No-Junk-All-Gym-July
That’s what we have named this upcoming month.
Dustin and I have been in a bit of a rut lately, feeling like we’re trying to run uphill. We came back to Australia in January and it’s been a bit of a struggle for us (with many high’s too!) We have tried so hard to stay on the health wagon, but then we have those binging moments. I can’t believe I’m even going to admit this, but the other night I had a large pizza to myself... family size block of chocolate.. large packet of Smiths chips... and half an apple pie! YUCK! That night I waddled around with a big buddha belly. It hurt to move!
It hasn’t been all bad though. We joined a gym/leisure centre directly across the road from us. When you open the curtains first thing we see is the pool! I’ve also been reading a lot of raw food books, experimenting with raw food, we got ourselves a new juice, high powered blender and a food dehydrator. I’m more motivated than ever to live a healthy lifestyle.
We have both been feeling pretty down lately. Sad and in a rut. A bit bored with life. Not sure what we want to do with ourselves. Both been having that “mid life crisis” feeling. Last night we were talking and we decided that our food and physical activity has got to have a role in all of this. I’ve been sick with the flu for the past 2 weeks, and we both haven’t been going to the gym. When we were walking to the supermarket late last night (to buy chocolate ice cream and Top Deck chocolate! Face palm!) we set ourselves a challenge. Everyday in July we have to go to the gym. No matter what. Even if it’s just to swim a few laps. We also everyday have to eat according to the earth diet. No more junk! If we both succeed until the end of July then we are going to reward ourselves by buying new work out clothes!
This is just a small goal. I realized that when I set big goals for myself (which are great to do!) I don’t ever get off my arse to do it. And I need to set little goals along the way. My major goals is to be under 60 kg’s (never done that before since before puberty!), to have Jennifer Anniston arms (for my wedding!), work out what I wanna do with my life (love youth work but feeling a little burnt out) and be able to do 10 unassisted chin ups. Ohh and maybe be able to touch my feet without bending my legs! ha!
My goal for July is to everyday eat according to the Earth Diet, go to the gym everyday, and to be happy.
I’ll be blogging everyday to keep myself accountable, and if you would like to encourage me please feel free to! I will also be recording my mood for the day and how I feel physically. I’ve been having daily headaches and pain for awhile now, I’ve had the cold/flu, my skin looks bleh and I’ve been feeling sad. I want to see these areas transform by making small changes in my life such as exercise and food! And this time stick to it.
Today was the first day:
Mood- Sad but enthusiastic
Exercise- 20 mins cardio, weights, swim, spa
Food- Protein shake, green smoothy, mandarins, pumpkin soup, hand made potato chips (earth diet style)
