Going to the gym is becoming less of an chore and more of a desire. I took off yesterday and didn’t feel good about it, but I needed to let my body adjust to being pushed. My body is still sore, but I’d been hitting the gym regularly and working up a good sweat with a weight / cardio combo. Plus, I’ve been following a lot of fellow bloggers and found inspiration through their success stories.
I’ve decided to try and maintain an 1800 calorie a day limit. I don’t think this is hard for me to accomplish as long as I don’t snack at night, which I’m prone to do. Being that I work the midnight shift, scheduling my meals is awkward, because I don’t sleep straight through during the day. I sleep for 4hrs after work and try and take a 3hr nap before I go in to work. I try to keep my freezer stocked with portion controlled meals that I also take to work. It’s so much easier to stay in range although they seem to be high in sodium content, but one hurdle at a time.
I like the Lean Gourmet meals because they’re cheap ($1.07 at Walmart) and have a good variety. I like others such as , Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones also. They cost a little more and the Smart Ones have desserts also. I’ll switch it up every now and then until I can prepare my own meals. The more motivated I become, the more I’ll want to provide myself with healthy and economical options. With the 1800 calories allotment, I don’t feel obligated to not have sweets, or panic because I slipped up and had a peice of chocolate. So far, because I know that I can have sweets as long as I stay in my range, I haven’t had the urge. I snack on grapes or a grapefruits. I eat smaller meals at least 4-5 times a day and I’m good. The keyword is “So far”. I’m still work in progress!!!
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The gym is your friend! Hehe. I love when you get to that point where you ENJOY exercise rather than hate it. It does happen and it is a wonderful thing.
I know frozen meals are nice, because they are super cheap and quick and low cal, but don’t rely on them too much. You will get tired of them and they are high in sodium which isn’t that great for you. Just a tip.
Yes, I never believed people who said they were addicted to working out, but I’m beginning to see what they mean.
welcome to the world of fitbloggin!
youve found some fantiztastic inspiration in Mary, A Merry Life…
Thank you! I think it’s key that we aspire to inspire as we go through this journey together. Hopefully when it’s all said and done, someone will be inspired by what I’ve gone through……
I love the gym, it’s getting to the gym that I hate which is the reason why I would never go. I fare much better now that I just work out at my house.
I love lean cuisines and lean gourmet’s but I do get sick of them some times.
Mike – thanks a lot for your comment on my blog. I really like the Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers and have that sometimes for lunch. They are a little bit more expensive though. One hurdle at a time is correct!!
I find that I get a “high” from working out – and can totally see where it could become addictive for some. I am glad you’re starting to enjoy it!
Yeah, plus I have high blood pressure, so I have to watch out for the sodium…..
I’m glad too, ’cause I hate doing anything that even looks like a chore……
You have changed your site and it looks great. I’ve had to refocus myself. I was walking briskly and found that my body had adapt to the pattern so, I was not challenging my body muscles. I’ve added weights and uphill climbing to my regimen. Oh boy, what a difference.
Eating unproceessed food has done wonders for me. My motto is if it didn’t swim, walk, fly, or grow from the earth- DON’T EAT IT.
I’m getting there slowly but surely……….
Since my work schedule changed I have started walking in the morning with my husband. Latley I just don’t want to get up.
Sophia, if your husband is willing to help you, you should try to make the extra effort. Like me, at some point you’re gonna be tired of being tired. I’m still trying to adjust to the extra energy I have from working out……..
Just found your blog – love it! Another little tip, if you email Lean Gormet and tell them how much you love their product they send you coupons!!!
For real? Do you mean I can get them cheaper than the $1.07 I spend at Wally world?
They sent me 5 coupons for free meals!
who do I write?
http://www.michelinas.com/Brand_1Lean_Gourmet.aspx
Go to the contact us tab at the top and tell them how much you love Lean Gourmet. At least that is what I did !
Cool, thanks…..