Starting Tomorrow: Track, Loose

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10 lbs. Be Gone

As a Lifetime member, I've decided to start the PointsPlus program today since these last 10 lbs. will just NOT melt off on their own.  The goal...get rid of them for good by Easter 2011. Bring it!

New Year, New Fitness Goals

Since starting from Potty training my fitness goals have changed but the importance of exercise, in some form, has remained the same. And while I've been able to maintain with Zumba for which I now have my license to teach, the pounds crept on over the holidays due to an excessive amount of Christmas cookies and a few too many chocolates.

The new goal is simple...shed 10-15 lbs. and re-introduce weight training into my routine. In addition, although sleeping in was quite nice, moving workout back to the a.m. before the kids are awake is a must. Nothing "comes up" at 5:45 a.m. to disrupt the routine. Already 3 lbs. down I've made the following changes since the new year:

• Moved workouts to the a.m. and added weight training back into the routine.
• Added elliptical in addition to mix up the cardio workouts.
• Cleaning up the diet and cheating on weekends only. Oatmeal, chicken, turkey,tuna, broccoli, green beans,  protein shakes are now the new norms for meals.

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The Montenegro Method: 21 Days to a Better Body!

Recently I received the Montenegro Method DVD set at Bloggers on Bourbon and while not jumping into the program headfirst,  I've incorporated the Strength and Endurance DVDs into my own workout. Wow! They incorporate much of what I've been reading about as beneficial in Oxygen magazine: circuit training, tri sets, plyometrics and more.  While I haven't utilized the dietary recommendations just yet, it's clear this program would work.  Since I've also been running and preparing to get Zumba certified by attending classes, I'm using Montenegro as a supplement but am thinking of jumping right in with the whole kit and caboodle.  It's no walk in the park, but for 21 minutes I can do just about anything. (Except possibly one move in Endurance, Workout 1 that is just a wee too much for my hamstrings.)  We'll keep you posted...


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New Goal: Hello Zumba!

It's been a while with good reason.  After deciding not to compete my fitness goals altered a bit, though I'm happy to say staying fit has remained important.  Throughout the school year a 5:00 a.m. alarm signaled the start to my day in order to get a workout in before work.  Now that summer is here, and with no gym to speak of since the school gym was my workout home, I've struggled with a new routine.  And I'm happy to say I've found a new goal! Sept. 11th I will become certified to teach Zumba which I've enjoyed for nearly two years now.  And so the goal is altered a bit. Not up 10 lbs. from my lowest weight but maintaining the smallest size since pre-baby, I'm proud of each accomplishment but need to re-focus and get serious once again. Hello Zumba!

Maintaining: Loving *Real* Food Again

My goal for the holidays...maintain. I've lost 25 lbs. and am in the smallest size ever, so things are good as long as we keep it that way. With endless parties and cookies already starting to creep into the picture, keep the goal in mind is key. Weighing myself more than the usual once per week has helped focus, and having an entire group (ECC baby!) to work out with in the morning rocks. I have to keep reminding myself status quo is not enough.

Got the Green Light: Eating Clean

A few weeks ago (been a bit busy lately) I got the green light to starting eating clean rather than the strict, strict diet. This was great news until my trainer also mentioned "no sugar, bread or pasta" which is a bit stricter than simply eating clean. So I ran to the store only to discover most things were still off limits. On the other hand, being able to add a variety of veggies, rather than just broccoli and green beans) and fruit, though this is limited to one per day, was a real boost.

I've found a few recipes that are tasty...here is my favorite for lunch. Sometimes I sneak a piece of Eziekel bread and though I normally don't eat egg salad or cottage cheese, I will admit this is pretty good: Eat Clean Egg Salad from Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet Cookbook.

The diet change was just what I needed to stay on track and keep my eye on the goal.