Angie’s Rockin’ 2010 Healthy Living Personal Goals

• Do a 5k (walking)
• Do a 10k (walking)
• Learn more about the vegetarian/vegan lifestyles while cutting down on processed foods and eating more whole foods (these are some of the things I will try to focus on: Resolve to Eat Right)
• Lose 50-100 lbs and tons of inches (I would like to fit comfortably in a size 12 by the time we head back to Jamaica in December 2010)
• Try new class at the gym
• Participate in a different workout challenge every month (whether it’s my own blog challenge or others)
• Strength training/Ab work 3x week

I know there is more I want to accomplish and I can update this list as I go along.  I really struggled weight wise in both ‘08 & ‘09 and just want to be able to learn to Embrace the Struggle this year.

My weeks vary but will look something like this:

Monday- Spin class

Tuesday- In home workout

Wednesday- Spin class

Thursday- In home workout

Friday- In home workout

Saturday- Wii Fit

Sunday- Spin class

It is my goal to do something active every day!

P.S.  Above I linked to the book, Embrace the Struggle by Zig Ziglar. I was given this book to review and found it so encouraging when others shared different ways they have struggled in their life.  Whether it be addiction, physical impairments, financial troubles, etc., it just showed me that everyone goes through tough times and CAN come out on the positive end.

I wish each and every one of you a wonderfully successful 2010!

I know you’re used to seeing Menu Plans here on Monday but for the last few weeks it’s been pretty lame.  Kev and I haven’t been to the grocery store so we are just flying by the seat of our pants when it comes to meals.  We don’t have much in the house but I think we are going to try to go through what we do have so it should be an interesting week.

As for motivation, I am ready to get moving again.  Today was good when it came to exercise and meals but I overdid it on the sweet consumption yikes!  Today I walked 20 min. outside and did 40 min. on the elliptical at the gym.  Tomorrow the plan is a 3-5 mile Walk Away the Pounds dvd and walk outside.

I’m so excited that The Biggest Loser show’s premier is tomorrow night.  Will you watch?  Although I decided not to follow the goal I had to do The Biggest Loser DVD workouts, I’m still going to watch the show.  Looking forward to it!

Next Monday 9/21/09, I start the Fat Loss Quickie program and I’m very nervous ha ha! Scott, the creator of the program has a home office fitness transformation contest starting then and I want to be involved so I decided to get in the program.  It’s free to enter the contest if you become a member of the program.

Many of you ask what my motivation is to keep going and really it’s because I want to be healthy and eat healthy, I want to get rid of body fat and ultimately have a toned body plus our Jamaican vacations are a big motivation.  I need to keep going!  I have had many set backs and have lost and gained back weight but I know that I am not going to quit and that a lifestyle change takes time.

What is your motivation to live a healthy lifestyle?

My Biggest Loser challenge this month is to do at least 3 days a week of the original The Biggest Loser Workout, Power Sculpt and even throw in some of the 30 Day Shred.  I have some of the other DVD’s on my wish list (like Cardio Max, Boot Camp, Yoga, The Biggest Loser workout Volumn 2 and all of Jillian’s DVD’s too ha ha) so maybe if I can grab a few of those, I’ll add them in as well.

Mom threw out a challenge for our immediate family (mom, dad, uncle, myself and Kev) to lose 20 lbs each by Thanksgiving.  I have various challenges over the next few months so I’m excited to see how it all plays out.

My goal for September is to lose 8 lbs BUT ultimately inch loss is more important to me so I’m not going to stress out over weight.  In addition to the 3 days of Biggest Loser workouts, I will also be doing the normal gym routine of 2 days of spin class and 2 days cardio.  There will be at least 2 days a week of strength training too.

Two questions for you….

1) Do you watch The Biggest Loser TV Show?

2) What are your weight loss/fitness goals for September?

Let’s hear from you!

Happy September,

Anyway, here are my workout goals for the week:

*3 sets of 10 bicycle crunches 3 days
*Clamshell Crunches with exercise ball 3 days
*Spinning 4 days
*Walking all other days
*Resistance bands and weights 3 days

Workout stats for the week of June 1-7, 2009

Monday-

*Walk outside
Time: 20 min.

*Spin (on my own since the class was canceled)
Time: 52 min.
Calories burned: 602

*Yogalates (first time in this class)
Time: 51 min.
Calories burned: 315

Tuesday-

*Walk outside
Time: 30 min.

Wednesday-

*Walk outside
Time: 20 min.

*Spin class
Time: 1 hour 1 min.
Calories burned: 559

Thursday-

*Walk outside
Time: 30 min.

Friday-

Day Off (so much for doing daily exercise oops)

Saturday-

*Spin class
Time: 1 hour 5 min.
Calories burned: 600

Sunday-

*Spin (on my own since the class was canceled)
Time: 50 min.
Calories burned: 547

How were your workouts last week and what are your exercise goals for the coming week?

*Eat dessert only 3x a week (all other days will either be hot tea, fruit/yogurt or a piece of gum).  As for dessert days I am going to try to also choose healthier options.

*In addition to my 5 days a week of exercise goal I need to make sure I’m doing at least 2 days strength/core work.

I ordered some new Walk Away the Pounds DVD’s and they should arrive tomorrow.  The easier of the three will go to my mom for a belated Christmas gift LOL and the other two are FIVE miles each.  I’m excited to see if I can accomplish those.  I have also won a lot of workout DVD’s recently so I have to get moving on trying those out too.  As much as I really enjoy working out at the gym, in-home workouts are my favorite!  Mom and Dad are buying me a set of rebounding workout DVD’s for my b-day coming up April 1st so I’m totally excited for that.  I have tons of product reviews to get going on my website.  I’ll be sure to post as they go up.

Oh and be on the lookout this week, I have a cool product review coming and a giveaway.

Make it a great week and Happy March!

Workout stats for the week of February 23-March 1 2009

Monday-

*Walk Away the Pounds Walk Slim 2 mile
Time: 35 minutes
Miles: 2
Calories burned: 289

*Elliptical
Time: 5 minutes
Miles: .50
Calories burned: 71

*Spin class (Interval)
Time: 53 minutes
Calories burned: 512

Tuesday-

*Walk Away the Pounds Express 1 mile w/stretchy band
Time: 18 minutes
Miles: 1
Calories burned: 108

Wednesday-

*Walk Outside
Time:30 minutes

*Elliptical
Time: 10:49
Miles: 1.06
Calories burned: 226+

*Spin class (Strength)
Time: 57 minutes
Calories burned: 470

Thursday-

*Turbo Jam Turbo Sculpt
Time: 41 minutes
Calories burned: 250

Friday-

*Walk Outside
Time: 30 minutes

Saturday-

*Spin class (Strength)
Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Miles: 10 miles (she gave us the mileage for this ride)
Calories burned: 567

Sunday- Sick Day

How was your week and do you have any personal goals for March?

It’s time to share my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009.  I have been going over my weight loss and fitness goals for 2009 the past few days and would like to share.

I would like to lose 50 lbs this year.  My short term goal for that would be to lose at least 4 lbs every month which is the healthy way to go.  I had lost over 80 lbs since 2005 when I first started my new lifestyle but gained back 30+ pounds.  Yesterday I posted about my recent weight loss struggles.

I’m not going to dwell on the past.  It’s a NEW YEAR and I’m ready to go.

My plan is to hit the gym on T/W/Th/Sa/Su with my wonderful hubby.  Madelyn Fernstrom from ivillage health says you should have a ‘diet buddy’ and I agree.  The support I get from Kev when we are on the Elliptical and in Spin class keeps me going.  He always pushes me to do better and says kind words along the way.  Everyone should find a ‘diet buddy’.

T/W/Th-cardio
Sa/Su- Spin class and weights

Monday and Friday will be a rest and recover day off from the gym but I will do some form of activity whether it be in-home workouts, Stability Ball work, etc.

I will keep track of my water intake and I’m pretty sure I’m going back to keeping a food journal.  I may skip counting calories in the beginning to see if I can manage with just staying accountable to what I eat.

I will weigh in every Monday and post my results on Wednesday.

I will take measurements and photo updates every month and post those to the blog.

A few other goals I have for myself are to follow a few online challenges, sell or donate my ‘big’ clothes that are taking space in my closet and I would like to fit into a few pairs of pants/jeans and tank tops that are waiting for me!

I’m keeping this short because I don’t want to overwhelm myself at the beginning.

Here is a Resolutions vs. Goals post that my friend Roni made on Jan. 1st 2008.  I had the great pleasure of meeting Roni this past year in Chicago and she is a TRUE inspiration.

Have you posted your weight loss/fitness goals for 2009? If so, please feel free to share your link so we can all support one another.  May 2009 be YOUR BEST YEAR YET!

My goal for this week is to workout at least 3x, drink 8-12 glasses of water a day and keep writing in my food journal (more focus on portion control).

I have to do this all during the week because we have other obligations over the weekend and won’t be able to make it to the gym.  Phooey!

I hope that this is the last week I have to nurse the knee.  This pain is really quite annoying but I’m hoping for the best.

What are your personal weight loss and fitness goals for the week?

My goal is to work out at least 3x and do upper body weights 2x

Still keeping a food journal and I’m going to try to eat 100 calories less three days this week.

What goals have you set for yourself this week?

I will do 3 days of upper body strength/weights

Exciting!  But that’s all I can do per doc’s orders.

In addition, I will keep a close eye on my water intake, 10-12 glasses a day, keep up with my food journal and choose healthy food options.

What are your goals for the week?

At least 4 days of exercise (cardio and strength/weights)
50 Ab Coaster reps every time I go to gym
8-10 glasses of water a day

I didn’t take measurements or pictures last week so hopefully I’ll get myself together this week and take care of that.

Did you set any healthy/weight loss/fitness goals for this week?  Please share