Gettin Fit for Life: January Update

At the start of the new year I wrote about trying to get in shape not just for the wedding but for life. Can I say that I'm off to a great start, yeah... not so much. So here's what's happened thus far:

I was on a roll going into the holidays as I had created a routine for myself where I would work out at least 3 times a week. I prefer TV workouts available through On Demand so that's what I was using. It allows me access to a variety of workouts so that I don't get bored. And I was able to keep this up throughout the holidays.

But then sometime between my travels back and forth to Philly during the start of the new year, to visit Mr.B I lost my motivation to continue what I had started. I think I had even lost a lb or two. And then last week, I'm pretty sure I injured my knee (I heard a loud pop) while doing a workout. So after that incident I rested it for a couple days and it's been hard to get back into the groove again.

I started my workouts again last night. I did my best but I noticed I was a little apprehensive about anything that works the lower body, so I think it'll be a little while longer before I'm 100% again. However, despite this setback, I've decided to set a goal for myself to work out at least 3 times a week (between cardio and strength exercises). I'm hoping to stay consistent with this for a month, track my progress and continue along.

I want to credit the "Bridal Fitness" posts over at Lovely Little Details for giving me that weekly dose of fitness guidance that I need to stay on track and continue educating myself in the realm of overall fitness and nutrition. So take a look for yourselves!

Do you have any fitness goals either specifically for the wedding in general that you're working towards?

Gettin' Right for Life

It's the new year and everyone has their new year's resolutions and the FI and I were talking the other day about the popular resolution that most people make...to either lose weight, get in shape, or lead a healthier life. We estimated that this is probably on about 80% of people's lists but based on our prior success with this resolution we guesstimate that only 15-20% actually keep and follow through with it.

And once again it's on my list. Now I'm going to be honest here...I don't necessarily need to lose weight, I'm at a healthy weight as is. But I do feel like I could definitely be healthier overall and lead a more active lifestyle, so here are a few of the things that I will be working on throughout the year and beyond:

• Eating healthy and nutritious meals on a consistent basis...I find myself eating out too often on the weekends when the routine of the work week falls by the wayside so I want to start cooking more often as well as finding quick pre-made alternatives that are just as healthy.
• Find workouts that I don't dread...I really, really hate the treadmill, so I'm all about finding some alternatives to getting in some good quality cardio in another fashion. But I'm also going to start doing yoga on a consistent basis too.

And in the end who doesn't want to look their best on their wedding day. But being as though that's just one day, I really want to build habits that will stick with me way past just my wedding day.