I've made enough of them throughout the course of my 32 years (okay, 33 in a few months). For example, tight rolling my jeans, bleaching my hair, I could go on but care not to embarrass myself more. :)
I made two mistakes this hunt, gather, grow week. The first and probably the most egregious was my immunity item. I chose coffee as my item. Stupid. Oh how I have missed cheese!!!! I am probably going to have cheese for breakfast tomorrow to compensate for my cheese withdrawal. Dually noted for the next 6FIT.
My second mistake occurred on Friday night. Since starting 6FIT, I have been doing really well not eating after 8pm, it hasn't been that difficult either. On Friday night, I not only wanted to eat after 8pm but I wanted to house some caramel corn popcorn someone had left at my house, it was a double evil. So I had a choice to make, break two rules and indulge, OR I could eat after 8pm but something on the hunt, gather, grow menu.
I chose to break only one rule, I ate after 8pm but I ate granola. My mouth was wanting sugar and this was something sweet. It satisfied my craving and got me past the caramel. Whew. :)
Anyway, on to cardio week! I'm ready......I think! :) See you in the trenches!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Grapefruit
Earlier today, I fought a grapefruit and won. I mean seriously, have you ever tried to eat one of these things without a grapefruit spoon??? I'll be getting one of those later this week.
In this quest to eat and be healthier, I have taken my family with me. I realized last night that I rarely get anything out of the pantry to eat unless it is rice or (soon to be!) quinoa. My hubs is still not a believer in this healthy food thing (100%, all the time), however, I still have 4 more weeks to convert him. :)
One of the most fun things about this has been introducing my 10 month old Rhee to some new foods. He and I have been sharing a bowl of oatmeal every morning this week and he loves it! :) I know it's mean, but when I had my grapefruit for breakfast this morning, I had the thought that I would let my son try it. LOL! His face was so funny. I just let him kind of lick a piece of it and it was the mommy, I think this tastes really funny face....
Since he woke up earlier than I expected from his nap today and I had just been ready to sit down and blog, I had to think of something to keep him busy while I type. Feeding him seems to be the easiest way to distract him so I gave him some baby crackers to eat. But he was looking at the clementine I was eating so I put a piece in the little mesh teether thingy I have and he has been happily sucking on it for the length of this piece! He has found a new favorite!
Changing our whole way of eating has been a challenge but it has been an eye-opening experience. Healthy can and does taste good. Although the hubs made mac n cheese yesterday, he has been eating all of the other healthy stuff I have been making lately and for the most part, he has been liking it. So here's to a healthier family, glad to be making healthier habits and menus during 6FIT and beyond!
P.S. I have made roasted veggies several time this week per Kristin's suggestion and neither the baby nor the hubs can get enough! New staple in our house!
In this quest to eat and be healthier, I have taken my family with me. I realized last night that I rarely get anything out of the pantry to eat unless it is rice or (soon to be!) quinoa. My hubs is still not a believer in this healthy food thing (100%, all the time), however, I still have 4 more weeks to convert him. :)
One of the most fun things about this has been introducing my 10 month old Rhee to some new foods. He and I have been sharing a bowl of oatmeal every morning this week and he loves it! :) I know it's mean, but when I had my grapefruit for breakfast this morning, I had the thought that I would let my son try it. LOL! His face was so funny. I just let him kind of lick a piece of it and it was the mommy, I think this tastes really funny face....
Since he woke up earlier than I expected from his nap today and I had just been ready to sit down and blog, I had to think of something to keep him busy while I type. Feeding him seems to be the easiest way to distract him so I gave him some baby crackers to eat. But he was looking at the clementine I was eating so I put a piece in the little mesh teether thingy I have and he has been happily sucking on it for the length of this piece! He has found a new favorite!
Changing our whole way of eating has been a challenge but it has been an eye-opening experience. Healthy can and does taste good. Although the hubs made mac n cheese yesterday, he has been eating all of the other healthy stuff I have been making lately and for the most part, he has been liking it. So here's to a healthier family, glad to be making healthier habits and menus during 6FIT and beyond!
P.S. I have made roasted veggies several time this week per Kristin's suggestion and neither the baby nor the hubs can get enough! New staple in our house!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Jeans
As a new stay at home mom, I am really loving wearing jeans any time I want. I like it when my jeans are comfortable. Read: stretchy.
But I have this one pair of jeans I really enjoy. They have NO stretch. Unfortunately. Now, I can wear them, they 'fit' me. But they give me that lovely little thing called a muffin top. My little belly my son lovingly left with me after pregnancy and the love handles made by munching on Doritos and Oreos. (Sorry if I just gave you a craving.)
Not so pretty. Right now I only wear these jeans if I can find a flattering top that will not show the tummy or handles.
That's where 6FIT comes in. I really want to be more healthy with what I eat AND I desperately want to be able to wear these jeans without the extra flab (or at least with just less of it). So I will be trying these jeans on at the end of 6FIT in the hopes that all of my hard work will comfortably let me wear these jeans. I will let you know!
So I am curious, why are you doing 6FIT? (Or a more broad question, what inspires you to work out and be more healthy?)
But I have this one pair of jeans I really enjoy. They have NO stretch. Unfortunately. Now, I can wear them, they 'fit' me. But they give me that lovely little thing called a muffin top. My little belly my son lovingly left with me after pregnancy and the love handles made by munching on Doritos and Oreos. (Sorry if I just gave you a craving.)
Not so pretty. Right now I only wear these jeans if I can find a flattering top that will not show the tummy or handles.
That's where 6FIT comes in. I really want to be more healthy with what I eat AND I desperately want to be able to wear these jeans without the extra flab (or at least with just less of it). So I will be trying these jeans on at the end of 6FIT in the hopes that all of my hard work will comfortably let me wear these jeans. I will let you know!
So I am curious, why are you doing 6FIT? (Or a more broad question, what inspires you to work out and be more healthy?)
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Radishes.....
Are so yummy! I know I might be the only one here that might say that, but I love them. I often worry that I love them as to me, they taste like dirt (what I assume dirt would taste like) and it is really hard for me to eat just one. I usually end up eating a handful of them. The fact that they taste like dirt and I love them makes me worry about the next logical step.
I digress.
Since I was munching on them today, I was wondering about their health benefits and if they had any. Do they ever! Vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and antioxidents and even calcium! I am attaching a link for you all to read up on them if you want to nerd out on them like me.
http://092.me/the-health-benefits-of-radishes/
I see this as periphery bonus to 6FIT, I've actually been finding out about food and what is good (and not good) and the nutritional value to what I put in my mouth.
I also love beets and lima beans but I will save those for another time.
So tell me, what is the 'odd' fruit or veggie you love??? I would also challenge you to find out why it is good for you! Maybe we will all find a new favorite.
Long live radishes!
I digress.
Since I was munching on them today, I was wondering about their health benefits and if they had any. Do they ever! Vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and antioxidents and even calcium! I am attaching a link for you all to read up on them if you want to nerd out on them like me.
http://092.me/the-health-benefits-of-radishes/
I see this as periphery bonus to 6FIT, I've actually been finding out about food and what is good (and not good) and the nutritional value to what I put in my mouth.
I also love beets and lima beans but I will save those for another time.
So tell me, what is the 'odd' fruit or veggie you love??? I would also challenge you to find out why it is good for you! Maybe we will all find a new favorite.
Long live radishes!
Perfectionist
I think the real problem I have had (and have now) with being healthy and working out in the past is perfectionism. Unless I do it perfectly, I don't want to do it.
This is a gross neglect on my part and I miss out on things because of this. To expect that I will do everything perfectly all the time is unrealistic. I love that Gina and DanceFIT studio recognize this and give you two 'immunity' days during 6FIT. However, I need to stretch this into my day to day on 6FIT. Today I have had a slow start and have been beating myself up about it.
Just because I have had a slow start does not mean the whole day is blown, water intake is back on track as well as my veggie/fruit intake. I will salvage this day and not worry about the fact that I am not perfect! :)
It's going to be a great day! See you in virtual Arms & Abs tonight!
This is a gross neglect on my part and I miss out on things because of this. To expect that I will do everything perfectly all the time is unrealistic. I love that Gina and DanceFIT studio recognize this and give you two 'immunity' days during 6FIT. However, I need to stretch this into my day to day on 6FIT. Today I have had a slow start and have been beating myself up about it.
Just because I have had a slow start does not mean the whole day is blown, water intake is back on track as well as my veggie/fruit intake. I will salvage this day and not worry about the fact that I am not perfect! :)
It's going to be a great day! See you in virtual Arms & Abs tonight!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Real
Can I just be real here for a minute?
A confession of sorts? I realize my audience might largely be those who always lead a healthy lifestyle and workout all the time but I just laying it all out there so there are no false illusions of grandeur about me. (As if....you read the name of my blog.)
At this very minute, I may or may not be making some greasy tacos for dinner.
I may or may not have been thinking this week about all I want to eat before giving it up for 6FIT starting next week.
I may or may not have been slacking on the working out this week knowing I'm going to get my butt kicked next week. :(
So, there it is, apparently, the truth will set you free. I am hoping that is the case for me here! So tomorrow is a new day! My goal and success for tomorrow will lie in the following things:
1. I WILL drink only water tomorrow (okay and maybe a cup of coffee....)
2. I WILL pull out my jogging stroller tomorrow and go for a run with Rhee (okay, maybe a jog....)
3. I WILL eat some balanced and healthy meals tomorrow and take the time to do it.
AND lastly, I need y'alls help with this one:
4. I WILL cook a healthy meal for my family tomorrow night
Please send me your favorite healthy family friendly meal by noon (EST) tomorrow (1/13/12) and I will make it and let y'all know how it goes!
SO there it is, I am far from perfect but if I can work on making lifestyle changes, anyone can!
Sincerely,
On the road to a healthier me, Leta :)
A confession of sorts? I realize my audience might largely be those who always lead a healthy lifestyle and workout all the time but I just laying it all out there so there are no false illusions of grandeur about me. (As if....you read the name of my blog.)
At this very minute, I may or may not be making some greasy tacos for dinner.
I may or may not have been thinking this week about all I want to eat before giving it up for 6FIT starting next week.
I may or may not have been slacking on the working out this week knowing I'm going to get my butt kicked next week. :(
So, there it is, apparently, the truth will set you free. I am hoping that is the case for me here! So tomorrow is a new day! My goal and success for tomorrow will lie in the following things:
1. I WILL drink only water tomorrow (okay and maybe a cup of coffee....)
2. I WILL pull out my jogging stroller tomorrow and go for a run with Rhee (okay, maybe a jog....)
3. I WILL eat some balanced and healthy meals tomorrow and take the time to do it.
AND lastly, I need y'alls help with this one:
4. I WILL cook a healthy meal for my family tomorrow night
Please send me your favorite healthy family friendly meal by noon (EST) tomorrow (1/13/12) and I will make it and let y'all know how it goes!
SO there it is, I am far from perfect but if I can work on making lifestyle changes, anyone can!
Sincerely,
On the road to a healthier me, Leta :)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Whoo-hoo
Thanks to all of you, I have been chosen to be one of the remote spokesmodels for the 6FIT program at DanceFIT studio! I am honored to have been chosen, so excited to get started in this program and document my progress! I have attached a previous blog so y'all (yes, I live in VA) can get to know me a little bit! Thanks Gina Fay and DanceFIT studio for giving me this opportunity
Previous blog post:
I love TV.
I love food. Bad for you food. Chips, hamburgers, fries, candy. Oh candy, I have a sweet tooth.
I love the two of these together.
Due to some amazing genetics (thanks mom & dad), I can eat all of these and not work out and my weight really does not go up. However, I have never been a toned person unless I work out. Given that I can stay relatively thin without working out, for the most part I don't.
Then in March of 2011, a glorious thing happened, my little son Rhee was born. He is the best thing! My body thought so too and made plenty of room for him. I had some maternity leave and went back to work and thought, hey, working out would be nice but I have no time at all.
Now I have no excuse.
I quit my job last week to become a SAHM (which by the way, I never knew this was an actual term until last week, for those that might not know, it is a Stay at Home Mom), I really have no excuses anymore.
I had taken some classes from DanceFIT studio in the past and felt great and got some body tone-age. It was nice. So when thinking about working out again, the only way I could concieve getting through it was with DanceFIT. :) I was just going to sign up for some classes and then I saw this wonderful 6FIT program.
It is basically 6 weeks to a healthier you. For me, it will kick my lazy overindulging butt into shape with excessive amounts of fruits/veggies and water intake. It will also require me to work out 6 days a week. That hasn't happened since....never.
Anyway, this is my road to this documentation. Wish me luck and join me in 6FIT if you dare!
Oh, and I hear you saying, but Leta (in a whiney voice), I don't live anywhere near Virginia. Ha ha sucker, it doesn't matter, this dance studio is actually in Boston, MA and is all remote/virtual. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES! Let's go people!
http://www.dancefitstudio.com/
Previous blog post:
I love TV.
I love food. Bad for you food. Chips, hamburgers, fries, candy. Oh candy, I have a sweet tooth.
I love the two of these together.
Due to some amazing genetics (thanks mom & dad), I can eat all of these and not work out and my weight really does not go up. However, I have never been a toned person unless I work out. Given that I can stay relatively thin without working out, for the most part I don't.
Then in March of 2011, a glorious thing happened, my little son Rhee was born. He is the best thing! My body thought so too and made plenty of room for him. I had some maternity leave and went back to work and thought, hey, working out would be nice but I have no time at all.
Now I have no excuse.
I quit my job last week to become a SAHM (which by the way, I never knew this was an actual term until last week, for those that might not know, it is a Stay at Home Mom), I really have no excuses anymore.
I had taken some classes from DanceFIT studio in the past and felt great and got some body tone-age. It was nice. So when thinking about working out again, the only way I could concieve getting through it was with DanceFIT. :) I was just going to sign up for some classes and then I saw this wonderful 6FIT program.
It is basically 6 weeks to a healthier you. For me, it will kick my lazy overindulging butt into shape with excessive amounts of fruits/veggies and water intake. It will also require me to work out 6 days a week. That hasn't happened since....never.
Anyway, this is my road to this documentation. Wish me luck and join me in 6FIT if you dare!
Oh, and I hear you saying, but Leta (in a whiney voice), I don't live anywhere near Virginia. Ha ha sucker, it doesn't matter, this dance studio is actually in Boston, MA and is all remote/virtual. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES! Let's go people!
http://www.dancefitstudio.com/
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sick
So today marks the first day I'm back to feeling somewhat normal. The past couple of days I have just wanted to Nyquil myself out and sleep non-stop.
Now that we no longer deal with our large daycare, I'm hoping that we stay healthy. This sick baby (sometimes pass to us as parents) thing every two weeks was just getting old!
My maiden re-voyage with DanceFIT studio was supposed to be Sunday but I was too sick to make the class. :( It was sad.
It did raise a question for me though? I was just being a wuss or was it good for me to have taken the night off???
So I'm asking the blogging/social media world? Do you work out when you are sick? How do each of you determine whether you work out or not when you are ill?
Okay, GO!
Now that we no longer deal with our large daycare, I'm hoping that we stay healthy. This sick baby (sometimes pass to us as parents) thing every two weeks was just getting old!
My maiden re-voyage with DanceFIT studio was supposed to be Sunday but I was too sick to make the class. :( It was sad.
It did raise a question for me though? I was just being a wuss or was it good for me to have taken the night off???
So I'm asking the blogging/social media world? Do you work out when you are sick? How do each of you determine whether you work out or not when you are ill?
Okay, GO!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Lazy
I love TV.
I love food. Bad for you food. Chips, hamburgers, fries, candy. Oh candy, I have a sweet tooth.
I love the two of these together.
Due to some amazing genetics (thanks mom & dad), I can eat all of these and not work out and my weight really does not go up. However, I have never been a toned person unless I work out. Given that I can stay relatively thin without working out, for the most part I don't.
Then in March of 2011, a glorious thing happened, my little son Rhee was born. He is the best thing! My body thought so too and made plenty of room for him. I had some maternity leave and went back to work and thought, hey, working out would be nice but I have no time at all.
Now I have no excuse.
I quit my job last week to become a SAHM (which by the way, I never knew this was an actual term until last week, for those that might not know, it is a Stay at Home Mom), I really have no excuses anymore.
I had taken some classes from DanceFIT studio in the past and felt great and got some body tone-age. It was nice. So when thinking about working out again, the only way I could concieve getting through it was with DanceFIT. :) I was just going to sign up for some classes and then I saw this wonderful 6FIT program.
It is basically 6 weeks to a healthier you. For me, it will kick my lazy overindulging butt into shape with excessive amounts of fruits/veggies and water intake. It will also require me to work out 6 days a week. That hasn't happened since....never.
Anyway, this is my road to this documentation. Wish me luck and join me in 6FIT if you dare!
Oh, and I hear you saying, but Leta (in a whiney voice), I don't live anywhere near Virginia. Ha ha sucker, it doesn't matter, this dance studio is actually in Boston, MA and is all remote/virtual. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES! Let's go people!
http://www.dancefitstudio.com/
I love food. Bad for you food. Chips, hamburgers, fries, candy. Oh candy, I have a sweet tooth.
I love the two of these together.
Due to some amazing genetics (thanks mom & dad), I can eat all of these and not work out and my weight really does not go up. However, I have never been a toned person unless I work out. Given that I can stay relatively thin without working out, for the most part I don't.
Then in March of 2011, a glorious thing happened, my little son Rhee was born. He is the best thing! My body thought so too and made plenty of room for him. I had some maternity leave and went back to work and thought, hey, working out would be nice but I have no time at all.
Now I have no excuse.
I quit my job last week to become a SAHM (which by the way, I never knew this was an actual term until last week, for those that might not know, it is a Stay at Home Mom), I really have no excuses anymore.
I had taken some classes from DanceFIT studio in the past and felt great and got some body tone-age. It was nice. So when thinking about working out again, the only way I could concieve getting through it was with DanceFIT. :) I was just going to sign up for some classes and then I saw this wonderful 6FIT program.
It is basically 6 weeks to a healthier you. For me, it will kick my lazy overindulging butt into shape with excessive amounts of fruits/veggies and water intake. It will also require me to work out 6 days a week. That hasn't happened since....never.
Anyway, this is my road to this documentation. Wish me luck and join me in 6FIT if you dare!
Oh, and I hear you saying, but Leta (in a whiney voice), I don't live anywhere near Virginia. Ha ha sucker, it doesn't matter, this dance studio is actually in Boston, MA and is all remote/virtual. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES! Let's go people!
http://www.dancefitstudio.com/
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