Sunday, May 24, 2015

Diet Bet Update

Today ends week 1 of the Dietbet. It's been a pretty good week. I've got in all my workouts, a few extra walks, and drinking all the water. Doing this Dietbet has made me think before I eat. I'm down 3 pounds!!!!! Which is awesome for me. I only have to 3.1 more pounds to lose. I'm pretty confident I'm going to win!

I also decided to take a break from my polar hrm while I workout. Sometimes I get a little to focused on the numbers during my workout. I'm trying to make sure I have lots of variety in my workouts. It not only helps me from getting bored but, it's good to keep your body guessing.

How's your week been???

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Finding a New Grove

So the past few weeks have been filled with lots of stress and uncertainties. For me stress equals headaches, insomnia, and eating all the food. I didn't become a stress eater till college. It was just so easy to run to some fast food place and get whatever I wanted. Milkshake's, cheese burgers, fries, cheese sticks, and whatever else sounded good in the moment. Of course back then it was easy to keep my weight where I wanted it. But, now I'm in my early 30's I've had two kids and a household to manage its a lot harder to do those things.

A blooger I follow Mama Laughlin is hosting a diet bet. I was on the fence about doing it. But, my best friend signed up and basically told me I need to do it. So, I signed up it started yesterday.

How does Dietbet work?  It's pretty simple you bet a certain amount of money (this game the bet is $35). You have 28 days to lose 4% of your body weight. For this game I have to lose 6.1 pounds. At the end of the 28 days if you hit your goal you get your money back. For the people who didn't make their goal they lose their bet and the money is split between those that won the bet. There are rules to do an official weigh in to start and weigh out at the end. My workout plan is 3 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training, and some abs sprinkled in. I'm also doing 30 minute power walks in the morning.

If you want to check it out here is the link http://diet.bt/qUdLM7

I know it's a great way to get on track especially heading into summer.

Have you ever done a Dietbet???