Challenge Number 8 - Try Something New

This month my focus was on weight training. I've been doing it everyday....working on arms one day and legs the next. So cardio was done on the elliptical machine....20-30 minutes a day. I've been going to the gym 3-4 days a week.

Next month (March), I am gonna focus on my cardio again. My goal is to burn at 500 calories each session and do weight training every other day. I am also going to step up my ab working which has been none existing up until this point. People have been coming up to my rubbing my tummy (HOW RUDE!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] ). Spring is right around the corner so it's time to whip out the more form fitting shirts.

I review and evaluate my diet and exercise every week.

The reason I have failed diets in the past was that it got boring, too demanding or I couldn't stick to it. Now I change my routine every week to make myself feel like I am not stuck in a rut and challenged enough cause it's a short term affair.

This week I've added squats and more crunches to my exercise and for my diet, I eat fiber one cereal for one meal to help boost my fiber intake. It's been working out great. Knowing where the majority of my intake is, I work on keeping them within range and providing my body with healthy nutrient sources.

I step on the scale Sunday so I'll see if there has been any changes in my weight. Even if there isn't, there has been positive changes with how i feel towards food and about myself.

Today, I only ate fruits and vegs. That is def something new for me. I have never gone on a day w/out meal... It wasn't bad but saying it out loud my mouth is watering thinking about me. Tomorrow, I think I will be doing turkey or fish.

I bought a Fluidity Bar this past weekend so I will be using it on a regular basis. The reason that my fitness plans never seem to last is because I lose interest or I feel like I don't have the time. My goal for March is to use my bar at least twice a week and alternate the workout DVDs (beg, int, adv, seat & thigh). I also received a body analysis so now I have more of any idea of where I need to be focusing my energy.

My husband and I just purchased a heavy bag. Not only does it help to burn some calories, it helps to get rid of the work day frustrations. I highly recommend it.