Recently I was in a small group, and one of the members shared one of his goals. After hearing his goal, I became motivated to make my own new goal.
In 2011 I lost 50 pounds, kept it off for 2 years, and slowly gained it all back. After hearing my friend's goal, and after looking at my "muffin top" in the mirror (with disgust), I decided that I would once again lose some weight. I will be healthier. I will be lighter. My inner organs will have more room to function properly. I will look nicer outwardly; I will have a slimmer physique.
Of course, I want to do this safely. So, I have decided I will lose 50 pounds in 5 months. That is an average of 10 pounds a month, or 2-3 pounds a week. I think this is a safe level for me, as well as an achievable goal.
My eating plan consists of a variety of approaches. I will menu plan in advance, then make a list and go buy the ingredients needed for my meals. I will include exercise at least 3 times a week, with a goal of fine-tweaking the exercise plan to include more. I will drink plenty of water, and take some supplements such as a mulit-vitamin, omega 3s, and a calcium one.
I am also a Zumba instructor, so it would be nice if I modeled what I preach, that is, a healthy lifestyle. So, I am making a renewed effort towards my physical fitness goals.
I know if I do what I set out to do, and stick to my plan, I can lose 50 pounds in 5 months!
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Monday, April 1, 2019
Thursday, June 4, 2015
A Personal Inventory
Today I was craving pasta! So, where can I get delicious pasta? None other than the Corner Bakery of course!! So, today I headed over to my local corner, which in this case, happens to be in Huntington Beach, and ordered the pasta combo. I ordered the CAFE sized pasta combo, which is a smaller portion of pasta that comes with a side salad. I ordered the Caesar salad, and also asked for chicken meat so I could get a protein in there as well!! After enjoying my delicious meal, I relaxed with a good book in hand, "The Daniel Plan", and began reading chapters one and two. Upon finishing chapter 2, the author challenges, requests, and/or encourages the reader to take a personal inventory of where they're at TODAY. Where am I at today with what Pastor Rick Warren calls the 5 Essentials from his book, The Daniel Plan? Here is what I came up with for myself.
1. Faith Essential
1. Faith Essential
- Generally, I see my life as in God's hands, especially through prayer...
- I haven't attended church on a regular basis for nearly 3 years...
- I feel a little bit hurt by God because He didn't give me a full-time, 40 hour a week job for nearly the past 5 years...
- Need to trust God through this time of testing/trial
- I've maintained a weight of 166-168 lbs. for at least past 2-3 months...
- Have had previous success in weight loss...dropped from 200 lbs. to 140 lbs. in 2011
- Want to drop 20-30 lbs. more!
- Currently, my downfalls are coffee, cream, sugar, sweets, breads/white flour, and fried foods...
- I've been teaching Zumba 3 times or more a week
- I should keep utilizing a food and fitness journal
- I need to add 3 days into my routine of resistance training
- And, chart or record my progress
- I desire to help others lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle
- Will read the book "The Daniel Plan" by Rick Warren
- Will listen to the "Nutrition Made Clear" University level course on CD by Professor Roberta H. Anding
- I'm getting my "Healthy Plate" license through Zumba
- Getting reading to jumpstart my career goals: ESL, credential, certificate and MA in TESOL etc. (refocusing on life purpose)
- Also, restart and keep blog going (monicas food diary, this one! LOL)
- Possibly, Liz, at my new school worksite, will become my new/next fitness buddy!
- There's many people to help out there...
- Do not have a healthy buddy...
- Have Jane for a buddy, but have not connected with her in a while
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