Checking In

Well, I know that I posted my blog on August 17th of the things that I was going to do by September 30th.   I was doing so well, packing my lunch.. cutting down on sodas.. and then my husband lost his job and a new stressful school year started.  We have gone through this before, but this time hit me much more emotionally the times in the past.  So, not going to lie.. I have put on about 7 pounds in the last month.  In other words.. I am making excuses to why I have failed SO miserably this last month.

So.. rather than create new goals.. I am reposting my first attempt at a New Me!  So.. welcome to this wild roller coaster called taking care of myself!

I also joined Nerd Fitness Academy  The first section of Nerd Fitness Academy is all over my mindset... so here goes!

I snapped my before photos- these have been sitting on my phone for almost a month now.  It also required me to measure myself.  I will post those in another blog.

My Big Why for wanting to lose weight:
I am a 34 year old successful woman. I am lucky to have an amazing husband who always keeps me on my toes and I am lucky to have so many amazing people in my life.  However, I am coming up on my 10 year anniversary.  My big why for losing weight?  I want to start a family!  By really looking at what I am eating for one thing I will save money- as I won't be eating as much fast food (I have mentioned that I am a fast food aholic!) I am already a very busy person, but I want to be able to come home in the evening and not just sit in front of the computer or the TV.  I want to be able wear the cute clothes that my friends wear.  I want to be as healthy as I am happy right now!  I also want to look AMAZING for whatever we decide to do for our 10 year wedding anniversary!

My Goals for the rest of August and September 2014
I am the type of person that drinks 1-2 Rt. 44 Diet Dr. Pepper's a day
-By October 31st I will only drink 1 large Diet Dr. Pepper per day!
I am the type of person that enjoys Fast Food
-By October 31st I will cook one healthy meal per week.
I am the type of person that usually only gets 5-6 hours a sleep an evening
-By October 31st I will sleep at least 7 hours per night.
I am the type of person that enjoys my walk in the evenings and don't always raise my heart rate
-By October 31st I will get up at least 45 minutes earlier 3 times a week to get a brisk walk in before work.
I am the type of person that gives up on strength training.
-By October 31st I will spend at least 3 days doing strength training

Batcave Challenge:
Removing Steps:
-Shutting down ALL devices by 10pm
-move the candy jar and sweet treats off the counter
-TV will be shut off by 11pm

Adding to my life:
-Will have walking clothes set out for the morning
-Will pack lunch and set out clothes the night before
-Will plan breakfast the night before

So, here are my mindset changes that I am going to make.  I will be printing this off and keeping it with me handy so I can remind myself of the things I CAN do!  Excited for a change this year :)  I am adding to my calendar right now to work through the nutrition portion of Nerdfitness challenge next weekend!  Be watching for my next blog!