Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

One Week In - My Adventures With Fitbit

Watching the sunrise on a morning walk. Breathtaking!
I posted last week about being discontent in my own skin. I decided to make some changes. One of the major changes included a minor purchase. I began with a Fitbit Charge HR. If you are unfamiliar with the Fitbit and it's benefits, I'll give you a quick run down. This is how Fitbit is described via their website: "When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, steps are just the beginning. Fitbit tracks every part of your day—including activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep—to help you find your fit, stay motivated, and see how small steps make a big impact. Track activity, exercise, food, weight, sleep and more, for real-time information about your day and night. Sync stats wirelessly and automatically from your Fitbit device to your phone or computer" Everything is literally at the touch of your fingers. I can track caloric intake (and it keeps up with how many I'm burning according to my heart rate and steps). I can put in how much water I'm drinking. Oh, and my favorite part is that my Fitbit tells me how well I slept each night. I love that part.

Okay, I realize I'm starting to sound like a commercial and that is clearly NOT why I'm writing this post! I have not been paid a single thing by Fitbit or any affiliates. It's just a product that I have purchased and come to love. I like to share the love. <3

So, today marks a week of my new journey. I have been trying to avoid sugars and carbohydrates. I have averaged 11K steps a day which totals out to 5 miles!!! I am stoked about that. I have been motivated to get up early each day (before sunrise) and get at least half of my 10K goal under my belt. I enjoy the quiet time to listen to music and get my Jesus time in. Since I homeschool my kiddos, time to myself is rare. I do enjoy it. In 7 days, I feel better, I am excited to be moving, and I have shed two pounds. I know that's not much, but if I can do two pounds a week for the next 6 months, I'll be a happy camper. 

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Monday, January 03, 2011

New Year, New Me!

PhotobucketSo, this is the time when "resolutions" are made...and in a few weeks we'll say this is the time when those "resolutions" are broken.  In my case, of course I want to become a "new me".  I am setting out to lose some weight, get fit, and enjoy life!  I did so well during the summer last year and I have let myself go, so to speak during the last few months.  I've put on 13.5 pounds since my last log on to Weight Watchers!!!  Honestly, that number surprised me, because with the way my clothes are fitting I thought it would be more.  Not only have I put on weight, but I just feel yucky.  I am tired all of the time and have zero motivation!  I am out to change that.  Have you seen Jennifer Hudson lately?!  She was on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year telling her story and she also sang.  She looks amazing!!!  What an inspiration she is.

I know WW works because I have done it before.  The plan has changed a bit.  They now have "Points Plus" and it looks like fruits and veggies are points free, so that's a great thing.  I am looking for WW recipes and tips for those willing to pass them along.  My e-mail is in the side bar and if you have any resources, I'd be interested.  I have many recipes from when I was doing the plan before.  My husband and I both lost weight and felt much better!  I am out to get fit and healthy!

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Last week I bought the New EA Sports Active 2.  I have only done one work out on it and I must say that I love it SO MUCH BETTER than it's predecessor!!!  I have used EA Sports Active Personal Trainer, EA Sports Active More Workouts.  It is a great program and I highly recommend it for those of you who might be like me and cannot find the time to join a gym!  You no longer have to use that corded nunchuck, so there are no restrictions or limitations especially when trying to run or use the resistance band.  Oh, and the leg strap...no worries it is no more.  You do have a strap on the leg, but it fits much better and has it's own built in sensors.  There is also a heart monitor arm strap which I LOVE!  You can see your heart rate on the top of the screen at all times!  What a brilliant idea.  There are lots more resources but I will not go into them here.  Suffice it to say that I am super stoked about the new program and beginning a new work out regimen!

Best of luck to you in whatever endeavors you take on in Twenty - Eleven!  Happy New Year from my home to yours!!!

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Sunday, February 01, 2009

Wii Fit - Update


Some of you have asked how I'm enjoying my Wii Fit. The answer is I am loving it!!! Brien snapped this picture of me tonight as I did my work out. Flattering isn't it?! It really has been the answer to my work out woes. Every day I play new games and work outs are unlocked. Today when I worked out, I unlocked boxing which I really loved!! I think it might be my favorite one so far. I was once addicted to Taebo and this takes me back to those days!!! If you're debating on getting the Wii or Wii Fit I will say that it is a great investment. Not only do I love it, but my children do as well. Who needs ellipticals when you have an awesome system like this right at your fingertips?! My only rproblem is that I have to hear, "Is it my turn yet? When is it my turn? Can I play now?" about one thousand, five hundred and sixty two times while I'm trying to get in my measly 30 minutes!

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Wii Fit


I splurged yesterday. I stopped by the video game store on the way home and looked around a bit. I asked the salesman if they had any Wii Fits and he informed me that he did, so I am now a proud owner. I didn't get to spend much time on it yesterday, but the body analysis wasn't pretty. Since I have Emily with me all day at the office I can't really join a gym right now, so I thought this was a great temporary alternative. I'm pretty excited about it.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

My Motivation

So this is the motivation that I needed to kick myself into high gear on getting back into shape. There are two piles of pants here. One pile is two sizes too small on me (the larger pile) and one pile is one size too small for me. I want to get back into these pants, one pile at a time. Emily is 10.5 weeks old now. Honestly I have not stepped on a scale since her birth with the exception of the doctor's scale when I went in for a check up. I couldn't tell you what my weight is, but I do know this. The number matters not to me. It's the fact that I'm uncomfortable in my own skin. I feel self conscious when I put on a pair of tight fitting, low rise jeans. I want to feel good about myself again. I loved my body when I was working out three times a week. and that wasn't very long ago. I am certain that I can regain this self confidence although I know it will take lots of hard work on my part. It's work that I am willing to do without even the best diet pills. It'll take help, though. I am going to have to talk to my MIL to see if she can keep Emily for an hour a day while the older kids are at school so that I can go back to my work out regimen. Hopefully my sister is going to be able to join with me and we'll work out together. Either way, I am going to change.

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