Proof

If you didn't believe me from my last post that I'm not eating well, here's proof.  This pic is four day's worth of trash in my office trash can (I know this is kind of gross but it totally proves a point):

I am addicted to halloween candy!

AHHH.

I need to tape this picture up at my desk to remind me to stop eating shit!

(PS, my favorite part is that the only un-eaten food is the one healthy item in sight. Hilarious and disgusting all at once.)

Ummm..not so much

So a little while ago I wrote that I was getting serious about getting back in shape. I was hoping to give Friday updates..mostly as a way to hold myself accountable, but this weekend was a little crazy so my apologies.  I'll get back on track next week.

How am I doing?

Well..to be candid...I suck at this. Halloween candy is just TOO tempting.  Plus, the more I work out the more I rationalize that I can "treat" myself.  Nice, right?   I don't have a scale and have never been a freak about weighing myself, but lets just say I'm not feeling any healthier or thinner.

Since we've been in a recipe rut and eating better is part of getting back in shape, I've been cooking more.  Last night, I decided to try something new and healthy.  I found a great cooking light recipe and had B pick up everything we needed at the store.  I started prepping...red peppers, green peppers, chicken, pasta, half a stick of butter, 1.5 cups of half and half.  Wait..what?!  Turns out my "cooking light" recipe was actually from southern living.  Fail!  But...it was delicious ;)  (The recipe, if you want it, is here.  I think you could totally use less butter and fat free half and half)

In more positive news..I'm down to 15 post-its...wooo!   I am a little nervous about staying on track when we go here next weekend for B's 30th b-day.  But let's just take it one day at a time right?   B and I have been trying to walk more and we've made it twice this week.  Walking is one of my favorite things that we do together...we get to exercise and talk and laugh for an hour.  I think it's a sentimental thing, too.  My parents walked every night (and still try to) and I used to join them in high school.  I love that we're able to do that together, too.  (PS - how cute are the post-its..a gift from my maid of honor, love!)

It's all good...I've got

Looking for Healthy Recipes & Tips! (The second part of "getting serious about getting in shape")

I'm on a "get healthy" kick, which I've mentioned before.  In fact, in a previous post, I discussed how post-it notes are going to help me whip myself back into shape.  For the record, I did do a 4.5 mile loop this morning - half walking/half running - but still.  1 post-it down, 20 to go - whoo!

Okay, so fine, I'll get back in shape, but I know I need to be a LOT better about eating healthy too or I'll never lose the dreaded double chin.   This Sunday, for example, I managed to house a cheese danish, fried chicken, a cupcake and lots of sweet tea - and that doesn't even include dinner.  No veggies, fruits.  Yikes.

I am NOT someone who can cut out foods - I'm like a little kid in that respect, the more I tell myself I can't have it, the more I want it and become determined to have it.  So moderation is big with me.

I'm going to have to break up with Chick-fil-a for a while :(

If I were still single & living in NYC, I would simply order out less and cook super simple meals - a veggie burger + steamed veggies for dinner, maybe chicken & veggies.  I'd definitely not keep much dessert in the house and would avoid fries at all cost.  Unfortunately, living with B complicates things.  He needs more than just chicken + veggies.  He wants tater tots, fried, bread, always a starchy side. And don't even get that boy near a veggie burger, things get ugly!

So I'm soliciting advice - what do you eat or cook when you want to "get back in shape".  More specifically, what are some healthy things I can cook that my picky "roommate" will like?  :)   Keep in mind we don't eat red meat in our house, nor do we do anything that is strictly vegetarian (I know, you must be thinking.."what the hell do those guys eat"..we manage, I promise, its just not always healthy).

What are you favorite healthy foods, meals & recipes?  Please share!!!

Major Monday Fail

So much for starting my fitness kick on the right foot...

I slept through my alarm.  BOOOO!

I've got an 8am car appointment tomorrow, so tomorrow morning's out for a workout as well.  I guess I better try and squeeze in a run tonight and tomorrow after work!

This pic pretty much sums up how I feel about all of this!

Getting Serious About Getting Back in Shape (Part I)

This is a little embarrassing to admit, but one of my first thoughts after we got engaged (after the excitement and tears, of course) was "oh crap, now I have to lose some weight!"   I gave it some thought, promised to get back into an exercise routine and then threw back several glasses of champagne.

We spent the next week celebrating and haven't slowed down since.  So not only have I not gotten back into shape, I've actually gained weight, ahhhhh!

I always gain weight in the summers and lose it during the winter - there are just so many more distractions & reasons to eat more, drink more, exercise less during the summer, I guess.  Ranch Theckla, anyone?  Yup, happened during the summer.  That terrible month when I ripped 2 pairs of "too-tight" jeans, yup, that was during the summer too.  This summer has been no exception - my skirts are tight and I'm pretty sure I saw a double chin waving at me in the mirror recently. 

I've decided that starting tomorrow I am going to make a greater effort at getting back in shape.  Research shows it takes 21 days to make a habit.  I know this is true, because when I lived in New York, my roommate and I put 21 post-it notes on the fridge, counting down from 21.  Everytime we went for a run, or hit the gym, we pulled off a post-it note.  The goal was to consistently get up early and exercise, missing no more than 2 consecutive days (supposedly if you miss more than 2 days in a row of whatever habit you are forming, you get out of the routine and have to start over). 

So guess what?  Yup, the post-its are back!  I've got to get back into a work-out routine and hopefully this is the trick that helps me do it.  Not only do I want my clothes to fit, but I want to feel better.  I definitely have more energy when I get up early and exercise, I just need to do it more often!  

I'll keep you posted on my progress in new fitness friday posts!