Progress Made

Today we actually got some housework done. I am happy that we made our house look decent, minus the dining room whose table is covered in junk papers I need to deal with. But the kitchen, bathroom, and the kitchen are 95% cleaned. The living room isn't fully cleaned now because my lovely baby ladybug decided she wanted to unpack most of her toys, but that is a daily event so i'm not stressed about that one.

I also managed to fold 4 loads of laundry, two of which were washed today. As far as household organization, we made progress. 

As for my workout, it wasn't a big one, but it was something. I found this exercise plan which has 3 levels, each 20 days long with exercises that increase in count each day. Today I did level 1 plan day 1: 20 Jumping Jacks and 10 crunches, it seemed easy, but i'll wait a few days to see if that holds true. 

I haven't had anything uber healthy, but yesterday I did have chicken pizza with spinach and tomatoes. I'd say that its better than a meat lovers. =P 

Weekly Objective Update: 

1. Workout 3 times this week: 2 down 1 to go

2. Eat one healthy meal every day: I'd say i'm eating something healthy each day. So, I'm on target for this one. 

What shall tomorrow hold? 

Speed Bump

Well, I started off on the right foot, but I've hit a small speed bump. Friday and Saturday I excerised, as i previously posted. However, Sunday and today I did not. (Although I still have time to try and squeeze one in tonight.) I'm using the excuse that I have company and I don't want to be rude and ignore him. Well, that excuse isn't a good one. My dear hubby and our friend are busy playing games, like ALL day. =/

So, I am a work in progress. We all have our slip ups time to time. If I manage to get a workout in tonight fabulous. If I don't, then no biggy. Our friend leaves tomorrow morning so I have plenty of time to work up a sweat.

Update on my weekly objectives:
1. Work out at least 3 times this week: I've got one under my belt with plenty of days left to make it 3.
2. Eat at least one healthy meal each day: I'm not perfectly nailing this one, however I did eat half a back of baby carrots as a snack today... And we had subway the other day with a healthy smoothie.

I have sorta worked on my other goals: eating healthy and getting my apartment in shape. And by sorta I mean spending hours scrolling through endless pins on pinterest. (My new facebook). I found many great sites for healthy meal inspiration, I just need to find an assortment of meals that meet our likes and get to the store for the ingredients. (Better said then done.)

As for the getting my house in shape, we have a cleaning plan posted on the fridge. But have we followed it? Not at all. And its a schedule which won't make me feel like I need to clean my entire house every single day. Tomorrow, I will try and clean what needs to be cleaned. I love the cleaning schedule, and I WILL prevail and get my house cleaned!

Since today is pretty much over, I have 5 more days to reach my goals.

"A good idea is about ten percent and implementation and hard work, and luck is 90 percent."

~Guy Kawaski

Have a good night everybody!

The Starting Point

Each Saturday I will post pictures of my progress and my newest numbers, but there will be nothing to compare it to if I don't post my starting stats.  

Week 1, Day 1 Measurements: 

Left Arm: 12 3/4in

Right Arm: 12 3/4 in

Left Thigh: 21 1/2in

Right Thigh: 21 1/4in

Upper Waist: 31 3/4in

Lower Waist: 35 5/8in

Hips: 39 3/8in

My original plan was to start today, but last night the hubby and his friend went to a last minute movie which gave me some peace and quiet so I did my first workout. (Although I'm not really counting that towards my goal, more of a challenge) 

Workout: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Level 1

Day 1: 

This was my first day doing this workout. And let met just say ouch. I didn't make it through the entire video, which was 27 minutes long. However I did make it to 21:45. I am proud that I made it over halfway. I struggled most with the jumping jacks, jump ropes, and push-ups. I felt like I was going to die, but I pushed myself  to go as long as possible. But I can only improve from here. 

Day 2: Level 1

Today I only made it to 14:23. I felt really hot and sort of light headed (probably due to lack of water. Shame on me.) One good thing is that I made it to just about 15 minutes, its better than 10 or 5 minutes. 

I just finished taking a Health Psychology class that incorporated a lot of Positive Psychology. After that class, I came away with the  the goal to think more happy thoughts, instead of those thoughts that put myself down which only lead to me feeling bad and depressed. SO, I made to 14:23! Tomorrow I will do better. 

The First Step

My Aunt is writing her own blog (http://project365change.blogspot.com/) about her transformation over the next year. She gave me the inspiration to do the same thing. 

Over the past few months, I have been meaning to "change". To do something different to better myself, my home, or my family. But today I am taking the first step. There are many different areas I would like to change, including eating habits, exercise habits, and organize my home. I'm sure I'll think of new ways to change my life as I go along, but those are the top 3 I want to change at the moment.

I was told that it takes 21 consecutive days of doing something in order to make it a habit. Well, then that is my ultimate goal, to make changes that become habits, that become second nature to me.

Each week I will set an objective or goal. I will work hard to meet those goals each week then I will post my results on the final day of that week.

Weekly Objective: (June 23, 2012-June 30, 2012)

• To work out at least 3 times, for at least 30 minutes each time. 
• To eat at least one healthy meal each day. This mainly means I want to eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid junk food. 

I believe that by setting small goals to start, I will be more likely to accomplish them, versus being overwhelmed by trying to make so many new changes to my lifestyle at once. 

Well, I have my goal, and tomorrow is Day 1 of my new lifestyle.