After chatting with my Beachbody Coach Kelly I have decided to start my fitness journey with the 3-Day Refresh. I will actually start the program tomorrow but believe in preparing for it (all about the attitude).
While the program overall is simple (a combination of shakes and clean eating for three days) you really need to prepare for it and not on the first day you start.
Here is what I have done so far:
1. Make sure to understand the program, determine what you will be eating on the program the next day and make a grocery list. Shop the day before you start so you are fully prepared.
2. Let those around you know what you are planning to do. Why? For me, I need my husband to understand that while it is sweet for him to offer to take me to dinner that wouldn't be helpful over the next three days.
3. Clean out the house! The holidays are wrapping up. Time to take down the tree and put decorations away. Do the same with the fridge and pantry. You know there is plenty of stuff that needs to go!
4. Make the day before somewhat of a practice day. I started the morning waking up, drinking the required amount of water and had just one cup of coffee. The program suggests herbal tea and will be switching to that the remainder of the day and going forward. I just wanted one last good cup of coffee. While I may not completely on program today I am setting myself to be ready tomorrow.
Speaking of water, the program says you need to drink half your weight in ounces of water. I would suggest preparing for that. Think of how you are going to measure that out and what container you will use. I decided to fill a big pitcher every day, add some lemon slices and pour from it throughout the day. I like to have a visual of where I am at.
Well, that's it so far. Time to go workout measure my beginning fitness levels, get a workout in and make today great!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Ringing In A New Year
Well here we are, another year behind us with a new one upon us and I am not at the weight or fitness level I would like to be. I know I am not alone in this type of struggle and decided to blog about my journey. While there may be setbacks here and there I am determined to become more fit and take better care of this one and only body I get.
I really started losing the weight challenge as I neared 50. I will be 53 in March. Five and three are my favorite numbers so why not make this a fantastic year, right? In order to have a fantastic year it takes preparation and determination.
My husband and I vacation in the Caribbean every year over Thanksgiving. A friend of mine in the fitness industry reached out to me while I was sitting on a beach, drinking rum punch and enjoying fantastic food. She said that she was starting a group, was now tied to Beachbody and looking for women to join. I researched the links I was sent and decided the program would be a good way to start 2016.
So, let's fast forward to today. The celebrations with family and friends are behind us (okay, it is New Years Eve but not really planning a big celebration), guests have departed so time to get ready. In order to be ready I am applying the "FISH" philosophy. It is from the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle that throws fish, engages customers and is successful. The philosophy is great at work so why not with fitness. If you are interested in reading more their book is called "Fish Tales".
The great thing about the philosophy is there are only four steps and easy to remember:
Play - Basically play isn't just an activity but a state of mind. It can help bring new energy and perspective to things. This is something I think as adults we have lost. It doesn't have to be structured. Just because you are having fun doesn't mean you aren't working. Can't we apply this to fitness?
Make Their Day - When you do something for someone else (even the smallest gesture) you can turn routine encounters into a special memory. Besides, doesn't it make you feel good?
Be There - This means being fully present or all in. It helps fight burnout which can certainly happen when trying to get fit. Don't be halfhearted.
Choose Your Attitude - You know you have a choice, right? If you look for the worst you will find it. You have control over your attitude. Just because your day started out bad, you fell off your fitness program or something else you have control over your attitude. Claim it!
Simple, right? So let's do this and make 2016 a year to remember!
I really started losing the weight challenge as I neared 50. I will be 53 in March. Five and three are my favorite numbers so why not make this a fantastic year, right? In order to have a fantastic year it takes preparation and determination.
My husband and I vacation in the Caribbean every year over Thanksgiving. A friend of mine in the fitness industry reached out to me while I was sitting on a beach, drinking rum punch and enjoying fantastic food. She said that she was starting a group, was now tied to Beachbody and looking for women to join. I researched the links I was sent and decided the program would be a good way to start 2016.
So, let's fast forward to today. The celebrations with family and friends are behind us (okay, it is New Years Eve but not really planning a big celebration), guests have departed so time to get ready. In order to be ready I am applying the "FISH" philosophy. It is from the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle that throws fish, engages customers and is successful. The philosophy is great at work so why not with fitness. If you are interested in reading more their book is called "Fish Tales".
The great thing about the philosophy is there are only four steps and easy to remember:
Play - Basically play isn't just an activity but a state of mind. It can help bring new energy and perspective to things. This is something I think as adults we have lost. It doesn't have to be structured. Just because you are having fun doesn't mean you aren't working. Can't we apply this to fitness?
Make Their Day - When you do something for someone else (even the smallest gesture) you can turn routine encounters into a special memory. Besides, doesn't it make you feel good?
Be There - This means being fully present or all in. It helps fight burnout which can certainly happen when trying to get fit. Don't be halfhearted.
Choose Your Attitude - You know you have a choice, right? If you look for the worst you will find it. You have control over your attitude. Just because your day started out bad, you fell off your fitness program or something else you have control over your attitude. Claim it!
Simple, right? So let's do this and make 2016 a year to remember!
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