Goal Met. Now What?

I did it. After almost EXACTLY SIX MONTHS of new eating habits and working out, I did it. I have been holding steady at 135lbs for 2 weeks. I have lost a total of 13.4lbs since I started. I can't even believe it.

Even though I have reached this goal, looking back at my previous blogs I am disappointed in myself. I have been so busy (which I know is no excuse) that I have stopped meal prep. I haven't had oatmeal - which used to be a staple for breakfast - in weeks. I have not made super food fudge, granola bars, almond bites or chia see pudding in months. I have not juiced at least two months.

I used to work out every second day, now I'm at twice a week. I promised my PTNB that I would do stairs 5 times while she was gone to Italy last month - I went once, and then once at the gym. This is very difficult for me to write, but I promised to always be real with you guys, I need a new game plan. Starting after Thanksgiving on Monday. I need to change. Again. I know exactly what happened, I reached my goal weight and just stopped trying. I am still eating healthy, but not as picky as before. Even that has changed. And if i'm not careful, I'm going to go right back up to 148.4lbs. HELL NO!

So here is the new exercise plan, and I will have you, my audience to hold me accountable:

1. I need to do more cardio. So once a week will be the dreaded 1hr of cardio. Whether it is running, walking on an incline, stairs, elliptical, bike etc - I will do an hour. Cardio day will be Sunday.

2. I need to tone. Twice a week I will do my weights with a quick 10 minute walk to warm up. Push, pull and legs. Monday and Wednesday. Then volleyball on Thursdays.

3. Friday or Saturday will be squat and pushup day. Really quick. 30 mins max. I will make myself a chart and record how many I can do. Easy Peasy.

As for food:

1. Sunday night will need to be food prep for the week. I will make oatmeal, pudding, granola bars, fish, veggies etc. I need to start meal planning again, as I'm getting sick of tuna salad. I need to have fruit and veggies in the house to juice, as in the winter I need to get all the nutrients I can.

2. I need to try the new recipes I have saved on my ipad. Marek buys the groceries in our house, so it is really as simple as making him a list.

Goals:

1. Hit 130lbs. There is no reason I can't lose another 5 pounds. And that is my new goal. 130lbs before the new year. 2.5 months. I've done it before.

2. Stick to my work out plan. I am going to print a calendar and stick to it. I am also going to figure out new exercises that aren't going to bore me. I will ask PTNB for advice tomorrow.

3. Stick to my food plan.

4. Tone! Tone! Tone! I want my ass to look flawless by the New Year, as I am most likely going to Mexico with my family!

5. Write more blogs. Obviously. It has been too long.

Thank you for all your support! I can't wait to continue LEG TWO of my journey. xoxo