Its a start...

Today was a great day.  I subbed in sped Preschool for the first time and it was so much fun! I was really nervous but it turned out to be no big deal, like always.  I get nervous with new situations and they almost always turn out great! :)

Today I looked up how many calories I can take in each day.  With a moderate workout 3-5 days a week I can eat around 1800 calories and still lose weight.  I won't be counting these calories like a Nazi or anything, but I will be keeping a rough count.  I have decided that I want to write down everything I eat (even if I dont write down the calories) each day to hold myself accountable and also to make sure I am eating a balanced diet. 

I walked on my Elliptical for 30 minutes this evening and it felt great.  I started out at a smaller amount of time working out so I won't get sore.  I think 30 minutes was pretty good. :)

So let me ask you all some questions.

How do you fight the temptation to eat unhealthy or to eat when you are bored?

What kind of healthy mid-day snacks and desserts do you enjoy?

Thanks for reading! I hope this day went great for everyone. 

Lifestyle Change

Throughout my teen years and these last three years in my twenties I have always told myself that I would lose weight. I have started a million diets that have lasted a few weeks and then I'm back to eating horribly. I have been thinking recently that if I do not take control of my body now that I will live unhealthy and unhappy with my body forever. Now, a diet just wont work for the change I'm going for. I'm not trying to lose a few pounds to look good only at the beach. I need to restructure my life by only eating fast food on occasions, decreasing my portion sizes, not eating when I'm bored, and doing a regular workout each day. I need to set a few small goals for myself to get started. My first goal will be to cut out fast food to only once a week, drinking one diet soda a day (because I usually drink like 3 a day) drinking more water(what other drinks are healthy to drink a lot of?) and walking and jogging on my elliptical or outside depending on weather. (What is a good distance to start with, since I rarely work out). I really want to change my life for the better. I believe that by making these changes not only will it help me physically but it will also help me emotionally. Please will everyone reading this help keep me encouraged and hold me accountable for bettering myself. Thank you so much. Also, if anyone would like to join me in this change let me know. :)

I have decided to start a blog to talk about all the adventures and fun things that happen in my life.  I will post about my vacations, day to day happenings and just random items that I want to talk about.  Hope you enjoy :)