Today is the beginning of the new diet and exercise program that Mark has planned for us. My goal: lose 15 pounds and firm up my trouble spots – my belly, thighs, and butt.
I’m excited about our plan because I feel it has all the components of a successful program – variety, common sense eating, consistency (6 days a week for us to begin with) and motivation – Mark was in the Marines, so you can imagine how he “motivates.” But the best feature is that it includes a great deal of reality. On our day off, which will probably be on Saturdays, we can do what we want and eat what we want – that gives us something to look forward to during the week. I have a feeling that by the time we take our cruise this Spring, I’m going to be sporting a new bod! I’m excited about that!
I am also encouraged about having two “secret weapons” that I feel will ensure my success with this program. The first is the new nutritional drink that I’m taking – Mandura. I’ve only been taking it for a few days and I have noticed some huge improvements in my health: first, I was able to get over the cold that I couldn’t seem to shake; second, I have more energy; and third (you probably don’t want to know this) I’m more regular! (Sorry, but that’s important too!) The other secret weapon for my get in shape program is that Mandura is releasing a new product in the next few days – ManduraTrim. This link will show you a short video about the product. I’m very excited to give that a try and will keep you updated on my progress!
If you will recall, I experienced awesome results in losing weight beginning on July 1st until just before Thanksgiving using no other method other than positive thinking (and common sense, of course). I lost 18 pounds during that time. So obviously, my positive mindset will be a staple during this workout. But this time, it will be much more of a challenge for me! Why? I HATE exercising! I don’t know why, but honestly, I’d rather have a tooth pulled. So for me to remain positive while doing something as hideous as working out – will be a miracle on its own! But, I promise, I’ll keep you in the loop with that too. No whining for me!
On today’s agenda, Mark and I will be taking measurements and recording them so we can determine how victorious we are in a few weeks! Remember, it’s not only about what the scale shows – we’ll be working out and replacing fat with muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat. So just because the scale did not drop as much as you’d hoped, it may be that you gained muscle. We will also be figuring out our weekly menu. This is not only important to keep us on track with calories, it’s also a great way to stay on your budget. Even if you aren’t dieting, making weekly menus and shopping accordingly will control those budget buster purchases we make at the grocery store. It will also help us get ready for work in the mornings since we take our lunches. Since we’ll be so busy at night with our workouts, having a ready made menu will also assist in our dinner preparation too! It’s all about being prepared.
Also on today’s agenda is a bit of stretching and yoga for me. Although Mark has been faithful in working out in the last 12 months, I haven’t – so my body is not nearly as ready for workouts as his is. I’m embarrassed to say that Thursday Mark and I played Wii tennis, golf, and baseball – and I could barely move the next day without hurting. See my challenge? I’m a little nervous, but I know Mark will go easy on me until I get my body used to the idea of doing something more than sitting, typing, and watching TV. (He said, “Ha!” when I read that to him.)
There’s one more important piece in my “get fit” armory – I have a dieting email buddy. My aunt promised to keep in touch with me throughout the week and we will offer support and encouragement to one another as we both work on losing those holiday pounds. Of course, she has only a few ounces to lose, compared to my 15 pounds – but that’s ok!
As you can see, we have really thought this out. We are prepared. We have created a SMART goal for ourselves and we have a plan to accomplish it. This method will work for any of your New Year resolutions: S: specific – M: measurable – A: attainable – R: realistic – T: time goal. Are your resolutions SMART? Do you have a plan and are you prepared to implement the plan? If not, you might want to reconsider having a resolution. If your resolution is SMART – grab a few supporters and get working on it! If you need any help or support – give me or Mark a call or email us – we’ll be happy to help! It doesn’t take luck – it takes a plan.
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