Friday, June 24, 2011

Up in the Gym, working on my Fitness!

The other day, I wrote about how America is so unhealthy.  And as I was reading everyone's awesome comments, I thought to myself, 'wait a minute. I am American. I am included in this.  And those 5 pounds?  Those are my fault. No one forced me to drive through that Carl's Jr...'

I have decided that I need to make a change.  I am still relatively young, and I am not heavy, but I am totally out of shape.  I might be thin, but I'm flabby.  I might not gain a ton of weight, but I don't understand how to eat healthy.  These are things I want to know.  I want to learn to eat healthy, consistently work out, and -- wait for it -- enjoy it.

So I started going to the gym two weeks ago.  I wrote a post about it here.  Three days a week is all I can handle right now, and I hope to up that in the future, but I feel like that is an accomplishment for me at this point.  It is like a war zone in my house trying to get ready for the gym.  Like we need our own reality show and I only have two kids.

I also started a program with something called Advocare.  It starts with a 10 day cleanse to rid your body of toxins and prepare for optimal nutrient absorption and then a 14 day supplements for your weight/workout goal.  So far I am loving the cleanse.  I don't really feel like I am on a cleanse, I am not hungry, just a little tired, but nothing I can't handle.  I have lost 3.5 pounds and I feel so trim already and I am only on day 5 of the whole program.  I can't wait to see more results!! (I understand this program is supplemental and me eating healthier and going to the gym is helping too.  I am not unrealistic!)

All that to say you might see a bit more about fitness and healthy eating up here on the little bloggity blog!  I want to share recipes as I go and maybe even workout tips if I can learn some.  Here is a little shout out to some inspirational blogs involving fitness and being healthy.


Think {Pretty} Thoughts She does fashion posts, is hilarious, and hits the gym everyday.

This post over at Episodes of a Mixed Girl. Funny and inspirational.

Totally Smiten writes about her fitness routine and makes me want to hit the gym.

Tracy Cooks it Right - EVERY RECIPE is healthy.  And since I actually know Tracy, and have eaten some of her goodies, I can attest, they are goooood.

Healthful Sense She is super healthy, maybe even a little out of my league in this department, but hey, a girl could dream, right??

And healthy tips you want to share??  I would love love love for you to share them!  I am looking for all the help I can get.  I might even to a series on this stuff.  Hope you enjoy it!



13 comments:

Kori said...

Love this...consistency is key and if you want something eat a little bit of it! Kori xoxo

Kym @ Travel Babbles said...

GREAT POST!!! I am interested in the Advocare...Yikes, looks expensive!! But it must work :) Good luck to you, I look forward to following your progress!

TexaGermaFinlaNadian said...

Good for you girl! Working on it from the inside out :) You will be in shape in no time!

Lindsay @ la vita dolce said...

thanks for linking to my blog Tal :)
you will do fine working out and getting back in shape, you are a natural at fitness! :)

Suzzie Vehrs said...

I love all of your posts haha especially this one. Have fun at the gym! That's the best part, learning to enjoy it :)

Ashley said...

Thank you for the shout lady!!! :)

Jennifer said...

Good for you! I need to follow your example!!

XLMIC said...

Awesome! It feels GOOD to be healthy and fit :)

CaseyWiegand said...

ohhhhh this is a great post. im bad at this!!!!! i needed to read this :) xoxoxo

TracyP said...

You are on the right track! Thanks for the shout-out.

Anna Walker said...

Nice Job! :D I'm doing the 30 day Shred with one day off a week from it! Just adding vegetables in to random dishes, Zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms to just regular spaghetti! Fiber and Vegetables! :D

http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

Anna Walker said...

PS Fergilicious is a GREAT song to workout to!

http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

Ana said...

That's great that you decided to have better habits. I'm working on that too. Thanks for sharing the links, I'm definitely checking them out :)

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