January Review

So today was the end of the first month of my new lifestyle. I gotta say I am happy that I chose to change my life to live a healthier one. I started out a little rough on the eating healthier side of my resolution but over the last part of the month I got on the right track thanks to the DASH diet! My other part of my resolution was to lose weight and for the first month of 2012 I am proud to say that I lost 15 pounds! I can't wait to continue this new lifestyle in the month of February and beyond. For now I am just taking it one day at a time and doing what I can to stay on track. If I can do it anyone can do it! Stay strong, stay focused and stay positive friends!

DASH Diet Day 1-Lunch

Here's what I had for lunch today. Chicken salad sandwich, salad and a cup of grape juice. The chicken salad consist of skinless and boneless chicken, non fat mayonnaise, onion powder, celery and lime or lemon juice. The salad consist of freshly cut cucumbers, sunflower seeds and low fat/sodium vinaigrette. Pretty good and also healthy for you!

DASH Diet

The workouts that I have been doing lately are "Insanity" by Shaun Thompson (better known as Shaun T), "10 Minute Trainer" by Tony Horton, workouts on the stationary bike and boxing with the heavy bag. This is the second time that I am doing Insanity and I have just completed the first month. There is a week in between the first and second months of the same workout. I begin that tomorrow. I just began the 10 Minute Trainer last week, so this was my first week of completing it and let me tell you that even though it is only 10 minutes long, it is a great workout! As far as the stationary bike, it just depends on what kind of a mood I am in on how many miles I ride. It ranges from 5 miles to 10 miles per day. On the boxing side of things, I usually get in about 4 rounds of boxing with the heavy bag. So a normal day of exercise looks like this for me. 1 Insanity workout, 2 to 3 10 minute trainers, 5 to 10 miles on the stationary bike and 4 rounds of boxing! Seems like a lot because it is! After I get done with this routine I am pretty tired but I got to admit I sure do feel great! I know now that if I can do it, ANYONE can do it! I have also started this diet called the "DASH diet". The DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This is the first time that I have ever tried a diet of any sort. After learning that my blood pressure is a little higher than it should be, I immediately began doing research on ways I could change my eating habits that would not only be healthy but that would also help lower my blood pressure. The DASH diet was exactly what I was looking for! Today's breakfast consisted of raisin bran cereal with non fat milk, a slice banana, toast and a small glass of orange juice. It was delicious! I am about to go get my workout in, so I will check in later today! Stay focused, stay strong and stay positive!

It Begins!

I have created this page to help others who may be searching for helpful tips on working out, eating or who may just be looking for some motivation. I will update this page as often as I can, but I am hoping to do so daily. Please help me spread the word on this page by telling even just one friend. Together we can make a difference!