Week 1 Dec. 29-Jan. 3

Cardio: 260 minutes (goal 150 mins)
Strength: 120 minutes (goal 90 mins)
Weight: 256 (total loss of 4 lbs!)

I'm really excited about going beyond my exercise goals this week. These goals were set as a minimum to get me started and as a minimum for really busy weeks. I was also able to include activities this week that weren't spent at the gym. Shoveling snow is a great cardio and strength workout! I have to look at those benefits to snow shoveling so that it isn't a drudgery. An extra benefit to working out...I'm already addicted. I love seeing how long I can go and then try to push it even farther. I really like the elliptical but I also like putting the treadmill on a 7% incline with a slower speed. This is to prepare me for my hiking adventures that I want to partake in this summer. I just spoke to one of my brother's today and he is excited to join me for my hiking adventures. Yet another great motivation for me.

Angel's Landing in Zion's National Park

Hiking Goal for June

My food goals aren't as exciting to report. It is hard, if not impossible, to stay on a strict diet during the holidays. Instead of kicking myself for giving in to delectable temptations on New Years, I just did better the next day. If I'm used to eating out five or more times a week, bringing it down to 2 times a week isn't terrible to start. Eventually I can bring that down to even less times. I have to get used to this new way of life gradually otherwise I will give up three weeks in because I feel too restricted. Once I get more used to eating healthier things, eating out won't be as bad because I will be able to use more control in what I order. I will crave the healthy things rather than the unhealthy items. One good thing to report though is that last night I was hanging out with my cousin and we ate a small dinner. Later when we were driving around, we were tempted to grab something at Carl's Jr. but were able to resist the temptation. We both have the same goal to lose 100 lbs so we will be motivating each other this year. It is nice to have just that much more motivation.