Just Do It!
Today many Americans fight obesity and other disorders related to one's weight. Many of these disorders can be overcome with a healthier lifestyle. Here is a place where Sasha & Lesley will share their experiences as they learn how to live a healthier life. Nike's "Just do it" slogan is borrowed for the title of this blog. How many times do we set a goal without seeing the results? We need to live by Nike's words and JUST DO IT!
Monday, April 24, 2017
Dance, Dance
I'm really happy I found a workout that I love so much!
I'm also so happy to know that we're all working on this together. We can do this, girls!
-Anne
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Week 1: Day 2
But I did it.
I stopped twice during the walking intervals, once to tie my left shoe tighter and the second time to stretch out my calves. They felt very tight during the entire run and finally loosened up halfway through my cool-down walk.
I am going to stretch now, and will take it easy on my legs the next couple days. I have scheduled to go to yoga tomorrow evening and then Thursday I may do weights or take it easy on the elliptical. Friday morning is my last run for the first week!!!!!
Monday, January 16, 2017
Here we are again...
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Temptations
I came across endless temptations today. First of all, I was running late in the morning so I didn't grab much of a breakfast. Luckily, I had a portioned baggie of strawberries and bluberries which I had on my way to work. I munched on some seeded flatbread crackers. I didn't grab a lunch either, and I was temped with cheese puffs, popcorn, and pepsi for snack at a funeral service...and I was temped seeing as how I didn't know what else I'd grab for lunch...knowing I had a meeting in a few minutes. I skipped it anyway and decided I'd rather be hungry than have those. After the meeting, I was offered subway or burger king for lunch. My heart was saying burger king, but my brain said subway. I was given a free cookie and I had an iced tea (not soda). After work, I went to the bar for a going away party and they had 2 for 1's. I shared a deal with a friend so I ended up only having one beer. I almost got another round for myself...but I didn't. And I was going to get bar food...but I didn't. I went to chipotle and got a burrito bowl instead. It may not be better calorie wise...but I feel like the ingredients are better options than fried bar food.
I went to MOA to meet a friend and run some errands. I walked at a fast pace for the entire time I was there, and I was tempted by all things that were chocolate. Yes, I'm PMS-ing, and all I want is chocolate. I bought a couple chocolate treats from rocky mountain (1 for today and 1 for tomorrow in case I get a craving again), and I got a small 1/2 cup of chocolate ice cream from cold stone.
It may not seem like a lot of temptations, but it sure felt like it. Especially during the first half of the day with lunch and happy hour.
I didn't mention this on my goals list from yesterdays post, but I'm also going to stop drinking soda again. Its such a terrible substance. But addicting. SI've done it before, so I know I can do it again. I'm proud that I thought of having soda at LEAST 4 times today, but I didn't. Which is weird because I don't drink soda everyday anyway.
So here goes to fighting temptations, especially during the beginning stage of my battle.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Broken Record
Monday, January 27, 2014
trying to succeed with Sasha away...
Meanwhile...I'm trying to do my best while she's away. Last week, I didn't get to the gym at all. Oh well. I did do well on eating though. I DID go to fast food once. But I DID get a salad. no fries. But I DID get a soda. Ugh. So I failed but I also didn't fail too much. At least, that's how I see it. For the first full week, and for the first time at a fast food place, I think I handled it okay.
Anyways, I was sick for the second half of last week which made going to the gym tough. And today I was going to go, but the windchill was -50 and I didn't want to go. So I came home after work and I ran on the treadmill in the basement.
I started my new job at the regional office on the 16th, so since then, I've been able to eat better for lunch. Especially since I'm not as busy running around from house to house...it's been nice to pack a lunch. I've had a few trainings during the lunch hour in which they've provided lunches, which is fine. But the other days, I just ate whatever I had brought in my bag (protein bars, V8 juice, etc). The past few days I was at work I packed just a large dish of raw veggies (I used to do this when I worked at the University) which lasts awhile because I can just eat it as I work or walk around. I don't use dip or dressings - I prefer it plain. Today, I finally brought my big container of lightly salted nuts which I also like to munch on with my fruit to add some protein to my lunch.
And as far as dinner goes, I've been able to eat dinners at home more, now that I work normal business hours. When I eat at home, it's almost guaranteed that I have a healthy meal because now that I'm back at my parents' house...my mom makes Korean food every night. And Korean food is pretty healthy - very high in veggies, some protein, and over the years my mom has created a "rice mix" rather than using plain white starchy rice. It contains brown rice, white rice, barley, quinoa, lentils, sometimes big beans I don't know the name of, maybe wild rice, and whatever else she puts in there. It's very filling, and it has made me extra regular!
I went out to dinner last Tuesday with Katie at Snuffy's for the first time - GREAT! But I won't be doing that frequently. We've decided to pack dinners when we meet Tue nights to save money and our health.
Overall - I could've done better probably. And I knew it. But earlier today when I told myself I didn't want to run....I thought of how I'd be a disappointment to Sasha, when she came back from vacation and realized I didn't do anything. So Sasha...here's to you...