Well I have made it one month. I have really enjoyed the exercising, this is what i thought i would struggle the most with. I am not saying it has been easy, Leah has really pushed me to improve each time. I have started looking forward to the times i get to go and exercise. With an app on my phone and computer i have tracked my food and it has been easy staying within my calories (with the exception of July 4th, who could resist all that food). I look at the labels alot more when shopping and have found alternatives to take recipes i normally use and make them healthier.
The best part of all this is putting on a pair of pants that i have not fit into for months, that was awesome. It makes you even more determined to continue and work harder. I found i have alot more energy to chase around my grandkids and enjoy running around with them.
As i have the privilege to take care of my mom in her last few days, weeks?? on this earth, it makes me appreciate the health i have and i am determined to get the most of my life in the healthiest way possible. I am so glad i have the opportunity to be apart of the 100 Day Heart Challenge and i am determined to make the most of it.
Well back to getting healthy
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
I Made It!!
After applying everytime they did the employee 100 Heart Challenge I was chosen to participate. I have normally been active most of my life. I love the outdoors and have raised my kids in the mountains either hiking, camping or just out shooting the guns.The last year i have noticed my activity was slowing down and i did not get out as much as i used too. I needed something to help me get the drive to get in shape.
The first week that the heart challenge started my Mom was put in the hospital and found out that she has CHF. She has had other heart problems, that was part of my reason to want to be in the 100 Day Heart Challenge. We now have my Mom home on hospice and its a wait and see game. She will be my inspiration on getting healthy and to take care of myself. This is for you Mom!
I had my husband join the Wellness center so togehter we can exercise and both get healthier, after all if he wants to keep up with me when i get in shape he better get in shape also. We have very active grandkids and it takes alot to keep up. I want to be the Nana that always runs and plays with them.
I did'nt relize how hard this challenge would be. I have a fantastic trainer Leah, as she is driving you to the extreme she is encouraging you to keep going. The nutrition classes are so helpful in making choices of what to eat. I see all the participants in this challenge trying so hard and that makes me want to do better. They are a great group. So off to do more exercising. See you in the next post.
The first week that the heart challenge started my Mom was put in the hospital and found out that she has CHF. She has had other heart problems, that was part of my reason to want to be in the 100 Day Heart Challenge. We now have my Mom home on hospice and its a wait and see game. She will be my inspiration on getting healthy and to take care of myself. This is for you Mom!
I had my husband join the Wellness center so togehter we can exercise and both get healthier, after all if he wants to keep up with me when i get in shape he better get in shape also. We have very active grandkids and it takes alot to keep up. I want to be the Nana that always runs and plays with them.
I did'nt relize how hard this challenge would be. I have a fantastic trainer Leah, as she is driving you to the extreme she is encouraging you to keep going. The nutrition classes are so helpful in making choices of what to eat. I see all the participants in this challenge trying so hard and that makes me want to do better. They are a great group. So off to do more exercising. See you in the next post.
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