I Love Food! And other issues with trying to get healthy
As the airlines say - Put the oxygen on yourself first before you secure those traveling with you. That can be hard for us as parents, right? Take care of myself? But when? How?
NO I am not selling anything, haha. Keep on reading, worry free of a sales pitch. Just a mama oversharing.
I have been wanting to get healthy for a while and never really had anything that has clicked in my life. I've tried the gym. I've tried classes. I've tried running 5k's (anything longer is crazy talk, just sayin'. Mad respect if you have done it!). The closest thing that has clicked was an amazing personal trainer I had when I was preggo with Olivia.
So after Chris was born, I wanted to get healthy again. But here's the problem - I LOVE FOOD. Like with a fiery, burning, intense passion. I love butter, and garlic, (and garlic butter,) and bread, and cheese, and donuts, and a delicious cold craft wheat beer (or 2).
Everything I kept finding said I needed to eat significantly better or change my eating habits completely. Or I needed to work out like a crazy person. Sorry buddy, none of those things are happening.
Side note: I also don't enjoy working out. Running outdoors is the closest to enjoying a workout I have ever gotten. Those that enjoy working out, I ENVY YOU. Can I sit next to you and gain your excitement via osmosis??? No... that's not a thing? Ok.
I thought I would give Orangetheory a try. So I signed up and I actually went once every single week from January through May this year. That was HUGE for me. I actually kind of enjoyed it (again HUGE for me!). I felt fantastic and was losing weight. Then my lower back started flaring up (thanks a lot double C-section) and I had to quit.
So a friend of mine has been poking me to try beachbody......NO I AM NOT A COACH. NO, I DO NOT WANT YOU TO SIGN UP UNDER ME. (Ain't nobody got time for that.) There is no link - no web page - no facebook group ;) Just sharing my story. Keep reading to see how Lindsay Smith does beach body, haha.
I finally said yes - but with 1 caveat.... I am NOT doing the food plan. GASP - yes I know that is part of beachbody. I'm sure Autumn would be disappointed if she saw this, haha. But if I had to do the food portion, I was going to be out. I will do the workouts and even do the daily shakes but I am eating what I want. So down this path I have gone and am actually really happy with it. I have gotten stronger, lost a few pounds (like 5), but mostly I feel healthy for the first time in a long time. My energy is up, my attitude is better (although my hubby may disagree depending on the day..... love you babe!), my clothes fit better, and I feel good about myself. I have gained a good amount of muscle and am even making better food choices. Making better food choices you guys! I did NOT expect that.
GUYS the other day I ate 2 donuts vs 3. BOOM! Mic drop
And a few weeks ago I chose the smoothie over the cinnamon roll. Did I hear an audible gasp? Because that is how I felt when I realized I made that decision too. Haha!
So, I am sharing this in case someone is out there like me. Someone who doesn't think there is a program out there that will fit their lifestyle and help them become more healthy. YOU CAN FIND SOMETHING! There are a million healthy plans/ workouts/ coaches/ nutrition plans out there. Find the right system, food support, whatever that is right for you. Don't give up on yourself.
Remember - you have to put on your own oxygen mask before you can help those around you. Take care of yourselves friends. Because no one else will.
Love you all!
Be happy. Laugh. Enjoy chaos.
NO I am not selling anything, haha. Keep on reading, worry free of a sales pitch. Just a mama oversharing.
I have been wanting to get healthy for a while and never really had anything that has clicked in my life. I've tried the gym. I've tried classes. I've tried running 5k's (anything longer is crazy talk, just sayin'. Mad respect if you have done it!). The closest thing that has clicked was an amazing personal trainer I had when I was preggo with Olivia.
So after Chris was born, I wanted to get healthy again. But here's the problem - I LOVE FOOD. Like with a fiery, burning, intense passion. I love butter, and garlic, (and garlic butter,) and bread, and cheese, and donuts, and a delicious cold craft wheat beer (or 2).
Everything I kept finding said I needed to eat significantly better or change my eating habits completely. Or I needed to work out like a crazy person. Sorry buddy, none of those things are happening.
Side note: I also don't enjoy working out. Running outdoors is the closest to enjoying a workout I have ever gotten. Those that enjoy working out, I ENVY YOU. Can I sit next to you and gain your excitement via osmosis??? No... that's not a thing? Ok.
I thought I would give Orangetheory a try. So I signed up and I actually went once every single week from January through May this year. That was HUGE for me. I actually kind of enjoyed it (again HUGE for me!). I felt fantastic and was losing weight. Then my lower back started flaring up (thanks a lot double C-section) and I had to quit.
So a friend of mine has been poking me to try beachbody......NO I AM NOT A COACH. NO, I DO NOT WANT YOU TO SIGN UP UNDER ME. (Ain't nobody got time for that.) There is no link - no web page - no facebook group ;) Just sharing my story. Keep reading to see how Lindsay Smith does beach body, haha.
I finally said yes - but with 1 caveat.... I am NOT doing the food plan. GASP - yes I know that is part of beachbody. I'm sure Autumn would be disappointed if she saw this, haha. But if I had to do the food portion, I was going to be out. I will do the workouts and even do the daily shakes but I am eating what I want. So down this path I have gone and am actually really happy with it. I have gotten stronger, lost a few pounds (like 5), but mostly I feel healthy for the first time in a long time. My energy is up, my attitude is better (although my hubby may disagree depending on the day..... love you babe!), my clothes fit better, and I feel good about myself. I have gained a good amount of muscle and am even making better food choices. Making better food choices you guys! I did NOT expect that.
GUYS the other day I ate 2 donuts vs 3. BOOM! Mic drop
And a few weeks ago I chose the smoothie over the cinnamon roll. Did I hear an audible gasp? Because that is how I felt when I realized I made that decision too. Haha!
So, I am sharing this in case someone is out there like me. Someone who doesn't think there is a program out there that will fit their lifestyle and help them become more healthy. YOU CAN FIND SOMETHING! There are a million healthy plans/ workouts/ coaches/ nutrition plans out there. Find the right system, food support, whatever that is right for you. Don't give up on yourself.
Remember - you have to put on your own oxygen mask before you can help those around you. Take care of yourselves friends. Because no one else will.
Love you all!
Be happy. Laugh. Enjoy chaos.
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