I wrote a few days ago that I was giving myself a big kick in the pants and was going to be getting back in my work out routine so that I could get the rest of this weight off and I’m doing just that.
I haven’t actually started working out yet, because that lovely monthly visitor has arrived and she’s obviously mad about something because she arrived yesterday with a vengance. I know, for some of you, that may be a little TMI (too much information), but just close your eyes if you don’t want to see it, after all, it’s a part of nature.
I’ve been doing some reading and I’m fairly certain that I’m headed into perimenapause, which I would probably be indifferent about, other than the fact that it is making me extremely cranky at times. I did read that exercise helps with that as well, which is yet another reason that I should be working out.
I’ve started being more conscious about my eating again. Not that I wasn’t conscious before, but now I’m really being conscious. I want to get the rest of this weight off once and for all, and eating right and exercise is the only way to do it.
I’m kissing any processed sugars goodbye and will only get my sugars from fruits. I don’t eat much rice or potatoes, but I’m going to make sure that I am not overdoing it with them either, especially since I love potatoes so much and it’s easy to go on a caloric overload with them.
It’s back to basics for me, and once this monthly thing passes, you’ll see me on the bike, running, or on the elliptical at least five days a week with a little strength training tossed into the mix to build muscles.
More later- but if you’d like to join me on this journey- feel free to do the same 🙂 and let me know what YOU are doing.