Sunday, February 17, 2013

Mamavation Monday 2/18


Last week was mixed for me.  I am still doing well with my workout routine, but I've really struggled with food choices.  I'm feeling very sluggish and I know it's because I'm eating too much sugar.  My carb/fat/protein ratio has been off kilter for a few weeks and I haven't been able to get back on track.  I'm eating too many carbs...it's those damned Cadbury Eggs!! I've told myself that the sugar splurges are okay because I'm stressed, but frankly, that's bullshit. I know I need to manage stress with exercise and just have to hold myself accountable.

This week, I plan to lower my calorie target a bit. I need to show myself that I have some self control. I can stick to a calorie goal, whereas it's hard for me to cut out something specific.  With less calories,I'm  forced to focus on eating healthy, whole foods and I tend to avoid junk.  Hopefully this approach will work for me.  Most of the dinners I've planned for the week include chicken.  My plan is to make enough to take some chicken to work for lunch each day. I assume that if I eat ,ore protein at lunch, I won't want chocolate at 3pm. :)

As for workouts, I have the following planned:
Monday: Cardio (3miles) and #plankaday
Tuesday: Pure Barre (I've found it to be a great workout and I'm so sore after!). We plank in class, so it also meets my #plankaday goal.
Wednesday: Cardio (2-3 miles), #plankaday, and push-ups for the 100 push-up challenge
Thursday: rest
Friday: push-ups for the 100 push-up challenge and #plankaday
Saturday: Cardio (Tae Bo?) and #plankaday
Sunday: push-ups for the 100 push-up challenge and #plankaday

This should be my last week of the push-up challenge...I'm excited to see how many I can do at the end of it.  More to come on that next week.  I'm also very focused on water intake.  I do really well with the #64ozchallenge during the weekdays, but I've been struggling on the weekends.  I just need to be more conscious of it.

What do you have planned?  Have a great week, ladies!

12 comments:

  1. great job on the workouts. I know what you mean about eating incorrectly!

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    1. Thanks, Pam. I did well with my food choices early in the week, but succumbed to office birthday cake on Friday. It wasn't a downfall, but still...I wanted to avoid it!
      Thanks for the encouragement!

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  2. My goal is to do cardio 5 days this week. It's hard for me to get it done. Keep up the good work!

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    1. You can do it! It's so hard to find the time, but you'll do it. ;)

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  3. Way to go on the workouts. I want to integrate a #plank or certain amount of pushups/squats a day. Good for you!

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    1. Thanks! The planking has made a huge difference in my core strength!

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  4. Um, I am a Cadbury Egg fanatic. I have to run past them in the store these days, because I love those puppies! Pushups are hard for me, but I'm getting better at them. I'm sure you'll be super proud of your results!

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    1. I know, right?! They're so good...oh, well...they'll be gone in a month and I can move forward with my sugar free life.

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  5. Yes, those Eggs!!! (thankfully I haven't gotten any this year yet!) and I know what you mean...the sweets are so tempting but then I feel so ick when I overindulge! And it's so easy to go "I'm stressed/craving/etc" Great workout plan--hope it went well!! :)

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    1. Thanks, Nicole. It did go well. I was able to stick with everything, but got a little behind in the push-ups. I hope you had a great week!

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  6. Awesome job on the workouts! I think it's really important for you to recognize what works for you, like you said with the calorie goals. For me, if I were trying to hit a calorie goal, I'd get all psycho about it. HAHA I know, hard to believe, right?? Anyway, I think you're doing an amazing job! Keep up the good work!

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    1. Thanks, Joanna...I've really appreciated your encouragement!!

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