Squishing it all in.....

No, I am not refering to putting my jeans on!  But rather to how a person sets up their day so that the important things get done, namely working out, cooking & preparing healthy food, and of course FAMILY, work, and everyday life.  I know everyone has the same issues I am not unique but when for so long I have not made working out or healthy eating a priority it really is a major life change.  I am finding since I have started to switch all of my priorities around things are a little upside down.  Our house is messy (no time), I am spending way more time in the kitchen and on the computer (I'm a slow blogger so far!) and not a lot of laundry is getting done.  BUT I am not going to let that deter me as I know it is an adjustment stage and it will flow better soon.  Also what is more important clean socks or low blood pressure?????? And I must say I have a VERY supportive family and friends for that matter so they aren't complaining about things.

So first of all I am trying to remain positive and remember that working out is fun. As illustrated by my son's lovley sculpture.

And I am trying to be patient as you can't change the world overnight.  The first thing is finding the best times to work out for my schedule.  It is going to be some early mornings and some nights.  Nights will be challenging for me because I have always told myself I don't like to work out after supper.  But on some days with the daily challenges we all have I am just going to have to go in to the gym after supper.  I am being more open to stepping out of my comfort zone because I NEED to in order to get it done.

Today I did an early morning workout.  Love the spin bikes.  My knee is still not 100% so it was a good choice.  Also did a circuit weight routine and did some swimming. All about 1 hour.  Still trying to nail down a more specific workout but at least in the meantime I am getting to the gym and MOVING each day.  Mental note must update ipod songs.  How many times can you listen to "My Humps".  It is catchy, not what I typically listen to must have been in a weird mood when I got it.

Still eating in moderation and realizing I need to make best friends with these guys:

Also if I really want to be serious I need to start counting points (yes, I have been a past WW although am not currently) or adding up calories.  I have not been faithfully measuring or writing down until today.  I want to do a food page as soon as I figure that out on this blog.

My official start weight is 227.2lbs - I am 5' 10".  So obviously not where I need to be.  My goal weight is 149lbs.  I am going to weigh in each week (every Tuesday morning).  I will do a page for this as well.

And as usual I am reading a ton of books on this subject.  One that I just found recently and have found very useful is:

It is not on any specific diet or exercise plan but rather on getting your head in the game.  It is really excellent.  I found a good Book Review: "The Four Day Win"  from the Diet Channel website.

So that is all for today.  I have to go get organized on the many things that now feel out of whack.  But strangely I feel better about me because I am trying to make a change that I so desperately need.

Have a great day everyone.