Fit to Be a Mom

Okay ... so maybe I do have one tiny but extremely predictable resolution.

It's to get fitter. And besides, who doesn't feel fresh.beautiful after regular exercise and shedding a few pounds.

For all the yummy mummies out there who read this blog to help get them feeling pretty, I'm going to share my ups and downs about trying to fit fitness into my routine. I'll share my successes, my losses, and any tips and tricks I learn along the way.  I may even, tell you my weight (*gasp*) now and then.  I've heard that writing and being open about your weight loss journey can actually help you achieve your goals.  You feel accountable.   So every month, expect one or two posts about my shrinking *fingers crossed* dress size.

You're probably wondering about what this has to do with BlushPretty and makeup and hair and all that stuff. Well, again, you can't underestimate the power that regular exercise and diet have on making you feel pretty and overall, better about yourself.

So, to begin my journey, I'll share with you what I've decide to do to help lose some pounds.

1.  Maintaining a regular sleep patterns.  I've got the waking up part done: Monday to Friday, I'm waking up at 6 am.  On Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30 am (unless I have a makeup job).  Now about the bedtime part - it's sporadic.  My goal however is to be asleep by no later than 11 pm.

2.  Drink more water.  I used to drink a 2L bottle of water everyday when I worked in an office.  But now that I am at home, its harder for me to calculate how much I'm drinking.  I'm going to start slow and try to be sure to drink a glass in the morning and evening, and also one at lunch.  I'll work my way up from there.

3. Go for a walk every morning and night.  I actually might have the advantage on this.  I now have a dog, and I walk him every morning for 25 minutes, and every night for about 15 minutes (it's colder at night). I've maintained this initiative ever since we got the dog.

And here's what I plan to incorporate over the next week or two:

1.  More strength training.  I currently work in some 20 minute routines every other day.  Hopefully I can work my way up to doing it daily.

2.  Make healthier meals. I've just started getting comfortable in the kitchen. Right now, I'm focused on just making meals for my family everyday (I do use the phone and dial 9671111 every now and then).  Eventually, I want to start incorporating well-balanced and nutritious meals, even if only it is for 2 of 7 dinners a week.

3.  To measure myself.  I've not taken my measurements yet.  I will do so at the end of the month and then measure myself again every month after that.  This is so I won't stress about my weight or size everyday.  I'll just worry about the number at the end of the month!

Now, to applaud the fact that I've decided to take this goal seriously and head on ... I went out and bought me a treat.  Okay, wait, I bought me two.  As mentioned, I walk my dog everyday and my poor Marc Jacob Wellies are beginning to show signs of wear and tear.  So today I went out and bought me a pair of Hunter boots in black.  Then I noticed they were on sale and so I bought a shorter pair in dark purple.  Hey, I said my resolution was about losing weight ... not stopping shopping.

Wish me luck.

-bp-