Day 8 - Reading/Walking

I forgot to quote articles for the previous data used to state my goals because I summarized my findings after the fact, and didn't save my sources! Silly me. If/when I fact check, I'll quote some information sources then, so anyone can backtrack my thought trains.

"I ate donuts today. :("

Also, I discovered Nerd Fitness - Level Up Your Life and read these articles:

A Beginner's Guide to Getting in Shape

How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank
"Look at different flyers, but only go to one store.  Spend about three minutes looking at the grocery ads when they come in each week , and check to see which meats are on sale.  Whatever grocery store has the cheapest meat is the one you’re going to."

Real-Life Role Playing: What is your Profession?

How to Level Up in the Game of Life
"These are the rats you need to slay:

• Walk 15 minutes a day.
• Put together a job resume.
• Open a savings count"

The advice rings good.

So I took some of it and went for a 20 minute walk!

Day 7 - Check In

"I'm on day 7. Haven't exercised but can start again tomorrow. No weight loss. Need to find measuring tape to check body part circumferences. Didn't do so hot on the diet this weekend, but didn't do so badly either, except for Thursday (3,879). Hovering between 2,000 and 2,500 most days, so goal is to edge off to a steady 2,000 or under this week. Will help if I keep enough food on me and keep packing lunch so that if munchies hit I have filling, nutritionally viable options with me!"

I've packed lunch everyday. I'm so proud of myself. I also panic that I'm short on calories half way through every day, have a snack, and ruin my count for dinner. Gotta find some filling hunger curbers!

However, the numbers I've seen so far/the starting point/what I have to work with are encouraging. If I was trying to maintain my weight I'd be doing A-O-Kay!

That is not the case, however.

I like that MyFitnessPal seems to disallow information too far out from the norm (the outliers) in the data it compiles for you in graph form

Aside from an 1800 calorie daily goal, I also settled on some giant (for me) goals for my nutritional breakdown, seeing as I love fat and carbs. A 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 30% fat calories-from breakdown, compared to a suggested 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat, is a marriage between a muscle builder's dream team (that makes it mine, too, now, just so you know, to a mild degree) and the growing craze, a diabetic diet whether you have diabetes or not. However, a diabetic diet is slightly lower calorie (or so the literature seems to suggest) so to make up for low carbs, I get extra protein, and, hopefully, some cellulite replacements! 

Go, myosin, go!

Day 5 & 6 - Weekend 1

No exercise except a walk to the library. Reading counts, too, right? Getting the hang of MyFitnessPal.

I really find the finished logging option with projected weight loss/gain motivating/hilarious. Also loving the nutrition breakdown and charts.

Day 3 & 4 - Calorie Count Commenced

Well, "doing well with calories but did not exercise day 3 or 4."

I started a calorie count with MyFitnessPal and did some research. I'm attempting a consistent diet of 1800 calories per day. With my current weight this will lead to weight loss (approx. 0.5lbs pet week if I am calorie compliant) and would allow me to maintain my goal weight once achieved if current every day non-exercise activity levels are maintained.

This seems like the best course of action to me, as it means I can create healthy eating habits that are maintainable and do not need to change. As I get fit, which will contribute to more than half of my fat burn, I can increase the exercise to prevent plateauing, but keep eating habits consistent.

Bonus: If I maintain higher activity levels, I can eat more once my weight is in the healthy range!

Day 2 - Cardio/Stretch/Butt

"I'm sore from my workout yesterday, so skipped my muscle strengthening for the day but did my warm up, stretching, and cool down. Helped me feel a bit better. Did good with calories today. I'm going to get on "regular" eating cycle first and then count to see how I need to adjust my intake and nutrients. I had ciabatta roll today, though. Bad me. Bought a scale. 191.6lbs in work out gear. Not a happy camper."

I also discovered, from my sweat pouring yesterday, that full length work out leggings don't breath very well. I guess that's the point, to help keep your core temperature elevated. So I went and bought two pairs of very breathable, light weight yoga shorts/capris. I figure if I like the lines my clothing will help guide me to, I'll be happier with my workout results, and more likely to work on my fitness goals.

And ice water tastes sooo delicious after exercising. Must increase my water intake.

Day 1 - Hips/Cardio

Day 1 went well! I'm logging in the comment section of the playlists. I made it once through most of my goal clips for the day.

I'm also trying to do low wheat, replacing it with more rice and oatmeal. I'm trying to get on a food habit that feels consistent, and then I'll log it to see how I match up to nutrient requirements and a 1800 calorie per day diet count. 

90 Day Challenge

I've blogged before, and I'm aware that short posts can get tiresome, but, well, this one/blog is for me, so short posts are going to keep me "real time progress" and, when I review what I've been up to later, will be, inspirationally, more reminding!

"So today is my day one. If you saw my goals (----), you can see that my end game is more open ended! 

(-)I'm less weight centric and more shape (not size), energy levels, and nutrient balance focused (--------). (---). I can't find any work out videos (my preferred exercise method source) that target my goal muscle isolation groups and target shape do I'll stringing together clips to target my wants! I'm going to post a link to my day 1 play list later. I didn't get the lose it app out today so don't know my calorie count, but no wheat yet (yay!)! But did one of my replacements (oatmeal)."

I've joined a community of health focused individuals.

We are all doing a 90 Day Challenge based on personal goals, posting in a group to inspire each other to continue working!

All aspects of my life have made me feel left out and isolated, because I often have different health (life IS health to me) focuses and views than many of us around. This isolation has pushed me to EMBRACE my differences, and share my views to see if there are others that appreciate my way of thought!

And that's what this 90 Day Challenge is going to be about to me.

I am going to find my health!

Goal!

Getting fit and into a fitness community is *TOUGH.*

So here's where I'm gonna post my tough love for myself and my body.

Goals, achievements, plans, actions.

Goals:
"Hi! Starting weight 180lbs., pants size 14-16, zero exercise sessions per week, with bad eating habits. Goals: bmi in healthy range, 1800 calorie per day diet split into 3 meals and 2-3 snacks, and enough exercise to build and maintain muscle density/tone!"