Marvelous In My Monday

Today I have lots of work to get done for Uni. This weekend I've done a lot of dwelling and reassessing, hopefully I've got it out the way in order to enjoy my week. This week is going to be all about working towards a healthier and happier me. I'm hoping to see a loss on the scale this Friday. I've seen and established where I'm going wrong, so now it would be nice to address and put right those issues and see all my hard work has not been for nothing.

Ok so back to the marvelous in my Monday. Today I want to add a few Pinterest quotes that have been keeping me positive lately and also include the things that I am feeling thankful for lately.

This quote is so true, and this is what I remind myself of  every workout from now on.

I think I need this on my wall as a poster or something.

And that's what I must do. You can't use what you don't have. Right?

So True!

Whatever that body may be.

I saw this on Pinterest the other day. It's definitely inspirational.

When I struggle, If I struggle this week I will look at these  Pins for inspiration.

Sometimes we don't realise what we are thankful for, and I am definitely one of those people who doesn't always realise what they have until it's gone. So here's what I am thankful for right now in this moment.

I am thankful that I have a brilliant mother who is also one of my best friends. She is always there for me for the good times and bad, and I am very thankful for her.

I am thankful that I have an amazing best friend who has always got my back no matter what. She is more of a sister than a friend, and I am grateful to have her by my side.

I am thankful for my siblings, even for the fights and squabbles because we will always have each other no matter what.

and lastly...

I am thankful for my life, and where I am and what I have achieved so far. I'm proud of what I've accomplished, and thankful for every part of it.

What are you thankful for?

I'm So Sore...

My legs are oh so sore. Getting up and down my steps is quite painful. Yesterday I did a small home-made workout to test what kind of shape I'm in. The answer not great. Hopefully over the next few months that will improve. But right now I'm not going to lie, I am kind of loving the soreness of my legs. I used to love it the morning after double P.E at school when everything was achy and painful.

Anyways, my plan is to do something every day - even if it's just stretches or yoga. Getting active again is my goal, and I am working up to it with each day I lift weights, go for a walk or do a fitness dvd. Now I am one to admit as soon as I put on weight I don't want to exercise. I know it's weird. But I just don't like working out once my weight is up. When I'm in the low 140's I feel fine to exercise, but these extra few pounds feel more like fifty. It's definitely a mental/physical battle I have with myself. And I'm definitely putting my best foot forward and trying to get over that hump.

Moving on. This morning I did a Jillian Michael's dvd, 30 Day Shred - workout 1. I got through it ok I guess. It's all about the journey right?

Yesterday:

Today:

It says I was only in zone for 12.47 minutes but that's just because my heart rate kept going past 180.

One of my goals  for this month is to TRACK. It was definitely a key element to my success last year. 2 days down so far another 25 days to track February. And it has definitely made me well aware where I am going wrong. I've been eating a few hundred too many calories consistently, too much sugar consumption which is the only thing I'm focusing on for now. Carbs, Fat and Protein will follow.

Do you guys track your food consumption or exercise calories you've burned? 

On a particular site or just jotted down in a book? 

Let me know. Enjoy your Sunday :D

February Goals

I'm making the concious decision to make February Goals. My January Goals were a bit muddled, but there were also a lot of deadlines in the middle of the month that left me swamped and sleep deprived.
I've decided to separate my goals into three categories; Eating Goals, Exercise Goals and General Goals.
Here we go.

Eating Goals:

• Eat 90-95% healthy natural foods (clean eating majority with a treat every now and again).
• Drink plenty of fluids (I'm ok when it comes to eating, but I tend to neglect fluids).
• Don't eat after 7pm (lately I've been snacking, but this means I'm not ready for my breakfast when I wake).
• Control portion sizes.

Exercise Goals:

• Complete 3 exercise videos a week (I have the collection).
• Lift weights twice a week (I'll probably begin slow assess my capability then go from there).
• Do yoga at least twice a week (I used to love it, so hopefully that love returns).

My goal for both is to track as much as I can.

We'll see how I get on. I'm thinking short daily updates.

Anybody else have any February goals?