Introduction of the Fitness Friday Report (109 hits)
I’ve decided to create a Fitness Friday Report as a way of holding myself accountable for becoming healthy in my spirit, soul and body. On this blog, I will concentrate on the physical aspect of it, providing more details of the changes and progression I am making for a healthier body. Yes, I am overweight. I can finally admit that to myself. For years, I kept denying it. But that period of denial has ended. So what am I going to do about it? I’m going to become a HEALTHY weight and a healthy me which will include healthier eating and working my body.
As a way of working my body, I went to gym twice this week (Tuesday and Thursday). My workout routine for each visit included the treadmill (30 min), elliptical machine (15 min) and stationary bike (15 min). At home, I worked out twice to my Zumba dvd’s (Monday and Friday). This is a Latin dance workout and will really have you moving. Each workout session for me was about 45 minutes long, including warm up and cool down. I will increase my time for all workout sessions, in time. But for now, I feel good about what I’ve done this week.
As for my eating, I am continuing on the Fast, so that meant no sweets, no bread, no sodas, no fried food, no meals after 7 pm and to drink plenty of water.
Also, this week, I accepted a healthier lifestyle challenge from one of my cousins. The challenge is to commit to a two-week program of healthier eating and exercise beginning Monday, August 23rd. Now of course I accepted that challenge. I love a good challenge and this one will benefit me in more ways than one. The challenge is to exercise EVERY DAY for 14 days and follow a special menu which includes 5 small meals a day. Did you know that 5-6 small meals a day will increase your metabolism rate? Well, now you know.
A sample of that menu is:
Breakfast 6 oz tomato juice 2 vegetable Quiche Cup Cup Green Tea (unsweetened)
Lunch Sliced grilled chicken breast on romaine 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Sugar-free flavored gelatin dessert
Mid-afternoon snack Cup of any raw vegetables
Dinner Grilled Salmon with Rosemary Steamed asparagus Tossed salad (mixed greens, cucumbers, green peppers, and cherry tomatoes) Vinaigrette
Delicious! I have to do some grocery shopping this weekend to purchase some of the items on that 14-day menu. Some substitutions can be made for those who don’t eat the red meat or the other white meat. If you would like a copy of the menu, please send me an email at sandstone2020@gmail.com .
Stay tuned for the next Fitness Friday Report and have a great weekend.
