Progress On My Journey

Dear Reader,

Now that I am a bit more comfortable with blogging, I have decided every other week I will post updates on my journey to a healthier life. These past two weeks have been rough staying on track, but I somehow managed to stick with it. Especially when it comes to drinking water.

We all know how important water is to our body, and organs. However, after drinking straight water for a while can get a bit bland. I will admit I have been drinking a lot more tea than I have water. I was doing good for about two days, but I immediately got bored with just plain water! So, I compromised. I went out and got zero calorie and sugar free drink mixes! After that, I began alternating my water intake again! One cup of the flavored water, then a cup of plain tap water! Needless to say, this definitely helps out alot if you are like me at all, and can not stand plain water!

So, when it comes to eating, I still have not set up a strict diet just yet. Due to me not being able to make it to the gym (I love going at night, not many people are there at night). However, I have decided a plan once I start going. Of course, do not start off drastically, you can shock your system by immediately cutting out a lot of things you eat. I would recommend starting off with the lighter things. For me, I would stop using veggie oil, and start using olive oil. I will be honest with this, sometimes I use olive oil rather than butter. Also, when it comes to cooking eggs, I would start cooking just the whites. Unless I am boiling them for protein. Finally, I would start watching the meat I purchase, Try to go for meat that has less fat in it.

Working out, has been a bit tricky with me. Whenever I get some time alone (that is when I can focus on the workouts) I do some basics, Squats,crunches,push-ups,etc. When it gets nicer out, I will start walking again, but until I can get back to the gym these workouts will definitely do!

With that being said, no major changes just yet! It will take time, and until I can get to the gym for at least a week or two I will not do anything drastic. Like I said before, a lot of people give up on this journey. I have came to that point quite a bit these past few weeks, but I am most certainly not giving up!!!