OMG!!! I gained 10 Lbs, and Its coming off. Here’s how! – Day 1

Yes, it’s true. I gained 10 Lbs! I stepped on the scale this morning and just about had a heart attack.
Being sick, overworked, overbooked, over exhausted makes working out an eating right really low on the “to do” list. Old habits became the norm because I just didn’t have time, or I was just too run down.

Well, my cold is gone, I’m somewhat caught up with my life and what do I have to show for it???
10 lbs on my thighs and tush! Not for long. I must say part of my success shall be my determination to squeeze back into my favorite jeans ( from forever 21, hehe) ..

I have decided to blog my weight loss journey for you to follow, and for me  to stick to.
If you would like to follow along with what I am doing be my guest and read what I am eating and what I am doing to GET THIS OFF!!!!

I started today after I stepped off the scale this morning. Here was my day.

Breakfast:  a bowl of shredded spoonfuls multi grain cereal, (BARBARA’s Bakery makes it. YUMMY. 2 tsps of flaxseed, tastes nutty. and 3/4 cup of low fat organic milk, coffee, ( 2 cups)

Snack: a handful of raw almonds

Lunch: 2 bites of my daughter’s grilled cheese, (had to), a salad with grilled left over chicken, water with a ton of lemon juice.

Snack- fuji apple and a few pistachios.

Dinner: almond crusted chicken and some wild rice dish my sister in law made. mostly ate the chicken

Desert:  I want chocolate…pms big time. II shall have a chololate kiss with a small teeny tsp of almond butter and swig of milk. That will cut the craving. Oh… I will also spit out the rest of this gummy worm, (don’t need those calories!)

Work out.
I had the kids for the entire day, ( no school, the day after thanksgiving week end… joy. seriously… what’s up with that???). Needless to say, going for a run was not on the agenda. Instead I did my laundry,dishes, and colored  while  I shoved in 5 sets of 15 through out the chores and coloring a picture of  a spooky hair salon my daughter drew.

I did 5 sets total of each. (start with 2-3 sets if you are not use to this kind of movement)

15- leg lifts to side

15- leg lifts to the back

15- squats

15 grand plies

15 counter top push ups ( arms) did it every time at the sink.

15 ab kick outs ( did those on the floor while I built a choo choo train track with my son)

Don’t for get I did 5 sets of those. Do at least 2 sets to start out and work your way up.

That’s the day folks, Not too exciting but lets see whats up for tomorrow.
Check in for tomorrow’s daily diet and work out!

Who needs a mop or a gym membership when you know how to Rag Drag. Watch and Learn!

Lean the “Rag Drag”  and get rid of your gym membership and mop. This move will change your body while cLEANing your floors!

Cardio Cooking-Learn how to do Butt Lifts while cooking a Brisket!

Why Not burn the Calories before you eat them. Learn how to “Taskersize” . Try my Cardio Cooking.

Recipe is soon to come. (trust me it’s worth the wait!)

Sweep your way to a tighter tush!

“Bubbie is going strong and has lost 10 lbs so far. If Bubbie can do it, I mean come on… so can you!

Learn how to Tighten and tone the Tush, even at Preschool!

You can maximize your time by Taskersizing! Learn how to squat and tighten your tush while you play with your kids!

Learn to Tighten the Tummy and Tone your arms while you wipe off the gunk!

WAX ON WAX OFF

Learn how to Tighten your Tummy and tone up your arms while you clean your counter tops!

If Bubbie can do it so can you!

Do this trick and tone your thighs in just minutes!

Don’t hate your thighs anymore! Do this!
I have spent way too many years wearing a sweat shirt around my waist to hide the thighs and tush! ENOUGH!

I learned to stand in front of the mirror for a minute and 25 seconds and stare at the imperfections, (we all have them, so get over it.)

What to do about it?
Take advantage of idle time, whether you are waiting for the microwave to beep, blow drying your hair, or letting the computer render you can seize the time for a thigh make over!

Extend one of your legs , (start with the right) and point your toes. Then bringing  it up 45 degrees slowly bring it down and barely touch your toe to the ground. (Ballet terms, its called a pique). Imagine extenting your leg as far away for your body as possible.and make sure you are pulled up shoulders down and engage the tummy muscles.

Bring your leg up and down 15-20 times, then switch legs. Do this through out your day 2 -3 times and I promise you’ll really see the difference in your thighs and tush, (your tummy will firm up too because you are working on your balance. (Don’t forget to pull up!)

Good luck  and let me know how this works for ya!

Carolyn