Health and fitness are about starting and being consistent. The smallest breaks can have the biggest impact, especially when you’re trying to lose. The week between Christmas and New Years was open season! Not only did I not exercise, but I stopped tracking my points in Weight Watchers. I was mentally determined to get back to work for 2017. We’re Two weeks into the new year, but I still haven’t gotten back on track fully.
Exercise
T25 is a 10-week exercise program created by Shaun T (Insanity, Cize). I’m supposed to do 6 workouts a week, I’ve only been able to do 4 each week the last 2 weeks. I’m pushing to get up to 6 this week. I’m currently doing the Alpha stage (first 5 weeks). Each workout is 25 minutes and each day has a particular focus: Cardio, Lower Body, Total Body, Abs and Stretch. Speed 1.0 is my favorite, it’s intense cardio. I feel sore on lower and total body days…no pain, no gain right?
I’m still doing Bahamianista’s #LitandFit2017 challenge. 25 Russian Twists is much harder than it looks. I’m feeling more definition in my core, waiting for some fat to melt off the and let those abs thru! I’m ready for you abs…I’m so ready!
Eating Right
I only have the Weight Watchers app, but where I lack consistency in working out, I’ve been perfect in tracking. Tracking doesn’t mean I’ve been staying below my daily points! Based on my goal, I’m allowed 30 daily points (it’s similar to counting calories, but I’m not good at counting calories so the points are better for me.) I also get extra weekly points just in case I go over, but one meal can potentially put you at 30 points! It’s extremely eye opening. While I can eat whatever I want, monitoring the portions. I’m also selective with what I’m eating and often put in recipes or food items to see how many points it would be before eating.
Meal prep made tracking easier. I used the Fit Men Cook app to make Quinoa Banana Blueberry muffins. They tasted like oatmeal muffins. I’m definitely going to make these again, they were filling an only 3 points. For lunch, I made chili for the week. For snacks, I primarily ate fruits, vegetables and yogurt. Monday through Friday isn’t too much of a weakness, it’s the weekend. I’m always hanging out with family and friends, which also includes snacks and wine. Learning to be disciplined during these time is what’s most challenging.
Reflect & New Goals
Some progress is better than none. I need to take it up a notch this week to kick it into high gear. I like to work out first thing in the morning, so I have to get up at 5:30am. This means I need to get to bed by 11pm the night before at the latest, so that’s my goal this week. Preparing breakfast and lunch again will be important.
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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