New Feature!: Fit Gluttony

Back in the day, when I was a fit glutton.

I think I took my role as "the Glutton" too seriously.  I indulged too much. Don't get me wrong, I eat healthy 90% of the time but weight snuck up on me. Yeah, I had a baby since then but I started slowly gaining weight before the baby, so that isn't a good excuse. I kinda...well, let myself go. Love kicked in and when Steve and I moved in together I had to cook differently. When I lived with my mom my favorite meals were salads and lean proteins. Steve adores Mexican food an loathes salads unless it is what he calls Crouton Soup (it is a small amount of lettuce, then an abundant amount of croutons, and tons of dressing). Cooking for us became hard. We had totally different ideas of what a good meal was. I adapted to him. Cooked things he liked but that made me gain weight. Steve is now a vegetarian so many nights I either cook my healthier meals or I end up going on carb overload.

This year, I vowed to myself to regain my health. I had some health issues and it is better for me to be healthy. I joined a gym last week. Mainly for my children (I wrote about it on my other blog) but also for me. I want to be healthy so I can be around for a long time. Be a positive example and I need to learn to balance.

Will I indulge still? I sure will. After all, I have to review amazing foods for you all. But, moderation not indulgence will be my new motto.

I have been hitting the gym and loving it.

I burned a ton of calories on Wednesday doing spin and weights!

My goals:

• Hit the gym 5-6 times per week. 
• Eat healthy 95% of the time
• Try new and challenging work outs
• Try new and exciting dishes
• Blog!!! Gotta keep myself accountable. 

 Wish me luck!

Um, where did the fitness post go?

Well, have I been a slacker....yeah, technically I have been. I haven't wanted to recap because I haven't done much recapping. I have been sick. I have been losing weight but it has not been in a healthy way.

I have been to the Dr. a few times for my health issues and we will see what turns up. Anyway, thanks for reminding me to post new workouts....


My advice is to just rotate what I have already posted, switch up the times and the routines so you dont get used to it. Eat healthy and have fun wit it. Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Fitness links to love

 Fit sugar is one of my favorite websites, actually, I like all of the Sugar sites (pretty much). I thought I would post some links to love to get the motivation pumping, maybe even fist pumping since that is aerobic...right?!?

http://www.fitsugar.com/Exercises-Beginning-Runners-Prevent-Injuries-Correct-Form-16253681

http://www.fitsugar.com/Best-Exercises-Toning-Arms-Shoulders-From-David-Kirsch-16154924

http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Fix-Common-Fitness-Mistakes-16130624


http://www.fitsugar.com/Easy-Ways-Burn-Calories-Outside-Spring-16107074

http://www.fitsugar.com/Yoga-Poses-Legs-16023419

http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Celebrity-Brides-Lose-Weight-Weddings-15943073

My go to snack!

It is hard to find a refreshing snack that is healthy and easy to eat on the go. I often find my self turning to frozen grapes. They are low in calorie, they make me feel like I am cheating since they taste sinful, and they are easily transportable.

This is from this past weekend. I are some frozen grapes for breakfast at the pool! Delicious!

Often, I will take them in the car if I am strapped for time and I don't want to hit a fast food drive through. Also, living in Arizona, the weather is pretty hot already. These are like a little frozen treat for my mouth.

Do you guys like frozen grapes?

Workouts For Week TWO!

If you are just joining us, refer to Week One to start. If not, then please applaud yourself for an awesome week one...that is, if you did every single workout! I did not :(

Read my previous post and learn about set backs, we all have them!

Here are....

Monday:
Elliptical:  30 minutes on aerobic mode- 30 minutes on cardio mode
Weights:15 minutes
Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)

This is what it looks like in case you were wondering. I referred to it in Week One. It kicks your ass.

Tuesday:
-Treadmill: 45 minutes total- 15 highest incline- 15 minutes running-  15 minutes intervals of 3 minutes between running and walking.
 -15 minutes stationary bike
-weights 15 minutes
-Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)
Wednesday:
-Yoga Pilate's Video
- elliptical cardio mode
-Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)

Thursday:
-Elliptical : 30 minutes aerobic. 30 minutes fat burn
- 15 minutes stationary bike
-15 minutes weights
-Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)

Friday:
Elliptical: 45 minutes aerobic,15 minutes cardio, 15 minutes fat burn
Treadmill: highest incline 10 min
Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)

Saturday:
Elliptical: 45 minutes fat burn
Stationary bike: 30 minutes
Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)

Sunday:
Workout video: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (level one)
Yoga/Pilate's video

Weekly Recap from WEEK ONE!

Well, Week One wasn't quite what I wanted, to be honest. When I hit the gym I hit it hard. However, I have health problems that keep me from wanting to go. Two days I didn't make it to the gym because I had migraines that kept me from seeing straight. I actually vomited from them. I napped instead. So, I felt slightly defeated. I am fessing up. I still did the workout videos and  I worked it hard when I did go to the gym. I also clean daily so I think house work is aerobic. I also went to the pool a few times this week. That is body movement. Does that make up for missed gym time? I sure hope so! Week Two will be posted in the morning. I will also be posting the workout videos that are my favorites shortly! I love the email feedback I have been receiving. Everyone keep up the great work! Don't be shy, become a Facebook fan too!

Workouts For Week ONE!

So, as promised I am going to be posting work outs for losing the bulge and getting fit! Last week I hit the gym daily and did 45 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weights. Here is what I am going to do for the official Week One, join me, will you?

MONDAY:

Elliptical: Aerobic mode(30 minutes)
Stationary Bike:15 minutes
Weights: 15 minutes
Workout video : 30 Day Shred (week one segment)

Tuesday:
Elliptical: Manual Mode ( 30 minutes, reverse mode-15 minutes of this time)
Treadmill: 15 minutes on the highest incline
Weights 15 minutes
Workout video: 30 Day Shred (week one segment)

Wednesday:
Elliptical: Cardio Mode (45 Minutes)
Treadmill:(10 minutes on highest incline)
Weights 15 minutes
Workout video 30 Day Shred (week one segment)

Thursday:
Elliptical: Aerobic Mode(45 minutes)
Treadmill (running 10 minutes)
Weights 15 minutes
Workout video 30 Day Shred (Week One Segment)

Friday:
Elliptical: Fat Burn Mode (50 minutes)
Treadmill: 10 minutes on highest incline
Weights 15 minutes
Workout video 30 Day Shred (Week One Segment)

Saturday:
Treadmill: Highest incline 15 minutes/ running 10 minutes
YOGA PILATE'S WORKOUT VIDEO
Workout video 30 Day Shred(Week One Segment)

Sunday:
Yoga Pilates workout video
Workout Video 30 Day Shred (week one segment)

Glutton's Let's Get Our Fitness On!

I have gained weight. There are many reasons...

• I have stopped working out as much. I worked out every day before, now it is only a few times a week.

During one of my daily work outs before

Swing dancing is a great workout, now I don'r really go.

• I would go swing dancing often, life is so hectic now, that I don't go anymore.
• I discovered this bread that turned me into a carb-o-holic.

 This bread is a serious problem for me.

• The bread, the lack of physical activity, the rise in new gf foods that are delicious (hey, I am not complaining) plus one of the hardest emotional years in my life, has lead to me re-gaining some of the weight I have lost. I will not allow it to stay on!

So, what am I going to do about it? Well, I already have started! I have started hitting the gym and eating better. Every Monday, I am going to post a workout schedule, feel free to join me! I am going to post additional supplemental information here and there to make it easier too. So, Glutton's LET'S GET OUR FITNESS ON!