Here we are all over again. The new year is upon us and with it, plans for a better and no doubt thinner 2004. This is my official boarding date onto the proverbial bandwagon.
For those of you who couldn't care less about my desire to get in shape and lose weight, stop reading now. For any of you who want to do this with me, please let me know! I could really use some partners in crime!
Here are my stats, ladies: 5'8", 155 lbs. I am a certified personal trainer, so there really is no excuse for me to be as out of shape as I am.
My goals: I want to increase my endurance and improve my all around physical fitness. I also want to eat fewer refined foods, drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. I don't feel the desire to take meat out of my diet at this time. I was a vegetarian for a year and my menses stopped...
Not the WOE for me...
My plan: I have a nice gym in my apartment building, so I will make more use of it. I also have Winsor Pilates DVD's which are wonderful. I will go to the gym at least 5 days per week and do 30-45 minutes of cardio (treadmill/recumbent bike/eliptical). I will also do 30-45 minutes of weight training Mon.-Sat. Sunday will be a freebie.
Nutrition: I will have a fruit/soy milk smoothie for breakfast (accompanied with a bowl Kashi if I'm very hungry). For lunch and dinner, I will stick with green salads with lean protein tossed in. No iceberg lettuce here, folks. The protein will come from lean cuts of chicken, fish or beef. I will use olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dressing. I may also consider having a small about of carbs (brown rice), lean protein and green/yellow vegetables for dinner. Water, water and more water. I find that lemon juice helps me drink as much water as I need to. I will nix the diet soda that I currently consume too much of. I had been taking a multivitamin pack daily, but I sort of fell off. I will begin taking vitamins again.
So, what do you guys think? Is anyone down with the cause?
I could use any positive words you guys could offer up!
Thanks everyone!