exercises you can think of. You don’t have to just sit there while you’re talking on the phone. You can actually move around ya know!
12. Remember Jumping Jacks? See how many you can do during one or two commercials while you’re watching television. Have a lazy roommate or spouse? Challenge them to see who can do more.
13. Replace the recliner. Replace the recliner with a stationary bike. Even if you bike super slow, it’ll be more movement than if you were just sitting on the couch or recliner. And find a comfy one so you’ll actually sit on it.
14. Arm wrestle. Both arms and with as many people who are willing to do it. It’s silly. And it’s okay to be silly!
15. Get in bed. Get in bed with a partner, and commit to being intense. Don’t be a lazy bum who let’s the other person do all the work. See how many different moves you can show the person you love!
16. Pillow Fight! Getting irritated at your partner? Feeling tense? Have a pillow fight! It’ll feel good to release all that tension, and it might lead to number 15.
17. Race. Going somewhere? Leaving somewhere? Park in the back and race your partner to the front. You might look silly, but you’ll also look hot when you lose a couple pounds. It’s fun! And it’s okay to be silly!!
18. Get a treat. If you sometimes go to get a treat with your partner – coffee, slurpee, ice-cream, any tasty treat – do it. But instead of driving there. Walk. It gives you a destination (which is easier than just going for a walk for exercise); it gives you a reward; you have to finish the walk to get home; you have a tasty treat for the way home; and you have someone to talk to – which makes it less like exercise and more like social time.
19. Be creative! You can take almost any activity you do in your life, and add some extra movement, flexing, and exercise. Just start thinking about it. How long can you hold both your legs up in the air while sitting at your desk at work?
20. Have fun and challenge yourself. If you’ve noticed, a lot of these items are silly! And that’s okay! Have fun and challenge yourself to add movement and activity into your life in as many ways as possible. Make silly competitions with your partner, challenge yourself to add more, do more, move more. And you will start feeling and seeing a difference in your body. It’s amazing how powerful small steps can be – because a small step is better than no step!

4th Option:
This one isn't really a workout but more of just a food choice lol && I think it's really cute!
BE VEGETARIAN FOR 3 DAYS A WEEK! (Love it, love it, love it!!)

A New Beginning (Inside & Out)

Hm, my thought process on this is maybe thinking of this as a live journal.
I've already shed the weight of my past and left it at the cross and in NC.
Now it's time to shed the weight that I need to just loose to be healthy.
My Goal is 80 pounds... Ultimately 100. Maybe. Not certain yet.
My current weight is... 219.8
I've been at a steady weight for about 2 months. 
I haven't been working out but I've monitoring what I eat to make sure it's not completely unhealthy. 

I'm currently living in Clermont, FL. Just moved here from NC for college. 
As soon as I get a job and get my first paycheck me and my step mom are going to start this new diet thing together. I think it's called the "14 day" diet. It has four phases, each being 14 days long. Once you get to the end of phase four, if you're still not at your desired weight, you start back at phase one. I'm not exactly sure of the extent of this diet. But I believe in myself. I'm gunna push my self. I got this <3