Feb 10 2009
Getting Healthy
I tried weight loss diets before and lost weight but it all came back. I have decided to really try to change my life style. The beginning of the year, I joined the YMCA and Karen and I have decided to eat at home a majority of the time. Real health comes from long term and not quick fixes.
I have stuck now for a little over a month with going to the gym 5-6 days a week. The YMCA has a mileage system that tracks how many miles you perform. For cardio, it goes by the machine and for weight lighting you get 1.5 miles per hour of strength training. I have been averaging about 25- 30 miles a week for over a month. I feel great and though I am extremely busy, I look forward to going to the gym everyday.
As far as diet, we are just trying to eat 90% healthy and cutting out the fried and overly processed foods. I have upped my protein which includes my fresh eggs every morning for breakfast. We have one anything goes meal a week and otherwise, we try to eat as healthy as possible.
I have lost about 10.5 pounds since January 3rd but I have gained a bit of muscle mass so I rely very little on the scale number. I have about 35 or so pounds to go but if i keep gaining muscles, that number may change.
Anyone else trying to get healthy? What are you doing?
thank you for such a nice article..on health…really Health is wealth..!!
This has to be the effective way foe getting slim. If you ask me I would say loosing weight is not a overnight miracle. It takes time and at the same time it is a continuous process. Staying on a strict diet plan for a month and getting back to the cheese and bread will not going to help. Regular exercise like described above can be helpful.