Blogging & a Healthy Lifestyle...consistency is not my thing

So, it's been more than a month since I wrote anything here. I've had plenty to say...but never seemingly the moment to write it up. Maybe it is just like a healthy diet and exercise...once you build the habit, it comes more easily...but creating the habit is the hard part!

I am back on the wagon of less alcohol, better food choices and lots more exercise. Unlike previous efforts though, I'm not making it an all consuming, blot-out-everything-else program. I've walked, jogged, and biked that road before; infact, I know it like the back of my hand. Instead, this time I'm trying to be more reasonable. Incorporating smaller changes and doing it to feel better. Of course the number on the scale still matters - I haven't self-actualized that far along yet, but I don't want it to be the only thing that counts. Feeling strong and fit again is just as important. Having evergy versus always being tired. Waking up alert and ready for the day, versus in a fog until the 3rd cup of coffee. And yes, clothes actually fitting would be good (and money saving) as well.

I'm using the Weight Watchers online system. We're not strangers. It worked for me before and it will be effective again if I make good choices. I love that it makes exercise a way to earn points, which can then be redeemed for more food. It definitely is an incentive to be active. Today I did a "butts & guts class" followed by a step class. It is my second step class (first one was on Saturday.) It was hard, but mostly because I don't know what all the stupid moves are called. So I spent the whole class trying to get my footwork right and to not trip over the %&$ step. I did pretty damn well, if I do say so myself - and I felt awesome driving home. I hope I can harness that feeling. Over the years, exercise has become a chore and almost like punishment. I need to get re-inspired and find a goal that I actually want to do. Right now, nothing sounds all that appealing, so for now, just doing something every day is a good start.

I'm going to sign off saying that I feel much better tonight than I did this morning. When I stepped on the scale this morning, I was stunned...and not just by the coldness of the tile floor. The scale has gone up five more lbs in the past week and while I'm sure it is mostly water weight (sometimes I hate being a girl), it was a crushing way to start my Monday. That said, I'm proud of recovering well...using my points allocation wisely and getting in my exercise. Limiting myself to two cups of coffee and drinking lots of water all day. Taking my handful of vitamins, eating my veggies and snacking on low-fat dairy and fruit. A good day. I am super ready for bed, so I may blow off the work I need to do and just get a good night's sleep. After all, plenty of sleep is essential for good health as well :-)