So are you still on my Christmas card list or should I save myself the postage?
I kid, I kid...kinda.
So this week shortmama asked us to get some of our favorite healthy recipes together.
Then she changed her mind and asked us:
How are you doing? What are your successes so far and what do you need to work on?
Well...since I just joined last week, I would say I am still getting into the swing of things but have been moderately successful.
So I am going back to the Muffin Top...archives on shortmama's blog and doing an assignment I missed.
I am so horrible at rule following...but I don't think Shortmama will mind.
One of the earlier assignments was to "find 3 small things that you could change that would start your weight loss".
Great idea...3 small things. Easy right? Listen it's most def about the baby steps.
Since my journey is about health and not pounds my 3 small things are...
1. No carbs after 6pm
Now I know this sounds a little more of a BIG thing than a small thing but really think of all the awesome foods out there that are totally carb free...it's not impossible. I WILL allow myself LOW carbs (no more than 20 total) on special occasions. I have really learned since my Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis that eating low/no carb is really easy.
2. More water, at least 10 8oz glasses a day
girls, I love my diet pepsi, I will not be giving it up...I will however not keep it in the house. I have one more case in my garage...after that is gone, I will not be buying more. I prefer my diet pepsi from a fountain, in a cup, over ice balls, with a lid and a straw, preferably delivered by Big Daddy, it always tastes better that way. So all other beverages will be water.
3. 30 min exercise 3 days a week
We have a family gym membership. I never use it. That's pathetic. So I will start this week...30 minutes on the circuit, or water aerobics, or a zumba class...something even if its just a 30 min jog on the treadmill.
OK there you have it...my 3 things. I am sure I will have a chance to update y'all soon.
For more Muffin Top...posts, go see Shortmama
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Good luck with your new goals!
Nice to meet you! This is my first week on the Journey from Muffin Top to Skinny Jeans. That video was funny, but also sad... My neighbor did the same thing to me last week! She asked, "How old is your baby?" I told her she was about to turn a year, and she said, "Oh wow, and you're pregnant AGAIN already? How far along?"
I could have punched her!
Too funny!!
Im happy to say that no one has ever asked me if I was pregnant...thank goodness!!
I love your 3 small changes. So far my water is the only thing lacking. I probably drink half as much as I should be. Not because Im busy drinking other stuff, but because Im not very good about drinking as much as I should in general!
What? Mamarazzi, the goddess of the swap, doesn't follow rules? I'm devastated! (And a little relieved...)
Haha! That is awesome. I can tell I've been too MEAN when people start asking me if I am pregnant!
I was on the other end of it, I thought a friend was pregnant and unfortunately I said something to her.
My father got sick on a cruise and at the hospital, they thought I was his wife. A poor girl once asked me if I was my sister's mother. I'm 14 years older than my sister. that girl almost didn't live.
Ok, I digress. Best luck to you with your goals and welcome to our group.
I love your three things. I too have given up eating after dinner which means no more late night snacking, replacing all current drinks with iced water, and eating more veggies.
Love and Hugs ~~ Kat
I am so with you on the soda thing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE me a fountain drink Dr. Pepper! Not sure I could give it up completely, but like you, I no longer keep it in the house. I have done so badly this past week, that I couldn't even bear to link up. Pretty sure I'll pick back up once things settle back down. That is...assuming they will calm down!
Great video! You made me laugh!
We're still friends! Those sound like big things. And definite ways to get healthier!
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