Saturday, January 24, 2015

Slim Down Saturday - January 24th

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. I am linking up with Gina for Slim Down Saturday to share my weight loss progress.


Updates:
I’m still not completely recovered from my cold, but I am feeling better than last week.  The congestion prevented me from doing a lot of cardio this week, but I focused on eating clean and keeping up with the strength parts of the Tone It Up workout plan.   I am happy to say that I have been completely gluten-free and dairy-free since January 1st.  I have noticed a huge difference in how I feel, and the scale is definitely showing the difference too. I’m amazed that I have hit the 10 pound mark already, but I have worked hard every day.  I am here to answer any questions or give any tips to help others achieve the results they want.

Something to Do Better:
I have been wearing a Misfit Flash (cheaper version of a Fit Bit) since Christmas and have noticed that my sleep is pretty horrible.  I am restless for a quarter to a half of the time I am asleep.  I’m not sure why I am so restless because I don’t remember waking up or tossing and turning most of the time.  I am going to try a nighttime routine to try and wind down and hopefully sleep more soundly.

Last Week’s Goal:
My husband ended up having to go out of town for business, so my meal plan didn’t really happen.  I can eat the same thing several nights in my row, unlike my husband. I did try two new recipes though:
  - I made shrimp and “grits from cauliflower.  It was delicious!

  - I also made curry tofu with zucchini noodles….yum!
I can’t believe how much cauliflower and zucchini I have been eating recently.  I would never buy them before, but I am loving how versatile they can be. 

This Week’s Goal:
I have been doing much better with the strength and yoga parts of the Tone It Up workout plan, but have skipped or modified a lot of the cardio parts.  This week, I want to up my cardio, so I will run and go to spin class two times each.  I love the endorphins that I get from a good sweat session, so this should be awesome!

Quote:

As I continue to make healthy changes in my lifestyle, I need to focus my energy on building new healthy habits instead of fighting the old unhealthy habits.

5 comments:

  1. Congratulations on losing 10 pounds! You are doing such an awesome job on a healthy lifestyle. I'm getting a Fitbit (my reward to myself) today, and a definitely interested to see how my sleep is. That has to be interesting.

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  2. 10 pounds already?! AMAZING!!! You go! I thought my sleep was horrible because I am always tired (I was found to have a vitamin d deficiency twice but I didn't think it was still the case) but it seems once I am asleep, I stay asleep and not restless all night. I am just tired I guess (or I need to get myself some more vitamin D). Have a great week!
    Gina

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  3. I was almost going to get cauliflower this week for a similar dish, but ended up changing my mind and doing something else instead. It's good to hear that it's delicious though! Congrats on losing 10! You're halfway there!
    Kristin

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  4. Great job on losing 10 pounds!! You are almost at your goal. Keep it up!
    Beth
    easy peasy education

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  5. You are doing fantastic! Wow 10 pounds already! The recipes you made look really good. Especially the shrimp and grits. I am going to be trying that one for sure. I have also been gluten and dairy free and I agree I always feel so much better for it. Good luck with your goals this week!

    ~Laura
    Luv My Kinders

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