Of all the changes I’ve made these past few months, these three have had the biggest impact on my life and my health.
#1: EXERCISE to be fit.
#2: EAT to nourish your body.
#3: IGNORE all the negativity.
I’ve made a conscious effort to increase the amount of fresh fruits and veggies that I consume, to increase my personal activity level and exercise regime, and decrease or eliminate all the unhealthy stuff. It’s been a little over a month and I’m already noticing changes in how I feel, how I look, and how my clothes fit. I’ve lost over 20 pounds so far {but I have a LONG way to go still}, and it has given me just enough incentive to keep going and change my life for the better.
Not only am I reaping the benefits physically, but I’m also finding that the exercise helps clear my mind and even relaxes me. I sleep better, I find myself in better moods, and I experience less stress during the day. There’s apparently a lot to be said for that “runner’s high” you get from exercise; however, I’ve heard it said that it’s not really a runner’s high, but actually relief from not dying! ;) Either way I feel good after a couple of hours of elliptical and resistance training.
One day at a time. One workout at a time. One pound at a time. I AM WORTH IT!!!
5 comments:
This is awesome!!! You go girl!!!
Wishing you much success on your healthy lifestyle change!
Fabulous and I totally needed to read this today! I need to get back on my healthy living lifestyle.
Congrats on your weight loss! If you want another great, free tool, you should check out www.loseit.com. I have lost 15 lbs with the help of that site. It helps monitor your food intake and calculates your exercise, too.
Continued success to you!
Pat
Mercy, I am SO HAPPY for your new, healthy choices!!
Now that you are "off" sugar, have you noticed how DELICIOUSLY SWEET are the oranges, apples, grapes, and other fruit?? WHOOO KNEW??
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