This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8
Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”:
| Start Weight: 190 pounds | Starting BMI: 28.9 |
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| End of Week 1: 185 pounds | End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1 |
| End of Week 2: 183 pounds | End of Week 2 BMI: 27.8 |
| End of Week 3: 182 pounds | End of Week 3 BMI: 27.7 |
| End of Week 4: 179 pounds | End of Week 4 BMI: 27.2 |
| End of Week 5: 179 pounds | End of Week 5 BMI: 27.2 |
| End of Week 6: 176 pounds | End of Week 6 BMI: 26.8 |
| End of Week 7: 176 pounds | End of Week 7 BMI: 26.8 |
| End of Week 8: 175 pounds | End of Week 8 BMI: 26.6 |
My goal is to reach a normal BMI which would be 24.9 (the top of what is considered a “normal” BMI) at 164 pounds and from there, I plan to reassess.
Exercise Update
This week, by the recommendation from Pampered Patty, I checked out an online workout. I had been putting off doing this type of a workout, because in the past, I have found them so difficult that it simply turned me right off. However, last Monday, I just dove right in and gave it a try. I learned a few things:
- It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.
- My body is REALLY out of shape.
- I felt really GOOD after exercising!
- Don’t underestimate the good pain that you feel the next day after a good workout!
Each workout lasted approximately 20 minutes and the activity was somewhat vigorous!
I also played Dance Central and Dance, Dance Revolution on the Xbox Kinnect with my family!
Healthy Eating Update
Cutting up veggies ahead of time and storing them in a container in my fridge works for me! Yay!
I also found this Green Envy Daily Detox at Costco. I am taking a larger dose first thing every morning for 7 days and then I will take a smaller daily dose every day from then on. It actually doesn’t taste *too* badly, better than I thought it would and if you add it to a smoothie, you can’t notice it at all. There are 25 different vegetables and herbs in this product, so I definitely know that I am getting a good variety of healthy food.
Heart and Stroke “My Healthy Weight Action Plan” Update:
I am continuing to use the FREE online Heart and Stroke Foundation My Healthy Weight Action Plan Tool in order to track the food I am eating, plan my meals and set goals.
This past week, my focus was to get to know The Goal Tool better. I revisited this tool and I found myself using the “To Do This Week” section in my daily tracking sheet to create some daily goals for myself. This did make my goals more tangible.
I searched through the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Recipes and found a great breakfast recipe called Rise and Shine Breakfast Sandwich that I am going to have to try!
This Week’s Challenges:
- I broke down and had a glass of wine when we went out to dinner this week. I don’t feel guilty for it, but I do feel guilty for having more than one bite of the sinful dessert!
- Getting enough sleep. I’m still feeling quite tired lately.
This Week’s Smiles:
- YAY! I did a new workout and it felt great.
- I made a list of good and healthy snacks to have this week so that when I was hungry or craving something, I had options.
- I have found myself three people who are interested in walking with me! Now we just need the weather to start cooperating with us!
Goals for Next Week:
- Try to do the online exercise routine 3 times plus engage in other physical activity like Dance Central or DDR.
- Find some more healthy recipes for dinner options.
Check out some more healthy recipes I’ve found:
Brussel Sprout and Broccoli Slaw
Individual Cookie Dough Oatmeal Cake (Breakfast)
Breakfast “Grab and Go” Cookies
Biggest Loser Oatmeal Pancakes
Sweet and Sour Roasted Chickpeas
Here are some healthy recipe websites and blogs that I referred to this week:
- www.heartandstroke.com
- www.busybuthealthy.com
- www.skinnytaste.com
- SnackGirl.com
- Eat Yourself Skinny
- Mairyln Smith: Healthy Cooking Seasoned with Laughter
Here are the Blog Hops if you are interested in checking them out:
- Canadian Coupon Mom
- Kat’s Confessions
- Little Miss Kate
- My Little Review Corner
- Pampered Patty
- Sober Julie
- Whispered Inspirations
- Adventures in Miscellany
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Wow, you are doing amazing, so proud of you!!
No guilt necessary! You are doing fab!
You are doing FANTASTIC!!!!
Way to go Amanda!! You are doing a great job at sticking to it!
I checked out this Insanity workout that I borrowed from my friend and I think it’s time for me to start taking care of myself.
Plus, when we all eventually meet at a conference, I don’t want to be bloated dad 😛
Chris
Holy Cow! You are less than 10 lbs away from being in a healthy BMI. That’s awesome!!!
I will admit I took a major step away from healthy this week – but I’m getting back to it.
So, my new favourite food – that is pretty healthy. Ezekial bread (or whole wheat) with guacamole and hummus and pea sprouts.
It’s sooo much better on toasted bread (which is an issue for me at work) but yum yum yum! I highly recommend it.
You are doing so good, super happy for you and proud that you’re sticking to it. You’re almost there! 🙂
You are doing so great! Keep it up, it’s inspiring 🙂
Hooray! Fantastic! Keep at it!!!
Way to go hun!! You are doing awesome like everyone is telling you! A healthy food I love is Kale chips…. Its my go to veggie dish…too bad I didnt have it for supper though but I did have DQ for after my meal..thats gotta be healthy….hmmm didnt I mention last week about NO WILL POWER 😉
-SASS
I’m so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I know it isn’t easy. You’re doing fantastic!
You have me interested in this detox, I’ll have to check it out.
Keep on rocking it girl! 🙂
I forgot to mention… I’m hopping by from SASS 🙂
great job! and good for you tackling an excercise regime you were not lookign forward to!
stopping by from Sass
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You are doing wonderfully! Way to go! =)
-SASS
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A truly inspirational post!! now I have to get a move on it 😉
SASS
I made a tasty curry from my Clean Eating magazine! Good work Amanda! Keep it up!! SASS
Wow – that’s amazing progress… good for you for sticking to it and setting goals. I am going to go check out some of your links as I could sure handle dropping a few pounds myself!
Congrats!
stopping by from SASS
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Stopping by from the Alexa hop.
Have a great weekend.
Wow, sounds like you are doing great.
Keep up the good work.
~Steph
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You are a great inspiration. thanks for sharing. I think I may start the same sorta routine!!!
SASS
Tammy
http://www.mamabearshaven.com/blog/
Congrats on your continuing progress! A pound a week is what is recommended so you are doing great!
I can whole heartedly agree with exercise being rough, I’m having a hard time as well. After three sessions though I am already doing better, it just goes to show that it doesn’t take a lot to start moving in the right direction 🙂
Adventures in Miscellany – SASS
http://adventuresinmiscellany.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/cruise-day-countdown-health-travel/
Amazing progress! Keep up the great work!
You’re inspiring me to exercise more!
-SASS
15 lbs – way to go!!!!! Keep up the amazing work.
SASS
Visiting from Sass. Amanda I am super excited for you. I am so thrilled to be sharing this journey to better healthy with you, it truly makes it so much more fun. Look at you just dive in and do it! I am super proud and if I was near you I would give you a huge hug and a big pat on the back. You are awesome! xoxo
So proud of you. An inspiration to get off my own butt and do something similar!
Visiting from SASS
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